Kidzu Announces Name Change to North Carolina Children’s Museum Alongside New Locations, Expansion Efforts Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 17, 2025 | Business, Development, Instagram, Nonprofit Kidzu Children’s Museum is now the North Carolina Children’s Museum, as it embarks on a mission to reach children across the state. Read More
Demolition Continues on Chapel Hill Gas Station Featuring Dean Smith Mural Posted by Henry Taylor | Apr 16, 2025 | Arts, Business, Development, Instagram Workers have begun the process of demolishing a Chapel Hill gas station that was home to a mural of the late UNC basketball coach Dean Smith. Read More
Continuing the Legacy: A New Birth Center Opens in Chapel Hill, Honoring Its Predecessor Posted by Emma Cooke | Apr 16, 2025 | Business, Development, Health, Instagram A new birth center recently opened its doors to the Triangle community, offering an alternative to hospital births. Read More
Chapel Hill Council Approves 300+ New Apartments, Retail Space on S. Elliott Road Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 14, 2025 | Development, Housing, Instagram, Local Government The Chapel Hill Town Council approved a conditional zoning request for 200 South Elliott Road, paving the way for a new apartment community. Read More
Orange County Commissioners to Review Land Purchase for New Crisis Diversion Facility Posted by Ben Crosbie | Apr 13, 2025 | Development, Health, Local Government The Orange County government hopes to build a Crisis Diversion Facility on this property in Hillsborough by late 2026 or early 2027. Read More
Chatham County Responds, Asks for Dismissal of Summit Church Lawsuit Alleging Religious Discrimination Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 2, 2025 | Development, Instagram, Local Government Chatham County filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging its officials violated the religious rights of a church seeking a new campus. Read More
STIHL Holds Open House, Celebration For New Orange County Distribution Center in Mebane Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 29, 2025 | Business, Development, Local Government The power tool manufacturer STIHL welcomed corporate leaders, local government dignitaries and more to its open house celebration in Mebane. Read More
Chapel Hill Shares Latest Pond Removal, Construction Timeline for Legion Road Housing and Park Project Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 28, 2025 | Development, Housing, Instagram, Local Government The Town of Chapel Hill is beginning early stages to drain and remove both the pond and dam at its property off Legion Road. Read More
Orange County Commissioners Receive Update on Development of Land Use Plan 2050 Posted by Ben Crosbie | Mar 25, 2025 | Development, Local Government The plan aims to address the county’s growth and evolution by developing an updated land-use plan through the year 2050. Read More
Carrboro’s Drakeford Library Complex Holds Grand Opening Ceremony Posted by Henry Taylor | Mar 24, 2025 | Development, Local Government Around a month after its original date, Carrboro’s new Drakeford Library Complex held its grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony. Read More