Jean Hamilton Announces Plans to Run for Second Orange County Term Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 4, 2023 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government On the day the 2024 filing period opened in North Carolina, current Orange County Commissioner... Read More
Local Government Meetings: December 4-8 Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 4, 2023 | Local Government This week, Barbara Foushee will be sworn in as Carrboro’s new mayor, while Durham County Commissioners study the future of the RTP. Read More
306 W. Franklin Life Sciences Building Moves Ahead After Chapel Hill Vote Posted by Ethan Sorell | Dec 1, 2023 | Business, Development, Local Government The Chapel Hill Town Council passed a zoning ordinance Wednesday for development of a new life science center at 306 West Franklin Street. Read More
Dr. Amy Fowler Launches Re-Election Campaign for Orange County Board Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 30, 2023 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government The first at-large candidate in the 2024 Orange County Board of Commissioners election launched... Read More
Chapel Hill Approved A New Water, Sewer Boundary Down 15-501. Here’s What That Means Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 29, 2023 | Development, Housing, Local Government Chapel Hill recently approved a resolution to expand its water and sewer management boundary further south toward Chatham County. Read More
Town of Chapel Hill to Hold 2 Public Input Sessions for Skate Park Redesign Posted by Michael Koh | Nov 28, 2023 | Local Government The Town of Chapel Hill’s Parks and Recreation Department is inviting community members to... Read More
Local Government Meetings: November 27-December 1 Posted by Aaron Keck | Nov 27, 2023 | Local Government This week, the Chapel Hill Town Council considers two big development proposals, and the Orange County School Board meets in closed session. Read More
Chapel Hill Police’s Crisis Unit Marks 50 Years, Honors Former and Current Members Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 22, 2023 | Local Government, Safety Current and former members of the Chapel Hill Police Department’s Crisis Unit recently gathered to honor its 50th anniversary in the town. Read More
Thanksgiving Holiday to Affect Local Government Services (2023) Posted by Michael Koh | Nov 21, 2023 | Local Government Thanksgiving will fall on Thursday, November 23 this year, and the holiday will affect several... Read More
Orange County Reports Fifth Positive Rabies Test of 2023 Posted by Aaron Keck | Nov 20, 2023 | Health, Local Government, Safety Orange County Animal Services reported a positive rabies case – the fourth of 2023 – involving a skunk in Hurdle Mills. Read More