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First Residential Communities for South Village Announced, Project Details Shared in Annual Chatham Park Update

Posted by Emma Cooke | Sep 23, 2026 | Development, Local Government

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.

CHCCS Board Narrows Rani Dasi’s Replacement Down to 3 Candidates

by Henry Taylor | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

After receiving 53 applications, the board went through multiple rounds of voting before landing on the three candidates.

Barnes & Noble at University Place Opens to the Public, Hosts Ribbon-Cutting

by Henry Taylor | Business

The new bookstore, which was first announced in February, is open at 201 S Estes Dr. #200A. It will be open from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily.

‘Useful and Dynamic Space’: UNC Reveals Concept Designs for The Pit Renovation

by Brighton McConnell | Development, UNC

The UNC Board of Trustees gave preliminary design approval to a new vision for The Pit on Wednesday morning, moving forward the renovation project for one of campus’ central gathering places.

UNC Among Top 5 Public Universities in 2027 Rankings, Falls From Top ‘Best Value’ Spot

by Brighton McConnell | Sep 22, 2026 | Higher Education, National, UNC

UNC-Chapel Hill placed in the top 5 of public universities once again in the latest U.S. News...

Chatham County Commissioners Oppose Proposed Enbridge Gas Pipeline Through Resolution

by Henry Taylor | Sep 22, 2026 | Development, Environment, Local Government

The pipeline would run 28 miles through Chatham and Lee counties, and would pass through the private property of numerous residents.

With School Closure Decisions Made, CHCCS Starts Elementary Redistricting Process for 2027-28

by Brighton McConnell | Sep 22, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

CHCCS must now prepare for a broader redistricting plan to be crafted for its elementary schools, as it aims for implementation in 2027-28.

Local Government Meetings: September 21-25, 2026

by Aaron Keck | Sep 20, 2026 | Local Government

This week in local government: Chapel Hill weighs library card fees for out-of-towners, while the CHCCS board appoints a new member.

University Place Celebrates Launch of Entertainment District with Ribbon-Cutting

by Brighton McConnell | Sep 20, 2026 | Business

University Place mall’s entertainment district is officially live — meaning customers can take alcoholic to-go drinks outside.

Trump Refers to Black Man From Racially Offensive 1988 Campaign Ad While Stumping in North Carolina

by Associated Press | Sep 19, 2026 | National, State

During a stop in North Carolina, Trump referenced one of the most controversial campaign advertisements that relied on racist tropes.

Fire Breaks Out in Tonya’s Café & Bakeshop; Business Closed for ‘Foreseeable Future’

by Brighton McConnell | Sep 19, 2026 | Business, Fire

An overnight fire at Tonya’s Café & Bakeshop in Chapel Hill caused enough interior damage to indefinitely close the business.

Orange County Sheriff: Missing Woman Found, Returned Home

by Henry Taylor | Sep 18, 2026 | Safety

Margaret Browning was last seen walking at 103 Groomsbridge Court in Chapel Hill. She is white and was seen using a cane.

News

First Residential Communities for South Village Announced, Project Details Shared in Annual Chatham Park Update

Chapel Hill Receives $10 Million Gift for Park and Greenway Development Projects

CHCCS Board Narrows Rani Dasi’s Replacement Down to 3 Candidates

Barnes & Noble at University Place Opens to the Public, Hosts Ribbon-Cutting

‘Useful and Dynamic Space’: UNC Reveals Concept Designs for The Pit Renovation

UNC Among Top 5 Public Universities in 2027 Rankings, Falls From Top ‘Best Value’ Spot

Chatham County Commissioners Oppose Proposed Enbridge Gas Pipeline Through Resolution

With School Closure Decisions Made, CHCCS Starts Elementary Redistricting Process for 2027-28

Local Government Meetings: September 21-25, 2026

University Place Celebrates Launch of Entertainment District with Ribbon-Cutting

Trump Refers to Black Man From Racially Offensive 1988 Campaign Ad While Stumping in North Carolina

Fire Breaks Out in Tonya’s Café & Bakeshop; Business Closed for ‘Foreseeable Future’

Orange County Sheriff: Missing Woman Found, Returned Home

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