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Chapel Hill Joins Carrboro in Passing Anti-Bias Ordinance
Euzelle Smith Dies at 101
A Look Back, a Look Ahead
Emergency Operations Seeking Donations
Solid Waste Making Changes
Chelsea Theater Virtual Screenings
Orange County Issues Stay-at-Home Order
Orange County issued a stay-at-home directive to all residents Thursday morning in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The order will take effect Friday at 6 p.m. and will remain in effect until April 30 at 5 p.m.
UNC Health Asks for Medical Donations
UNC Health is now accepting donations of personal protective equipment due to the coronavirus outbreak.
In Their Own Words
I hope this finds you in good health, safe and secure in your own homes. We’re all entering an uncharted territory, struggling to maintain a sense of community while at the same time – and most importantly – keeping ourselves and others healthy.
Orange County Identifies First Cases of COVID-19
Orange County, North Carolina persons have tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The tests, conducted by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health, are positive. The people are doing well and are in isolation at home.
Lumina Theater Special Announcement
ANNOUNCEMENTS Dear The Lumina Family, Thank you for the support you’ve shown The Lumina historically and as it has transitioned to new ownership. The Lumina team cares deeply about our…
UNC Health begins COVID-19 testing at UNC Medical Center
Clinical microbiology experts at the UNC Medical Center and UNC School of Medicine in Chapel Hill have developed a coronavirus disease 2019 diagnostic test based on the World Health Organization assay.
Promotions at Downtown Chapel Hill Businesses
In response to the coronavirus, here is a list of what extra steps are being taken and customer-friendly promotions are going on right now with downtown Chapel Hill businesses.
Solid Waste Department Operations Schedule During Pandemic
Orange County local government is responding to the spread of the “Coronavirus” or COVID-19 by scaling back operations, urging social distancing and reducing opportunities for social contact.
Chapel Hill’s Mayor Hemminger Outlines Measures to Support the Community
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools has a plan in place to provide lunch and a snack for children at sites throughout town on weekdays. Additionally, local non-profits are gearing up to provide groceries and other essentials to local families.
Chapel Hill Takes Steps to Keep Community Safe, Limit COVID-19 Spread
To limit the spread of respiratory viruses and safeguard those most at risk of contracting COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Town of Chapel Hill is postponing, canceling, or modifying events and programs until further notice.
School Maintenance and Repairs Focus of New Group
A new political action committee dedicated to improving maintenance and making needed repairs in local schools will hold an informational event Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at OWASA.
Chapel Hill Town Council Should Respect Decision of Voters
The Chapel Hill Town Council announced that Rachel Schaevitz, a town council member, and her family are moving away from Chapel Hill in February. This will leave her position on the council vacant.
Report Finds Two Systems of Justice
There are, in practice, two systems of justice in Orange County — one for the poor and one for those who are not poor, according to a new report.
It’s Good for the Planet, Too
It is no surprise that groups like the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change have been warning us that the biggest single impact we can make on the climate is to adopt a plant-based diet.
Orange County Solid Waste Holiday Schedule
All Orange County Solid Waste facilities closed New Years Day. Curbside recycling for New Years Day changes to Saturday January 4, 2020. Carts out by 7:00 am.
Local Bands & Musical Acts Wanted for Local Music Streaming Platform
A new digital streaming platform and music library dedicated to local music seeks Chapel Hill area musicians to submit music for its inaugural collection.
Remembering Joyce Brown
Former Chapel Hill Town Council member Joyce Brown passed away in her Chapel Hill home on Nov. 18, 2019 at the age of 87.
Summit to Examine Potential Wildlife Corridors
The North Carolina Botanical Garden will host the 2019 Environmental Summit on Wednesday, Dec. 4, as the first step toward identifying wildlife corridors in the Eno River and New Hope Creek watersheds.
Dr. John Joseph (“Jo”) Baxter Anderson
A memorial service will be held at University Presbyterian Church in Chapel Hill, NC on Monday November 25, 2019 at 2:00 PM.
Arbor Week in Rogers Road
In June 2019, the Town of Chapel Hill initiated a voluntary Tree Committee to help “engage the entire Chapel Hill community in enhancing and protecting the town’s tree canopy and urban treescape.”
Social Media Threat at Carrboro High School
Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) assisted officers from the Carrboro Police Department (CPD) today after a threat of school violence toward Carrboro High School surfaced on social media this morning.
Christmas Craft Exhibit & Sale
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please Join Me for My Swearing In!
ANNOUNCEMENTS Greetings, friends and fellow Carrboro residents! In less than two weeks, we will make a little history together. I will be the first person _ever_ to be sworn into office…
Featured Pet: Blair
Blair is approximately 2 years old. She loves petting and long conversations that end in treats. Just the sound of your voice makes this sweet girl happy.
Chapel Hill to Recognize the Remarkable Women of the Civil Rights Movement
Chapel Hill honors women who fought for equality during the local civil rights movement this Saturday (Nov. 9) as part of the Chapel Hill 1819/2019 series…
Animal Services Updates Public on Seized Dogs
ANNOUNCEMENTS Unedited Press Release from Orange County Animal Services Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) is reporting the status of 57 dogs seized in Chapel Hill, NC, on October 11, 2019….
Jack Whitebread: Lessons from an Anti-Hero
OBITUARIES A Remembrance By Ann Humphreys We all know that Carrboro is an unusual place. For most of us, this unusualness figures heavily into why we have chosen to live…