Co. Leaders Wary Of Proposed Meeting Rules
The state House is pushing for government groups—like town councils—to record their meetings held in closed session.
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Parking Rates Could Rise in Downtown Chapel Hill
Posted by Staff | May 10, 2013 | Local Government
CHAPEL HILL-The Chapel Hill Town Council is poised to increase some parking fees to make sure the town’s parking fund stays solvent. According to the town’s business management director, the parking fund assets have declined...
Read MoreOC Commissioners Commit to Culbreth Labs, But Other Projects Face Delays
Posted by Staff | May 10, 2013 | Local Government
CHAPEL HILL- Orange County Commissioners on Thursday re-prioritized the five-year capital spending plan in order to kick-start construction on a nearly $5 million dollar science wing for Culbreth Middle School. “In terms of it...
Read MoreOC Commissioners To Discuss Budget Priorities
Posted by Staff | May 9, 2013 | Local Government
County commissioners invite the public to a budget-priorities work session Thursday.
Read MoreTown Council Calls for Revamp of Advisory Boards and Committees
Posted by Staff | May 8, 2013 | Local Government
CHAPEL HILL- The Chapel Hill Town Council got its first look on Wednesday at plan to revamp the town’s advisory boards. When it comes to gathering resident input, the Town of Chapel Hill relies on nineteen standing boards and...
Read MoreDischarged Town Employees Get Hearing
Posted by Ran Northam | May 8, 2013 | Local Government
Two town employees were fired after multiple reports against their service; their lawyer says they have to be allowed to defend their rights.
Read MoreCHTC To Discuss Land Use Ordinances, CH2020
Posted by Staff | May 8, 2013 | Local Government
Land use ordinances and Chapel Hill 2020’s implementation phase top Wednesday’s agenda at the Chapel Hill Town Council.
Read MoreCarrboro BOA Discuss OC Library Again
Posted by Staff | May 8, 2013 | Local Government
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen discussed where in town the Southern Branch of the Orange County should be located for the second time in as many months.
Read MoreOC Commissioners Delay Property Tax Revaluation
Posted by Staff | May 8, 2013 | Local Government
Orange County Commissioners voted on Tuesday to delay the next property revaluation, despite evidence that the housing market is on the rebound.
Read MoreLocation Change For NAACP Tuesday Rally
Posted by Staff | May 7, 2013 | Local Government
RALEIGH – There’s been a location change for the NC NAACP’s candle light vigil tonight in Raleigh. Due to possible inclement weather, it’s been moved from outside the NC General Assembly to the Martin Street Baptist...
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