UNC junior Tai Huynh announces candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council
Tai Huynh is the fourth UNC student to campaign for Chapel Hill Town Council since the voting age was brought down in 1971.
CITY & COUNTY
‘We need this’: Town of Chapel Hill continues work on climate action plan
The draft for the Town's 2020 plan to reduce its carbon footprint includes initiatives to replace non–LED lighting in Town-owned facilities, increase composting opportunities and reduce single-use plastics.
Orange County Veterans Memorial construction enters phase II after receiving funding
Carrboro recently voted to contribute $25,000 to the construction of the Orange County Veterans Memorial. While most members of the Board of Aldermen feel that the memorial will recognize the over 6,000 veterans in Orange County, one member believes that the memorial reflects similar sentiments of Silent Sam.
Safety study aims to address lack of infrastructure for non-motorists on N.C. 54
With no sidewalks and no crosswalks, students that live in housing along N.C. 54 are forced to cross the highway dangerously just to make it to class on time. NCDOT plans to implement infrastructure to prevent this and make accessing transportation in this area easier.
Lydia Lavelle running for re-election, looking to complete unfinished business
Lydia Lavelle, mayor of Carrboro announced on April 17 that she will run for re-election hoping to continue working on her visions and goals for the town.
How the recent heavy rains led to Carrboro's stormwater management plan
“I think that there’s not only issues of the storm events, but the fact that our own infrastructure doesn’t even meet the current standards.”
Here's what you missed at last week's CHCCS Board of Education meeting
The board discussed the disproportionality in disciplinary actions on the basis of race, voting on the new member and the renovations for Frank Porter Graham Elementary School.
Chapel Hill Town Council passes resolution on Bolin Creek Trail fixes
A comprehensive proposal to rebuild trials and improve sewage systems was recently accepted by the Town of Chapel Hill, which primarily benefits the Stratford Hills and Bolin Creek neighborhoods.
Community support voiced for Rogers Road neighborhood zoning project
Residents, students, and city planners expressed support for a rezoning initiative in the Historic Rogers Road neighborhood at a Chapel Hill Town Council meeting on Wednesday.
What happens when 10 students live in a house meant for four?
501A North St., zoned as a single-family residence, was recently condemned for having 10 students living inside.
Meet the man behind the classic Carolina argyle
Alexander Julian is more than just the owner of Julian's on Franklin Street. Read about his legacy in both Chapel Hill and in the world of fashion.
After NCDOT made cuts, the Town looks for other ways to fund Chapel Hill Transit
“Cutting funds devoted to transit is taking us in exactly the wrong direction."
Help Go With the Flow make period products more accessible
The third annual Go With The Flow benefit will be happening Saturday evening, hosted by the Orange County Social Club.
What's next for transportation in Chapel Hill? This group has answers
NEXT, an interest group of community leaders and residents, is seeking alternative public transportation options for Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents now that the light rail project is dead.
Carrboro recognizes town’s history with new truth plaque about namesake Julian Carr
This historical plaque of Carrboro raises an ethical debate: “Telling the truth during an era when there’s a rise in racism and a rise in hatred is even more important,” Gist said.
Susan Romaine announces candidacy for Carrboro Board of Aldermen
"She’s a problem solver. She is someone who jumps into anything with both feet.”
New Hope Elementary School teacher suspended amid child pornography investigation
Investigators are not currently aware of any students at New Hope Elementary being the subject of photographs.
The light rail might be gone, but a train could still be coming to Orange County
Hillsborough has secured over eight million dollars in funding for a new train station. Amtrak plans to offer two passenger routes that would connect Orange County to major metro areas.
