The Carrboro Board of Adjustment will hold a hearing on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Carrboro Town Hall to decide on a Family Dollar store proposed for Alabama Avenue.
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Police seek peeping tom
After receiving multiple calls from areas near the UNC campus in the early-morning hours of May 4, the Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating reports of a peeping tom.
Joe Hackney Day
May 8, 2012 was proclaimed as Joe Hackney Day in the Town of Carrboro.
Shuttles to UNC Commencement
The Tar Heel Express will provide service on Sunday for the UNC Commencement Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. at Kenan Stadium.
Chatham board supports voter ID
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 on Monday to support state legislation requiring voter identification at the polls.
Reps. Hackney and Insko honored
Rep. Joe Hackney and Rep. Verla Insko recently received Green Tie Awards from the N.C. League of Conservation Voters.
OC names human resources director
Nicole Mumford Clark has been named as the new human resources director for Orange County.
Mr. Hackney heads home
When Joe Hackney set out to represent this community in the North Carolina House of Representatives 32 years ago, he did so with purpose.
No tax increase in proposed Carrboro budget
Carrboro Town Manager David Andrews submitted his proposed fiscal year 2012-13 budget at the board of aldermen’s Tuesday night meeting, calling for no property tax-rate increase and a 3 percent raise for town employees.
Experts detail Minton’s connection to murder
HILLSBOROUGH – As the trial of the State vs. Brian Minton continues, expert witnesses are taking the stand for the state to testify about evidence that could link Minton to the murder of Josh Bailey.
Council considers taxi ordinance
CHAPEL HILL – Taking a cab ride around Chapel Hill could change somewhat if the Chapel Hill Town Council approves an ordinance regulating taxis in town.
County prepares for aging citizens
The Orange County Board of Commissioners got a firsthand look Tuesday night at what can be accomplished when the county and students from UNC collaborate.
Rallying against the Amendment
Members of the Carrboro Board of Aldermen, Chapel Hill Town Council, Hillsborough Town Board, the Orange County Board of Commissioners and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education came together on Saturday to cast their ballots against Amendment One and unite in their opposition to the measure.
Carrboro Commune arrestee acquitted
Vincent Gonzalez, who was arrested and charged with impeding traffic during the Carrboro Commune guerrilla gardening event on March 17, was acquitted on Tuesday.
Carrboro Day set for Sunday
The 17th annual Carrboro Day will be celebrated this Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m.