Municipal leaders say the fee is being sprung on them at the last minute of a very tight and difficult budget season.
Rural fire departments ask for tax increase
Fire protection, waste disposal and schools were the hot topics at the Orange County Board of Commissioners’ public hearing.
Obituary: Glenn Michael Sparrow
Obituary: Ruth Hill Simpson
Obituary: Diane Irving Lassiter
Obituary: John Hurst
Public hearing on OWASA rate increase
OWASA will hold a public hearing Thursday at 7 p.m. on the proposed FY 2012 budget…
Holiday closings
Most municipal offices will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day.
In-town bus starting in Hillsborough
The town of Hillsborough and Orange County will begin free bus service around town June 6.
Weaver Street work continues
The east block of Weaver Street is likely to remain closed until as late as mid-June.
ALERT Operation
The multi-agency Alcohol Law Enforcement Response Team conducted an enforcement operation.
Memorial Day events
Local veterans will join together at the American Legion Post 6, at 1714 Legion Road in Chapel Hill, on Memorial Day (Monday) to remember deceased veterans.
Community Canning Series
The Carrboro Farmers’ Market and chef Sheri Castle introduced the new “Year Round Food: Community Canning Series†at this week’s Wednesday afternoon market.
Master Aging Plan
The Orange County Department on Aging will hold a workshop series to create a Master Aging Plan, with a workshop on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Carrboro Century Center.
Beehive Salon braid challenge
The Beehive Salon is issuing its annual art challenge.