The N.C. Department of Transportation began work to resurface a section of Manning Drive from Ridge Road to West Drive in Chapel Hill.
Chapel Hill fee increases
The Town of Chapel Hill has increased a number of fees as part of the adopted budget for 2012-13.
No OWASA rate increase
The OWASA board approved its 2012-13 operating budget last month.
Rabies in Orange County
Orange County Animal Services recently received its seventh and eighth positive rabies results of the year from the N.C. Rabies Laboratory.
Chapel Hill WISE program expansion
The Chapel Hill WISE Homes and Buildings program has been expanded to include single-family rental homes and multifamily buildings.
House Calls, July 12, 2012
This week we respond to questions about tinnitus, headaches and athlete’s foot.
Phil Blank, July 12, 2012
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Val Lauder and Ike, 1947
Getting to meet and interview the luminaries of our times is one of the perks of being a journalist.
Seeking refuge
Located in Pittsboro off N.C. 87 are just under 16 acres soon to be dedicated to rescuing farm animals.
FLORA: A teaching moment
The Carrboro Farmers’ Market annual Tomato Day this Saturday is a great teaching moment.
BIG CITY: Fracking not a done deal
The odds of wide-scale fracking in this state are not as good as you think.
LETTER: Fireworks harm animals
I was dismayed when it was announced this year that Chapel Hill would reinstate its tradition of fireworks at Kenan Stadium on July 4.
Muppets at Locally Grown tonight
The Locally Grown Rooftop Movies and Music series continues tonight (Thursday) with a free showing of The Muppets.
Low-cost rabies vaccinations
The Orange County Animal Services Center will hold a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic on July 19 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Strowd Roses awards grants
The Strowd Roses Foundation made grants to local organizations in June.