Following a judge’s decision last week that the Town of Chapel Hill could not enforce its towing or cell phone ordinances, the Chapel Hill Town Council on Monday enacted a new towing ordinance.
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School board to consider dual-language changes
After more than a month of collecting feedback on recommendations about the future of the district’s dual-language program, the team that crafted the plan is ready to present its final recommendations tonight (Thursday).
BOA weighs sign ordinance change
Carrboro could start to see some differences in signage around town should the board of aldermen approve an ordinance change considered at their Tuesday night meeting.
County budget holds the line on taxes
The Orange County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday heard a presentation of the county’s proposed 2012-13 budget, which includes a $300,000 increase from the 2011-12 budget and no tax increases.
Property revaluation postponed
The Orange County Board of Commissioners voted 6-1 at their meeting Tuesday night to postpone next year’s scheduled property revaluation till 2015.Â
Carolina North info meeting
A public information meeting on the Carolina North Development Agreement will be held on Tuesday in the council chambers of Chapel Hill Town Hall at 5:15 p.m.
15-501, 86 resurfacing begins
Crews have begun working on resurfacing U.S. 15-501 from Erwin Road to the Durham County line.
DA calls for UNC investigation
Orange-Chatham District Attorney Jim Woodall has asked the State Bureau of Investigation to look into the UNC African and Afro-American Studies program for instances of academic fraud.
Incumbent commissioners defeated
With three seats on the Orange County Board of Commissioners being contested in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, voters signaled a desire for change.
Orange says ‘no,’ state says ‘yes’
Despite a strong showing against Amendment One in Orange County, the constitutional amendment to define marriage as only between one man and one woman was approved by North Carolina voters on Tuesday.
Cell phone, towing ordinances delayed
Following a challenge by George King of George’s Towing and Recovery, a judge ruled on Tuesday that the Town of Chapel Hill cannot enforce its towing and cell phone ordinances.
Minton found guilty in Bailey murder
After a month of complicated, confusing and detailed testimony in the trial of the State vs. Brian Gregory Minton, on Tuesday the jury found Minton guilty on all charges, including the first-degree murder of Joshua Bailey.
UNC researcher advances study of sport-related concussion
Bigger. Stronger. Faster. That’s how we’re building our young athletes today. More durable? Arguably, in some respects. But we haven’t yet figured out how to engineer a more shock-absorbent skull.
Foushee, Chaney to face off in November
Orange County Commissioner Valerie Foushee soundly defeated Travis Phelps in the N.C. House of Representatives District 50 Democratic primary on Tuesday and will face Republican Rod Chaney, who also won by a wide margin, in November.
Dual-language concerns still dominate school board meeting
Another Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education meeting, another hour dedicated to dual language.