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.
Small business incubator moves forward
Orange County and the Town of Chapel Hill are teaming up to attract more small-business startups and entrepreneurs to downtown Chapel Hill.
Project sparks water, density concerns
Neighbors of the proposed Dunhill subdivision expressed concerns about the project’s well system and its impact on their water supply.
Labor Day closings
In observance of Labor Day on Monday, most municipal offices will be closed.
Estes Drive closed Friday
NCDOT will close a portion of Estes Drive at the railroad crossing on Friday
Police arrest break-in suspects
The Chapel Hill Police Department has arrested and charged four individuals for being involved in a residential breaking and entering.
Resident bitten by rabid skunk
Orange County Animal Services received its ninth positive rabies test of 2012.
WCHL begins broadcasting on 97.9 FM
After broadcasting on 1360 AM for more than 60 years, WCHL has added a new channel and is now broadcasting on 97.9 FM.
Old Sterling Drive closed
Portions of Old Sterling Drive will be closed for resurfacing Aug. 30-31 and Sept. 4-8.
The kids are back in town
As longtime residents of Carrboro-Chapel Hill know, there are only two seasons in our communities.
House Calls, August 23, 2012
This week we respond to questions about mononucleosis and burning with urination.
FLORA: Let nature help you garden
I love the new landscaping around the three buildings of the N.C. Botanical Garden’s visitor education center.
Obituary: Patsy Jean Slaybaugh
Services for Patsy Jean Slaybaugh, 81, of Copperas Cove, Texas, will be held on Friday, Aug. 24, 2012.
BIG CITY: Test your downtown knowledge
This is that time of year when the streets are teeming with new residents. It’s when the old Chapel Hill lightbulb joke is most apt.
LETTER: McCrory taxes would hurt low, middle-income families
Once again, Pat McCrory has proposed a policy for North Carolina with no explanation of how to pay for it.