Work on the long-awaited 300 East Main project will likely start within several weeks, with the first phase of the development to be completed within 14 months of the start date, according to the developer.
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OC leads state in waste reduction
The recently released N.C. Solid Waste and Materials Management Report shows that Orange County landfilled an average of 3.3 pounds per capita per day …
Price wins humanities honor
The trustees of the N.C. Humanities Council have chosen Rep. David Price as the recipient of the 2011 John Tyler Caldwell Award for the Humanities.
Street resurfacing in Chapel Hill
The Town of Chapel Hill began its annual resurfacing program on Monday.
Artist unveils proposed sculpture
The public is invited to hear nationally known Raleigh-based artist Thomas Sayre speak about his proposed idea for a large-scale sculptural piece for a site along U.S. 15-501.
Stakeholders look toward day-laborer center
As one group of residents fights Carrboro’s anti-lingering ordinance, another is looking toward a solution that could resolve the issues surrounding the law – a day-laborer center.
Community ponders Johnny’s future
By Brooke Parker
“We want to see Johnny’s exactly how it was – a great place for the community,†said Carrboro resident Maureen Berner.
Final filings round out local fields
The deadline to file to run in the November election passed on Friday, with four additional candidates throwing their hats in the ring.
Chatham human relations board resigns
All members of Chatham County’s voluntary human relations commission resigned in protest Monday night.
Chatham adopts map to redraw districts
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners voted on July 18 to redraw election districts based on 2010 census population figures.
Fordham Boulevard resurfacing
Starting this week, traffic on Fordham Boulevard will be reduced to one lane in each direction from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for resurfacing. Milling and paving will be done on a 4-mile stretch.
Duke Energy maintenance
Duke Energy will conduct vegetation management work in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area in August and September.
Low-cost rabies vaccination clinic
The Orange County Animal Services Department will hold a rabies vaccination clinic today (Thursday) from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Animal Services Center at 1601 Eubanks Road in Chapel Hill.Â
Chapel Hill steps up yard-parking enforcement
Do you park vehicles in your front yard? To avoid a $100 per-day fine, move the vehicles around back or park them on a hard surface.
School board race heats up
Four more candidates have filed to fill five seats on the seven-member Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education.