Today, after an uneasy timeline that wound its way through neighborhood conflicts, a national financial crisis, anarchist bomb threats, cost overruns, foreclosure and sale, Greenbridge is still on its way to fulfilling all the promises that were sold with it.
Published: Apr. 9, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Commentary: I’m not the only student who can claim to have done the Harlem Shake. However, I’m one a select few who can say that I’ve done the dance with the president of the World Bank, Dr. Jim Yong Kim.
Published: Apr. 9, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
The Town of Chapel Hill has begun a week-long celebration of youth April 8-13 during the First Annual Chapel Hill Teen Week.
Published: Apr. 9, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
The Town Council will consider tonight whether to cut the cost and increase the locations for food truck vendors to do business.
Published: Apr. 8, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Business owner says small private haulers could be at risk if the county franchises curbside trash and recycling.
Published: Apr. 7, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
The past few years of planning and revising paid off in the end for Belmont Sayre developer Ken Reiter, who can finally make his vision for 500 N. Greensboro St. a reality. The Carrboro Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve the Shelton Station conditional-use permit.
Published: Apr. 5, 2013 12:14 PM | Full story
On Sunday, May 5, Cat’s Cradle will present Carrboro Block Party, a free concert in its parking lot at 300 E. Main St. featuring Lost in the Trees, The Love Language, and Loamlands.
Published: Apr. 5, 2013 12:51 PM | Full story
A charter school approved for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school district has officially told the state its may need another year before opening.
Published: Apr. 2, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Thailand is half a lifetime away for 10-year-old Thalwe, his family’s native Burma an even more distant memory.
Published: Apr. 2, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Although sales taxes went up a half-cent Monday for transit, and vehicle registration fees will soon follow, riders won’t see any big changes for months.
Published: Apr. 2, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Triangle Transit officials say they need to talk about a Town Council suggestion last week that the system pay for its bus riders to use park-and-ride lots.
Published: Mar. 31, 2013 9:53 AM | Full story
Orange County residents will spend an extra 50 cents for every $100 purchase when the sales tax rate rises Monday to pay for transit improvements.
Published: Mar. 31, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
A developer wants to transform the old Triem-Electric Inc. property at 501 S. Greensboro St. into a retail spot connecting southern Carrboro to downtown.
Published: Mar. 29, 2013 1:15 PM | Full story
A state commission agreed this month to make it easier for Orange Water and Sewer Authority to tap its share of Jordan Lake regional water supplies.
Published: Mar. 26, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
The state Office of Charter Schools has given the Howard and Lillian Lee Scholars Charter School until Friday to answer questions related to its split with the company that was going to manage the school.
Published: Mar. 26, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Several road construction projects will occur this summer in the southern portion of Chapel Hill and Carrboro community that will bring infrastructure benefits valued at more than $11 million, town leaders said.
Published: Mar. 26, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Construction is complete on the first stage of Carrboro’s extensive greenway plan to connect northern Carrboro and Chapel Hill with asphalt or concrete paved bicycle and walking paths.
Published: Mar. 23, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
A recent county proposal to privatize recycling has brought Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough together to talk about creating their own franchise program.
Published: Mar. 23, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
At least three potential sites could come up this spring when county and town leaders talk about their options for a Southern Branch Library.
Published: Mar. 23, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
The future of Chapel Hill-Carrboro’s first approved charter school is uncertain after the school’s management company pulled out of the project.
Published: Mar. 23, 2013 9:11 AM | Full story
After hours of questions and discussion, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen delayed an important vote on a new downtown development.
Published: Mar. 22, 2013 2:13 PM | Full story
Damon Seils won the special election for a seat on the Carrboro Board of Aldermen.
Published: Mar. 20, 2013 7:03 PM | Full story
A controversial Carrboro development could move forward if the Board of Aldermen vote to approve developer Belmont Sayre’s land-use permit for Shelton Station.
Published: Mar. 19, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
The Town of Carrboro has bought the former Andrew-Riggsbee Hardware Store property at 203 S. Greensboro St. for $600,000, town leaders said Monday.
Published: Mar. 19, 2013 6:17 PM | Full story
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners will will hear a presentation regarding the future home of the Orange County Southern Branch Library at its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Southern Human Services Building in Chapel Hill.
Published: Mar. 16, 2013 12:00 AM | Full story
A summary of government activities in Chapel Hill and Orange County
Published: Mar. 16, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education approved the hiring of three principals at its March 7 meeting. Jillian La Serna was named principal of Carrboro Elementary School, Dr. Janice Croasmun was named principal of Rashkis Elementary School and Sulura Jackson was named principal of Chapel Hill High.
Published: Mar. 14, 2013 1:12 PM | Full story
After a few recent negative incidents, a group of East Chapel Hill High School students are trying to show their fellow students how social media can be used for good.
Published: Mar. 12, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
In the wake of criticism over its decision to remove its racquetball courts, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA’s board of directors voted Friday to seek more input first.
Published: Mar. 9, 2013 9:39 AM | Full story
In the wake of criticism over its decision to remove its racquetball courts, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA’s board of directors voted Friday to seek more input first.
Published: Mar. 9, 2013 9:45 AM | Full story
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