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Chatham County Leaders and Environmental Activists Call for Statewide Data Center Moratorium

Posted by Henry Taylor | Oct 31, 2026 | Development, Environment, State Government

Local Government Meetings: November 2-6, 2026

This week in local government: Orange County Commissioners officially appoint a new tax administrator, after 2025’s contentious revaluation.

Pittsboro Water Treatment Plant Back Online, Operating at Full Capacity After Repairs

by Brighton McConnell | Health, Local Government

TriRiver Water issued an alert on Friday saying repairs are needed to the raw water line for the Pittsboro Water Filtration Facility.

‘The Very Best of Our Community’: Chapel Hill Names Future Park and Street for Howard and Lillian Lee

by Emma Cooke | Local Government

Chapel Hill recently voted to name a future park on Legion Road in honor of former Mayor Howard Lee and educator Lillian Lee.

Early Voting in North Carolina is Ending: Where to Go in Orange, Durham, and Chatham Counties

by Emma Cooke | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Early voting for North Carolina’s general election is underway through Saturday, October 31. Here is what you need to know to cast your vote.

Carrboro Police Warn of Downtown Car Wreck; Detour Cars Around South Greensboro Street

by Brighton McConnell | Oct 29, 2026 | Safety, Traffic

The Town of Carrboro issued an alert Thursday afternoon about a multi-vehicle collision at South Greensboro Street and Braxton Foushee Street.

Construction Zones, Poor Communication and Tenants’ Departure: Amid Changes, Elliott Woods Renters Wonder What’s Next

by Brighton McConnell | Oct 29, 2026 | Housing, Nonprofit, Safety

As Elliott Woods Apartments undergoes needed renovations, how the process is managed and the exodus of tenants is raising concerns.

‘The Big Unknown’: Orange County Leaders Rally Against Proposed Property Tax Constitutional Amendment

by Aaron Keck | Oct 28, 2026 | Local Government, State Government

Local leaders are pushing back against a proposed state constitutional amendment limiting counties’ ability to raise property tax revenue.

Chapel Hill Reviews Community Feedback for Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Improvements

by Emma Cooke | Oct 28, 2026 | Local Government, Recreation

Chapel Hill recently heard an update on its Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which will guide department services for the next 20 years.

After Multiple Line Breaks, Town of Pittsboro Issues Stop Work Order to Google Fiber

by Michael Koh | Oct 27, 2026 | Development, Local Government, Technology

The Town of Pittsboro issued a townwide Stop Work Order for Google Fiber construction activities...

Hillsborough Warns Residents of Blasting at Auman Village Construction Site

by Brighton McConnell | Oct 27, 2026 | Development, Housing

Hillsborough residents who hear explosive noises are not imagining things. Blasting at the construction site for Auman Village is underway.

No Ethical Roadmap: UNC Discusses the Role of AI in the Future of Social Work

by Emma Cooke | Oct 27, 2026 | Technology, UNC

In social work, artificial intelligence can be a useful tool — but researchers are still navigating its ethical implications.

Carrboro: Firefighter Injured in Response to ‘Heavy Fire’ at Storage Facility

by Brighton McConnell | Oct 26, 2026 | Fire, Safety

Carrboro and other area firefighters battled “heavy fire conditions” at a storage...

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Chatham County Leaders and Environmental Activists Call for Statewide Data Center Moratorium

Local Government Meetings: November 2-6, 2026

Pittsboro Water Treatment Plant Back Online, Operating at Full Capacity After Repairs

‘The Very Best of Our Community’: Chapel Hill Names Future Park and Street for Howard and Lillian Lee

Early Voting in North Carolina is Ending: Where to Go in Orange, Durham, and Chatham Counties

Carrboro Police Warn of Downtown Car Wreck; Detour Cars Around South Greensboro Street

Construction Zones, Poor Communication and Tenants’ Departure: Amid Changes, Elliott Woods Renters Wonder What’s Next

‘The Big Unknown’: Orange County Leaders Rally Against Proposed Property Tax Constitutional Amendment

Chapel Hill Reviews Community Feedback for Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Improvements

After Multiple Line Breaks, Town of Pittsboro Issues Stop Work Order to Google Fiber

Hillsborough Warns Residents of Blasting at Auman Village Construction Site

Carrboro: Firefighter Injured in Response to ‘Heavy Fire’ at Storage Facility

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