The Orange County Board of Commissioners voted 5-2 on Tuesday to put a quarter-cent sales-tax referendum on the November ballot.
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OWASA continues work on forestry plan
The Orange Water and Sewer Authority continues to gather public input on a draft forestry-management plan that drew fire from the community after it was released late last year.
Town wary of telecom bill
As the town of Chapel Hill prepares for the installation of an extensive fiber-optic network, officials here are worried that the real potential of the new high-speed network may never be realized.
Mental health care agencies merge
The UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health and XDS Inc., a nonprofit agency serving adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses in Orange and four surrounding counties, announced Tuesday that they are merging operations.
Board of commissioners delays decision on landfill extension
Members of the Orange County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday postponed a decision on extending the life of the Orange County Landfill.
Free drug discount cards for Carrboro residents
The Town of Carrboro is now making free prescription discount cards available to residents.
OWASA reports low risk of water shortage
OWASA announced last week that its water supply reservoirs rose from 78 percent of capacity last Wednesday to 83 percent on Friday.
Budget work session
The Orange County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget work session today (Thursday) at 7 p.m. at the Link Government Services Center on South Cameron Street in Hillsborough.
Job fair
Orange County will host a Job and Resource Fair on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Department of Social Services at 113 Mayo St. in Hillsborough.
Applicants needed for Parks and Rec Council
Orange County is recruiting applicants for the Parks and Recreation Council.
West Drive closed
The UNC Department of Public Safety announced that West Drive will be closed to through traffic through April 18.
Chapel Hill man steals, crashes ambulance
A Chapel Hill man stole an Orange County ambulance last Friday after receiving treatment, according to Chapel Hill police.
Residents angered by Duke Energy tree-cutting
On Dec. 10, Kimberly Willardson moved her family from a Carrboro condominium to their new home on the corner of Seawell School and Homestead roads in Chapel Hill.
Supreme Court hears local case
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you …â€
Council delays decision on larger signs
The Chapel Hill Town Council on Monday agreed to hold off on a decision on major changes to the town’s sign ordinance to give residents more time to weigh in on the matter.