Editor’s Note: Longtime UNC System President William Friday passed away in his sleep early today (Friday). This story originally ran on June 4, 2009.
Author: Susan Dickson
Town talks Johnny’s mediation
Having received both complaints about and statements of support for Johnny’s, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen on Tuesday voted unanimously to look into using mediation to resolve the ongoing conflict between some neighbors of the property and the business.
Alabama Ave. property rezoned
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen on Tuesday voted unanimously to rezone three parcels of land at the intersection of Alabama Avenue and Jones Ferry Road.
Charterwood approved
The Chapel Hill Town Council on Monday voted 5-4 to approve the Charterwood project.
Carrboro to share Rogers Road costs
The Carrboro BoA voted unanimously to share costs for both the community center and the installation of sewer service for the Rogers Road neighborhood.
Charterwood vote returns
A decision on Charterwood has still not been made, and the Chapel Hill Town Council is set to take a third vote on the project.
Group calls for ads’ removal
Residents both in support of and against the controversial bus ads’ removal packed the Chapel Hill Town Council meeting last week.
A campus mourns again
Nearly a week after the murder of 19-year-old UNC student Faith Danielle Hedgepeth, police have yet to announce a cause of death.
BOA seeks Transit stop
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen on Tuesday voted unanimously to ask Triangle Transit to extend service with a stop in downtown Carrboro.
Carrboro BOA tackles Fannie Mae
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen took on an issue that is preventing some local homeowners from refinancing their mortgages or selling their homes.
Controversial ads back on buses
A little more than a week after their removal, a group of controversial ads is back up on Chapel Hill Transit buses.
Town to appeal ruling on cell phone, towing laws
Earlier this month, a judge struck down Chapel Hill’s towing and cell phone ordinances, but the town council is standing behind both laws and will appeal the rulings.
Dome makes journey to Burning Man
Heading out Hillsborough Road near McDougle School earlier this month, you may have noticed an odd structure but almost as soon as the dome appeared, it was gone.
Health dept. awaits next steps
Officials say certain provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act can enhance the quality of life for all people in Orange County.
Beloved crossing guard dies
Members of the McDougle School community will head back to class, but a familiar face won’t be there to greet them on their way to school.