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Mountains to Sea Trail Draws Concern from Orange County Citizens

Posted by Staff | Jul 14, 2016 | Featured, News Around Town

Many community members in Orange County brought concern to the last OWASA Board meeting regarding the proposed route for the Mountains to Sea Trail. The trail could possibly go through OWASA property and some community member’s...

Judge Carl Fox’s Return is ‘Nothing Short of a Miracle’

Posted by Staff | Jul 13, 2016 | Featured, News Around Town

After a triumphant return to the courtroom, Superior Court Judge Carl Fox reflected on his path back to health. “I’m very fortunate,” Fox said. “It’s nothing short of a miracle for me to be back at work now.” Fox’s year-long...

Durham Tech Students Create Garden Beds Braving Hot Weather

Posted by Staff | Jul 13, 2016 | News Around Town

Durham Tech students braved the 100-degree weather to put up garden beds this past Thursday, July 7. Students in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program built two garden beds for the residents of Charles House-Winmore. One of...

Carl Fox Back in Courtroom After Battle with Blood Cancer

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jul 11, 2016 | Featured, News Around Town

The news began circulating early last summer that Superior Court Judge Carl Fox had been diagnosed with blood cancer. That was followed by a period of a lot of unanswered questions and doctor visits. “My doctor said, ‘Well, I’m...

Auto Logic Celebrates 30th Birthday

Posted by Aleta Donald | Jul 6, 2016 | News Around Town

On the evening of May 19, Carrboro’s beloved car repair shop, Auto Logic, celebrated its 30th birthday with music, food, and fun. The funds raised benefited Auto Logic’s neighbor, Club Nova, a nonprofit organization that helps...

Local Fourth of July Celebrations

Posted by Staff | Jul 1, 2016 | News Around Town

It’s 4th of July weekend and it’s time to celebrate our country’s independence. If you are looking to celebrate 4th of July in a fun way the Towns of Carrboro, Hillsborough, Caldwell and Chapel Hill are putting on events for you...

Free 2-Hour Saturday Parking in Downtown Chapel Hill in July

Posted by Staff | Jun 30, 2016 | News Around Town

Downtown Chapel Hill parking will be a little cheaper in July as the town begins a new free parking program. There will be free two-hour meter parking on the streets of downtown Chapel Hill every Saturday in July. Chapel Hill...

Orange County Public Library Buys New Equipment with Grant Money

Posted by Staff | Jun 29, 2016 | News Around Town

Orange County Public Library received two grants from the State Library totaling to a little more than $68,000. The library will use the money from one grant to buy assistive technology and the money from the second grant will...

Hillsborough Riverwalk Reopens After Dead Tree Removal

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Jun 24, 2016 | News Around Town

***UPDATE: Officials say the tree has been removed and the Riverwalk is now open.*** A portion of Riverwalk Greenway in Hillsborough will be closed on Friday due to a dead tree leaning over on the trail. The leaning tree is...

James Taylor’s House Open Again for Tours Amid Auction

Posted by Staff | Jun 22, 2016 | Featured, News Around Town

Fans of James Taylor will rejoice as his childhood home is open again for tours due to popular demand. The surprises do not end there as the house will also be auctioned off for those who want to own the property. The North...

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