Author: Susan Dickson
Atwater pleads guilty in federal court State likely to hold hearing next week
Following Demario Atwater’s guilty plea in federal court, Orange County District Attorney Jim Woodall said the state would likely hold a hearing next week to answer questions regarding the state’s case against Atwater.
County funds Cedar Falls soccer field
The Orange County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a partnership with Chapel Hill that would allocate county soccer funds for the construction of an artificial-turf soccer field at Cedar Falls Park.
County eliminates 21 vacant positions Officials say more reductions to come
The Orange County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to eliminate 21 vacant county positions, warning of more potential staff reductions to occur in coming months.
Carrboro High changes principals
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools has announced that Carrboro High School Principal Jeff Thomas has been reassigned to the district’s central office. A district press release did not say why Thomas was reassigned, or what position he will fill at the central office. Thomas has served as principal of Carrboro High for two years, and opened…
County Commissioners January 16 Agenda
The Board of County Commissioners meets for a work session on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Link Government Services Center in Hillsborough. Here’s the agenda: 1. Transfer Station Site Search Process a) Overview of Siting Process Methodology b) Technical Ranking Example c) Schedule
County Commissioners January 15 Agenda
The Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the F. Gordon Battle Courtroom on East Margaret Lane in Hillsborough. Here’s the agenda: 1. Additions or Changes to the Agenda 2. Public Comments 3. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations a. Affordable Housing Performance Report
County Commissioners November 5 Agenda
The Board of County Commissioners meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the F. Gordon Battle Courtroom in Hillsborough. Here’s the agenda: 1. Additions or Changes to the Agenda 2. Public Comments 3. Proclamations/Resolutions/ Special Presentations a.     Resolution Recognizing Elizabeth Mason Carter for Community Service The Board will consider a resolution recognizing Elizabeth Mason Carter, retiring…
County Commissioners October 23 Agenda
The Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Southern Human Services Center on Homestead Road. Here’s the agenda: 1. Additions or Changes to the Agenda 2. Public Comments 3. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations a. Orange County Arts Grant Recipients The Board will present checks to local artists and arts organizations receiving…
County declares stage two water shortage
The Board of County Commissioners on Friday declared a stage two water shortage for OWASA customers. Because of exceptional drought conditions, the county and OWASA have enacted stage two water restrictions, which include the following: • Water use by individually metered residential customer accounts and by individually metered single-family residential irrigation-only accounts shall be limited…
County Commissioners October 9 Agenda
The Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the F. Gordon Battle Courtroom on East Margaret Lane in Hillsborough. Here’s the agenda: 1. Additions or Changes to the Agenda 2. Public Comments 3. Proclamations/ Resolutions/Special Presentations a.     Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting The Board will consider recognizing the staff…
School Board September 20 Agenda
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education meets Thursday at the Chapel Hill Town Hall. Here’s the agenda: 1. Call to Order 7:00 p.m. 2. Comments 7:05 p.m. 3. Consent Agenda 7:29 p.m. a. Recommendation for Approval of the Theft and Vandalism Report b. Recommendation for Approval of the Construction Progress Report c. Recommendation for…
County Commissioners September 19 Agenda
The Board of County Commissioners meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Southern Human Services Center on Homestead Road. Here’s the agenda: 1. Additions or Changes to the Agenda 2. Public Comments 3. Proclamations/Resolutions/Special Presentations  a.        Smith Level Road Task Force Report and Recommendations The Board will consider receiving a presentation from the Smith…
Outdoor Burning Banned
The State Division of Forest Resources has issued a ban on open burning for all 100 counties of North Carolina. All previously issued burning permits are immediately canceled, and the ban will continue until further notice. The Orange County Fire Marshal will work closely with the Orange County Office of the North Carolina Forest Service…
School Board August 9 Agenda
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education meets Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Center on Merritt Mill Road. Here’s the agenda: 1. Call to Order 7:00 p.m. a. Approval of Agenda b. Announcements c. Approval of Minutes from July 12, 2007 and July 19, 2007 2. Comments 7:05 p.m. 3. Consent Agenda 7:24 p.m….