Nearly six months after Johnny’s closed, one of the property owners and two partners are hoping to reopen it, but neighbors are concerned about what form the local store and gathering place might take.
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IFC, TABLE split from PORCH
In order to make people aware of their ongoing need for donations, the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service (IFC) and TABLE have decided to disassociate themselves from local nonprofit PORCH.
Hearing set on phoning-while-driving ban
A ban on cell phone use while driving is still a possibility in Chapel Hill.
Lovette goes to trial in Carson murder case
Proceedings began Monday at the Orange County Courthouse in Hillsborough in the State of North Carolina v. Laurence Alvin Lovette Jr., who is accused of murdering UNC Student Body President Eve Carson on March 5, 2008.
Chapel Hill postpones food truck vote
Citing concerns about enforcement and funding, the Chapel Hill Town Council on Monday again postponed a decision on a proposed food truck ordinance that would allow the trucks within town limits.
Carrboro apologizes to Yates detainees
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen last week voted to issue apologies to the reporters and bystanders who were detained in the Nov. 13 police raid on occupiers of the Yates Motor Co building.
BOA approves E. Main sewer
At its Nov. 22 meeting, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen unanimously agreed to pursue the construction of a public sewer line on East Main Street.
Suspect arrested for indecent exposure
The Carrboro Police Department have arrested and charged Charles Alexander Galloway with six counts of felony indecent exposure to a victim less than 16 years old.
Shooting/break-in in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill Police are looking for three suspects in connection with a break-in and shooting that happened on Tuesday.
Safe Ride ceases during UNC break
Chapel Hill Transit will end its Safe Ride service on Saturday in conjunction with UNC’s winter break schedule.
Orange County funding orientation
Orange County will host an orientation session today (Thursday) for executive directors of outside agencies or nonprofits that wish to submit applications for county funding.
Chatham delays revaluation
On Nov. 21 the Chatham County Board of Commissioners decided to delay a property revaluation from 2013 until 2015.
Amid protests, town considers investigation
Expressing opposition to tactics employed by police in the recent raid on occupiers of the Yates Motor Co building at 419 W. Franklin St., protesters filled Chapel Hill Town Hall on Monday night, spilling out of council chambers and lining the windows surrounding the room.
Carrboro repeals anti-lingering law
After months of consideration and calls for the repeal of Carrboro’s anti-lingering ordinance, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen voted unanimously on Tuesday to rescind it.
Northside, developers debate plan
As a moratorium on residential development in the Northside and Pine Knolls neighborhoods draws to a close, residents and developers sparred at a Chapel Hill Town Council public hearing on Monday over how best to move forward.