Chapel Hill Police Reports: Feb. 16 - Feb. 19
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CITY & COUNTY
The Rogers Road community is moving ahead in its rezoning polan
A zoning project for the Rogers Road neighborhood, created together with members of the community, aims to protect existing residents while paving the way for new businesses and housing developments.
Just when you thought the light rail might finally get going, new oppositions arise
Despite the benefits the Durham-Orange Light Rail will provide on paper, local citizens and groups like Affordable Transit for All have voiced concern over the project's funding.
The second dedication plaque that was stolen on Friday has been put back on Franklin
The memorial plaque removed by Confederate supporters has been reinstalled on Franklin Street, according to the Town of Chapel Hill.
Orange County, Chapel Hill, Carrboro make plans for the 164 acres bought 35 years ago
Since the purchase, the governments have engaged in little substantive discussion about the land, 104 acres of which are jointly owned and 60 of which belong solely to Orange County.
Why a potential redevelopment of Tar Heel Mobile Home Park has residents worried
The Tar Heel Mobile Park on the 1200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard is potentially undergoing renovations leaving current residents concerned about the future of their homes.
Firefighters still don't know what caused the fire near Southern Village
There was residential structure fire near Southern Village on Sunday. The fire was put out before 4 p.m. and was mostly confined to the attic of the house.
Second downtown Chapel Hill dedication plaque recovered
The plaque honoring the woman Julian Carr described whipping in his speech at Silent Sam's dedication has been recovered, according to a press release from the Town of Chapel Hill.
Meet the Hillsborough mayor pro tempore who's focused on growth
Jenn Weaver is a member of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners and mayor pro tempore who hopes to ensure her community continues to grow and thrive, while providing equal opportunities for all.
Hillsborough activist groups hold "No Racist Wall Rally"
Activists in Hillsborough came together on Sunday for the real national emergency, the government which targets migrant communities, and called for people to take action and protect immigrant communities.
All up in your business: Here's what's replacing Sugarland and Smoothie King
Ms Mong's apparently is here to stay. The Hemp Store awaits its grand opening. And a new dessert place is to replace Sugarland.
Chapel Hill Town Council approves bonds for up to $98 million to fund Rams Club projects
The bonds aim to fund old and new athletic construction projects at UNC and are expected to be issued in the first quarter of 2019.
Column: Through a townie's lens
So, when you look at this photograph, don’t just see what you think you see. I invite you to see the layers of meaning.
We're not kitten around: cat cafe now open on Franklin Street
Cat lovers celebrated Valentine's Day with coffee and kittens at the opening of the Cat Tales Cat Café, a foster shelter and lounge on Franklin Street.
Chapel Hill and Carrboro mayors speak out against ICE raids in N.C.
Approximately 200 people were arrested in North Carolina last week during raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Murdered child in 20-year-long Orange County cold case has been identified
“This has been a massive team effort, with hundreds of men and women involved. I hate the circumstances that led us to this point, but I can seek closure for Bobby and that’s very rewarding.”
Here's the latest on affordable housing in Carrboro
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen raised concerns about a future affordable housing unit at their Tuesday meeting.
Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger receives community service award
Hemminger was presented the award for her initiatives that spark business and her involvement in environmental, community and cultural events in Chapel Hill.
Here's an update on Glenwood Elementary's Mandarin magnet program
The Mandarin Magnet Implementation Committee presented an update to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education on Thursday.
CHCCS elementary schools don't have school resource officers, but might get them soon
A special committee made more than 30 recommendations on how to made N.C. public schools safer, which includes special address to active shooter threats.
