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
Chapel Hill Signs Finalized DEQ Agreement for 828 MLK Boulevard Coal Ash Site Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 20, 2025 | Development, Environment, Local Government, State Government The Chapel Hill Town Council recently finalized a decade-long effort for finding a solution to the coal ash at 828 MLK Jr. Boulevard. Read More
New Chatham Park YMCA Facility Holds Ribbon Cutting, Opens To The Public Posted by Henry Taylor | Mar 17, 2025 | Development, Instagram, Recreation After two years of construction, Chatham Park’s new 36,000 square foot YMCA facility is officially open to the public. Read More
Orange County Rejects Proposed 55+ Housing Community, Citing Rural Location Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 12, 2025 | Development, Local Government The Orange County Board of Commissioners recently rejected a proposed senior housing community located at Morrow Mill Road. Read More
Orange County and Hillsborough Commissioners Review Timeline for Future Train Station Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 7, 2025 | Development, Instagram, Local Government The future Hillsborough Station is currently set to be completed in 2027, but the town might have to wait a little longer to see it. Read More
Jeni’s Ice Creams Set For Soft Opening at Chapel Hill Mall on Thursday Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 26, 2025 | Business, Development, Instagram As the weather in Chapel Hill is warming up, a new ice cream option is about to be available for those looking to cool off. Read More
Chapel Hill Launches $20 Million Affordable Housing Fund With Help From UNC Health Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 13, 2025 | Development, Housing, Local Government A partnership between the Town of Chapel Hill and the UNC Health system is officially ready to help boost local affordable housing efforts. Read More
South Green For-Sale Housing Project in Carrboro Advances with Latest Permit Updates Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 12, 2025 | Development, Housing, Local Government A residential component for South Green in Carrboro passed its final hurdle with the town council, poising it to add more than 50 flats. Read More
Pittsboro Approves Mixed-Use Projects Off U.S. 64 with 900+ Housing Units and New Fire Station Site Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 31, 2025 | Development, Housing, Local Government As Pittsboro continues to plan for development, commissioners approved two conditional re-zonings for undeveloped tracts near Chatham Park. Read More