Orange County Clerk of Court Mark Kleinschmidt Wins State, National Honors
Orange County Clerk of Superior Court Mark Kleinschmidt has been recognized with two awards – one...
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Local Government
Local Government Meetings: April 20-24, 2026
This week, Chatham County Commissioners will consider a major housing proposal and the future of county-owned property in downtown Pittsboro.
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Pittsboro Clarifies Data Collection Policies, Addresses Privacy Concerns for License-Plate Cameras
After Chatham County residents voiced privacy concerns for Pittsboro’s Flock Cameras, the town recently met to clarify its policies.
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Climate Action, A New Hotel and Downsizing Council? Highlights from Chapel Hill Town Council’s Apr. 15 Meeting
The Chapel Hill Town Council held its first official business meeting of the month on Wednesday, Apr. 15 to cover a full agenda — which included discussing affordable housing funding, ongoing climate action efforts, parking incentives for a hotel project, and more.
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Chapel Hill to Resume Conversations for West Rosemary Street Hotel With Public Hearing
This week, Chapel Hill is resuming talks for a proposed hotel development in its downtown along West Rosemary Street.
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Local Government Meetings: April 13-17, 2026
This week in local government: budget talks in Carrboro, climate action in Chapel Hill, and Flock safety cameras in Pittsboro.
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Chapel Hill Transit Awarded $8.8 Million Grant for New Equipment
Chapel Hill Transit has been awarded an $8.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of...
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Homestead Skate Park ‘Grand Opening’ Ceremony Celebrates Chapel Hill Skating Scene and Its Advocacy
Chapel Hill organized a party at the renovated Homestead Skate Park to celebrate the project’s completion and skating community’s passion.
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The Town of Chapel Hill Selects Design For New W. Cameron Avenue Bike Lanes
The Town of Chapel Hill announced it has chosen an option for how it will improve bicycle infrastructure on West Cameron Avenue.
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Local Government Meetings: April 6-10, 2026
This week in local government: possible staff cuts at CHCCS, budget talks in Chatham and Orange County, and future development on 15/501 South.
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