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UNC Health Considering $5 Million Affordable Housing Fund for Chapel Hill

Posted by Brianna Atkinson | May 11, 2023 | Development, Local Government

UNC Health is building at least 10 medical offices. To house potential employees, it is planning to create an affordable housing loan fund.

Could the Bolin Creek Greenway Be Finished? Carrboro Talks Next Steps

Posted by Madison Ward | Feb 27, 2023 | Development, Local Government

The Bolin Creek Greenway has been a project more than 14 years in the making. The town ultimately aims to extend the trail to create a safe and convenient path for pedestrians and bikers.

Chapel Hill Council Adopts ‘Complete Communities’ Strategy, Selects Long-Term Pilot Project

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 14, 2022 | Development, Local Government

The Town of Chapel Hill finished a six-month-long consultancy, with elected officials adopting a framework to better inform local growth.

Chatham County Launches Page to Locate EV Charging Stations

Posted by Madison Ward | Nov 18, 2022 | Local Government

More Chatham County residents are using electric vehicles. As a result, the county developed a new mapping tool in October to help residents quickly and accurately locate charging stations in the area.

Carrboro Discusses Lack of Cemetery Space, Plans Improvements

Posted by Madison Ward | Oct 24, 2022 | Local Government

Carrboro is facing a dilemma — the town is running out of municipal cemetery space. In a Carrboro Work Session on October 11, council members discussed how the town plans to meet their burial demand and cemetery improvements.

UNC Provides Construction Project Updates to Chapel Hill Town Council

Posted by Madison Ward | Oct 3, 2022 | UNC

UNC officials provided a semi-annual update to the Town of Chapel Hill about construction projects at a Wednesday council meeting.

DEQ Considers Brownfields Program for Chapel Hill Police Station Property

Posted by Madison Ward | Aug 10, 2022 | Development, Instagram, State Government

Studies are being conducted to determine if the EPA Brownfields Program can be used to clean up and redevelop the 828 MLK Jr. property.

Chapel Hill Wraps Up Splash Pad Study, Launches Interactive Parks Map

Posted by Madison Ward | Jul 20, 2022 | Instagram, Local Government

It’s National Parks and Recreation Month, and many residents are taking advantage of local parks systems and their amenities during the summer. In Chapel Hill, residents may soon be able to beat the heat as plans for an upcoming splash pad progress.

Chatham County Roundup: Ben Rappaport of the Chatham News + Record

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 28, 2022 | Chatham County Roundup, Chatham County Roundup

Reporter Ben Rappaport of the Chatham News + Record speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, June 28, for the Chatham County Roundup. He shares details on the latest stories he’s been covering for the paper, including an abortion rights rally, a development panel and recent tragedies for the Northwood High community.