Aldermen Push For Action On Rogers Road Plan
Carrboro leaders want the county to act on the Rogers Road sewer plan, despite an on-going EPA investigation that has dragged the process to a halt.
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Orange County Tourism Increases in Wake of Recession
Posted by Staff | Oct 17, 2013 | Local Government
The Department of Commerce says tourism reached an all-time high in Orange County last year.
Read MoreCouncil Members Square Off On Affordable Rental Plan
Posted by Staff | Oct 17, 2013 | Local Government
Elected officials butted heads Wednesday night on the question of how to bring more affordable rental housing to Chapel Hill
Read MoreBoCC Approves Incentives To Bring Morinaga To Mebane
Posted by Staff | Oct 15, 2013 | Local Government
Orange County Commissioners on Tuesday signed off on a package of economic incentives to bring Japanese candy-maker Morinaga to Mebane.
Read MoreOC Resident, Marcoplos, To Seek BoCC, Not House 50
Posted by Ran Northam | Oct 10, 2013 | Local Government
Chapel Hill resident Mark Marcoplos says he will not seek to represent you in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 50 seat despite a campaign by locals to get him to seek the post.
Read MoreBoCC Eyes Older Schools For Bond Referendum
Posted by Staff | Oct 8, 2013 | Local Government
Commissioners could consider a bond referendum to finance repairs on aging schools, but they want to be sure it will delay the need for new buildings.
Read MoreCentral West On Track To Present CH Planning Board
Posted by Staff | Oct 8, 2013 | Local Government
“I think this is a good start, but it is not finished…”
Read MoreCentral West Committee To Finalize Planning Board Draft Tuesday
Posted by Staff | Oct 8, 2013 | Local Government
Tuesday is likely the last time the Central West Steering Committee will meet before going before the Chapel Hill Planning Board to present a completed set of recommendations.
Read MoreBoCC Discusses $100 Million Development Bond
Posted by Staff | Oct 8, 2013 | Local Government
County leaders are looking to build a new jail and a new middle school for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school system. They’re also considering how to address the need for renovations in the area’s oldest schools.
Read MoreBoA To Consider Cultural Arts And Entertainment District
Posted by Staff | Oct 8, 2013 | Local Government
The town is partnering with the ArtsCenter on the project and the Strowd Roses Foundation will also commit about $10,000 in funding.
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