A raccoon and a fox found in Chapel Hill recently tested positive for rabies at the State Laboratory of Public Health.
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Orange County seeks volunteers
The Orange County Board of Commissioners is recruiting citizen volunteers for several advisory boards.
State of the Community Report
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce will present the State of the Community Report on Aug. 30 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Overcrowded schools could halt development
Overcrowding in elementary schools and a delay in the construction of a new school could put a temporary stop to new residential development.
State in violation of ADA, feds say
The U.S. Department of Justice has told the state of North Carolina that its failure to make community-based accommodation for people living with mental illness is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Arrest in local break-ins
Lydriquez Jamel Blount was arrested by Carrboro police on Wednesday and charged with multiple counts of felony breaking and entering and larceny.
New OWASA board members
Dana Stidham and Will Raymond took the oath of office to join the OWASA Board of Directors on July 28.
A Southern Season sold to local capital fund
Having grown from an 800-square-foot store and a staff of one in December 1975 to 60,000 square feet and more than 300 employees, A Southern Season certainly has seen some changes.
Chatham seeks committee members
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners seeks 12 members for its Human Relations Advisory Committee; the deadline for applications is Sept. 9.
New parking on Franklin Street
A new municipal parking lot providing 48 spaces is now open at 427 W. Franklin St.
New traffic signal on Homestead
Construction crews are installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of Homestead Road and Weaver Dairy Road Extension; it’s expected to be in operation by Aug. 15.
Police investigate campus break-in
UNC police are investigating a breaking-and-entering and larceny in the Student and Academic Services Building North.
Owners in dispute over Johnny’s future
While one owner of the Johnny’s property says she plans to reopen the business, another is saying the business isn’t hers to reopen – and that zoning issues could prevent her from doing so.
Schools improved, but not enough, scores say
Results of state testing released last week reveal that students in CHCC Schools showed general improvement this past year, but that with rising federal standards, much improvement is required to meet expectations.
Construction continues on West Weaver Street
Construction work continues on the west block of Weaver Street as the yearlong project to replace the street’s collapsing roadbed and the 80-year-old water main beneath it progresses.