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Orange, Chatham Counties Receive Expansion Funding from Great Trails State Program

Posted by Ben Crosbie | Aug 9, 2025 | Environment, Recreation, State Government

Among the 37 trail development and restoration projects in the Piedmont region are trails in Orange and Chatham counties.

Recovery Efforts Underway on Chapel Hill Trails Damaged by Chantal’s Floodwaters

Posted by Ben Crosbie | Aug 4, 2025 | Environment, Local Government, Recreation

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Chapel Hill Closing Homestead Skatepark for Renovations; Estimated to Last 3-4 Months

Posted by Michael Koh | Aug 1, 2025 | Local Government, Recreation

The Homestead Park Skatepark in Chapel Hill will close Monday, August 4 to undergo a renovation...

Chatham County Sheriff: Avoid Jordan Lake Due to Unsafe Conditions

Posted by Michael Koh | Jul 17, 2025 | Environment, Recreation, Safety, Weather

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is urging the public to avoid the Jordan Lake area due...

Here’s What You Need To Know Before Chapel Hill’s July 4 Firework Show

Posted by Henry Taylor | Jul 1, 2025 | News Around Town, Recreation, Safety

Chapel Hill will once again host a Fourth of July fireworks show at Southern Community Park. Here’s what you need to know.

A Pair of Local Festivals Combine to Create ‘Salt & Smoke & Sound’ in Orange County

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 3, 2025 | Business, Instagram, Recreation

A pair of Orange County festivals partnered to create a new event this fall: Salt & Smoke & Sound, which will feature local music and food.

Triangle Sword Guild Recreates Historical European Martial Arts

Posted by UNC Media Hub | May 5, 2025 | Recreation, State, Town Square

The Triangle Sword Guild, a nonprofit organization based in Raleigh, reconstructs Historical European Martial Artswith a blend of scholarly research and martial training.

Chapel Hill Cuts Ribbon, Opens Fully Inclusive Playground at Community Center Park

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 18, 2025 | Instagram, Local Government, Recreation

Chapel Hill leaders, parks and recreation staff, and families in the disability community gathered to open the new playground on Wednesday.

Pittsboro Commissioners Hear Pitch for 600,000 Square-Foot Youth Sportsplex

Posted by Ben Crosbie | Apr 18, 2025 | Development, Local Government, Recreation

The youth sports company SUPA aims to bring a massive new youth sports campus to Pittsboro and presented to town commissioners on Monday.

Chapel Hill’s Homestead Aquatic Center Reopens After Infrastructure Upgrades

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 31, 2025 | Instagram, Local Government, Recreation

After a lengthy closure to make several upgrades and renovations, the Town of Chapel Hill reopened the Homestead Aquatic Center on Monday.

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