The holidays are over, Christmas trees have come down and the last of the leftovers have been consumed, and, somewhere, a big pile of trash is all that remains.
Author: Susan Dickson
VisArt Video closing its doors
VisArt Video, a mainstay in downtown Carrboro, will soon close its doors after more than 20 years renting DVDs and videos to the public.
Group protests closing of Carrboro dental clinic
An anonymous group of residents calling themselves the Carrboro Clinic Advocates has formed in opposition to the Orange County Board of Commissioners’ recent decision to close the county’s dental clinic in Carrboro.
New preschool breaks ground in Winmore
Construction on a new preschool and day-care facility, Legacy Academy, got officially underway Monday with a groundbreaking near Homestead Road.
Towns to convene task force to look at day laborer issues
For years, day laborers have unofficially assembled near the intersection of Jones Ferry and Davie roads hoping to be picked up for a few hours’ work.
County approves $1.47-million clinic renovation
The Orange County Board of Commissioners voted 6-1 on Tuesday to approve plans for a $1.47-million expansion to the county’s medical and dental clinic in Hillsborough.
County delays vote on clinic renovation plans
The Orange County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Monday to postpone a decision on floor plans for renovations to the county’s Health and Dental Clinic in Hillsborough, citing a need for more clarity in how the $1.47-million project will be funded.
County to extend timeline for ordinance changes
The Orange County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to revise the timeline for implementation of the first phase of the Unified Development Ordinance after hearing concerns from residents that the public needs more time to provide feedback.
Portrait of a mystery
For more than 20 years, artist Edie Cohn has kept a collection of portraits safely stashed away in an acid-free box on a shelf in her Durham studio.
County nixes resolution opposing Afghan war funding
The Orange County Board of Commissioners voted 6-1 on Tuesday not to approve a resolution calling for the end of Congress’ expenditure of tax dollars on the war in Afghanistan.
County to consider two-year delay for revaluation
The Orange County Board of Commissioners looked at a possible two-year delay of the county’s next property revaluation at a budget work session on Tuesday, but won’t make a decision on the issue until December.
Sales tax defeated
Orange County voters narrowly rejected a proposed quarter-cent sales tax on Tuesday’s ballot, with 51.24 percent of voters against the referendum.
Democratic incumbents defeated in Chatham
By Susan Dickson, Staff Writer Democratic incumbent Chatham County commissioners George Lucier, Carl Thompson and Tom Vanderbeck were defeated in Tuesday’s election by narrow margins. Lucier and Thompson could potentially request a recount, however, as 223 provisional ballots have yet to be counted, according to the Chatham County Board of Elections Office. Under state law,…
Halloween draws smaller crowd
By Susan Dickson, Staff Writer CHAPEL HILL – Efforts to reduce the number of Halloween revelers on Franklin Street were successful this year, with Sunday’s crowds estimated at about 35,000 people – about 30 percent less than last year. Chapel Hill officials said they plan to keep up the efforts in future years. “I think…
District launches superintendent search
The search for a new superintendent for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is officially underway, with the selection by the school board earlier this month of the North Carolina School Board Association as the district’s superintendent search agency.