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Driver pleads no contest in pedestrian death

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Staff

James Willie Orr, the Chapel Hill Transit bus driver charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle in connection with the death of a pedestrian last fall, pleaded no contest on Tuesday. Orr, 65, was driving a Chapel Hill Transit bus when it struck Valerie Hughes, 33, at the intersection of South Columbia Street and Mason Farm…

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UNC-Now meeting

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Staff

The steering committee of United with the Northside Community Now (UNC-NOW) will host a community meeting tonight (Thursday) to push for action on points set forth earlier this month in their open letter to the Town of Chapel Hill, the Greenbridge partners and community members. According to a UNC-NOW press release, the group hopes to…

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Town to declare May 4 ‘Anoop Day’

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Staff

The Town of Chapel Hill will declare May 4 Anoop Day in honor of Chapel Hill native Anoop Desai, who was recently voted off of the top-rated reality show “American Idol.” Desai made it to the round of the top seven before being voted off last week. He will attend Monday’s Chapel Hill Town Council…

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OWASA to mow and clear easements

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Staff

OWASA will resume the annual mowing, clearing and inspection of its public sewer easements in early May. The easement-clearing work includes trimming trees and shrubs where needed, and is intended to prevent roots from entering cracks and joints in sewers and to ensure safe access for inspections, maintenance and repair work.

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Carolina North traffic forum

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Staff

Neighbors for Responsible Growth will sponsor a community discussion, “Carolina North: Don’t Get Stuck in Traffic,” on May 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Homestead Community Center. The discussion will focus exclusively on traffic and transportation issues for Carolina North. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to discuss possible solutions with elected…

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Aldermen reject Smith Level Road plan

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Staff

By Susan Dickson Staff Writer The Carrboro Board of Aldermen voted 6 to 1 on Tuesday to return plans to widen and build sidewalks along Smith Level Road to the state Department of Transportation, asking DOT officials to remove a planned four-lane segment from the design. Mayor Mark Chilton cast the only dissenting vote, saying…

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County ends look for alternatives, focuses on Bingham waste transfer site

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Staff

By Kirk Ross Staff Writer The Orange County Board of Commissioners ended their pursuit of alternatives to a solid-waste transfer station, including the possibility of a temporary facility at the Eubanks Road landfill, and set in motion further study of a site on N.C. 54 north of Orange Grove Road with an aim at siting…

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Aldermen against proposal to close library

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Staff

By Susan Dickson Staff Writer Following the release of preliminary county budget proposals to close the Carrboro Branch Library, members of the Carrboro Board of Aldermen said they would support the Friends of the Carrboro Branch Library in their efforts to encourage the county to keep the library open. “I’ve made it really clear to…

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Group to sponsor Carolina North traffic forum

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Staff

Neighbors for Responsible Growth will sponsor a community discussion, “Carolina North: Don’t Get Stuck in Traffic,” on May 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Homestead Community Center. The discussion will focus exclusively on traffic and transportation issues for Carolina North. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to discuss possible solutions with elected…

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Call before you dig

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Staff

North Carolina One reminds residents to call the North Carolina One Call Center in advance of any digging on their property. North Carolina law requires residents to notify their area utilities at least 48 hours in advance of an excavation project. However, residents can dial 811 to talk toll-free to the North Carolina One Call…

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Aldermen meeting canceled

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Staff

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen voted on Tuesday to cancel their April 28 public hearing. No items were scheduled for the hearing. The board of aldermen’s next meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. on May 5 at Carrboro Town Hall.

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Market Street Books to close shop

Posted on April 23, 2009May 13, 2010 by Staff

Market Street Books at Arts & Letters Community Center has announced that it will close its doors at the end of April. Michael Lyle, executive director of the Southern Village store, said the closing stems from a 40 percent dip in sales over the past eight months. The store will sell its stock of books,…

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Police seek rape suspect

Posted on April 16, 2009April 16, 2009 by Staff

Carrboro Police are looking for a suspect in connection with a rape that occurred in the Prince Street area last week.

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East principal Dave Thaden announces retirement

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Staff

By Kirk Ross Staff Writer After three decades as an educator in Chapel Hill, much of that as the first and only principal at East Chapel Hill High, Dave Thaden announced this week that he’s stepping down. Thaden cited his 30-year mark and a need to focus on his health as the reasons for this…

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Erasing lines, breaking down barriers

Posted on April 16, 2009April 16, 2009 by Staff

By Taylor Sisk Staff Writer Once city lines are drawn, they become fences, says Mark Dorosin of the UNC Center for Civil Rights, fences that isolate communities and deny their residents basic amenities. Dorosin and the center aim to help communities break down those fences. The UNC Center for Civil Rights was founded in 2002…

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