For years, local advocates for day laborers have envisioned a center where workers could gather, in a safe and supportive setting, to find employment.
Author: Susan Dickson
Towing, cell phone laws struck down
Chapel Hill officials are hoping to schedule a special meeting to craft a towing ordinance that would comply with the judge’s order.
Library books vandalized
When the Chapel Hill Public Library moved into its temporary location at University Mall last fall, an unwelcome follower made the move too.
300 East Main moving right along
300 East Main is back on track and staying on schedule, with completion of the project’s first phase slated for May.
Carrboro-born business ‘spreads the word’
David Iberkleid believes in the power of information – so much so that he helps bring all sorts of information to 72,000 Spanish-speaking people every day.
Storm wreaks havoc downtown
A strong storm swept through Orange County on Tuesday afternoon, downing trees and knocking out power for homes across the county.
Family Dollar proposal denied
The Carrboro Board of Adjustment in June voted to deny a variance needed for a Family Dollar store proposed for a one-acre parcel.
Landmark tree struck, monitored
A familiar piece of the Carrboro skyline was endangered last Thursday when lightning struck a large willow oak on the Weaver Street lawn.
ACA decision leaves questions for health centers
A vast number of uninsured Americans should obtain health coverage, one way or another, by 2014.
Main St. sewer issue resolved
The sewer issues related to the 100 block of East Main Street have been resolved with grant funding secured by Carrboro officials.
Local legislators paint dark picture
Orange County’s elected delegation painted a bleak picture at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce’s annual State Legislative Briefing.
CVS developers present new plans
Developers of a CVS project proposed for the corner of North Greensboro and Weaver streets have returned with three revised plans.
Charterwood project still in limbo
Charterwood won a majority of approval votes by the Chapel Hill Town Council.
Council votes to approve CH2020
The Chapel Hill Town Council voted unanimously on Monday to approve the Chapel Hill 2020 comprehensive plan.
No tax hike for CH
The Chapel Hill Town Council voted unanimously on Monday to approve the town’s 2012-13 budget, with no property-tax increase.