Julianna Robbins

Articles

Mark Dorosin from the Orange County Board of Commissioners speaks at the Assembly of Governors at the Whitted Building in Hillsborough on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2019.

Orange County commissioners adapt to mandate changing elementary class sizes

The SJAC is working with the Orange County Board of Commissioners to discuss possible solutions to reduce elementary and pre-K class sizes.

Market and Moss is set to open in Southern Village in April 2020. Photo courtesy of Annie Johnston.

New restaurant brings vibrant flavor and lively community to Southern Village

By Julianna Robbins

“This is a purpose that I can get behind in my soul, and that will give meaning to our staff and stakeholders."

Frank Porter Graham School during election day in 2018.

The Orange County Board of Elections wants to help you find your polling place

By Julianna Robbins

As of 4:34 a.m., 955 ballots had been cast in North Carolina, 28 of which came from Orange County. Absentee ballots can be requested online on the Orange County Board of Elections website.

Joe Van Gogh is adding solar panels to the roof of its roasting facility to create clean energy. Photo courtesy of Cindy Sellars.

Coffee with a side of sunshine: How Joe Van Gogh embraces solar power

By Julianna Robbins

Joe Van Gogh is investing in solar energy-created coffee, and in the past has taken other sustainable steps such as using compostable serving ware for their customers.

Thai Station, located on 201 E. Main St., Suite C, in Carrboro, will open sometime in February of 2020. Photo Courtesy of Thai Station.

All up in your business: Two new restaurants to open locations in Carrboro

By Julianna Robbins

In February, Carrboro will become home to two new restaurants - Thai Station and Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas.

A customer walks in Southern Seasons on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. On Monday it was announced that the store will close next year, three years after filing for bankruptcy.

All Up In Your Business: Southern Season to close after 44 years

By Julianna Robbins

The store will be closing in early 2020, and their Weathervane Restaurant has already shuttered.

Carrboro Coffee Roaster's employee, David Ruiz, works on roasting coffee for Open Eye Cafe on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. Carrboro Coffee Roasters is one of the many companies in Orange County that are an Orange County Certified Living Wage Employer.

Open Eye Café celebrates 20 years of business with unique coffee blend

By Julianna Robbins

Open Eye Café is offering a unique coffee blend in celebration of their 20th anniversary. The blend highlights flavors such as cassis, plum and fresh fig jam.

Customers savor the remaining days of the Mellow Mushroom on Franklin Street on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. The Chapel Hill location will be closing its doors this Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019.

Mellow Mushroom on Franklin Street set to close on Sunday

By Julianna Robbins

“We have developed a lot of regular guests and people that we have become friends with, so we appreciate all those folks and hate that we have to not be a part of their lives anymore."

Several student volunteers work a table in the Pit to assist others in registering to vote on Oct. 1, 2019.

Young voters aren't participating in Orange County. Here's what we know.

By Julianna Robbins

Students have very different wants out of local government, but the registration and voting rate of people age 18-25 is quite low.

“I voted today” stickers are displayed at the polling center at the Center for Dramatic Art in Chapel Hill.

Here's what you need to know about voting in Orange County before early voting begins

By Julianna Robbins

With elections in Chapel Hill coming up soon, read to learn how, where and when to vote.