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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
This Week in TOWNnews: Estes Drive Roll & Stroll, Rosemary Parking Deck, and Skatepark Redesign
Next week, the town will be buzzing with excitement as CHCCS students return to classrooms! This issue starts with some back-to-school road safety tips and a reminder about our Roll & Stroll Block Party on Saturday.
08/22/2024 4:08 PM
Homestead Skatepark Redesign, Renovation Moves Ahead
The project to redesign and renovate the Town’s skatepark at Homestead Park is moving ahead. This week, Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation staff are sharing renderings and requesting construction bids. The Town expects construction to begin in mid- to late-2025.
08/22/2024 3:50 PM
'Crashes are preventable:’ Guardians of the Hill Increase School Zone Patrols
The Guardians of the Hill are increasing patrols in and around school zones next week, as students return to classrooms.
08/22/2024 10:00 AM
Update: Chapel Hill Police Locate Missing 12-Year-Old
Dane Sanford, of Chapel Hill, was located Thursday morning.
08/22/2024 6:00 AM
Labor Day Holiday
Monday, Sept. 2 is a Town holiday. Most Town offices will be closed. This message outlines which services are affected.
08/19/2024 2:47 PM