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
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
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
Orange County health officials identified four more cases of the measles Friday, bringing the total to five.
Published: Apr. 26, 2013 4:49 PM | Full story
Maple View Farm is voluntarily recalling pint containers of Cookies & Cream, Carolina Crunch and Cookie Dough ice cream because the products contain allergens that were not declared on package labels.
Published: Apr. 26, 2013 5:52 PM | Full story
Three weeks after Alderman Sammy Slade proposed the Carrboro Board of Aldermen discuss using eminent domain at the Collins Crossing apartments, board members showed little interest in the idea in pursuing the idea.
Published: Apr. 25, 2013 5:57 PM | Full story
Commentary: The proposed Keystone XL pipeline is more business as usual for Big Oil, with a high likelihood of leaks and more fuel for global warming
Published: Apr. 24, 2013 11:32 AM | Full story
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
The cost of living in Orange County and Chapel Hill is driving black residents elsewhere. Elected officials could bring the cost down, instead of trying band-aids for “affordability.”
Published: Apr. 24, 2013 11:33 AM | Full story
Roses from reader Lisa Inman to the charity organizations and volunteers that helped make the Color the Hill Fun Run possible. The team of charities included the Academy of Information Technology, an excellent learning program offered through the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools; A Drink For Tomorrow from UNC-CH, a student-run organization that raises awareness and funds for the global water crisis; and the SKJAJA Fund, which provides funding for local kids to participate in social and educational enrichment activities.
Published: Apr. 24, 2013 11:35 AM | Full story
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
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 7:00 PM | Full story
The city of Durham is taking steps to provide water and sewer service to a planned economic development district next to the city limits in Orange County. Under city policy, an actual utility extension would mean annexation across the county line.
Published: Apr. 20, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
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
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
For four hours last weekend, the Carrboro Bike Coalition transformed West Weaver Street into a playground.
Published: Apr. 16, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
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
Last year, staff and volunteers recovered 7.2 million pounds of crops from farms around the state. Food is processed and distributed to people in need.
Published: Apr. 16, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
The musical “Cabaret” remains wildly popular as it approaches its 50th anniversary. As proof, PlayMakers Repertory Company’s current run is nearly sold out. For the record, Saturday’s opening night displayed a high-quality cast and impressive technical elements.
Published: Apr. 16, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
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
About 65 people marched down Jones Ferry Road on Friday to protest rent increases at a Carrboro apartment complex that is home to many Latino immigrants and Burmese refugees.
Published: Apr. 12, 2013 7:08 PM | Full story
Saying she’s not afraid to speak her mind or take a minority position, Carrboro Alderwoman Lydia Lavelle announced Wednesday she’s running for mayor.
Published: Apr. 11, 2013 7:25 PM | Full story
The Town Council voted unanimously Wednesday to levy a $250 park-and-ride fee in three town-owned lots starting Aug. 15.
Published: Apr. 11, 2013 2:46 PM | Full story
The Chapel Hill Public Library reopened Wednesday morning after a $16.2 million expansion that more than doubles its size.
Published: Apr. 11, 2013 2:15 PM | Full story
The Orange County commissioners narrowed their options for handling recycling and solid waste to three Tuesday night, discarding a controversial franchise proposal.
Published: Apr. 11, 2013 12:58 PM | Full story
140 West’s modern brick and glass construction replaces a longtime parking lot with a mix of condominiums and ground floor retail and restaurants. It will open with an official public celebration April 26.
Published: Apr. 10, 2013 5:48 PM | Full story
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen will consider the question of using eminent domain Tuesday night
Published: Apr. 9, 2013 1:43 PM | Full story
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
Brushstrokes: Miriam Sagasti is a constant gardener. “I love the moonflower since it blooms at night and smells so gorgeous,” Sagasti said. “It attracts moths, and I think moths are so beautiful.”
Published: Apr. 9, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
The Mobile Mural will travel Chapel Hill’s streets through February 2014 as part of the Downtown Art Program – a five-part series of temporary and performance artists.
Published: Apr. 9, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
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