Orange County jail receives backlash
A petition to oppose the construction of a new jail in Orange County that would cost approximately $30 million has garnered 106 signatures as of press time.
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A petition to oppose the construction of a new jail in Orange County that would cost approximately $30 million has garnered 106 signatures as of press time.
According to the 2012 U.S. Department of Agriculture census, Orange County has 34 black-owned farms and 607 white-owned farms.
Gary Crunkleton, owner of the popular Franklin Street bar, The Crunkleton, focuses on one thing: providing a great experience for the community.
On Oct. 15, a 79-year-old pedestrian was killed in a hit and run on Homestead Road while crossing the street.
Chapel Hill police officers, businesses and residents are gearing up for the biggest UNC basketball game of the year and the celebrations that could follow.
Years ago, when Master Beekeeper Randall Austin’s garden struggled, his friend suggested keeping honeybees to pollinate the plants. Austin said he dismissed the idea because he did not want to get stung.
The Chapel Hill Town and Gown Collaborative is looking to hire a community and campus director for alcohol and substance abuse prevention initiatives.
A survey conducted in October and November of 2015 measured Chapel Hill residents’ satisfaction with the quality of life and town services. The survey found that 89 percent of residents are satisfied with the quality of life in Chapel Hill, while 3 percent are dissatisfied. Additionally, the survey found that 85 percent of residents are satisfied with the overall quality of services provided by the town of Chapel Hill, while 2 percent are dissatisfied. Chapel Hill ranked above the national average by 29 percent. The survey was conducted by ETC Institute, a market research firm in Olathe, Kan.
Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger gathered with residents over coffee at Mediterranean Deli Thursday to answer questions and discuss improvement plans for the downtown area.
In a move designed to benefit both drivers and riders, Uber cut prices in the Raleigh-Durham area for the winter season.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools became the largest certified organization in Orange County to pay all full-time and part-time employees a living wage.
Board of Aldermen member Bethany Chaney said her family immigrated to the United States from Mount Lebanon, which was a part of Syria before Lebanon became its own country.
This story is part of The Daily Tar Heel's annual Year in Review issue as we look back on 2015. Read the rest of the Year in Review stories here.
Winter is coming, and the honeybees are hunkering down.
CORRECTION: The original version of this story misrepresented who said Chandler Kania consumed alcohol while underage. Authorities say Kania consumed alcohol while underage.
Pam Hemminger was elected mayor of the town of Chapel Hill Tuesday night, ending former Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt’s six-year run.
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce will induct seven business leaders into its Hall of Fame on Nov. 5. The Daily Tar Heel will feature each of these inductees. Three generations of the Hogan family, of Lake Hogan Farm, will be among those inducted.
When Carolyn Parsley attended magic class at the Central Orange Senior Center on Thursday, she took notes on her skills to show them to her grandchildren later.
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated the amount of contributions Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt has received so far in 2015. He said he has received over $10,000 in contributions. The article has been updated to reflect these changes.
On Sunday afternoon, the eighth annual Pepper Festival will host approximately 45 Triangle-area chefs and brewers who cook up innovative dishes and specialty beers that feature locally grown peppers.