it’s not unusual for the municipalities in Orange County to be more forward-thinking than other towns in North Carolina.
Category: News
CHS gets new principal
One Chapel Hill-Carrboro school is gaining from another district school’s loss.
East Main sidewalk closure
The sidewalk on the southern side of East Main Street between Padgett Lane and 406 E. Main St. will be closed from July 9 to approximately Feb. 9.
Chatham asks for reduced water usage
Chatham County Water Utilities is urging all water customers to follow the year-round mandatory irrigation schedule.
OC tax administrator named
On June 19, the Orange County Board of Commissioners appointed Dwane Brinson as tax administrator. Brinson will begin on Aug. 6.
CH2020 survey
The UNC School of Government is offering an anonymous survey to gather opinions on the Chapel Hill 2020 comprehensive plan process.
New tourism campaign
The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau unveiled its new tourism campaign on June 19 at the new Top of the Hill Distillery.
Charterwood project still in limbo
Charterwood won a majority of approval votes by the Chapel Hill Town Council.
BOA adopts sign changes
The Carrboro Board of Alderman voted unanimously to adopt a resolution amending a sign ordinance.
Council votes to approve CH2020
The Chapel Hill Town Council voted unanimously on Monday to approve the Chapel Hill 2020 comprehensive plan.
Lee charter school awaits final approval from state advisory board
The proposed Howard and Lillian Lee Scholars Charter School given the go-ahead to enter the next stage in its approval process.
No tax hike for CH
The Chapel Hill Town Council voted unanimously on Monday to approve the town’s 2012-13 budget, with no property-tax increase.
Carrboro approves budget, no tax increase
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen voted unanimously last week to approve the town’s 2012-13 budget.
Majestic post oak still standing
After being put on the chopping block, a mature post oak in Carrboro had a number of citizens speaking out to save it from being removed.
ArtsCenter, WCOM form partnership
WCOM will be broadcasting out of a new location, and The ArtsCenter will have a new partner to help it reach a broader audience.