“To be able to preserve places that have so much of a history and a legacy tied to them, both Schley Grange and the Cedar Grove School, is so important and significant.”
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In a public panel, the candidates for the Orange County Board of Commissioners shared their plans for the county. They spoke about education, transportation and the climate action plan, as well as other important issues.
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Candidates running to represent Chapel Hill and Carrboro in Orange County's Board of County Commissioners continue to campaign for the 2020 primary election.
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The portrait of former N.C. Chief Justice Thomas Ruffin was removed from Orange County Courthouse after it was found he was an enslaver, a slave trader and the author of State v. Mann.
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“The schools came to us and said — as part of the County’s overall climate action plan — we want to reduce waste,” Pollock said. “Specifically, they want to focus on food waste generated from cafeterias as that is where the majority of food waste comes from.”
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Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County governments have agreed to move forward on plans for the Greene Tracts. Proposed developments include affordable housing, mixed-use space, a nature preserve and a school.
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Residents and community organizations urge Chapel Hill to address issues involving climate change and ways to mitigate human contributions to climate change.
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Local leaders are debating whether the negative environmental and traffic consequences that will arise from the N.C. 54 expansion project are worth the benefits. The widening project intends on reducing traffic in Orange County.
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People are frustrated over the lack of diversity in Chapel Hill councils, and Mayo's loss against Jack Whaley exemplifies an debate over the nomination.
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The discussion featured three panelists: legal expert and UNC Law School professor Ted Shaw, BOCC Commissioner Mark Dorosin, and activist-entrepreneur Stephanie Perry-Terry, and was facilitated by Allison Mahaley, vice chair of Hillsborough's Human Relations Commission.
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The medical supply company's arrival was met with enthusiasm from local government.
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Orange County landowners, like John and Judith Guibert, may have been paying taxes on land not owned by them due to an error in established property boundaries.
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Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Carrboro joined together with local organizations to fight climate change, resulting in the formation of the Orange County Climate Council.
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Orange County Commissioner Mark Marcoplos congratulates the county on its progress on green initiatives and gives residents a preview of what to expect in the future.
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The Orange County Board of Commissioners appointed the Affordable Housing Advisory Board’s newest members on Sept. 17, including a first-year student at UNC.
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Robert Hall Jr. is appealing a claim that his 400-square-foot Confederate flag violates an Orange County ordinance. The flag was raised one month before the ordinance was amended.
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The Orange County Board of County Commissioners is considering a discharge regulation for guns in high-density areas. Commissioners have mixed feelings on the idea.
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The presence of the four-toed salamander at Orange County's Greene Tract affects how the land can be used. Some argue for conservation of the land, while others believe the land should be used for affordable housing.
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According to the resolution, Orange County wants to partner with UNC to help students and the community feel safe and to offer education about law enforcement.
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Changes proposed by the Board of Orange County Commissioners will be made to the Affordable Housing Bond program following their meeting on March 19.
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