Space education goes international

A University researcher is traveling “down under” to launch a program that could propel its students into the space industry. UNC Research Associate Professor Scott Madry’s Chapel Hill-based space consulting company, Informatics International Inc., received a contract to create a curriculum for the International Space University (ISU). SEP 3

Hagan listens to Chapel Hill constituents

U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, D-N.C., listens to Abdul Qureshi during satellite office hours in the Seymour Senior Center in Chapel Hill. Abdul Qureshi anxiously stood in line with his son Ali for a chance to speak with U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, D-N.C., during her office hours in Chapel Hill today. JUN 30

Falls Lake pollution plan up for public discussion

The plan is nearly complete to stem the extended degradation of the lake that provides about 600,000 people in the Triangle with drinking water and draws in 750,000 annual visitors.

Falls Lake has been suffering pollution from a variety of sources including farms, poorly maintained septic tanks, water treatment plants and air emissions.
JUN 17

2010-11 budget passes for CH

The 2010-11 budget finalization process is approaching a close.

Chapel Hill Town Council approved its budget Monday and the Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously in approval of the county budget.

The Town Council also approved the multi-million dollar city public library expansion on Monday alongside adopting the 2010-11 fiscal budget.
JUN 10

Solar power funds distributed

Remington Arms, Shoe Show and Elon University now share something in common.

All are receiving funds from the state to defray rooftop solar project costs, along with other businesses, schools and towns.

“The majority of recipients likely wouldn’t be able to go ahead without the grants,” said Phil Stroth of FLS Energy, an Asheville-based solar energy installer.
JUN 10

Council approves library expansion, no-tax-increase budget

The Chapel Hill Town Council approved the multi-million dollar city public library expansion on Monday alongside adopting the 2010-2011 fiscal budget.

Council members voted 7-2 in favor of a resolution allowing the sale of $20.4 of general obligation bonds. $14.2 million of the debt will go to the library’s expansion, which is scheduled for completion in two years.