Town Council Wary Of East Franklin Hotel Plan
A plan for a new hotel on East Franklin Street met with opposition from residents and the Chapel Hill Town Council last week
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CHTC Eyes Ephesus-Fordham Renewal Plan
Posted by Staff | Jan 23, 2014 | Local Government
Town planners call the chance to redevelop the Ephesus Church-Fordham Boulevard area a watershed moment in Chapel Hill’s history.
Read More2013 Marks a Banner Year for Carrboro’s Downtown
Posted by Staff | Dec 18, 2013 | Local Government
As 2013 draws to a close, Carrboro’s new mayor took a moment to look back at the town’s major milestones this year.
Read MoreNew Anchor For University Mall?
Though the details are shrouded in secrecy, University Mall General Manager Peter DeLeon confirmed this afternoon that a key new addition would be coming to the mall.
Read MoreBoCC Approves Incentives To Bring Morinaga To Mebane
Posted by Staff | Oct 15, 2013 | Local Government
Orange County Commissioners on Tuesday signed off on a package of economic incentives to bring Japanese candy-maker Morinaga to Mebane.
Read MoreNew Hotel Plan Draws Praise From Those Once Opposed
Posted by Staff | Sep 16, 2013 | Local Government
A plan to build a hotel in Southern Village met with a very different reception than it did just five years ago.
Read MoreBOCC Eyes Incentive Deal For Candy Maker Morinaga
Posted by Staff | Sep 6, 2013 | Local Government
The public got a first look on Thursday at the incentive package offered by Orange County to entice Morinaga to Mebane.
Read MorePoll Suggests Chapel Hill Is Open To Big Box Retail
Is Chapel Hill ready for a big box retailer? Recent poll numbers point to yes.
Read MoreOC Economic Officials Say Development Key To Social Justice
Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 26, 2013 | Community Forum
CHAPEL HILL – Orange County is by many measures the most affluent county in North Carolina, but its poverty rate is also well above the state average—a striking statistic that’s troubling for residents who say they’re...
Read MoreCarrboro Looks To Market Town Message
CARRBORO- Carrboro leaders are looking to lure tourism dollars by hiring professionals to market the town’s unique brand of cool. The Board of Aldermen on Tuesday will consider negotiating a contract with local marketing...
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