Chapel Hill Receives $10 Million Gift for Park and Greenway Development Projects
The funds were given to the town by the Bill & Peggy Britt Foundation Inc., which supports education, philanthropy, voluntarism and more.
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Recreation
As Chatham County Keeps Growing Its Parks and Recreational Options, Tracy Burnett Leads the Way
Tracy Burnett, who is one of Chatham County’s longest tenured employees, provides steady and welcoming leadership in the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources department.
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Could An Orange County Railroad Become A Public Trail? Ongoing Study Seeks Answers, Community Feedback
The J Branch Rail Trail Feasibility Study is underway, as Orange County’s local entities hear the community’s vision for the rail corridor.
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South Creek Finalizes Deal to Protect 80 Acres of Forest with Local Conservation Group
The developers of South Creek struck a deal to formally convey the largest undeveloped, privately-owned tract within Chapel Hill town limits.
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Chapel Hill Announces Adjusted Hours for Indoor Recreational Facilities and Centers
A difficult financial landscape is causing both residents and our local governments to tighten...
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Chapel Hill Community Center Set To Reopen June 1 After HVAC Work
Chapel Hill said community members can return to the center starting June 1 after closing it to allow crews to install a new HVAC system.
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Chatham County Opens George Pauly Trail to Honor Longtime Volunteer, Conservationist
The George Pauly Trail is a 0.3 mile course at Northeast District Park in Chatham County. It sits just yards away from where Pauly lived.
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‘Dad Would Be Proud’: Chatham County Breaks Ground On Parker’s Ridge Park
Parker’s Ridge Park will feature an inclusive playground, a pump track, a walking trail, and a picnic shelter on former farmland near Moncure.
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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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Orange, Chatham Counties Receive Expansion Funding from Great Trails State Program
Among the 37 trail development and restoration projects in the Piedmont region are trails in Orange and Chatham counties.
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