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Chapel Hill Services Operating on Altered Scheduled Over Holiday

Posted by Staff | Dec 20, 2015 | News Around Town

The Town of Chapel Hill will operate on a special schedule during the upcoming Christmas Holiday. Most municipal offices will be closed on December 24, 25 and 28. Other town services will operate on the following schedules:...

Chapel Hill Gives Residents Resources For Fiber Installation

Posted by Staff | Dec 16, 2015 | Local Government, News Around Town

The Town of Chapel Hill has set up a website to address the concerns of residents about the installation of fiber in their area. Chapel Hill is one of a handful of places to have both Google Fiber and AT&T gigabit Internet....

Salute to Community Heroes Ceremony Held on Thursday Night

Posted by Blake Hodge | Dec 11, 2015 | News Around Town

The Chapel Hill – Carrboro Chamber of Commerce held its Salute to Community Heroes ceremony at University Place on Thursday night. Those citizens honored at the event included: Carrboro Police Officer of the Year: Sergeant...

In “Lady Pearl Pageant,” It’s Character That Counts

Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 11, 2015 | News Around Town

The Lady Pearl Pageant – next March in Durham – is a mentorship program too.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade Is Saturday

Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 11, 2015 | News Around Town

The Holiday Parade runs from Morehead Planetarium to Carrboro Town Hall.

“Sunday Assembly,” Chapel Hill’s Un-Church, Marks One Year

Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 10, 2015 | News Around Town

The “Sunday Assembly” movement started in England three years ago and it’s growing worldwide.

Orange County SportsPlex Marks 10 Years

Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 6, 2015 | News Around Town

It’s been a decade since a public-private partnership took over the Triangle SportsPlex.

“Holly Jolly Jog” Will Help Make Bucket List Wishes Come True

Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 4, 2015 | News Around Town

The first-ever “Holly Jolly Jog” will take place Sunday in Southern Village.

Orange County Wants a New Slogan

Posted by Staff | Dec 3, 2015 | News Around Town

Orange County has an opportunity to change the “Welcome to Orange County” Interstate sign, currently placed on I-40 at mile marker 269, heading west. The current sign welcomes interstate travelers with the message, “Orange...

Former Chapel Hill Mayor Honored for Public Service

Posted by Blake Hodge | Nov 30, 2015 | Featured, News Around Town

A former Chapel Hill Mayor was honored by Governor Pat McCrory earlier this month. Howard Lee served as Mayor of Chapel Hill from 1969 through 1975. He was the first African – American to be elected of a predominantly white...

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