Social Media Uses In Local Gov’t Vary
As technology becomes increasingly important, some local government offices are turning to social media to communicate, but some aren’t.
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Town Trims Hybrid Parking in Library Lot
Posted by Staff | May 3, 2013 | Local Government
CHAPEL HILL- Town Manager Roger Stancil says hybrid-only parking at the Chapel Hill Public Library has been reduced by nearly two-thirds, at the request of library patrons. Stancil says he took down eight of the eleven signs in...
Read MoreObey Creek Neighbors Fight For Representation
Posted by Staff | Apr 29, 2013 | Local Government
CHAPEL HILL- More than thirty concerned citizens showed up at Monday’s Chapel Hill Town Council work session, an unusual turn-out for the less formal meetings that take place beyond the TV cameras. Even more unusually, the...
Read MoreObey Creek Planning Focus Of Monday’s Work Session
Posted by Staff | Apr 29, 2013 | Local Government
The Obey Creek development would be the first to use a mixed-use development agreement much like the build-out of Carolina North with a private developer.
Read MoreBOCC Passes Resolution Denouncing Death Penalty
Posted by Staff | Apr 27, 2013 | Local Government
ORANGE COUNTY-Orange County recently became the first county in the state to formally take a stand against using the death penalty. During last Tuesday night’s meeting, the Orange County Board of Commissioners voted 6-1 to pass...
Read More4 More Measles Cases Reported In Orange County, Totaling 5 Known Cases
Posted by Staff | Apr 26, 2013 | Local Government
CHAPEL HILL – Four additional cases of measles have been diagnosed in Orange County, bringing the county total to five cases. That’s according to Orange County Health Director, Dr. Colleen Bridger. “There are still people...
Read MoreCHPD’s Crime Simulator Put Citizen’s Police Academy Attendees In Action
Posted by Staff | Apr 25, 2013 | Local Government
CHAPEL HILL – The Chapel Hill Police Department welcomed the public Wednesday night to the annual Citizen’s Police Academy. 16-year-old Ryan Winstead attended because she’s watched all the crime shows on TV—but wanted to see...
Read MoreCounty Commissioners Look to Towns For Future of Recycling Program
Posted by Staff | Apr 24, 2013 | Local Government
CHAPEL HILL- Orange County Commissioners are seeking a commitment from town leaders before they decide how to continue the popular countywide curbside recycling program. “Reaching out to out other governmental partners is...
Read MoreChapel Hill Leaders OK Veterans Memorial Concept Plan
Posted by Staff | Apr 22, 2013 | Local Government
CHAPEL HILL- The Chapel Hill Town Council endorsed a plan to build a veterans memorial at the Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, but council members say they want more details on how the site will be maintained. Rusty Edminster grew...
Read MoreConcern Grows At CHPL As Reduced Weekend Hours Turn People Away
Posted by Ran Northam | Apr 22, 2013 | Local Government
CHAPEL HILL – The concern about reduced hours at the newly-renovated Chapel Hill Public Library was fueled this past weekend as volunteers witnessed hundreds of people showing up before the doors opened.“I think the Town...
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