Three careers, and some dancing, kept him busy
When Ed Hamlin decided in his late 60s that it was time to enroll in law school, those closest to him were not surprised. In fact, his wife, Doris Hamlin, was all for it.
'Cue isn't all that's hot on Hog Day
If there was a commonly agreed upon strategy for enjoying Saturday's Hog Day festivities, it was to drink lots of water and pray for cloud cover.
Hillsborough mayor says he will run again
Mayor Tom Stevens said Wednesday that he will seek a third term.
Hillsborough mayor to seek third term
Hillsborough Mayor Tom Stevens announced today he will seek a third term.
National housing slump hits home
The rise and fall of Kenion Grove in Hillsborough follows the boom and bust of the nation's real estate market. Homeowners, who had avoided the wild price swings that hurt parts of Florida, California and Arizona, are increasingly being awakened from the American dream.
Residents fight for equity
A nationwide homebuilder that's cut prices in response to the market has a band of neighbors fighting for their home values.
Hillsborough to open park Saturday
The Town of Hillsborough will formally open King's Highway Park with a ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. Saturday.
OWASA calls for higher water rate
The Orange Water and Sewer Authority is proposing a 9.75 percent rate increase for water customers in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area.
Man pleads guilty in club shooting
A man pleaded guilty in Orange County Superior Court this week to second-degree murder for killing Kedrain Monta Swann outside a Chapel Hill nightclub in 2006.
UNC Health Care eyes Hillsborough
UNC Health Care is expected to ask the state next week for permission to build a 100-bed hospital or other medical facility in Hillsborough, 12 miles and 20 minutes from UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.
Speed limit to drop in Hillsborough
Travelers in the historic district of Hillsborough will need to slow down as the speed limit moves to 20 mph.
Dogs killed after exposure to rabies
Two dogs were killed after they came in contact with a rabid skunk, Orange County officials said. It was the second known case of rabies in the county this year.
Tax opponents in Orange will be heard
Tax opponents plan to pack the Orange County commissioners meeting tonight, asking them to rescind the recent countywide revaluation as some other counties have done.
Orange courthouse is vandal's target
A vandal broke into the Orange County courthouse early Thursday, leaving a trail of scattered files, overturned desk drawers and curious investigators.
'Heart and soul of the Colonial Inn' dies
Anne Crawford and her husband, Chick, used the 1750s in marketing the Colonial Inn, but it was their proprietorship in the 1950s that made it famous.
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