The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education is concerned that a charter school proposed for the district could reduce diversity in schools, and they’re not the only ones worried.
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Schools consider solutions to crowding
While the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education is looking forward to elementary school 11 helping to alleviate overcrowding in schools, it won’t open until fall 2013, and board members are hearing that something has to be done now.
Mental health center receives grant
The UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health has received an $850,000, three-year grant from The Duke Endowment to create a health home, integrating primary care into its mental health care programs for people in Orange, Person and Chatham counties.
Police arrest homicide suspect
he Chapel Hill Police have arrested Mario Dante Ramsey, 26, of 711 N. Duke St., Apt. 10, in Durham for one count of first-degree murder in the Dec. 11 shooting death of Drew Christopher Frasure.
County OKs library funding plan
The Orange County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement last week to increase the county’s funding of the Chapel Hill Public Library.
Holiday closings
Most municipal offices will operate on holiday schedules in observance of the Christmas holiday.
Library groundbreaking celebration
The Town of Chapel Hill celebrated the Chapel Hill Public Library Expansion Project at a groundbreaking ceremony last Saturday.
Carrboro one of two reality show finalists
It’s official – Carrboro is one of two finalists in the running to become the setting for Lovetown, USA.
Vivid testimony in Lovette trial
Testimony continued in the trial of the State of North Carolina v. Laurence Alvin Lovette Jr. this week, as expert witnesses were called to the stand, details about Carson’s last moments were told and the validity of testimony from Demario Atwater’s ex-girlfriend was questioned.
A ‘person-centered’ approach to recovery
The UNC Outreach and Support Intervention Services program is the only one of its kind in the Southeast and among only a few such programs in the country.
CVS likely to build fence around property
Citing vandalism and safety concerns, CVS representatives announced last week possible plans to install a fence around property on the corner of Weaver and Greensboro streets, proposed for a new CVS development.
County takes action on EMS
In their last meeting of the year, the Orange County Board of Commissioners once again focused a majority of their discussion on the county’s Emergency Management Services, approving the creation of an emergency services workgroup to help remedy EMS issues.
Weaver Street paving today
The final asphalt surface for West Weaver Street is going to be laid today (Thursday).
Police investigate homicide
The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating the shooting death of a male victim found Sunday in his home and is seeking any information related to the incident.
Miller named Citizen of Year
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2011 Salute to Community Heroes at University Mall Tuesday night, honoring those who are committed to making the community a better place.