Daniela Ocampo, Author at Chapelboro.com

Franklin Street’s Iconic Spanky’s Restaurant Retiring to Make Way for new “Affordable” Restaurant

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Apr 2, 2018 | Business

Since 1977, Spanky’s Bar and Restaurant has opened its doors on the corner of Columbia and...

Carrboro Amends Zoning for CASA Affordable Housing Project

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Mar 30, 2018 | Local Government

The Carrboro Board of Alderman rezoned property on South Merritt Mill Road to allow for the...

Chapel Hill Selling Obligation Bonds to Fund American Legion Property

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Mar 26, 2018 | Local Government

The bonds will be used to purchase the American Legion property, instead of building a cultural arts center – but Mayor Pam Hemminger says the cultural arts center will still happen.

Still No Solution, But Lots Of Action To Help Displaced Mobile Home Residents

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Mar 25, 2018 | Local Government

Town and county officials met last week to discuss their ongoing efforts to help residents of two mobile home parks, who face imminent eviction to make room for development.

OC Elections Director Says County Voting Machines are Secure

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Mar 23, 2018 | Local Government

Orange County’s elections director assured county commissioners this week that there are many safeguards in place to protect the integrity of the upcoming primary.

Town Council Approves $10M Affordable Housing Bond (But Not $15M)

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Mar 23, 2018 | Local Government

A $10 million affordable housing bond referendum will appear on the November ballot – though many residents (and some Council members) fought for $15 million.

Orange County Moving Forward With Amending Flag Size Rules

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Mar 21, 2018 | Local Government

Responding to a group that wants to raise a giant Confederate flag, county commissioners voted to begin the process of drawing up new rules for the height and size of flag displays.

Orange County Passes Resolution Supporting Judiciary Selection Process

Posted by Daniela Ocampo | Mar 21, 2018 | Local Government

Orange County Commissioners voted unanimously at their March 8 meeting on a resolution against changing the way North Carolina judges are chosen. Commissioner Renee Price, who worked on the resolution alongside Commissioner...