Kaia Findlay

Forum hosted to understand bill restricting counties from charge impact fees on developers

The League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham and Chatham counties hosted a panel Wednesday to discuss the implications of House Bill 436.

Carrboro Board of Aldermen discuss town communications and potential tiny homes at meeting

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen discussed a town communications plan and the possibility of bringing tiny homes to Carrboro on Tuesday night.

Chapel Hill extends on-street parking time limit to 3 hours

The Town of Chapel Hill extended maximum time limits for on-street parking in downtown Chapel Hill from two to three hours on April 1 to reduce stress for diners and shoppers.

Michelle Johnson to step down from Carrboro Board of Aldermen

Change is coming for the Carrboro Board of Aldermen. Board of Aldermen member Michelle Johnson announced her plan to resign in May on Tuesday. 

Chapel Hill and Carrboro continue to feel economic sting from HB2

One year after the passage of House Bill 2, the Chapel Hill and Orange County Visitors Bureau estimates Chapel Hill and Carrboro have lost $2.5 million in total revenue, communications director Patty Griffin said in an email

Longtime Northside resident Marian Cheek Jackson remembered for a life of friendship

Marian Cheek Jackson never met a stranger. The lifelong Chapel Hill resident, 92, who died on March 4, was known to call the community center named after her in Northside to make sure someone was checking up on her neighbors. 

Board of Aldermen talked parking and waste management Tuesday night

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday to discuss waste management and parking options. Staff Writer Kaia Findlay live-tweeted the meeting.

Third rabies case this year reminds Orange County pet owners to vaccinate

Susan Gladin entered her yard in rural Orange County Monday to see her dog playing with a skunk. At first she thought it was cute, beautiful even, and snapped a picture of it.

Conservation petition debated at Environmental Stewardship Advisory Board meeting

The Chapel Hill Environmental Stewardship Advisory Board chose to edit a petition regarding stormwater management ordinances in the Ephesus-Fordham district to incorporate concerns about development Thursday night.

The Chapel Hill Town Council met Wednesday to discuss mobility and public spaces

The Chapel Hill Town Council met Wednesday to discuss two presentations on mobility and public spaces. Staff writer Kaia Findlay live-tweeted the work session.

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen and community members hear a presentation on tiny homes by Planning Director Patricia McGuire at their weekly meeting.