Local Government Meetings: October 6-10, 2025
This week in local government: a housing plan in Chapel Hill, a possible pedestrian mall in Carrboro, and a proposed 18-mile trial in Durham.
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Local Government
Hillsborough’s Riverwalk, Gold Park Fully Reopen After Repairs From July’s Flooding
Both Hillsborough’s Gold Park and Riverwalk Greenway are back open to the public following damages from July’s historic flooding during Tropical Depression Chantal.
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Hillsborough Adopts Parking Study to Help Optimize Existing Town Parking Options
The Town of Hillsborough recently adopted a parking study assessing its parking supply and demand across downtown and West Hillsborough.
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‘Elated Every Time They Come In’: A Look at the New Chapel Hill Police Station
Chapel Hill Police will begin formally working out of 7300 Millhouse Road on Monday. Before that, they opened their doors to local media.
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Town of Carrboro Argues Case in Duke Energy, Climate Change Lawsuit’s Initial Hearing
The Town of Carrboro presented its legal rationale for continuing a 2024 climate change-focused lawsuit against Duke Energy on Thursday.
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Hillsborough Elevates Jason Winn from Interim to Permanent Police Chief
Interim Hillsborough Police Chief Jason Winn is taking over the role permanently, earning promotion after 12 years with the department.
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Local Government Meetings: September 22-26, 2025
This week in local government: housing proposals in Chapel Hill, school talk for Orange County, and a nonprofit in trouble in Hillsborough.
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Opening Date, Open House Announced for New Chapel Hill Police Headquarters
The Town of Chapel Hill announced Thursday its new headquarters for the police department at 7300 Millhouse Road will open Monday, Sep. 29.
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Candidates Drop Out in 2 Chapel Hill Races; Town Council Opens Applications for Brief Vacancy
A pair of candidates in two Chapel Hill elections withdrew recently. Meanwhile, the town council is taking applications for a vacant seat.
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Pittsboro Realtor Nikkolas Shramek Running For Commissioner To Oversee Growth, Preserve Town Character
He said he’s running for commissioner to usher the town through it’s current growth while making sure it stays true to its character.
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