The Town set up a variety of activities including plant stands, climbing walls and booths to learn about composting.
The Town's GIS team shifted the system from paper-based to web-based and was awarded G. Herbert Stout Award.
The organization's functions were previously done by the State Department of Commerce, by former Gov. Pat McCrory's administration
Fewer influenza-related deaths have been reported in the 2024-25 season than last year.
The program focuses on the conservation of agricultural land across the county.
The program plans to host different community block parties to introduce people to biking and showcase options for how to bicycle from a neighborhood to a school.
On Monday, Jan. 20, the Chapel Hill community gathered at a ceremony organized by the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP to commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Council heard a presentation from developers on a potential residential and retail project at 200 S. Elliott Rd. Also, architect Dan Jewell presented a concept plan for a proposed development at 1609 U.S. 15-501.
With the goal to make the diverse history of Chapel Hill more accessible, the Chapel Hill Historical Society and Downtown Chapel Hill Partnership recently integrated QR codes at local establishments to launch a virtual, self-guided tour of the town's history.
“Carrboro is an incredibly progressive, innovative town that cares deeply about sustainability, about race, equity,” Amy Armbruster, Carrboro's chief sustainability officer said. “Working not only in my own community, but in this community that cares so much about these issues — I couldn't pass it up.”
