New Wegmans location brings more organic food to Chapel Hill, and more traffic
By Ian Chrisafis | Feb. 16, 2021The store, which has received some concern about traffic from residents, is opening at 1810 Fordham Rd. on Feb. 24.
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The store, which has received some concern about traffic from residents, is opening at 1810 Fordham Rd. on Feb. 24.
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Chapel Hill Transit is back in action on a reduced schedule. All riders are expected to wear a mask and practice social distancing.
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The restaurant has a been a staple for the Chapel Hill community for over 25 years.
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The funding will help individuals get their vaccines without having to pay for two round trips to their vaccination site, an estimated $88 per person, according to NCDOT Secretary Eric Boyette.
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Every year, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP honors an individual in the community who demonstrates dedication to raising awareness and remedying social justice issues. Bailey, an executive director of EmPOWERment, INC., creates work opportunities, finds affordable housing and stimulates personal economic growth in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area.
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The OC Voice is a portion of the OC Report newsletter where local residents may have a platform to talk about local issues they care about. Karen Stegman is a member of the Chapel Hill Town Council.
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The nondiscrimination ordinance is a step in the right direction by protecting people from discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
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The new ordinance includes protections for sexuality and gender identity in public places and employment after a statewide ban expired Dec. 1.
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The Chapel Hill Town Council completed the first phase of Charting Our Future, a project the town has been working on for over 2 1/2 years, which will allow the Town to properly plan the next 30 years of land use in Chapel Hill.
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After 36 years, the Greene Tract, a 164-acre parcel of land that is part of the historic Rogers Road Neighborhood area, remains undeveloped. The land is jointly owned by Orange Count, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro.
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A local nonprofit, the Friends of the Chapel Hill Public Library, has transitioned to a fully online bookstore to support the Chapel Hill Public Library.
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Federal grants of almost $150,000 will allow the Chapel Hill Public Library to pursue a program increasing internet and technology access to marginalized communities.
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After a brief closure, Chapel Hill staple Linda's has reopened, with new hours and an expanded menu.
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Orange County Housing Assistance programs have been helping tenants stave off eviction, but some tenants still face the threat.
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A collaboration between the Orange County Criminal Justice Resource Department and the Partnership to End Homelessness will focus on building relationships with locals who experience homelessness.
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Some residents say the approval of a 1,100-space parking deck on East Rosemary Street is an expense that reduces the Town's ability to borrow money for other projects.
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Here are some of the ways the Town of Chapel Hill and the University are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.
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Sutton's Drug Store, Linda's Bar and Grill and Carolina Coffee Shop are three Franklin Street staples looking to survive the pandemic and continue serving Chapel Hill residents. Christopher Carini, owner and operator of Linda's Bar and Grill, said he can't wait to reopen and will do whatever it takes to survive until that can happen. Sutton's Drug Store has been on Franklin Street for 97 years, and owner Don Pinney said he won't let it die. “It’s all about survival, trying to keep people employed, so they still have an income, making just enough money at the restaurant to take care of your staff,” said Kyle Shea, general manager of Carolina Coffee Shop.
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How well do you know what happened on campus and beyond this week?
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Though Chapel Hill seeks to expand public housing units, it is not accessible to all. The Trinity Court public housing community is set for redevelopment, and has been vacant since 2018 Chapel Hill is working with community partners to alleviate housing insecurity Elizabeth O'nan, a Chapel Hill resident and disability rights activist, said public housing is not always accessible
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