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Progress on hold at ‘The Rat’ as structural problems emerge
Diane Fountain is seeing her plans to open the Ramshead Rathskeller delayed once again. Fountain hoped to open in 2010, then in August 2011 and then in early 2012 — but each time, she said, she hit roadblocks.
Chapel Hill Town Council rejects Charterwood rezoning request
Bill Christian has spent almost five years waiting to build Charterwood, his mixed-use development. But, like many developers, he has had to combat a daunting town-approval process.
All up in your business
Ben and Jerry’s will reopen the doors of its Chapel Hill scoop shop — its first in North Carolina — Jan. 11, adding a new look and Auntie Anne’s Pretzels.
Carrboro could be the setting for the new reality show "Lovetown, USA"
Alex Joustra says he has been looking for love in all the wrong places — but he lives in the right town to change that.
123 West Franklin holds public meeting
University Square on Franklin Street could be replaced with a development that would include apartments, an underground parking garage and extra office space. Developers for the project, called 123 West Franklin, shared plans for the first phase of development and received feedback at a public information meeting Thursday, a required step in the town’s application process.
Franklin Street businesses see high turnover
Franklin Street’s high foot traffic has not been enough to attract enough customers to save some businesses.
Chapel Hill honors peace and justice leaders
Civil rights activists who dedicated their lives to promoting individual freedom in Chapel Hill were remembered and honored Sunday. The town added the names of Yonni Chapman, Rebecca Clark, Rev. Charles Jones and Dan Pollitt, to a granite plate in front of the post office at the Peace and Justice Plaza.
Chapel Hill could change food truck ordinance, making it simpler to obtain a permit
Students and Chapel Hill residents could see more food trucks in the near future if both Town Council members and owners of food trucks can agree on regulations.
New Shelton Station development hits snag due to Carrboro ordinance
Developers hope to address the growing demand for affordable housing with a new mixed-use complex in Carrboro.
Carrboro CVS proposal encounters resistance from residents
Developers are looking into building a new CVS in Carrboro — a proposal that is in its earliest stages but has already met resistance from within the community.
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Local officials talk potential library locations
On Thursday night the Orange County Board of Commissioners and the Carrboro Board of Aldermen held their first ever joint meeting. At the meeting, commissioners presented the proposed new criteria for the new location of the Southwest branch county public library.
Obama discusses unity, innovation in his State of the Union address
t was all about innovation, unity and progress at the State of the Union speech Tuesday night. President Obama discussed the creation of new innovative economy, a better educated workforce and improving the nation’s infrastructure along with controversial issues such as health care reform, the repeal of “Dont ask, Don’t tell” and immigration reform.
Schools look for ways to encourage students to stay fit
UNC-Greensboro wants to be the biggest loser — of pounds that is. Student Body President Katherine Marshall said the student government is pushing for mandatory fitness classes.
European nations interested in American elections
While elections are exceedingly important to Americans, three European journalists who attended a UNC Young Democrats election-results party, said many European nations also have an interest in American politics. Matija Babic, a reporter of Croatia, said that many Europeans view American politicians as arrogant, but find Democratic views more appealing. Most Europeans are pro-Obama, he said. “Almost everyone from Croatia would be Democrats if they were to move here” Babic said.
European nations interested in American elections
Three European journalists attended the UNC Young Democrats election night party as observers. Matija Babic, a Croatian reporter, said that many Europeans view American politicians as arrogant, but find Democratic views more appealing. Most Europeans are pro-President Barack Obama, he said.
UNC Young Democrats are disappointed as results come in
Shouts and boos are heard in the crowd at the UNC Young Democrats party at the R&R Grill in Chapel Hill. Members of the organization are anxiously awaiting the results of the U.S. Congress and N.C Senate races
Student gets paid to stay off of Facebook
Facebook — the blessing and the curse. Most college students check their profile on a daily basis getting excited about new notifications or just checking out what their friends are up to through their status updates. But one University of South Carolina student insists her Facebook days are over.
N.C. State to use tamaskan dog for mascot
Mr. and Mrs. Wuf— a costumed wolf couple who cheer and support the team N.C. State University’s athletic teams — weren’t enough for wolfpack fans.