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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.

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 ...

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 ...

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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 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.

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses apartment development, police station relocation

By Lola Oliverio | June 13

The Chapel Hill Town Council met on Wednesday, June 12, to discuss a proposed apartment complex development and the relocation of the Chapel Hill Police ...

Chapel Hill, Carrboro officials respond to parking availability and occupancy

By Lola Oliverio | May 3

With the upcoming completion of the East Rosemary Street parking deck, the town's parking availability will increase by 200-300 spaces.

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses future of $50 million bond referendum

By Sarah Smiley | May 1

The Chapel Hill Town Council held its first work session dedicated to discussing the bond referendum on April 15.

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses affordable housing funding, LUMO rewrite

By Makenzie Mills | May 1

The Chapel Hill Town Council is in the midst of planning more affordable housing options for its residents.

Chapel Hill anticipates upcoming 100 percent affordable housing developments

By Maddie Policastro | May 1

Projected completion dates span over the next five years and include three types of projects — inclusionary housing, partnerships with outside developers, ...

Chapel Hill, Carrboro communities prioritize environmental sustainability

By Sarah Smiley | April 22

Mitigating climate change has long been a priority for Chapel Hill and Carrboro community members. Leaders from both towns have made commitments to environmental ...

NEXT Chapel Hill-Carrboro hosts first-ever Policy Slam Competition

By Kristin Kharrat | April 18

The event provided the opportunity for seven contestants to share local urban planning policies that can help create a more equitable community.

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Chapel Hill Town Council sees fewer proposed developments, meetings to start year

By Maddie Policastro | April 17

Since the start of 2024, the council has held only three regular meetings, changed multiple business meetings to work sessions and heard no new development ...