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Chapel Hill a popular couch surfing destination

By Greg Whitehead | October 14

College students who want to get away during upcoming breaks often think about crashing on a friend’s couch to keep from breaking the bank. Thanks to the Internet, they can crash on a stranger’s couch, too. Travel website CouchSurfing.org, which has garnered 2,259,314 members since its public launching in 2004, is a network that connects frugal travelers with new friends and old couches across the world.

The Chapel Hill Police Dept. released this image from surveillance footage of the suspect.

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Triangle-area bank break-ins investigated

By Greg Whitehead | October 7

Federal and local authorities are investigating a serial bank robber believed to have struck at least six Triangle-area banks in two weeks, including one in Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill police are assisting the state branch of the FBI after the Tuesday robbery of the branch of BB&T bank located at 143 E. Rosemary St.

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Town Council to reconvene from hiatus

By Greg Whitehead | September 14

Town government will be in full swing tonight after a summer hiatus. The Chapel Hill Town Council will meet at the Town Hall at 7 p.m.

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Chapel Hill plans for improvements downtown

By Greg Whitehead | June 17

Chapel Hill has made a plan to change business and development downtown, with goals from increased parking and green space to improved lighting and safety.

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Chatham's growth raises concerns

By Greg Whitehead | June 17

Some Chapel Hill residents see the increasing development in Chatham County as linked to problems with town traffic and safety for roads and neighborhoods.

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New vision for The Courtyard

By Greg Whitehead | June 10

A shopping center on West Franklin Street that was once a site of controversy might soon be the home of a new development that could potentially alleviate downtown’s lack of parking.The concept plan for The Courtyard shopping center consists of a mixed-use development adding levels to existing buildings.

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Orange County proposes sales tax increase to 8%

By Greg Whitehead | June 3

The Orange County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday for a public hearing on a proposed November referendum on imposing a one-quarter cent county sales and use tax. The referendum would ask county residents to vote for or against the increase in the tax.

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All up in your business

By Greg Whitehead | May 27

LocoPops adds LocoPints

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City Bike-to-Work Week to hold 8-mile ride Friday

By Greg Whitehead | May 20

The town is showing its appreciation for those who opt to bike instead of drive this month.May is National Bike Month, and the community is hosting a series of events for the Triangle’s Bike to Work Week running May 17-21.Go! Chapel Hill is coordinating the events to encourage people to embrace the benefits of using alternative forms of transportation.