This November, Orange County voters have the opportunity to support a bond that will address ongoing capital needs in the Orange County and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) districts. Our vote to approve this School Bond is essential for improving the learning environment for thousands of students in our community. CHCCS’s proposals not only include facilities […]
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PORCH fundraiser: We raised $12,100 in donations from 126 TBB readers!
We received this email from PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro Executive Director Erin Riney You all answered the call!! With school out, many in our community lose the assurance of twice daily free and reduced-cost school meals. PORCH’s summer collections are at their lowest when our community’s need is at its highest. We shared the need, and TBB […]
Posted inElection 2024, Orange County
Interview: Gail Hughes, Candidate for Orange County Soil and Water Board of Supervisors
Gail Hughes is running unopposed for a seat on the Orange County Soil and Water Board of Supervisors. Hughes, a Democrat and the sister of Orange County Commissioner Earl McKee, has devoted most of her life to resource conservation. Before retirement in early 2020, Gail was employed by the Orange County Soil and Water Conservation […]
Posted inElection 2024
Empowering local voices — the crucial role of down-ballot races this fall
This piece was originally published by NC Newsline on July 10, 2024. The election is fast approaching. Early in-person voting commences in North Carolina in just over three months. In the coming weeks, campaign mail will flood our mailboxes and news channels will constantly remind us of the presidential election. But as the emails and […]
Posted inChapel Hill, Chapel Hill Transit, Downtown, Events around town, UNC
Parking and transportation for the Man City-Celtic FC match on July 23 in Chapel Hill
This summer Chapel Hill getting Manchester City on July 23 at Kenan Stadium playing a friendly against top Scottish club Celtic. More than 50,000 people are expected to arrive in Chapel Hill for the match. The teams will be playing at Kenan Stadium, and many fans from around the world are going to be descending […]
Posted inCarrboro, Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill Transit, Things to do with kids, Transportation
The Bus is the Destination and the Journey: Fun Bus Trips To Take With Kids in Chapel Hill/Carrboro
The wheels on the Chapel Hill Transit buses go round and round. Why don’t we use them more often as a kid-friendly way to get around town? Recently I found myself looking for things to do with my two year-old before it got too hot outside. With our car at the mechanic, I finally had […]