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Obey 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...

Obey 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.

BOCC 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...

4 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...

CHPD’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...

County 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...

Chapel 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...

Concern 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...

After A Decade, CH Opens New Public Library

Posted by Staff | Apr 20, 2013 | Local Government

CHAPEL HILL-Hundreds of local residents gathered Saturday afternoon at the site of the Chapel Hill Public Library off Estes Drive to celebrate the opening of its newly renovated facility—and it’s a project that’s been about a...

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