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Timberlyne keeps its post office

The U.S. Postal Service will stay at the Timberlyne Shopping Center, a postal official said Friday. Published: May. 7, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story

Police academy offers new perspective

It’s easy to second-guess and criticize law enforcement officers, but the town’s Citizens Police Academy last week gave me reason to stop and reflect. Published: May. 7, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story

UNC to send off graduates this weekend

American Online co-founder Steve Case will speak, and he and four other luminaries will receive honorary degrees Sunday during UNC’s commencement ceremony. Published: May. 7, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story

Aiming to be the best

Christine Harrelson stood in the middle of her new living room and drew the bow her husband Chad had bought earlier that day. It was the first bow she had ever drawn. Published: May. 6, 2013 3:09 PM | Full story

Shakori Hills measles cases reported

Two campers may have exposed others to the measles recently at the Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival in Chatham County. Published: May. 4, 2013 12:00 AM | Full story

Launch ready to give businesses a leg up

The Launch business incubator is one piece of an economic plan, but it shows what the town, county and university can do together, officials said at an open house Wednesday. Published: May. 4, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story

Chapel Hill bike forum May 9

Are you a cycling enthusiast? Maybe you haven’t ridden a bike in a while but want to. Perhaps you enjoy riding only on greenways or trails? Published: May. 4, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story

OWASA to hold rates steady

OWASA plans to keep its water and sewer rates at the same level through June 2014, officials said last week. Published: May. 4, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story

Chapel Hill removes library’s hybrid parking signs

Town crews removed eight parking signs Tuesday from the Chapel Hill Public Library’s upper lot after residents complained they were discriminatory. Published: May. 3, 2013 3:53 PM | Full story

Residents seek role in Obey Creek decisions

Thirty people showed up for a Town Council meeting Monday to seek a bigger role in deciding the future of the proposed Obey Creek development on U.S. 15-501. Published: May. 3, 2013 10:33 AM | Full story

UNC-Chapel Hill to review how it deals with sexual assault cases

A task force of students, faculty and staff will look at UNC-Chapel Hill’s handling of student-on-student complaints of harassment, sexual misconduct or discrimination. Published: May. 3, 2013 11:18 AM | Full story

Hillsborough a step closer to hospital

Workers lined up to sign a Carolina blue beam before hoisting it into place Thursday atop the new UNC hospital south of Hillsborough. Published: May. 2, 2013 7:06 PM | Full story

Group plans for rural transit future

Orange, Chatham and regional officials mapped a series of goals Friday for the next four-year cycle of rural public transportation funding. Published: Apr. 30, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story

Tour Chapel Hill business accelerator today

The public is invited to tour Launch Chapel Hill, downtown Chapel Hill’s first startup accelerator from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Published: Apr. 30, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story

County to ask towns about recycling needs

The Orange County Board of Commissioners want town leaders to consider two recycling options. Published: Apr. 29, 2013 10:39 AM | Full story

Local volunteers win Governor’s Award

Two Chapel Hill 2020 leaders were honored Wednesday at the Governor’s Mansion in Raleigh for their community service. Published: Apr. 29, 2013 9:13 AM | Full story

Local celebrities to dance for kids

Eight Chapel Hill notables will perform May 4 at Dancing with the Stars of Carolina to raise money for a new Boys & Girls Club. Published: Apr. 27, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story

Church fish fry celebrates fellowship

Paul Caldwell watched his sons roll the fish and drop them in the fryer Wednesday. Caldwell, who grew up in a part of Northside that used to be called Potter’s Field, has been providing the fish for First Baptist Church’s anniversary for about 10 years, though, at 72, he’s passed most of the rolling and dropping to sons Chris, 47, and Shawn, 51. Published: Apr. 27, 2013 12:00 AM | Full story

Veterans propose Chapel Hill memorial

The Town Council had questions but approved a concept plan Monday for a veterans memorial at the Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery. Published: Apr. 27, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story

140 West: The heart of downtown

Town and business officials call 140 West Franklin Street a bridge that connects the town’s distinctive East and West ends, combines commercial and residential functionality with art and community, and spawns public-private partnerships with an eye to the future. Published: Apr. 24, 2013 11:30 AM | Full story

Community report maps housing, preservation strategy

Northside neighbors and community leaders have a draft housing action report in hand nine months after sitting down together. Published: Apr. 24, 2013 11:38 AM | Full story

Council hopes to streamline meetings

Town Council members hope some new standards will guide their weekly meetings toward more effective decisions and fewer late nights. Published: Apr. 23, 2013 5:00 PM | Full story

WWII veteran Robert Patton dies at 91

A longtime friend remembers Robert F. Patton as an American hero who continued to serve his country long after the war ended. Published: Apr. 20, 2013 3:45 PM | Full story

City schools seek $5.4 million more from county for 2013-14

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will ask Orange County for $5.4 million in additional funding for its $68.7 million 2013-14 budget, as its expense sheet grows to fit the inclusion of the new Northside elementary school. Published: Apr. 20, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story

Town Council relaxes home stormwater rules

The Town Council amended local stormwater requirements last week to give residents a break on the cost of environmental protection. Published: Apr. 20, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story

County gets ball rolling on Community Center

The Rogers Road Community Center is more than just an idea now. The Orange County Board of Commissioners told county staff last week to start planning its construction. Published: Apr. 17, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story

Report: Baseboard heater started apartment fire

A January fire that left 15 University Gardens residents homeless has been ruled accidental, local fire officials said. Published: Apr. 16, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story

Mobile spay-neuter service shifts

Todayis the last day POP-NC, a regional nonprofit, will spay and neuter dogs and cats at the Orange County Animal Shelter. Published: Apr. 16, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story

PlayMakers dramaturg keeps past present

As a theater scholar and resident dramaturg for PlayMakers Repertory Theatre since 1988, Adam Versenyi has – in his words – a dream job. He writes extensively on the history of theater and also teaches at UNC in the Department of Dramatic Art. Published: Apr. 13, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story

Carol Folt named as first female chancellor at UNC-Chapel Hill

Wearing a Carolina blue blazer, Carol Folt says she’s excited to be UNC-Chapel Hill’s new chancellor and that she has “Tar Heel fever.” Published: Apr. 12, 2013 7:25 PM | Full story

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