The fate of this downtown Chapel Hill sculpture is in the hands of the public
The Chapel Hill Town Council is asking for the public's opinion on the future of 140 West plaza and the sculpture that's been there since 2013.
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Local officials express concern amid rising costs of light rail project
The Durham-Orange light rail project is becoming more complicated as costs rise and promises aren't kept, and local officials are debating whether the project should continue.
Chapel Hill Mayor, Town Council reaffirm their support of Silent Sam relocation
The Chapel Hill Town Council, including Mayor Pam Hemminger, sent a letter to UNC Chancellor Carol Folt, the University's Board of Governors and its Board of Trustees to ask for the permanent relocation of Silent Sam from McCorkle Place to one that puts the monument in a historical context.
Chapel Hill encourages civic engagement with the Peoples Academy
"These aren't folks who serve on boards of commission or that we recognize from town council meetings, so that’s something that we’re really excited about.”
Maurice Jones announced as new Chapel Hill town manager
Jones most recently worked as city manager for Charlottesville, VA for eight years.
We break down the Town of Chapel Hill's 2018-2019 budget, tax rate increase
At the final vote for next year's budget, the Chapel Hill Town Council decreased the added tax from 3 cents to 2.
Pucker up and pay up front: Chapel Hill is changing downtown parking payments
Goodbye time tickets, hello prepay: the Town of Chapel Hill's Lots to Love campaign is gearing up to try and transform parking downtown and your attitude toward it. “The switch is more than just moving from the old system to these new meters. It’s all one big initiative to create positive interactions with parking,” said Ran Northam, community safety communications specialist for the town. Lots of Love launched in late April, marking the switch in how you pay for parking and introducing the Park on the Hill Kissing Contest on Instagram.
Here's an update on the Town of Chapel Hill's FY19 budget process
The proposed Chapel Hill Town Council budget aimed to focus on people first. “We understand that none of us are successful without the other 700 employees that work hard every day – seamlessly, in many ways,” Town Manager Roger Stancil said.
Town council adopts resolution for 2018 legislative goals
The Chapel Hill Town Council adopted its legislative agenda for the 2018 session of the North Carolina General Assembly Wednesday, which includes two local bills and two statewide initiatives proposed by Town Attorney Ralph Karpinos.
Hispanic community holds forum to inform residents following recent ICE detainments
The value of the Hispanic community in Carborro and the peace of mind immigrants should be allowed in the community was emphasized at the "Know Your Rights" event. "Trust is a hard thing to gain and an easy thing to lose,” Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood said. “We're willing to do the work to gain your trust if you're willing to give it to us."
ICE has reportedly detained at least 10 people in Orange County, Chatham County
ICE officials have recently made at least 10 detainments in Orange and Chatham Counties. Carrboro and Chapel Hill officials want citizens to know their rights: Everyone has the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, the right to not open the door and the right to not show identification.
Having trouble performing? HUD thought Chapel Hill was, too
In regards to affordable housing, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ranked Chapel Hill as a “troubled performer." However, this ranking came as a result of a clerical error. New forms have been submitted, and the town score is being reevaluated.
Mayors, council members often hold additional full or part-time jobs
Many members of Chapel Hill Town Council and the Carrboro Board of Aldermen — as well as both the Chapel Hill and Carrboro Mayors — hold full or part-time jobs on top of their duties as elected officials. Although their duties often slow down during the summer months and towards the end of December, municipal election season tends to be a very busy time, Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger said. She said she wants to improve the community by removing barriers to full participation in the council and opening opportunity for greater representation.
Chapel Hill High School renovations are in the works
Chapel Hill High is around 60 years old and falling apart, but expect renovations to begin this summer, if plans are approved by the town council.
Residents say $10 million affordable housing bond referendum not enough
“I’ve certainly been convinced that we need to do a bond, there’s no doubt in my mind about that,” said councilperson Michael Parker. “We’ve never tried, as a town, to commit this much money, and I want to make sure that we get the maximum value for every dollar we spend.”
Town to sell bonds for American Legion property purchase, despite complaints from residents
The Chapel Hill Town Council unanimously voted to sell $4.3 million of the 2015 referendum bonds on Wednesday to complete the purchase of the American Legion property.
Are you smarter than a 5th grader? Chapel Hill 10-year-old scores 5 on AP calculus exam
On any regular day, eleven-year-old Paul Rosu seems just like every other kid at Smith Middle School — but he’s recently achieved a feat that not many others have. He received a 5 on his AP Calculus AB exam and could have potentially been the only fifth grader to take the exam that year.
Town launches Pedestrian Safety Campaign in response to fatal accidents on MLK
The Town of Chapel Hill has started a Pedestrian Safety Campaign following the death of two pedestrians on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Long-time Orange County Commissioner Barry Jacobs pulls out of race
“I had a gut reaction that it was time to do it,” Barry Jacobs said. “I’m usually a person that operates based on careful thought, so when I had a strong emotional reaction, I was fascinated. I thought maybe I should listen. I enjoy the work, but I want to do some other things while I’m still on as opposed to under the planet.”
