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Parks & Recreation Shares Inclusive Playground Design, New Features at Playgrounds Across Town
This month, community members will start seeing the Town’s effort to make its playgrounds more inclusive. This includes the construction of a new playground at Community Center Park next week.
10/03/2024 2:30 PM
This Week in TOWNnews: New Engagement Hub, Employee Appreciation Month, Downtown Streetscapes
In this issue, we are so excited to introduce to you our new engagement hub: Engage Chapel Hill. It's a space for you to learn and share feedback about major Town projects and initiatives.
09/26/2024 3:59 PM
Moore County Man Arrested, Charged in Chapel Hill Assault Investigation
A Chapel Hill police investigation of an assault earlier this month led to an arrest Wednesday in Moore County. Cody Ray Callahan, 19, of Carthage, is charged with voluntary manslaughter, simple assault, and false imprisonment.
09/26/2024 3:00 PM
Highlights from September 23 and 25, 2024 Town Council Meetings
The Chapel Hill Town Council met for a work session on Monday, September 23, at 6:00 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library. The council also met for a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 25, at 6:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill Town Hall.
09/26/2024 1:51 PM
Missing 15-Year-Old Safely Located
Summer Havens, 15, of Chapel Hill, has been safely located.
09/22/2024 9:45 AM
This Week in TOWNnews: Hispanic Heritage, Greene Tract Workshop, Good Neighbor Cookout
Between the Good Neighbor Initiative community cookout and a spooky movie under the stars, we're really falling for these autumn vibes.
09/19/2024 4:27 PM
Threat of School Violence Not Credible, Police Seek Juvenile Petition
A Chapel Hill Police Department investigation determined a social media post threatening school violence at Chapel Hill, East Chapel Hill, and Carrboro high schools was not credible.
09/18/2024 4:30 PM
Police Investigate Carjacking
The Chapel Hill Police Department is searching for a suspect following a carjacking outside Breadman’s at 261 S. Elliott Road this morning.
09/16/2024 10:20 AM
This Week in TOWNnews: Homestead Road Closure Sept. 18-19, Parks and Rec Annual Maintenance, Council is Back in Session
The official start of fall is just days away, and we're embracing it here in Chapel Hill. Council meetings, Parks and Rec annual facilities maintenance, and Orange County's shred-a-thon are all back!
09/12/2024 4:30 PM
Highlights from September 11, 2024 Town Council Business Meeting
The Chapel Hill Town Council met for a Business Meeting on Wednesday, September 11th at 6:00 pm at Chapel Hill Town Hall.
09/12/2024 4:16 PM
Part of Homestead Road Will be Closed September 18 and 19
On September 18 and 19, Homestead Road will be closed between Weaver Dairy Road Extension and Seawell School Road.
09/12/2024 10:30 AM
This Week in TOWNnews: UNC Football, Council Season Starts, and Art on the Trail
Summer is passing right by, and we're getting ready to fall into cooler weather. With it comes UNC football, the start of the Council season, and new art on the Bolin Creek Trail.
09/05/2024 5:23 PM
A Message from Mayor Anderson
This week, Town Council will begin meeting again after taking a break for the summer. Today, I wanted to give everyone a quick update on some of the things we will be working on this Fall.
09/03/2024 2:33 PM
Chapel Hill Police Locate Missing Person
Dane Sanford, 12, of Chapel Hill, was safely located Saturday.
08/31/2024 7:30 AM
This Week in TOWNnews: Labor Day Service Changes, Get to Know Your Library, 828 MLK Site Public Meeting
Monday is a Town holiday, signaling the start of cooler temps, football games, and festivals. And we've got a brand new parking deck downtown that's perfect for all your fall plans.
08/29/2024 1:03 PM
Chapel Hill Police Investigate Bank Robbery
At about 1:10pm, the Chapel Hill Police Department responded to a report of a robbery at the Bank of America at 100 Banks Drive.
08/27/2024 3:00 PM