Two early childhood development programs that are used in Orange County could face cuts up to 20 percent if the N.C. House of Representatives budget is passed. The house budget proposal designed to counter a budget shortfall of at least $2.4 billion could result in major cuts for schools, including a 20 percent cut for both Smart Start and More at Four Pre-Kindergarten.
After leading a Connecticut public school system during its rise from 30th to 8th-best in the state, Thomas Forcella is ready for a change of scenery.
UNC Health Care will likely have to look off campus or renovate current spaces when considering growth of its facilities. In the last two to three months, patient beds have been occupied at 90 percent to 100 percent — the symptom of an aging and growing Triangle population — and UNC Health Care is among many area providers trying to figure out how to best serve patients.
After two years of debate, Chapel Hill residents will be able to discuss whether a local homeless shelter should get a new home.
Chapel Hill police, parking enforcement and towing companies are pursuing similar strategies in an effort to curb illegal parking in the Chapel Hill area.
As UNC’s club ice hockey team scored goals against opponents at Hillsborough’s Triangle SportsPlex this weekend, they also scored assists for the county’s local profile. For the first time, the UNC club hosted the Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League Championship Tournament, placing fourth out of seven teams. The competition was held Friday through Sunday.
The future of the Chapel Hill Public Library will be decided tonight. The Chapel Hill Town Council will vote on whether to accept a proposal from Madison Marquette to permanently move the library from its 100 Library Drive location to the current location of Dillard’s at University Mall.
The the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service set up an open house Sunday to show members of the Chapel Hill community the state of its facility at 100 W. Rosemary St.
When Robert Weiss saw a production of George Balanchine’s influential New York City Ballet production of “The Nutcracker” as a child, he knew immediately that he wanted to become a dancer.“When the lights went down and the curtain went up, you’re transported into a magical world where anything is possible,” Weiss said. “And I said, ‘That’s the world I want to live in.’”
From Franklin Street to the Southern Village Green, new sculptures are popping up around Chapel Hill.
The fourth annual erotic fiction reading, hosted by the Lab! theatre group, will be held at Linda's Bar and Grill.
Linda’s is in a good starting location to head home from after a night’s out.
All orders of Linda’s cheese fries-such as this half-order basket above-come with chives, bacon, cheese and ranch dressing.
Nestled in between East End and McAlister’s on E. Franklin St., Linda’s is well-known for its cheese fries.
All coffee cups—including this extra-large one—come with reusable java jackets.
At the Daily Grind you can get a wide assortment of pastries and snacks to accompany your drink.
