The Carrboro Board of Aldermen last week voted to issue apologies to the reporters and bystanders who were detained in the Nov. 13 police raid on occupiers of the Yates Motor Co building.
BOA approves E. Main sewer
At its Nov. 22 meeting, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen unanimously agreed to pursue the construction of a public sewer line on East Main Street.
Suspect arrested for indecent exposure
The Carrboro Police Department have arrested and charged Charles Alexander Galloway with six counts of felony indecent exposure to a victim less than 16 years old.
Shooting/break-in in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill Police are looking for three suspects in connection with a break-in and shooting that happened on Tuesday.
Safe Ride ceases during UNC break
Chapel Hill Transit will end its Safe Ride service on Saturday in conjunction with UNC’s winter break schedule.
Orange County funding orientation
Orange County will host an orientation session today (Thursday) for executive directors of outside agencies or nonprofits that wish to submit applications for county funding.
‘Geothermal’ finish for Tar Heels
North Carolina finished off its second consecutive season of unholy stress in style with a 37-21 victory over Duke at Kenan Stadium in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Chatham delays revaluation
On Nov. 21 the Chatham County Board of Commissioners decided to delay a property revaluation from 2013 until 2015.
Cornucopia receives donations
Genentech, PPD and The Doing Good in the Neighborhood Community Care Fund made contributions to help Cornucopia Cancer Support Center provide its non-clinical cancer support services to anyone affected by cancer.
Elf Fair at The ArtsCenter
The ArtCenter will host the fifth annual Elf Fair, an imaginative holiday arts and crafts festival, on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Holiday block party today
The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau and neighbors Guardian ad Litem, Terra Dotta and the Skills Development Link Center will host a holiday block party today (Thursday) from 3 to 6 p.m.
Community leaders deliver produce to needy families
Leadership Chapel Hill-Carrboro is hosting a raffle through Dec. 7 to raise money for People Offering Relief for Chapel Hill and Carrboro Homes (PORCH), a local hunger-relief organization.
Orange County seeks toy donations
The Orange County Department of Social Services is seeking organizations to collect toys, donate money or volunteer at this year’s annual Toy Chest event.
Toys for library fines
Orange County Public Libraries will have a Food and Toys for Fines drive through Dec. 16.
BIG CITY: Escape from the frenzy for a moment
The year 2011 is over. You know that don’t you? If you have anything planned beyond swimming with the tide, fugedaboutit.