Tragic Gun Crimes in Chapel Hill Haven’t Swayed Lawmakers in Raleigh
Current gun controls in North Carolina are unlikely to get any tougher, following the recent murders of three college students in Chapel Hill.
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Thousands Gather at UNC to Pay Tribute to 3 Shooting Victims
Thousands filled the Pit at UNC on a chilly Wednesday evening to pay tribute to three young Muslim college students who were gunned down the day before in Chapel Hill – allegedly, over a parking dispute.
Read MoreTown Council Postpones Vote on Chapel Hill’s Edge
Posted by Staff | Jan 27, 2015 | Local Government
Bell and other council members said they welcome the opportunity for economic development, but in this project called The Edge, the applicant has too many requests that would affect the way the project moves forward. So the town is delaying granting a special use permit to Northwood Ravin, the developer.
Read MoreCHALT Hopes To Shake Up Chapel Hill Town Council
Posted by Staff | Jan 24, 2015 | Local Government
Residents worried about the pace of development in Chapel Hill have formed a grassroots group aimed at changing the Town Council’s agenda.
Read MoreLocal Leaders Eye 2015 NCGA With Cautious Optimism
Chapel Hill Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt says during the last legislative session, some members of the General Assembly declared war on North Carolina’s cities.
Read MoreLongtime Chapel Hill Fire Chief Dan Jones To Retire In May
Posted by Aaron Keck | Jan 8, 2015 | Local Government
Jones has been Chapel Hill Fire Chief for 25 years.
Read MoreOC Visitors Bureau Director Gives Credit to LGBT Community for Rise in Tourism
Posted by Staff | Jan 5, 2015 | News Around Town
The director of the Orange County Visitors Bureau says that 2014 was a great year for tourism, with a record number of visitors to the county.
Read MoreKleinschmidt Praises Governor on Transit, Urges More Bipartisanship
Posted by Staff | Jan 2, 2015 | Local Government
Chapel Hill Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt said he’s proud that Orange County provided a historical number of votes for Sen. Hagan’s unsuccessful re-election bid in November.
Read MoreWCHL’s 2014 Year In Review
Posted by Aaron Keck | Jan 1, 2015 | Local Government
It’s our annual Year In Review! What were the top news stories – and who were the top newsmakers – of 2014?
Read MoreUNC’s Quick Lane Loss Means Town Council Will See Red
Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 27, 2014 | News Around Town
UNC’s defeat on Friday will have a ripple effect on Chapel Hill’s elite sartoriality.
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