Reduced bus services and non-resident library fees included in Chapel Hill budget.
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Candidates announce plans to run
Several local residents have recently announced their intentions to seek public office.
Rabid raccoon found in Chapel Hill
A raccoon in Chapel Hill tested positive for rabies June 8 after a fatal tussle Jun 1with a dog in the vicinity of White Cross Road.
Umstead Drive remains closed
The Town of Chapel Hill and OWASA have said that construction work on Umstead Drive will keep that road and some adjacent roads closed through the fall because of the sewer-replacement work.
OWASA approves rate increase
The OWASA Board of Directors on June 9 approved the utility’s $19.1 million 2012 fiscal-year budget, which includes a 2 percent rate increase that will go into effect in October.
CHT plans to close bus stops
Citing safety concerns, Chapel Hill Transit has announced its intention to stop service at the following bus stops:
Chapel Hill adds parking pay stations
Chapel Hill will add more parking pay stations to offer credit card-based parking to downtown shoppers and visitors.
Chapel Hill streamlines permits
Starting this summer, the Town of Chapel Hill will take local building inspection and permit requests online with the launch of its new Permit Action Center.
PTA Thrift Shop to get major facelift
Nearly 60 years ago, the PTA Thrift Shop opened its doors to collect donated goods and sell them for the benefit of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools.
County rejects half-cent transit tax
The Orange County BOC unanimously rejected a half-cent sales tax increase to pay for regional transit improvements…
Carrboro supports transit advertising plan
As Chapel Hill Transit faces an increasingly stretched budget, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen on Tuesday expressed support for a bus advertising program as a way to diversify revenues.
East Weaver remains closed
Town officials estimate that the block will be opened within several weeks.
Chatham rescinds ICE vote
The Chatham County BOC votes to rescind a resolution adopted by the previous board that opposed participation in the ICE program.
Cuts to schools less than anticipated
State budget cuts won’t affect this year’s already-approved CHCC Schools budget nearly as much as district leaders had worried…
County OKs $100k for plant
A Mebane manufacturing facility’s plans for a $3 million expansion would add 40 jobs to the plant under a five-year, $100,000 economic-development grant.