When the Chapel Hill Town Council decided to undertake the development of a new comprehensive plan, council members and community members alike hoped to use the process to reexamine the vision for the town and craft a plan for what Chapel Hill’s future should look like.
Category: News
Candidates urge better communication
CARRBORO – All three candidates running for two vacant District 1 seats on the Orange County Board of Commissioners agree that in order to achieve more for the county, the different governing boards need to work on working together.
North Greensboro St. bus stop closure
Due to lane closures for paving, bus stops on North Greensboro Street from Lorraine Street to Weaver Street will be closed intermittently.
Orange County transit plan open houses
Orange County will hold two open houses for the public to learn more about the county’s proposed transit plan.
OWASA resumes annual mowing
In order to maintain sanitary sewer easements OWASA has resumed its annual mowing and clearing.
Seven charged with teen alcohol sales
On April 10 officers from the Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Hillsborough police departments and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department conducted a compliance-check initiative for alcohol sales licensees.
Downtown Partnership director resigns
Jim Norton, executive director of the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership, has resigned in order to explore other career opportunities.
Grants possible for Main St. sewer
CARRBORO – Several months after the Carrboro Board of Aldermen agreed to pursue the construction of a public sewer line on East Main Street, town staff may have found a way to secure funding for the new line, estimated to cost $250,000.
A century of farming tradition
From UNC to Hillsborough’s place in the revolutionary and civil wars, there is a rich sense of history and tradition in Orange County.
Celebrate Earth Day throughout April
Although Earth Day is still 10 days away, you don’t have to wait until April 22 to celebrate in our community.
VOTE
One-stop early voting for the May 8 primary election begins on April 19 and runs through May 5 at 1 p.m.
Bailey murder trial begins
Opening arguments were heard on Wednesday in the trial of Brian Gregory Minton for the murder of 20-year-old Chapel Hill resident Josh Bailey.
Transit public hearing
The second public hearing on the Orange County Transit Plan will be held Tuesday at the Southern Human Services Center in Chapel Hill.
Police investigating multiple vehicle thefts
The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating 12 stolen vehicle reports received since the beginning of 2012.
Historic church moving to Chapel Hill
A historic church located in Germanton, N.C., is moving to Homestead Road in Chapel Hill.