The Orange County Animal Services Department will hold a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic on March 22 from 5-7 p.m. at the Public Market House in Hillsborough.
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CVS protest petition filed
A group of property owners has filed a protest petition against CVS’ rezoning application.
Local charter school approved
Despite district backlash, the State Board of Education unanimously approved the Howard and Lillian Lee Scholars Charter School last Thursday.
Carrboro OKs library siting criteria
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve criteria recommended to the county for siting a library in town.
Walmart submits plans for northern Chatham
Following months of rumors about Walmart locating in northern Chatham County, the company submitted a site plan last week.
Proposed math courses draw concern
As the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools prepare to switch to the new Common Core Curriculum for fall 2012, many are concerned with how the curriculum’s math standards will impact both struggling and excelling students.
Bassett resigns from econ. post
Dwight Bassett, the economic development officer for the Town of Chapel Hill, announced his resignation on Monday.
Greenbridge foreclosed
With $29 million left remaining on a Bank of America loan, Greenbridge was foreclosed on March 1.
Temporary bus stop closure
Beginning Monday, the Carr Mill Mall and Fitch Lumber bus stops will be temporarily closed due to lane closures.
Rabid skunk found in Hillsborough
Orange County Animal Services received its third positive rabies test of 2012 on March 1.
Passport fair on Saturday
The Carrboro Post Office will celebrate Passport Day in the USA 2012 with a Passport Fair on Saturday.
Council embraces Shortbread
CHAPEL HILL – In a unanimous decision, the Chapel Hill Town Council on Monday approved Shortbread Lofts, a seven-story, 85-unit apartment building with ground-floor retail planned for 333 W. Rosemary St.
Charter school decision today
In anticipation of today’s decision by the N.C. State Board of Education to approve or reject the Howard and Lillian Lee Scholars Charter School, board members of the proposed school held two public information sessions over the past week about their plans.
BOA talks Triangle Transit
CARRBORO – Would Carrboro residents use Triangle Transit to commute to Durham and Raleigh?
Residents, BOCC confused by Eno plans
Plans to rezone the Eno Economic Development District left both area residents and the Orange County Board of Commissioners confused and concerned on Monday, prompting commissioners to defer a public hearing on the plans until May.