The Orange County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to revise the timeline for implementation of the first phase of the Unified Development Ordinance after hearing concerns from residents that the public needs more time to provide feedback.
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Council mulls UMall library deal
Over the weekend, there were rumblings of a possible deal with University Mall owners Madison Marquette and the Town of Chapel Hill that would move the public library to the Dillard’s space.
Fired workers ask town council for reinstatement
Two recently fired town sanitation workers and their supporters asked the Chapel Hill Town Council Monday night to rescind the decision to fire the men and immediately reinstate them.
UNC, XDS talk mental health partnership
XDS Inc., a nonprofit agency serving adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses in Orange, Person, Chatham, Durham and Alamance counties, is in partnership negotiations with the UNC Department of Psychiatry’s Center for Excellence in Community Public Health, with the objective of providing better and more services throughout the area.
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140 West Franklin gets permit
The Town of Chapel Hill has issued a zoning compliance permit to the 140 West project, clearing the way for the start of the condominiums, retail and parking project on the town’s Parking Lot 5 at the intersections of Franklin, Church and Rosemary streets in downtown Chapel Hill.
Rabid skunk, raccoon found
A raccoon found in Chapel Hill and a skunk found in Hillsborough tested positive for rabies this month at the State Laboratory of Public Health.
Council studies University Square plans
A major redevelopment project on the University Square/Granville Towers property received its first formal review before the Chapel Hill Town Council Monday night.
Inmate in custody after escape in UNC police car
Bernard, an inmate at Pasquotank Correctional Institution near Elizabeth City, is in custody after escaping in a stolen UNC Police vehicle while receiving medical care at UNC Hospitals on Tuesday.
Town turns to trademarks
It’s not like the Town of Carrboro doesn’t want to be your Facebook friend. But a recently set-up Town of Carrboro page on the popular social networking platform got a thumbs down from the town’s attorney, who said the town should protect itself from people using its official logos on unofficial sites.
County nixes resolution opposing Afghan war funding
The Orange County Board of Commissioners voted 6-1 on Tuesday not to approve a resolution calling for the end of Congress’ expenditure of tax dollars on the war in Afghanistan.
Fired workers file complaint with EEOC, grievance with town
Two Town of Chapel Hill Public Works Department employees who were fired last month have filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and a grievance with the town.
Chapel Hill picks Blue as chief
Assistant Police Chief Chris Blue has been chosen as the next chief of the Chapel Hill Police Department, Town Manager Roger Stancil announced Monday.
Police make arrest in arson case
After quickly determining that a fire last Thursday at a home in the Weatherhill Pointe complex was likely set intentionally, Carrboro police arrested a Durham man, charging him with arson and other crimes in connection with the incident.
Citations to be issued for pedestrian violations
Campus cops are now writing tickets for jaywalking.