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Orange County Board of County Commissioners discusses crisis diversion facility, school construction
On Tuesday, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners approved a clean energy financing program, moved forward with plans for a county crisis diversion facility, and reviewed ongoing collaboration with local school districts. Clean Energy Financing Project The board unanimously approved a resolution adopting North Carolina’s Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure program in Orange County.
Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board introduces sustainability plan
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Thursday, April 24, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue On April 8, the Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board presented a draft plan to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners to support agricultural land preservation and enhance the economic viability of farming in the county.
Entertainment companies and local bands react to rising concert prices in Triangle
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Sunday, April 6, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue As the Triangle continues to grow its music scene and the elements of live music change, concert tickets in the region have seen a notable increase in price over the past few years. Adam Castiller, co-founder of Dugout Entertainment, said the biggest culprit for rising prices are venues partnered with large corporations like Live Nation or Ticketmaster.
Triangle cities manage infrastructure growth amid population increase
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue Thanks to relatively low living costs and economic opportunity, North Carolina has seen a 600,000-person population increase since 2020, Carolina Demography Director Nathan T. Dollar said. Collectively, Durham, Wake, and Orange counties make up nearly 15 percent of the total migration.
Carrboro Town Council meets to discuss budget outlook, Transgender Day of Visibility
The Carrboro Town Council met on Tuesday to discuss challenges in the transgender community and the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Town Manager Patrice Toney announced that the Drakeford Library Complex will be holding an official grand opening this Friday, after the original grand opening was canceled because of inclement weather. Mayor Barbara Foushee proclaimed March 22 as World Water Day in Carrboro.
Cat Tales Cat Cafe receives $30,000 grant, one of 25 across the country
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue Cat Tales Cat Cafe, the two-story cat lounge on Franklin Street, was one of 25 small businesses in the country to receive a $30,000 enhancement grant through the Backing Small Businesses grant program in January.
North South Bus Rapid Transit receives federal funding, needs more for completion
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue The North-South Bus Rapid Transit System, a project that has been in the works for nearly 15 years, officially received an additional $24 million federal investment last month. Chapel Hill Transit Director Brian Litchfield said the project is in a “60 percent design” process, which is a refined design procedure that helps identify the next level of cost and what the engineering will look like.
OHS Senior named outstanding swimmer at statewide swimming, diving championship
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue Luke Roman swims at the State Championship meet in Cary, N.C. at the Triangle Aquatic Center on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Photo courtesy of Isabelle Pala. Luke Roman, an Orange High School senior, made history at the 3A North Carolina High School Athletic Association Swimming & Diving State Championships for being named the first male outstanding swimmer from OHS.
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