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22 hrs ago | Chapel Hill News

County to test Rogers Road wells

Rogers Road residents have been asking for better water systems for more than a decade.

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Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC, Carrboro, NC

Fri Nov 20, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

Felon Shot Himself, Called Police 2009-11-19 18:29:27.274

Upchurch says Daniel Lee Cagle initially told the Sheriff's Office that he was shot by a person in a red pickup truck, but was found to have shot himself.

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Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Durham, NC, Chapel Hill, NC

Thu Nov 19, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

NC Leaders Discuss Wind Power Pilot Project 2009-11-19 10:16:16.368

UNC and Duke Energy will join forces for a pilot project focusing on wind energy.

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Related Topix: Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Wind Power, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy, Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC

Wed Nov 18, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

Orange County To Test Wells On Rogers Road 2009-11-17 23:39:11.91

The board is currently considering sites on Millhouse Road and Highway 54, as well as a plan to ship trash to Durham.

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Related Topix: Durham, NC

Mon Nov 16, 2009

The Robesonian

Recyling made easy

Recycling has never been easier for Robeson County residents. For the past decade, the county has lagged behind in the race to "go green." Until three years ago, cost concerns coupled with apathy left few recycling options in the county, and it showed: The North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources ranked Robeson County third ...

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Related Topix: Robeson County, NC, North Carolina, Lumberton, NC, Pembroke, NC, St. Pauls, NC

Sat Nov 14, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

Orange County Power Outages Corrected 2009-11-13 08:53:21.082

Over 1,000 residences in Orange County lost power overnight. A spokesperson for Duke Energy says a tree fell across some power lines.

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Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC

Fri Nov 13, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

Orange County Tethering Ban Effective Next Week 2009-11-12 19:13:11.41

After a year of planning and outreach, Orange County's tethering ban takes effect November 19th.

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Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC, Hillsborough, NC

Thu Nov 12, 2009

WNCN-TV Raleigh

NC Gallery Holds Auction To Help Wounded Soldiers

At MyNC.com we're focused on being your source for community news and information.

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Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC

Wed Nov 11, 2009

The Carrboro Commons

Halloween in Carrboro a safe alternative to Franklin Street for teens

While thousands roamed Franklin Street in costumes on Saturday night, Halloween scenes in Carrboro were more subdued - but no less entertaining.

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Related Topix: Carrboro, NC, Life, Holidays, Halloween, Family, Kids, Raleigh Metro, Durham, NC

Mon Nov 09, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

Stimulus Funds Hit The Roads 2009-11-04 17:48:54.367

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has been awarded 18 contracts for highway and bridge projects throughout North Carolina and one project has landed in Orange County.

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Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC, Burlington, NC, Carrboro, NC

Sat Nov 07, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

County Working On Address Systems 2009-11-07 20:49:17.975

In an effort to improve emergency response times, Orange County's Information Technologies and Emergency Services Department are working to update addresses for better service in case of an emergency.

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Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC

Fri Nov 06, 2009

WNCN-TV Raleigh

Duke, UNC Hold Summit On Blacks And Recession

At MyNC.com we're focused on being your source for community news and information.

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Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC, Duke University, African-American, Durham, NC

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Raleigh News & Observer

50,000 attended Franklin Street Halloween

The Triangle's biggest Halloween party on Franklin Street drew approximately 50,000 people this year.

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Related Topix: Chapel Hill, NC

Mon Nov 02, 2009

WNCN-TV Raleigh

Suspect Arrested In Halloween Night Stabbing

Orange County Story sdf Caption By NBC17, NBC17, 3 hours, 58 minutes ago Updated: Nov.

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Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC

Sun Nov 01, 2009

WNCN-TV Raleigh

Families Push For Stiffer Murder Laws

Orange County Story sdf Caption By Kendall Jones, NBC17, 3 hours, 51 minutes ago Updated: Oct.

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Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Sat Oct 31, 2009

WNCN-TV Raleigh

Chapel Hill Mayoral Candidates Making Final Push For Votes

Orange County Story sdf Caption By Lauren Hills, NBC17, 4 hours, 47 minutes ago Updated: Oct.

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Related Topix: Chapel Hill, NC, Raleigh Metro

Thu Oct 29, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

DSS Ready For Energy Assistance Program 2009-10-26 16:55:01.758

The Orange County Department of Social Services will be taking applications next week for the low-income energy assistance program.

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Related Topix: Hillsborough, NC, Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Chapel Hill News

Popular trails put off limits

P.H. Craig knows one thing about the tract of wooded property he owns along Seawell Road and Bolin Creek.

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Related Topix: Carrboro, NC

Sun Oct 25, 2009

Raleigh News & Observer

Old Well adorns design for rifle

The Old Well, a campus landmark and symbol of UNC-Chapel Hill, appears on neckties, jewelry and other products, but a Colorado company's plans to put it on the stock of a rifle has raised concerns.

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Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC, Carrboro, NC

Fri Oct 23, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

Red Cross Helps Fire Victims 2009-10-23 01:30:29.055

By Lynda-Marie Taurasi WCHL News Director When the Chapel Hill Fire department responded to an early morning residential fire at 207 Connor Drive, the Orange County Red Cross was not far behind, says Red Cross Volunteer Scott Madry.

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Related Topix: Fire, Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC, Natural Disasters, Wildfire

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