On April 20, UNC Hospitals hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new hospital and physicians’ office building in Hillsborough.
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ALERT operation
The multi-agency Alcohol Law Enforcement Response Team conducted a compliance operation on April 21.
Detours on Umstead Drive
eginning in early May, Umstead Drive between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Umstead Park will be closed to through traffic for about seven months for an OWASA sewer-replacement project.Â
CHT to make changes
To improve service and efficiency, Chapel Hill Transit will implement route and schedule changes on May 7.Â
Parking deck, hotel closer to reality
Representatives of Main Street Partners told the Carrboro Board of Aldermen that they’re inching closer to a summer start for the major redevelopment of 300 East Main Street.
Town manager to retire
Carrboro Town Manager Steve Stewart announced on Wednesday that he plans to retire this year.
Carrboro’s big dig continues
The clanking of large shovels and the rumble of road rollers are still shaking up Weaver Street.
Chapel Hill town manager asks for review of town services
Another year of cost cutting has Chapel Hill Town Manager Roger Stancil convinced that the town needs to restructure the way it builds its budget.
DENR to hold public meeting on contaminant
The state Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will hold a public meeting on April 28.
County allocates tax funds
The Orange County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to dedicate any funds raised from a quarter-cent sales-tax referendum to schools and economic development.
Connecticut superintendent named district’s next leader
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education announced last week that Dr. Thomas Forcella will serve as the next superintendent of the school district.
Holiday schedule
Most municipal offices in Carrboro and Chapel Hill will be closed on Friday for Good Friday.
Police promotions
Several promotions were given in the department in order to enhance community-policing efforts.
Carrboro seeks input on transportation
The Town of Carrboro will hold back-to-back sessions in Town Hall on the transportation priorities of Carrboro Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Town seeks comments on Carolina North permits
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on applications for permits submitted by UNC for the Carolina North development.