Facing possible liability issues that could cost Orange County millions of dollars, the Orange County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to avoid disturbing two illegal dumpsites that have been identified as possibly containing hazardous waste along Rogers Road.
Author: Staff
Other people’s pictures, 1930s
Some people collect old stamps; others collect old coins. I collect old photographs.
Carrboro’s new manager takes the reins
For David Andrews, Carrboro’s progressive community and creative economy are only a couple of the reasons why the position as town manager appealed to him.
Council against Amendment One
The Chapel Hill Town Council on Monday passed a resolution urging North Carolina voters to vote against Amendment One, which will appear on the May 8 ballot.
Vote early in Orange County
The Orange County Board of Elections has approved five early voting sites for the May 8 election.
Celebrate Human Rights! Conference
The Celebrate Human Rights! Conference hosted by the Human Rights Center of Chapel Hill and Carrboro will be held Sunday at The ArtsCenter from 3-9 p.m.
Police seek info in shooting
The Chapel Hill Police Department seeks information about a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of March 10.
Stamp dedication
The Carrboro Post Office will dedicate the new Barbara Jordan commemorative stamp in its lobby on Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to celebrate its first Customer Appreciation Day.
Low-cost rabies vaccination clinic
The Orange County Animal Services Department will hold a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic on March 22 from 5-7 p.m. at the Public Market House in Hillsborough.
FLORA: Tread gently among the trout lilies
More than four weeks ago Dave Otto spotted a trout lily in flower on Bolin Creek.
Savage, Knutsson engaged
Ronald and Tammy Savage of Chapel Hill are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Samantha Minerva, to Fredrik Knutsson, son of Lars-Erik and Britt-Marie Knutsson of Hunnebostrand, Sweden.
Aveda supports clean water projects
The Aveda Institute Chapel Hill’s 2012 Earth Month campaign will offer a free day of haircuts and spa services on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 200 W. Franklin St. to raise awareness and collect donations for the protection of clean water.
Help Clean Jordan Lake
Clean Jordan Lake seeks volunteers to participate in the 22nd Annual Haw River Assembly’s Clean-Up-A-Thon on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Congressional Art Competition
Each spring, members of the U.S. House of Representatives hold the Congressional High School Art Competition, with each member bringing a winning entry back to Washington, D.C., to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol.
East jazz victory
The East Chapel Hill High School Jazz Combo “A†won first place in the Combo Division at the UNC Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival last month.




