“Grandfathered” doesn’t mean Mebane residents can replace an otherwise prohibited fence
When cities talk about residents being “grandfathered in” when certain ordinance changes are made, it turns out that doesn’t mean that the homeowner is...
Two more subdivisions, with 586 houses and 119 townhouses, pending near Mill Creek
Wending their way through Mebane’s subdivision review process are two other, larger projects also being proposed along North First Street (NC 119) on the...
Planning board OKs 2 projects with 192 townhomes
Mebane’s planning board gave an enthusiastic endorsement this week to two townhouse developments that are being proposed by separate developers along North First Street.
Both...
Planning board OKs rezoning for Summit Church site in Mebane
A church plant from a large Durham church is now ready to branch out and build its own sanctuary and classroom space in Mebane.
The...
Mebane city council OKs fourth round of incentives for Belgian cookie maker
Company officials with Lotus Bakeries – makers of the famous Biscoff cookies served on many airlines – went before Mebane’s city council this week,...
Mebane city council OKs 436-home subdivision
Increasingly busy area of NC 119 south of I-85/40, near industrial park & new high school, drew traffic concerns
Months of tedious and conciliatory work...
Mebane budget adopted; property taxes level, but water & sewer rates to climb 6%
Mebane city council members unanimously adopted the budget initially proposed in May by city manager Chris Rollins.
Highlights of the budget, as proposed and adopted:...
“Lyft” driver from Mebane accused of indecent liberties with 11-year-old passenger
A driver with the “Lyft” ride-hailing service has been arrested after he allegedly took indecent liberties with a minor on the way to a...
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Mebane Dunkin’ Donuts getting closer
Work continues on a strip center along NC 119 south of I-85/40 in Mebane, which will be anchored by a Dunkin' Donuts.
Workmen are putting...
Second Mebane co. to close operations this summer
Prescient in Hawfields area industrial park to close July 9; 83 to lose jobs
The Prescient Company has notified the state Department of Commerce that...
