Elizabeth Egan
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Meet the new members of the Chapel Hill and Carrboro town councils
Carrboro and Chapel Hill Town Councils have three new members, one of which is a current UNC student, who all seek positive change in the area.
Boro Beverages creates kombucha to raise money for local migrant families
"We will see results right away because its going to stay small and all the money is going to people right here in Carrboro and Chapel Hill.”
Aldermen no more: Carrboro board changes its name after 50 years
The Board of Aldermen will officially adopt a new name, and the town's noise ordinance will be amended. Changes for Martin Luther King Jr. Park were also discussed at the meeting.
Bike plan sparks debate at Carrboro Board of Aldermen meeting
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen heard an update on the Town's bike plan at its meeting Tuesday. Aldermen members debated the comprehensiveness of the plan.
League of Women Voters hosts family-friendly gerrymandering bash
The League of Women Voters hosted a "gerrymander bash" for voters and their families to learn about the dangers of gerrymandering.
Town celebrates opening of new nature preserve in Chapel Hill
The North Carolina Botanical Garden Foundation recently acquired 12.8 acres of biologically diverse land in Chapel Hill.
UNC graduate student denied from Town of Chapel Hill transportation advisory board
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.
Public art bench in Merritt Park dedicated to Chapel Hill's Merritt family
The Town of Chapel Hill continues to celebrate history with a new dedicated bench in Merritt's Pasture. This is only one part of a larger historical celebration of the Town's 200th anniversary.
Meet the new superintendent of Orange County Schools
The Orange County Board of Education has appointed a new permanent superintendent after interviewing and considering over 30 candidates.
Town Council votes to ban right turns on red for some Chapel Hill intersections
The Chapel Hill Town Council voted on Wednesday to ban right turns on red at 17 intersections across the area.