Durham Technical Community College has been selected to receive a $100,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation.
Author: Staff
Master Gardener program
The Cooperative Extension Service of the Orange County Center is accepting applications for the Master Gardener program.
BIG CITY: Notes from a day off
Last night I watched a thunderstorm move across Pleasure Island.
LETTER: Workers let garden grow
A local crisis was averted on Thursday night, thanks to a crew of landscapers.
LETTER: Planning board work improved CH2020
Thank you for a thorough and accurate reporting of the discussion of the new 2020 comprehensive plan.
LETTER: Chatham County and its Tea Bag rulers
Earlier this year, Brian Bock ventured to untangle the “Occupation Problem†by converting its adherents to become constructive Tea Baggers.
Tar Heels shine on draft night
North Carolina enjoyed one more basketball victory after the Tar Heels’ 2011-12 season ended in an otherwise disappointing fashion.
Carrboro, Chapel Hill call for death-penalty repeal
it’s not unusual for the municipalities in Orange County to be more forward-thinking than other towns in North Carolina.
CHS gets new principal
One Chapel Hill-Carrboro school is gaining from another district school’s loss.
East Main sidewalk closure
The sidewalk on the southern side of East Main Street between Padgett Lane and 406 E. Main St. will be closed from July 9 to approximately Feb. 9.
Chatham asks for reduced water usage
Chatham County Water Utilities is urging all water customers to follow the year-round mandatory irrigation schedule.
OC tax administrator named
On June 19, the Orange County Board of Commissioners appointed Dwane Brinson as tax administrator. Brinson will begin on Aug. 6.
CH2020 survey
The UNC School of Government is offering an anonymous survey to gather opinions on the Chapel Hill 2020 comprehensive plan process.
New tourism campaign
The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau unveiled its new tourism campaign on June 19 at the new Top of the Hill Distillery.
Jubilee 1967
For old Tar Heels of a certain vintage, this time of year is sure to conjure up memories of JUBILEE.



