Chapel Hill Town Council talks budget and bikes

The Chapel Hill Town Council concluded its business meeting on Monday with a budget for the town, a plan for cyclists and a discussion about conflict in the workplace.

Updated concept plan unveiled at Rosemary Imagined

Floor-to-ceiling windows in the fifth-floor Sky Lounge of the Greenbridge development gave Rosemary Imagined meeting attendees a bird's eye view of their beloved downtown –– and from the windows, community members could point a finger right where they hope to see change. 

Lavender farm opens for a two-day celebration

Most farms in North Carolina grow crops like corn, wheat and cotton. But Annie Baggett’s farm near Hillsborough produces a less popular commodity — lavender.

Carrboro Board of Aldermen considers more affordable housing

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen took a step towards putting more affordable housing in the area during their meeting Tuesday.The Community Home Trust, a nonprofit organization for affordable housing, presented their charter to the Aldermen looking for a financial agreement from the town.

Carrboro Board of Aldermen discuss affordable housing, water and sewer

Tuesday night’s amicable Carrboro Board of Aldermen meeting began with the swearing in of a new member, Bethany Chaney, and ended with Chaney jokingly quitting.

Public raises concern for Obey Creek development

The public raised many concerns about the Obey Creek development plan at a public hearing with the Chapel Hill

County commissioners talk Ephesus-Fordham

The Orange County Board of Commissioners received a report on the potential development of the Ephesus Church Road and Fordham Boulevard area on Thursday.

Public gives input on traffic issues in Glen Lennox mixed-use development

Traffic concerns dominated the discussion at the Glen Lennox public input session Tuesday.

Chapel Hill Town Council looks at future of development, bike safety

The future of development projects

Town Council postponed Ephesus/Fordham discussion to Wednesday

Public input at the Chapel Hill Town Council meeting sparked arguments heated discussion between residents and town council members Monday.

Friends of the library host book sale

Despite the growing popularity of electronic media, it appears people still like to lose themselves in the pages of a hard cover book.

Carrboro residents rally behind proposed county library

They would like it to have open spaces with comfy couches. A cafe offering local coffee would be nice. Someone even asked for cats to be lounging in the windows. But books are definitely a must at the proposed Orange County Public Library Southern Branch location.

Chapel Hill Town Council begin agreement negotiation phase for Glen Lennox development

After a nearly three-hour work session on the Glen Lennox development, the Chapel Hill Town Council has more questions than answers.

Carrboro residents want to know more about zoning

The town of Carrboro’s Planning Board wants residents to get in the zone.

Bikers who commute from Chapel Hill to Durham and other parts of the Triangle are in luck. The Chapel Hill Town Council voted to endorse plans for a construction project along the Old Durham Chapel Hill corridor.

As Register, Chilton would ignore Amendment One

The race for Orange County Register of Deeds just got a little more interesting.

Live from Franklin Tweet: Feb. 20 through Feb. 26

Tweets from local officials and residents.

Carrboro to require a construction management plan

For developers looking to bring their business to Carrboro, there is a new step in the approval process.

Humans of Chapel Hill for Feb. 24

The Daily Tar Heel Staff Writer Rachel Herzog sat down with Chapel Hill chef Kay Goldstein for Town Talk’s weekly Humans of Chapel Hill feature. The Daily Tar Heel will feature residents from around Chapel Hill on this weekly feature.

Live from Franklin Tweet: Feb. 13 through Feb. 19

Tweets related to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area from Feb. 13 through Feb. 19.