This Friday at 3 p.m., Piedmont Biofuels will open the first biodiesel plant with the ability to use enzymatic catalysis to create renewable fuel.
Claremont plans worry public
Following the April approval of the second iteration of Claremont South, the developer has again proposed revising the development.
Charterwood back on the table, neighbors concerned
The mixed-use development proposed for 1641 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard was back before the Chapel Hill Town Council on Monday.
County approves FY 2012-13 budget, no tax hike
The Orange County Board of Commissioners officially approved the 2012-13 county budget at their Tuesday meeting.
BOA approves sewer funds
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to approve the use of $9,000 in affordable-housing funds.
CVS neighborhood meeting
A meeting to discuss the proposed development project for 201 N. Greensboro St. will be held at Carrboro Town Hall on Wednesday.
OC Democratic convention delegates
Orange County will be sending four delegates to the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte Sept. 4-6.
Chatham budget maintains tax rate
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners adopted their 2012-13 budget on Monday.
Portions of Pumpkin Loop closed
Portions of the Pumpkin Loop running trail are closed due to construction of the utility ductbank across Carolina North.
CW route stop closure
Due to construction on West Poplar Avenue, the bus stop at Raven Lane will be temporarily closed until further notice.
Carolina North info meeting
Local residents along with faculty, staff and students of UNC are invited to a public information meeting about activities at Carolina North.
ALERT targets alcohol retailers
The Alcohol Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) recently conducted an age compliance-check operation.
Interim CEO at Chapel Hill Y
Ralph Yohe has been brought into the Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA to serve as the organization’s interim CEO.
Phil Blank, June 14, 2012
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House Calls, June 14, 2012
This week we respond to questions about osteoporosis and hot tub skin rashes.