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Economy Could Delay Main Street Project

By: Chapel Hill News, Chapel Hill News | Oct. 6

Chapel Hill News is reporting that the lagging economy could delay construction for a five-story building at the…
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Aldermen Approve 300 E. Main Street Redevelopment

By: Lauren Hills, NBC17 | Oct. 2

It’s one of the biggest redevelopment projects in the town’s history.
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Countrywide, Bank Of America To Help N.C. Families Facing Foreclosure

By: Press Release, NBC17 | Oct. 6

Eleven states, including North Carolina, have reached an agreement with Bank of America and Countrywide to help nearly 400,000 homeowners…

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Fewer NC Students Pass End-Of-Year Reading Test

By: Associated Press, Associated Press (AP) | Oct. 3

Far fewer North Carolina students passed end-of-the-year reading tests this year, as the test became harder.

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Museum Honors ‘Town Treasures’ With Exhibit

By: The Herald Sun, The Herald Sun | Oct. 1

The Herald Sun reports an exhibit opening on Thursday at the Chapel Hill Museum will showcase pictures and stories about…

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Elizabeth Edwards Says Her Health ‘No Worse’

By: NBC17 & AP , NBC17 | Oct. 1

Elizabeth Edwards says her health is “no worse” than it was 18 months ago, when she announced her cancer had…

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Elizabeth Edwards In Carrboro Today

By: Associated Press, Associated Press (AP) | Oct. 1

Her husband is no longer campaigning, but Elizabeth Edwards is still talking presidential politics.

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Elizabeth Edwards To Host Healthcare Roundtable In Carrboro

By: NBC17, NBC17 | Sep. 30

Elizabeth Edwards, senior fellow for the Center for American Progress Action Fund, will be in Carrboro Wednesday to discuss John…

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Carrboro Police Department Receives Federal Grant

By: NBC17, NBC17 | Sep. 29

Carrboro Police have received a grant to help create a fingerprint ID network around Orange County.

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OWASA Rates To Increase 17 Percent On Oct. 1

By: Orange Water and Sewer Authority, Press Release | Sep. 29

OWASA said the rate increase is needed primarily because water demand in the coming year is expected to be 13%…

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More Pictures Of The Carrboro Music Festival

By: Kristin Stepneski, NBC17 | Sep. 29

Here are a few more pictures from this weekend’s Carrboro Music Festival.

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Carrboro Music Fest Has Tunes For Everyone’s Taste

By: The Herald Sun, The Herald Sun | Sep. 29

The Herald Sun reports The Carrboro Music Festival was a hit this weekend.

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Photo Slideshow: Carrboro Music Festival

By: Kristin Stepneski, NBC17 | Sep. 28

Carrboro hosted its 11th annual music festival on Sunday, Sept. 28. Check out this year’s pictures.

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Learn How To Build Your Business In Tough Economic Times

By: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, Press Release | Sep. 26

The Small Business Roundtable will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 1 in the Greater Chapel Hill…

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Register Now For The Women’s Executive Series Breakfast

By: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, Press Release | Sep. 25

The Chamber’s Women’s Executive Series will celebrate its third event with a breakfast meeting from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Tuesday,…

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Carrboro Fire-Rescue Recognized For Medical Certification

By: Orange County EMS, Press Release | Sep. 24

Orange County Emergency Services recognized Carrboro Fire-Rescue for the becoming the first fire department in Orange County with all firefighters…

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140,000 North Carolinians Yet To Claim Stimulus Check

By: Chris Cowperthwaite, NBC17 | Sep. 24

Some 200,000 retirees and disabled veterans in the Carolinas have only three weeks to file for an economic stimulus check.…

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