CHAPEL HILL
Local mayors sign amicus briefs supporting upcoming Supreme Court case
Mayors of Carrboro and Chapel Hill have both signed amicus briefs in support of an upcoming anti-discrimination Supreme court case involving religious belief, free speech and gay rights.
Writer speaks about inspiration for her work at NC Botanical Gardens
Seeds are often overlooked, but on Sunday at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, they were the star of the show.
Local construction brings AC Hotel Chapel Hill Downtown, Carrboro Town Commons renovations
The modularly-built AC Marriott Hotel is set to open Dec. 1, and renovations on Carrboro Town Commons will begin Monday.
Town of Chapel Hill debates limit on number of unrelated housing occupants in a college town
The Town of Chapel Hill’s housing code puts an occupancy limit of no more than four unrelated people that may reside in the same dwelling unit.
"Homegrown Halloween" shrinks due to safety concerns
Halloween in Chapel Hill has become more tame in recent years due to collaborative efforts to make the town’s celebration more local.
Student organizations host forum for town council candidates
UNC campus organizations held a forum for Chapel Hill town council candidates on Thursday.
Chapel Hill Town Council approves Wegmans development
The Chapel Hill Town Council unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday for the development of a Wegman’s grocery store off of Fordham Boulevard.
Fire on Pittsboro Street leaves students without a home
Residents of 416 Pittsboro St. saw their house go up in flames on Oct. 17.
Student vote carries serious weight in Orange County
Early voting starts this Thursday for local elections, and local efforts are underway to motivate students to vote.
Chapel Hill Town Council passes policy regulation on drones
Thousands of people rushed Franklin Street after UNC men's basketball won the national championship. While students were chanting Tar Heel cheers, local town officials worked to ensure the town's safety including the hazard drones posed.
Storied local leaders treasured by Chapel Hill, Carrboro community
Lillie Lee Perry Atwater seemed to know everyone in the crowded Chapel Hill Public Library conference room. The Chapel Hill native made sure to greet every smiling face that came her way with a kiss or handshake, asking about their lives and thanking them for coming.
Affordable housing apartment complex under development in Blue Hill District
Two new apartment complexes have been approved in Blue Hill District, formerly known as Fordham-Ephesus District. One of the complexes is part of the town's commitment to affordable housing.
CHALT endorses Town Council candidates
The Chapel Hill Alliance for a Livable Town (CHALT) has endorsed incumbent Mayor Pam Hemminger and Chapel Hill Town Council candidates Allen Buansi, Hongbin Gu, Rachel Schaevitz and Karen Stegman for the 2017 Chapel Hill municipal election.
Durham affordable housing apartment complex under discussion for development
The affordable housing nonprofit CASA has proposed to build an affordable apartment complex for Durham public school teachers.
