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TOWN TALK


Humans of Chapel Hill for Feb. 17

The Daily Tar Heel Staff Writer Kelsey Weekman sat down with Charles Gear, a homeless man on Franklin Street, for Town Talk’s weekly Humans of Chapel Hill feature.


Roll carts coming for Chapel Hill recycling

Chapel Hill residents could soon see their recycling bins switched out for roll carts with five times more capacity. The Chapel Hill Town Council unanimously passed a resolution on Monday to support the Orange County Board of Commissioners by awarding a five-year contract to the lowest bidder.


Ephesus/Fordham redevelopment draws concern

At their public hearing Wednesday night, the Chapel Hill Town Council was presented with a proposed rezoning of the Ephesus Church Road and Fordham Boulevard Focus Area. According to Town Manager Roger Stancil, the development plan would create new retail and office space in the area bordered by Fordham Boulevard, East Franklin St., Elliott Rd, Ephesus Church Rd., Legion Rd.


Live from Franklin Tweet: Jan. 15 through Jan. 22

Tweets related to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area from Jan. 15 through Jan. 22 — keep up with your town leaders and neighbors. Town leaders and residents celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The polar vortex hits Orange County again. Top This turns one.


Fowled by the Owl Prowl

“So we’re going to be staying here for two hours?” a kid in a blue coat tugged on his dad and asked. I have to admit, I was thinking the same thing.


Live from Franklin Tweet: Nov. 13 — Nov. 20

Tweets related to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area from Nov. 13 to Nov. 20 — keep up with your town leaders and neighbors. Carrboro installs new bike racks in front of Town Hall. TABLE is now serving 189 children. The Town of Chapel Hill is getting ready for winter.