‘Let’s Not Forget Our Neighbors’: UNC Leader Shares Western NC’s Needs Amid Helene Recovery Posted by Staff | Apr 3, 2025 | State, UNC, Weather In western North Carolina, recovery continues from Hurricane Helene last fall. UNC officials are working to harness their resources to help. Read More
Chapel Hill Shares Latest Pond Removal, Construction Timeline for Legion Road Housing and Park Project Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 28, 2025 | Development, Housing, Instagram, Local Government The Town of Chapel Hill is beginning early stages to drain and remove both the pond and dam at its property off Legion Road. Read More
Chapel Hill Launches $20 Million Affordable Housing Fund With Help From UNC Health Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 13, 2025 | Development, Housing, Local Government A partnership between the Town of Chapel Hill and the UNC Health system is officially ready to help boost local affordable housing efforts. Read More
Housing Affordability Is a Key Concern for Orange County Voters This Fall Posted by Staff | Oct 24, 2024 | Local Election Coverage, Town Square Affordable housing is a vital issue for voters in the upcoming election, according to some Orange County residents who say the high cost of living pushes them to consider living elsewhere. Read More
Durham Tech Secures Major Federal Funding for Affordable Student Housing Project Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 4, 2024 | Higher Education, Housing Durham Tech saw one of its future housing projects gain traction this week after it got more federal funding from the local congresswoman. Read More
‘Daunting Issue’: Hillsborough Hosts First Workshop of Affordable Housing Series Posted by Emma Cooke | Jul 22, 2024 | Housing, Local Government The Town of Hillsborough recently held its first Affordable Housing Workshop, the first of several that the town plans to host. Read More
Hillsborough: Staying Cool Around Town + What to Know About Affordable Housing Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 9, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell over the phone on Tuesday, July 9. https://media.blubrry.com/sports_notebook/chapelboroaudio.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/2024/07%20-%20July/09/MARK%20BELL%20CWTM.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Read More
Chapel Hill Breaks Ground on Trinity Court Affordable Housing Community Posted by Emma Cooke | Jun 5, 2024 | Development, Housing, Local Government The Town of Chapel Hill broke ground on the Trinity Court affordable housing community Monday, celebrating with a gathering and ceremony. Read More
Return of Habitat for Humanity CEO Build Provides Chance to Showcase Weavers Grove Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 29, 2024 | Development, Housing, Nonprofit The Triangle-area Habitats for Humanity held their CEO Build on Friday at the Weavers Grove neighborhood under construction in Chapel Hill. Read More
Chapel Hill Town Council Approves Affordable Housing Funding Plan Posted by Ethan Sorell | Apr 21, 2024 | Local Government The Chapel Hill Town Council discussed a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) action plan and... Read More