I was dismayed to learn that the recent North Carolina State Senate budget failed to include the proposed policy from Gov. Bev Perdue to fund a N.C. Mobility Fund.
Author: Staff
Letter: Reflections on the year from a thankful teacher
Recently, schools around the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School district are winding down the school year, preparing for final exams and reflecting on lessons learned from the past year. This past year, I learned a great deal.
Letter: Fund the libraries
I write, once again, to discuss library funding in Orange County.
Elementary School Lunch Menus
FRI 5/28 — Baja Baked Enchilada; Spaghetti & Meat Sauce w/Garlic Breadstick; Coleslaw; Garden Salad; Cherry Cobbler; MON 5/31 — Memorial Day No School! MORE
Obituary: Jeremy Alexander Bland
Obituary: August Powell Reinhardt
Chatham County budget hearing
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on June 1 to receive comments from residents on the county’s proposed budget. The hearing will begin at 6 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Central Carolina Community College.
OWASA rate hike input
The Orange Water and Sewer Authority will hold a public hearing May 27 to receive comments from residents on proposed rate hikes for residences and businesses. The proposed 9.25 percent increase in monthly rates would add about $7 to a typical residential bill for 5,000 gallons of water and sewer service. Rates would also increase…
Courthouse task force named
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners appointed 21 residents to a task force to study and make recommendations to the commissioners regarding the use of the Historic Courthouse when the time comes for rebuilding. The task force will identify the potential uses of the courthouse and make recommendations to the commissioners on the most appropriate…
Kidnapping hero
Those interested in helping Joey Shelton cover his medical bills can drop off a contribution at local RBC branches. Shelton and his brother Freddie helped foil a daylight kidnapping attempt on East Rosemary Street last Wednesday. The two intervened when they saw Theodore James Walker attempting to drag a young woman to his car behind…
Endangered Species Day
This Friday is Endangered Species Day, when America celebrates our nation’s commitment to protecting wildlife on the brink of extinction (EndangeredSpeciesDay.org).
Board balks at Efland area plan
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen moved part of their public policy agenda several miles north Tuesday night, taking up a proposed change in the water and sewer boundaries in the unincorporated community of Efland.
Council opens talks on major development south of town
The Chapel Hill Town Council and developer Roger Perry of East West Partners opened discussions Monday night on how best to approach plans for a major retail, office and residential development on U.S. 15-501 directly across from Southern Village.
BIZ BEAT
Support your local producers and purveyors; Easier parking; Greener car care; Agents certified; State holds stead
Curtis selected for Julliard program
Violinist Jennifer Curtis, a Chapel Hill native and 1996 Carolina Friends School graduate, has been selected for a two-year fellowship with The Academy, a collaboration of Carnegie Hall, The Juilliard School and the Weill Music Institute in partnership with the New York City Department of Education.


