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Efforts Helping Hillsborough’s Fairview Community Lose Federal Funding in GOP’s Bill

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 4, 2025 | Health, National, UNC

UNC’s Food Fitness Opportunity Research Collaborative shared how cuts to SNAP grants will affect its work to engage the Fairview neighborhood.

Orange County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Second Man in Connection to Break-In, Theft

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 3, 2025 | Crime, Safety

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced charges against two Rougemont men on Monday following an investigation into a residential break-in.

Residents of Chapel Hill’s Elliott Woods Apartments Share Concerns of Displacement, Conditions as A Sale Looms

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 3, 2025 | Housing, Nonprofit

The Elliott Woods Apartments and Chase Park Apartments complexes in Chapel Hill are set to be sold. Tenants are worried about their futures amid poor current conditions.

Local Chef’s Episode of ‘Chopped’ Set to Debut July 8; Restaurant Hosting Watch Party

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 1, 2025 | Business, Entertainment

Chef Sera Cuni — who owns and runs the Root Cellar in Chapel Hill and Pittsboro — recently taped an episode on the hit TV show “Chopped.”

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell Seeks Second Term, Launches 2025 Campaign

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 30, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Mark Bell will once again be on the ballot this fall, as he announced Monday he plans to file and run for re-election as the mayor of Hillsborough.

A Pittsboro Recording Studio is For Sale — But Don’t Expect Its Goals to Change

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 30, 2025 | Arts, Business

The Manifold Recording studio and Chatham County property is for sale, and its owners are seeking a buyer with a similar vision to theirs.

Town of Carrboro Named All-American City After National Competition

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 29, 2025 | Local Government, National

The Town of Carrboro won an All-American City award from the National Civic League Sunday evening after a weekend competition.

After 2024 Special Election, Cristóbal Palmer Prepares for Another Carrboro Council Campaign

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 28, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Cristóbal Palmer announced his plans to file for election to a full-term on the Carrboro Town Council after serving on it for seven months.

Nonprofit Consultant, Artist Erik Valera to Join Race for 2025 Chapel Hill Town Council Seat

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 27, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

After falling short of earning election to the Chapel Hill Town Council two years ago, Erik Valera is preparing to run again.

Here Are the Orange County Local Governments’ Approved Budgets, Tax Rates for 2025-26

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 27, 2025 | Local Government

Each of Orange County’s local governments successfully approved their operating budgets and tax rates in June. Here are the highlights.

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