Reversing a previous decision, CVS Caremark officials last week boarded up and installed chain-link fences around properties it owns that are proposed for a future CVS development.
FLORA: Being aware
National Invasive Species Awareness Week is Feb. 26-March 3!
No more downtown camping
The Chapel Hill Town Council voted 8-1 on Monday to approve regulations that make it illegal to camp overnight at Peace and Justice Plaza and other public spaces.
Towing rules tightened
Responding to concerns about predatory towing practices, the Chapel Hill Town Council on Monday voted to approve changes to the town’s towing ordinance that will tighten regulations.
County postpones decision on transit tax
Before the Orange County Board of Commissioners decides on adding a half-cent transit tax to the November ballot, they say they need more time to nail down details and receive public input.
Farming community celebrates gains
Despite the country’s struggling economy, Orange County has seen tremendous growth in a major industry in the area in recent years.
Filings pick up for May 8 primary
Orange County Commissioner Valerie Foushee has announced she will run as a Democratic candidate for the N.C. House of Representatives District 50 seat in the May 8 primary.
School board talks budget strategy
Nearing the end of their annual retreat at the Friday Center on Tuesday, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education tackled one of the biggest items on their agenda: the 2012-13 budget.
Police seek information in rape case
The Chapel Hill Police Department is seeking information about a reported rape that occurred on Feb. 9 around 2:15 a.m.
Recycling bins installed in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill is installing 17 new recycling bins around town.
Positive rabies test
On Feb. 8 Orange County Animal Services received its second positive rabies test of 2012.
Bus detours
Beginning Friday, the HS and NU bus routes will be detoured due to a street closure on Airport Drive.
Buses to the Dean Dome
The Tar Heel Express will provide service on Saturday for the UNC men’s basketball game against Clemson at 4 p.m. at the Dean Smith Center.
Orange County services merge
The Women’s Center and the Family Violence Prevention Center of Orange County have announced that they will merge into a comprehensive service organization.
Celebrating Black History Month
Chapel Hill Transit staff performed Why Should I Move?, a reenactment of the day in 1955 in which Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Ala., bus, at University Mall on Feb. 4.