Construction began this week on the second phase of the utility ductbank that will provide service to the complex of UNC buildings on Airport Drive.
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Schedule changes to F route
Beginning Monday, Chapel Hill Transit’s F route will only serve the on-campus bus stop at McDougle School on four trips.
Family Dollar decision again postponed
The Carrboro Board of Adjustment on Wednesday again postponed a decision on the project.
Board shows support for FPG magnet
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education support a recommendation to turn Frank Porter Graham Elementary School into a dual-language magnet school.
PTA Thrift facelift approved
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen gave unanimous approval to the redevelopment of the PTA Thrift Shop on Tuesday.
Residents praise, criticize 2020 draft
Following the release of the latest draft of the Chapel Hill 2020 plan, residents spoke both in praise and critically of the draft.
Some want tax increase to fund schools
Finance and administrative services director Clarence Grier told the Orange County Board of Commissioners that his department strived to balance the budget without recommending a property-tax increase.
Police investigating sexual battery
The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating two reported incidents of sexual battery that occurred on Church Street.
Holiday closings
Most municipal offices will operate on holiday schedules in observance of Memorial Day.
Police seek suspect in bank robbery
The Chapel Hill Police Department is looking for information about a suspect in a bank robbery.
OWASA budget public hearing
The public is invited to participate in a public hearing regarding OWASA’s proposed 2012-13 budget and its five-year capital-improvement program and rates.
Family Dollar decision postponed
After several hours of applicant presentation, the Carrboro Board of Adjustment on Wednesday postponed a decision on a Family Dollar store proposed for the intersection of Alabama Avenue and Jones Ferry Road.
Chapel Hill tax hike proposed
Town Manager Roger Stancil has proposed a half-cent property-tax increase as part of his recommended 2012-13 budget, which he presented to the Chapel Hill Town Council on Monday.
Alderman Coleman Australia bound
Carrboro Board of Aldermen member Dan Coleman has announced that he will be resigning his position early next year and relocating with his family to Australia.
Commissioners approve transit plan, in principle
Before Triangle Transit even had an opportunity to present an updated transit plan to the Orange County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, a motion was made to postpone making a decision on the plan.