The Alcohol Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) recently conducted an age compliance-check operation.
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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.
Family Dollar site up for rezone
In a move that could lead to the rezoning of property previously proposed for a Family Dollar site, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen voted unanimously on Tuesday to set a public hearing regarding the rezoning of land at the intersection of Jones Ferry Road and Alabama Avenue.
Abbey Court sold
Ken Lucas of Tar Heel Companies no longer owns Abbey Court Condominiums; in fact, Abbey Court technically no longer exists.
County to increase school funds
Although the entire budget requests of the county’s two school districts will not be funded, the Orange County Board of Commissioners were able to find an additional $1,280,500 to allocate to the schools for 2012-13.
IFC Good Neighbor Plan approved
Following a year-long process that drew criticism from some neighbors, the Chapel Hill Town Council on Monday voted unanimously to approve a Good Neighbor Plan for the new Community House Men’s Shelter.
BOE chooses FPG as magnet school
Since opening in 1962, Frank Porter Graham Elementary School has been educating all types of students in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools District, but starting in the 2013-14 school year it will be dedicated to educating solely those enrolled in the Spanish Dual Language Program.
Carrboro Midwifery closes
Carrboro Midwifery has closed its doors and told its clients that it can no longer provide services.
Chapel Hill passes death-penalty resolution
The Chapel Hill Town Council passed a resolution on Monday calling for repeal of the death penalty.
CH 2020 info session
A public information meeting to discuss the Chapel Hill 2020 Draft Comprehensive Plan will be held Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Chapel Hill Town Hall.
Section of Weaver Dairy Road closed
A section of Weaver Dairy Road between Steeplechase Road and Cedar Fork Trail will be closed Friday starting at 8 p.m. through Monday.
Chamber to host Bloomington visit
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce Partnership for a Sustainable Community will host an Inter-City Visit and Leadership Conference in Bloomington, Ind., Sept 9-11.
Family Dollar rejected, but debate could continue
Following several meetings and hours of testimony, the Carrboro Board of Adjustment on Wednesday voted 5-2 to deny a variance needed for a Family Dollar store proposed for the corner of Alabama Avenue and Jones Ferry Road.
Transit tax to appear on Nov. ballot
The Orange County Board of Commissioners voted 5-2 to approve putting a transit-tax referendum on the November ballot.
Council weighs budget options
The Chapel Hill Town Council hashed out several budget approaches on Monday, including options ranging from no tax increase to a larger-than-proposed tax hike.