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Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill passed five bonds in November, what happens now?

By Kristin Kharrat | December 2

Since 2009, the Town has been setting aside a fraction of existing property tax payments to develop a fund to help pay back debt and interest payments, ...

Sancar Scholars Residence to accommodate Turkish scholars, offer sense of belonging

By Emily Dudash | December 1

The residence, which will open in 2025, will be located on Velma Road, near the Sancar Turkish Cultural and Community Center and Coker Hills neighborhood. ...

Chapel Hill Town Council hears public comment on removal of art featuring keffiyeh

By Sarah Smiley | November 24

Town of Chapel Hill celebrates Arbor Day

By Makenzie Mills | November 21

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Carrboro Town Council discusses property development, affordable housing concerns

By Sheridan Barry | November 21

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Chapel Hill Town Council meets to discuss LUMO, new residential development

By Taylor Motley | November 14

On Wednesday, the Chapel Hill Town Council met to discuss amending the Land Use Management Ordinance and a concept plan for development on 701 Martin ...

Orange County, Chapel Hill, Carrboro approve master plan for Greene Tract

By Brantley Aycock | November 11

In 1984, the Town of Chapel Hill, the Town of Carrboro and Orange County purchased an 167-acre of land to use as a future landfill. Now, that land will ...

Three Republicans narrowly win seats on N.C. Court of Appeals

By Audrey Kashatus , Sarah Clements and Walker Livingston | November 6

Tom Murry, Valerie Zachary and Chris Freeman won seats to the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Orange County voters approve local bonds, money for schools, local infrastructure

By Kathryn DeHart | November 5

Voters approved five bonds for the Town of Chapel Hill regarding infrastructure and one Orange County bond regarding school facility improvements.

Citizens-only constitutional amendment passes N.C. ballots

By Walker Livingston | November 5

The citizens-only constitutional amendment passed with 75.57 percent of the vote with 37 percent of North Carolina's precincts reporting.

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses climate action plan, lot development

By Taylor Motley | October 24

The Chapel Hill Town Council met on October 23 to discuss the Town's Climate Action Plan, Land Use Management Ordinance and the concept plan for development ...

Op-ed: Student rentals harm Northside residents

October 3

"Student tenants, working in conjunction with the Town, must work to preserve Northside and create fairer housing opportunities throughout Chapel Hill." ...

A look into DEI efforts in Chapel Hill and Carrboro government

By Sarah Smiley | September 16

“It’s incredibly important [to] all different members of our community who may have been or are currently disenfranchised — because of historical ...

Chapel Hill affordable housing development receives N.C. tax credit

By Lauren Zola | September 10

The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit award aims to expand affordable housing options in Orange County.

Chapel Hill Public Library displays nature-inspired paintings from local artist

By Shreya Senthilkumar | September 9

The Chapel Hill Public Library is featuring a new collection from local artist Dain Kim, who was inspired by North Carolina nature and Korean folklore, ...

Town of Chapel Hill holds meeting to discuss new development for seniors

By Brantley Aycock | September 1

Progress on a building plan of a new housing development called Overlook at The Cedars has begun.

Chapel Hill Transit celebrates 50-year anniversary, embraces role of transit in development

By Makenzie Mills | August 20

The second largest transit industry in North Carolina, Chapel Hill Transit has offered fare-free rides since 2002 to millions of riders per year.

Where to watch fireworks this Fourth of July in the Triangle

By Lola Oliverio | July 2

Chapel Hill — and its surrounding cities and towns — will be hosting numerous Fourth of July events this year.

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses affordable housing, LUMO rewrites and bonds

By Lola Oliverio | June 23

This was the last town council meeting of the season, with meetings resuming in August.

Northside neighborhood has fostered local Black community for over a hundred years

By Sarah Clements | June 19

“Black folks who built the University came and made this area of town their own — their home — as they brought culture and different aspects of ...