City
Community to walk for IFC
Separating the CROP Hunger Walk from its goal of raising $1 million in 22 years is four miles and $53,000. Sunday is the Chapel Hill-Carrboro CROP walk benefiting the Inter-Faith Council hunger-relief programs and the Church World Service. (0 Comments)
Water rules scaled back
Board goes from Stage 3 to Stage 1
With 403 days of water stored and a decrease in customer consumption, Chapel Hill and Carrboro moved from Stage 3 to Stage 1 water restrictions Thursday.
The Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors made the decision with reservoirs almost 70 percent full and with enough water to make it to New Year's Eve even if it doesn't rain. (0 Comments)
Raynor hopes to spur downtown commerce
Leaders say it's not a simple task
Student Body President J.J. Raynor said she wants to bring businesses downtown that will balance serving students and appealing to the community.
Town officials said that they look forward to hearing her opinions but that business recruitment is a very involved task. (1 Comment)
Residents voice concerns about new waste-transfer site
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The atmosphere at a public information session about the siting of a new waste transfer station became increasingly tense as Thursday night wore on.
Olver Inc. provided the public with information about the site selection process on behalf of the Orange County Board of Commissioners, hoping to gather public input. (0 Comments)
Police log
A Construction Resources employee used a company credit card to buy $100 worth of gasoline without permission at 2:46 p.m. Tuesday, according to Chapel Hill police reports. A Dell laptop, valued at $1,000, was reported stolen at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday at a Sykes Street home, according to Chapel Hill police reports. (0 Comments)
Latino Health fair to offer health screenings, information
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Doctors will provide local Latinos with free tests and information at the Latino Health Fair on Sunday.
Medical professionals will perform free immunizations and HIV tests, and other organizations will give out information about community concerns such as nutrition and alcohol abuse. (0 Comments)
City briefs
Residents question county waste-transfer siting process The atmosphere at a public information session concerning the new waste-transfer station became increasingly tense as Thursday night wore on. Orange County residents said they are concerned about traffic, pollution and odor among other things. (0 Comments)
