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Chapel Hill Town Council Weighs Bond Referendum in 2024 or 2025

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 18, 2024 | Local Government

At its Monday work session, the Chapel Hill Town Council initially came away split on whether to have a bond referendum this fall or in 2025.

Orange County Manager Bonnie Hammersley Set to Retire in July

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 17, 2024 | Local Government

Orange County government’s county manager Bonnie Hammersley is preparing to retire from her position this summer, ending her career of more than three decades in local government.

UNC Basketball’s Lynch, Crawford Among Triangle Athletes Denouncing Robinson’s Run for NC Governor

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 17, 2024 | Local Election Coverage, Sports, State

A group of former Black basketball players from UNC, Duke and N.C. State are sharing concerns over gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson.

Hillsborough’s Hot Tin Roof Announces Plans to Close on April 30

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 16, 2024 | Business, Instagram

The Hot Tin Roof bar shared Tuesday it’s planning to permanently close on Tuesday, April 30, shuttering its doors after 11 years in business.

East Rosemary Street Reopens to Traffic in Chapel Hill as Parking Deck Construction Progresses

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 16, 2024 | Development, Local Government, Traffic

East Rosemary Street in Chapel Hill reopened on Monday, which is the latest sign of the parking deck’s construction progressing.

What’s Happening at Union Grove Farm? A New Grape, A Distillery, and A Coffee Trailer

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 16, 2024 | Business, Environment, Instagram

The former Maple View land is now Union Grove Farm, a major investment from a local venture capitalist who has a grand vision for the area.

Great Harvest Bread Co. in Chapel Hill Set to Permanently Close on Friday

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 15, 2024 | Business

The Great Harvest Bread Co. location in Chapel Hill is permanently closing later this week after...

Japan Prime Minister’s Spouse Visits Chapel Hill High School Class During NC Tour

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 12, 2024 | Instagram, International, Pre-K - 12 Education

The spouse of the Japanese Prime Minister visited Chapel Hill High School on Friday and spoke to students learning the Japanese language.

Pittsboro Earns ‘Main Street Community’ Designation; SoCo Project, Architects Pick Up Awards

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 12, 2024 | Local Government, Nonprofit, State

The Town of Pittsboro restored its designation as a NC Main Street Community for 2024 after scaling up from a “small town” status in 2023.

Temporary Road Closures Expected at Carrboro’s 203 Project Over Next Month

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 11, 2024 | Development, Local Government, Traffic

As the future Orange County Library extension and town offices continue construction at 203 South...

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