What’s Happening at Union Grove Farm? A New Grape, A Distillery, and A Coffee Trailer
The former Maple View land is now Union Grove Farm, a major investment from a local venture capitalist who has a grand vision for the area.
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Orange County
Orange County: The Future of The Greene Tract, Capital Needs Plan, and More
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 10. She discussed this week’s work session, which focused on the county’s 10 Year Capital Improvement Plan. She also talked about an upcoming meeting with the mayors of Chapel Hill and Carrboro to discuss the future of the Greene Tract, and upcoming public input sessions about the development of the property. She also discussed upcoming events in the community and more.
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Blasting Work Near Interstate 40 in Hillsborough Set For Night of April 10
Blasting work will take place near Interstate 40 in Hillsborough around 11 p.m. on Wednesday,...
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Flying Pierogi Opening Brick-and-Mortar Carrboro Location on April 15
Editor’s Note: The original version of this story said Flying Pierogi’s soft opening...
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Town of Carrboro Hosting Greene Tract Design Workshop on April 14
The Town of Carrboro is inviting the public to an interactive design workshop for the Greene...
Read MoreOrange County: School Bond Referendum, Staff Benefits, 10 Year Capital Plan
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 3. She discussed the business from active county commissioners meeting on Tuesday night. Included in that discussion is a vote on a school bond referendum for November’s ballot. They also heard recommendations for staff benefits including health insurance. They heard a presentation from County Manager Bonnie Hammersley on the 10 year capital plan. She also previewed upcoming events in the Orange County community, and more.
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Board of Orange County Commissioners Discusses Zoning Amendment, Nature Conservancy
The Board of Orange County Commissioners approved a conditional zoning amendment and heard an update on a nature conservancy project.
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‘A Beautiful Effort’: Community-Organized Hillsborough Climate Challenge Begins
Monday, April 1 will kick off the Hillsborough Climate Challenge – a full month of events highlighting sustainable activities for Hillsborough residents.
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Easter Weekend to Affect Local Government Services
The observation of Good Friday on March 29 will alter several government services around Orange...
Read MoreOrange County: Transit Survey, New Recycling Site, 203 Greensboro Update
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 27. She discussed an ongoing transit survey, which will be wrapping up at the end of the month. She also discussed the new 24-hour recycling drop-off site located at the Jones Ferry Road Park and Ride. She also gave an update on the 203 S. Greensboro project in downtown Carrboro, discussed upcoming events, and more.
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