The Carrboro Board of Aldermen took on an issue that is preventing some local homeowners from refinancing their mortgages or selling their homes.
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EMS proposal totals $15.6 million
Members of the Orange County Emergency Services Workgroup say they are pleased with recommendations to improve the county’s EMS department.
Coyotes come to town
Curious animals by nature, coyotes in Orange County have recently been increasingly interested in investigating the urban areas of Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
PTA Thrift opens in new space
On Tuesday, patrons of the Carrboro PTA Thrift Shop were lined up outside the store before it opened.
Controversial ads back on buses
A little more than a week after their removal, a group of controversial ads is back up on Chapel Hill Transit buses.
University to test emergency sirens
UNC will be testing its emergency sirens today (Thursday) between noon and 1 p.m.
Carolina North info meeting
On Monday, a public information meeting will be held to receive feedback on the UNC Carolina North annual report presented to the Town of Chapel Hill.
Convenience center improvements
Construction to improve the Orange County Solid Waste Convenience Center at Walnut Grove Church Road and N.C. 86 will begin Sept. 21.
Hillsborough disinfecting water
On Tuesday, the Town of Hillsborough began disinfecting public drinking water with chlorine, which may result in a slight chlorine odor and taste.
Enforcement targets underage drinkers
Twenty-nine people were charged with 43 offenses for alcohol violations during a “Back to School†law-enforcement campaign Aug. 18-25.
Fire insurance ratings reduce costs
Homeowners in the New Hope Fire District who live within five road miles of the New Hope Station #1 or Station #2 will see a reduced cost in their fire insurance.
Comment on transportation
The Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) is inviting all citizens to comment on future transportation.
Charter school questions unanswered
Communications with the proposed charter school’s local board of directors and the national for-profit company that will co-manage it remain inadequate.
Town to appeal ruling on cell phone, towing laws
Earlier this month, a judge struck down Chapel Hill’s towing and cell phone ordinances, but the town council is standing behind both laws and will appeal the rulings.
Small business incubator moves forward
Orange County and the Town of Chapel Hill are teaming up to attract more small-business startups and entrepreneurs to downtown Chapel Hill.