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‘We Are Extremely Concerned’: Carrboro, Hillsborough Weigh Tough Budget Choices

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jun 1, 2026 | Local Government

Nonprofit, Sheriff’s Office Highlight Recovery of Neglected Dog Found in Chatham County Home

A neglected dog discovered in Chatham County is on the path to recovery after he was rescued by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office in early May.

Géos Tavern & Oyster Bar Set To Open In Chapel Hill June 8

by Henry Taylor | Business

Géos Tavern & Oyster Bar is set to open Monday, June 8. The restaurant will feature seafood inspired by the flavors of North Carolina cooking.

Former N.C. House Representative Dr. Kristin Baker Appointed to UNC Board of Trustees

by Brighton McConnell | Higher Education, State Government, UNC

The UNC System’s Board of Governors approved Dr. Kristin Baker of Cabarrus County during its meeting on May 21, selecting the psychiatrist to fill the seat left by John Preyer’s resignation.

Local Government Meetings: June 1-5, 2026

by Aaron Keck | Local Government

This week in local government: budget decisions for Orange County, Carrboro, and Durham, and the final vote on a CHCCS school closure.

CHCCS Board of Education Approves Schematic Designs for Carrboro Elementary Replacement Project

by Emma Cooke | Jun 1, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education is making progress in its plans to replace the existing Carrboro Elementary School building.

Chapel Hill Community Center Set To Reopen June 1 After HVAC Work

by Henry Taylor | May 30, 2026 | News Around Town, Recreation

Chapel Hill said community members can return to the center starting June 1 after closing it to allow crews to install a new HVAC system.

‘Water, Rest And Shade.’ Local Officials Share Advice For Dealing With Heat

by Henry Taylor | May 29, 2026 | Health, Safety

Things are hot, and they’re only going to get hotter. Here’s what officials had to say on mitigating the danger heat poses.

No AI Data Centers in Hillsborough, At Least For 60 Days

by Aaron Keck | May 29, 2026 | Local Government

The Hillsborough town board placed a 60-day moratorium on approving new AI data centers, so staff can develop a long-term policy.

Chatham County Sheriff: Pittsboro Man Facing Multiple Counts of Felony Identity Theft, Fraud

by Michael Koh | May 28, 2026 | Crime

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has obtained warrants charging a Pittsboro man with...

New Townhomes in Chapel Hill’s Weavers Grove Neighborhood to be Named for Pope Leo XIV

by Michael Koh | May 28, 2026 | Development, Housing

A new group of townhomes in the Weavers Grove neighborhood in Chapel Hill will be named in honor...

NCDOT to Begin Resurfacing Highway 86 June 1; Overnight Delays Expected

by Michael Koh | May 28, 2026 | Traffic

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin resurfacing a part of North...

UNC Announces 2 Library Closures For Construction, Renovations

by Henry Taylor | May 28, 2026 | Higher Education, UNC

UNC-Chapel Hill has closed one of its largest libraries for renovations, and is preparing to close another for construction projects.

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Nonprofit, Sheriff’s Office Highlight Recovery of Neglected Dog Found in Chatham County Home

Géos Tavern & Oyster Bar Set To Open In Chapel Hill June 8

Former N.C. House Representative Dr. Kristin Baker Appointed to UNC Board of Trustees

Local Government Meetings: June 1-5, 2026

CHCCS Board of Education Approves Schematic Designs for Carrboro Elementary Replacement Project

Chapel Hill Community Center Set To Reopen June 1 After HVAC Work

‘Water, Rest And Shade.’ Local Officials Share Advice For Dealing With Heat

No AI Data Centers in Hillsborough, At Least For 60 Days

Chatham County Sheriff: Pittsboro Man Facing Multiple Counts of Felony Identity Theft, Fraud

New Townhomes in Chapel Hill’s Weavers Grove Neighborhood to be Named for Pope Leo XIV

NCDOT to Begin Resurfacing Highway 86 June 1; Overnight Delays Expected

UNC Announces 2 Library Closures For Construction, Renovations

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