Chapel Hill’s police and fire departments said they will never forget the sacrifices of New York City’s firefighters and police officers after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. And to honor those who gave their lives, the two departments will hold a joint memorial this Sunday morning at the Meadowmont “Fire Place.”
Chapel Hill needs a new plan for its future growth — and the University plans to play a major role in creating one, officials said.
At 83 years old, Jim Crisp still has the music in him. Every Wednesday night, the sounds of piano keys wander down West Franklin Street as Crisp plays at the Franklin Hotel.
Taking a focus on resident and University involvement, the Chapel Hill Town Council came one step closer to updating the town’s comprehensive plan Thursday night.
Mayor Mark Chilton said the priority for the new director will be keeping as much economic activity as local as possible while maintaining the Carrboro way. The job aims to stimulate local businesses and has been vacant since former director James Harris retired Feb. 1.
After reporting the second positive rabies case of 2011 last week, Orange County has seen two more cases than this time last year. County Animal Services Director Bob Marotto said although the number of rabies cases have been low in recent years, an upswing is possible.
Transportation is a definite concern for UNC students. Whether searching for a parking spot or trying to figure out the bus schedule, many long for a simple solution.
Local principal Jesse Dingle didn’t expect to gain “lifelong friends” when three Brazilian principals visited Chapel Hill. But through the Brazil Administrator Exchange Program, the Chapel Hill High School principal said he gained much more than administrative knowledge.
One year after her term ended as a Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education member, Jean Hamilton is back. Hamilton was selected to fill former board member Joe Green’s position Oct. 7, after the board decided to appoint a former member rather than hold an application and selection process.
Carrboro will combine its centennial celebration with the annual Carrboro Day, a celebration official reported at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. The Carrboro Centennial Celebration event will be held May 1 and will feature circus performers, art and food.
