“Political Problem…Led To Firing Of Three Black Men”
The three black men fired from their employment with the Town of Chapel Hill say it was based on race and for joining a union, not job performance.
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Carrboro BOA Discusses Parking
Posted by Staff | May 15, 2013 | Local Government
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen were the most recent local government to discuss the future of parking within their jurisdiction.
Read MoreCounty Commissioners Call Library Plan Too Vague
Posted by Staff | May 14, 2013 | Local Government
CHAPEL HILL- Orange County Commissioners received the first draft of the Orange County Library’s three-year strategic plan on Tuesday, and although the project involved 800 contributors and took nearly a year to complete, some...
Read MoreOC Library’s Strategic Plan Gets Attention Tuesday Night
Posted by Staff | May 14, 2013 | Local Government
County Commissioners will review a strategic plan for the future of Orange County’s library system when the board meets Tuesday.
Read MoreAldermen Take Their Turn At Budget Talks Tuesday
Posted by Staff | May 14, 2013 | Local Government
Carrboro Aldermen will hash out the details of next year’s budget when the board meets Tuesday.
Read MoreChapel Hill Chops Food Truck Fees
Posted by Staff | May 13, 2013 | Local Government
CHAPEL HILL- The town council on Monday speedily approved a measure to reduce food truck regulatory fees from $600 down to $200. In the year since the council voted to allow more food trucks in town, only one vendor has signed...
Read MoreCH Manager: Two-Cent Property Tax Rate Increase
Posted by Staff | May 13, 2013 | Local Government
The Council got its first look at next year’s budget proposal, which includes a tax increase to help fund the library and transit system.
Read MoreTown Manager Upholds Firing Of Lee Thompson
Posted by Ran Northam | May 13, 2013 | Local Government
Roger Stancil concluded Thompson was justly terminated for the misuse of town resources, but Thompson says it was for racial and anti-union reasons.
Read MorePlans Stall for a Cultural Center at Hillsborough’s Whitted Building
Posted by Staff | May 12, 2013 | Local Government
HILLSBOROUGH- Supporters of the Orange County Cultural Center say Hillsborough’s historic Whitted Building is the perfect place to host art events and performances, but neighbors say they’re not so sure. Andrea Riley is chair of...
Read MoreCo. Leaders Wary Of Proposed Meeting Rules
Posted by Staff | May 12, 2013 | Local Government
The state House is pushing for government groups—like town councils—to record their meetings held in closed session.
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