Daniela Ocampo, Author at Chapelboro.com

Chapel Hill Preparing for Homegrown Halloween

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Oct 31, 2017 | Safety

This year’s Homegrown Halloween will take place Tuesday night, which means Franklin Street will close off to cars so residents can take to the street in costumes. Police Chief Chris Blue says parking will begin closing on...

Local Students Host Week of Action Events

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Oct 26, 2017 | Pre-K - 12 Education

This week is the Eighth Annual National Week of Action Against Schools Pushout! Students in the Chapel Hill and Carrboro have teamed up to host events and lead the conversation. Week of Action challenges the systemic problem of...

Board of Education Candidates Respond to Position Questions at Forum

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Oct 25, 2017 | Pre-K - 12 Education

A forum was held last Monday for the Chapel Hill and Carrboro School Board of Education candidates to answer questions about their positions on issues regarding Chapel Hill and Carrboro schools. WCHL’s Aaron Keck moderated...

Tiny Homes Coming to Northside Neighborhood

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Oct 24, 2017 | Nonprofit

Downsizing and moving into tiny homes has gained popularity in the past few years and Chapel Hill is turning that trend into a service project with a tiny home duplex coming to the Northside Neighborhood. Chapel Hill Mayor Pam...

Final Public Hearing For Wegmans Wednesday

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Oct 23, 2017 | News Around Town

The Town Council will hold its second and final public hearing on the Wegmans proposal.

Weaver Street Market Raising Money for Food Insecure Students

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Oct 20, 2017 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Weaver Street Market in Hillsborough is partnering with Orange County Schools in what they call a “round-up” campaign.

Town of Chapel Hill Passes Drone Flight Regulations

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Oct 20, 2017 | Local Government

Town regulations on drones will echo existing federal laws.

Orange County and Carrboro Boards Approve Development Agreements for New Library

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Oct 20, 2017 | Development

The new library would go at 203 S. Greensboro Street. Local officials have been discussing a possible new Carrboro library for many years.

Early Voting Begins Thursday in Orange County

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Oct 18, 2017 | Local Government

It’s time to cast your ballots. Early voting begins Thursday which means any Orange County registered voter can stop by the Orange County One-Stop Early Sites and cast their vote. Thursday and Friday, those who wish to vote...

Local Public Defender and UNC Center for Civil Rights to be Honored at ACLU Awards Dinner

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Oct 13, 2017 | News Around Town, Uncategorized

The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina is hosting the 2017 Liberty Awards Dinner at the Sheraton Hotel in Raleigh this Saturday to honor “champions of liberty,” or those who have worked to advance civil rights and...

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