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Environmental Justice meeting

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Staff

The N.C. Environmental Justice Network will hold its quarterly meeting this Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Faith Tabernacle Oasis of Love International Church, 8005 Rogers Road in Chapel Hill. The meeting will be hosted by the Rogers-Eubanks Neighborhood Association and the Coalition to End Environmental Racism. A light breakfast will be…

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CROP Walk this weekend

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Staff

The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service and Church World Service will hold the 23rd annual community CROP Hunger Walk this Sunday through Chapel Hill and Carrboro to raise money to fight hunger. IFC has raised more than $1 million over that last 22 years. They have seen significant increases in demand due to the economy…

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Homicide in Hillsborough

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Staff

For the second day in a row, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office issues a report of a murder. Two men are charged. Here’s the official release: PRESS RELEASE MARCH 17, 2009 ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE GEMENA ROAD HOMICIDE MARCH 16, 2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:45 PM MONDAY EVENING MARCH 16, 2009 ORANGE COUNTY 911 RECEIVED A…

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Homicide on Butler Road

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Staff

One man is charged after a shooting during an argument on Butler Road. From the Orange County Sheriff’s Office: PRESS RELEASE MARCH 16, 2009 ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE BUTLER ROAD HOMICIDE MARCH 14, 2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 730 PM SATURDAY EVENING MARCH 14, 2009 ORANGE COUNTY 911 RECEIVED A CALL THAT A PERSON HAD BEEN SHOT…

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Smith Level roundabout draws concern

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Staff

By Kirk Ross Staff Writer The safety of a roundabout near Carrboro High School is one of the focal points of concern in the latest plans for widening Smith Level Road. Department of Transportation (DOT) officials discussed new plans for the widening at an information session with local residents at Carrboro Elementary School on Tuesday….

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Blackmon resigns as Orange County manager

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Staff

By Susan Dickson Staff Writer Orange County Manager Laura Blackmon has announced that she will resign as county manager on June 30. Blackmon, who has served as county manager for a little more than two years, submitted her resignation to the Orange County Board of Commissioners on Friday and sent an email to county staff…

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New Chapel Hill chicken rules approved

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Staff

At its meeting Monday night at Town Hall, the Chapel Hill Town Council approved new rules allowing residents to keep up to 10 chickens — hens, but not roosters — in all residential zoning districts. The town had previously limited the areas where chickens could be kept, but allowed up to 20 hens. In addition…

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SW Chatham water sign-up

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Staff

Construction on county water service in southwest Chatham can’t begin until 515 more households sign up, according to Roy Lowder, director of the Utilities Department. The Southwest Water District consists of the Bear Creek and Gulf Townships. “We also must have at least 10 customers per mile to ensure that specific roads or sections of…

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Raccoon tests positive

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Staff

A raccoon found in Orange County tested positive for rabies on Friday at the State Laboratory of Public Health. The raccoon was submitted after residents in the vicinity of Brockwell Road and Murphy School Road saw their three dogs and a dog from a neighboring household attack the raccoon. The dog from the neighboring house…

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Waste transfer meeing

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Staff

Preserve Rural Orange will hold an open community meeting this Sunday at 7 p.m. at the White Cross Recreation Center, 1800 White Cross Road, Chapel Hill. The meeting, originally planned for March 1, was rescheduled because of winter weather. Come and hear about the latest developments and potential impacts of Orange County’s plans to build a…

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Board reviews town’s banking services

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Staff

By Susan Dickson Staff Writer The Carrboro Board of Aldermen voted unanimously on Tuesday to consider a bank’s involvement in the community and available support for local businesses when determining where to deposit the town’s assets. Board members said they would like to encourage banks to treat local businesses fairly and provide them with support,…

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Conservative group, ICE supporters clash in Chatham

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Staff

By Taylor Sisk Staff writer The dais at Captain John’s Dockside Fish and Crab House was arranged last Thursday evening for a debate – a forum, in broad terms, on immigration, education, crime and the budget. On one side sat Hal Winters, representing the Chatham Conservative Voice, a citizens’ advocacy group, and Brian Bock of…

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Board limits campaign contributions

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Staff

By Susan Dickson Staff Writer The Carrboro Board of Aldermen voted unanimously on Tuesday to limit campaign contributions to $250 for candidates for town elected offices. According to the ordinance, anyone accepting a contribution from an individual for more than $250 would be fined the amount in excess of $250. Exceptions to the ordinance include…

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Rabid skunk found in Hillsborough

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Staff

A skunk found in Hillsborough tested positive for rabies recently at the State Laboratory of Public Health. The skunk was submitted after a resident reported that two household dogs had been exposed to the skunk. The dogs were not vaccinated against rabies and were euthanized. Animals exposed to rabies that have not been vaccinated must…

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Police want assault info

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Staff

The Chapel Hill Police Department is seeking information about a possible assault on West Franklin Street late Feb. 20 or early Feb. 21. According to police, a 26-year-old white male received a blow to the head that resulted in a fractured skull. The victim has said he remembers playing pool in a local bar but…

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