A month by month timeline of events in 2010.
Author: Staff
Board to review shelter plan
Plans for the Inter-Faith Council’s Community House, a combination transitional shelter and health care center, will get its first official review Tuesday night.
The year in review
This year had a somber undertone, the unmistakable impact of an extended period of high unemployment and a fairly stagnant economy.
Chatham sets landfill siting meetings
Chatham County has scheduled community meetings to discuss the evaluation criteria that will be used to narrow the list of potential landfill sites, with the first meeting set for Jan. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Western Senior Center in Siler City.
Rape suspect charged with additional rapes
The Carrboro Police Department announced on Tuesday that rape suspect Frank Cruz, 33, has been charged with additional rapes that occurred in 2005 and 2006.
Study says tobacco effort working
Tobacco-prevention programs funded by the N.C. Health and Wellness Trust Fund continue to pay dividends
Obituary: Timothy Cole
Planning board vacancy
Orange County seeks applications from residents of Little River Township to serve on the county’s planning board.
Rabid raccoon found in Chapel Hill
A raccoon found in Chapel Hill tested positive for rabies last week at the State Laboratory of Public Health.
Gordon Allen dies
Gordon Allen, who represented Orange and Person counties and served in both the N.C. House and Senate, died last week. He was 81.
Transportation meeting
The Town of Pittsboro seeks input on the transportation facilities needed to serve projected future growth in and around the town.
Holiday closings
Orange County solid waste convenience centers and the landfill – along with all associated services, like the hazardous waste facility and mulch sales – will close at 2 p.m. on Friday and remain closed New Year’s Day.
Jazz concert to benefit IFC
The Bradshaw Quartet and Christen Campbell will perform a concert to benefit the Inter-Faith Council at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 at United Church of Chapel Hill.
Music-therapy program receives donation
Voices Together, a local music-therapy program, has received a donation of musical instruments from the Fender Music Foundation.
More Literacy Bags available at library
Due to popular demand, the Orange County Main Library is offering more Literacy Bags with several books on various themes.
