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- 08/04/2021 9:57 AM
Message from Mayor Pam Hemminger
With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on the rise across North Carolina, I am writing to urge everyone to be cautious and to mask up, even if vaccinated.
- 06/07/2021 9:24 PM
Police Investigating Road Rage Shooting
On June 7, at approximately 7 p.m., the Chapel Hill Police Department responded to gunshots near Fordham Boulevard (US Highway 15-501) and Sage Road. Officers found a victim suffering from injuries to his lower legs.
- 01/15/2021 9:32 AM
K-9 Ace Retires, Mando to be Trained as Replacement
K-9 Ace’s career with Chapel Hill Police began in 2016. K-9 Mando is from Poland through Ventosa Kennels in Scotland Neck, NC.
- 11/13/2020 9:30 AM
Orange County COVID-19 Updated Data Nov. 13, 2020
The Orange County Health Department has provided the following information about COVID-19 cases in Orange County as of 9:00 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13: 3,409 total cases; 60 total deaths.
- 11/06/2020 10:10 AM
Orange County COVID-19 Updated Data
The Orange County Health Department has provided the following information about COVID-19 cases in Orange County as of 9:00 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6: 3,236 TOTAL CASES; 59 TOTAL DEATHS
- 10/12/2020 4:31 PM
Orange County Health Department Urges the Community to Make a Plan to Get a Flu Shot
The Orange County Health Department is urging community members to protect themselves, their families and those around them by getting vaccinated against Influenza as the county enters flu season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 10/01/2020 2:36 PM
Orange County Health Department Offers Guidance on Celebrating Halloween Safely During a Pandemic
Halloween is typically celebrated in ways that include prolonged and repeated contact with non-household members. This year, because of COVID-19, it is important to plan early and identify safer alternatives.
- 09/04/2020 3:20 PM
A Message from Mayor Pam Hemminger
Changes to the Safer-At-Home orders will take effect Friday, Sept. 4. Museums and indoor exercise facilities can open at reduced capacity. Playgrounds will open Sept. 11.
- 09/04/2020 1:00 PM
Orange County, North Carolina Takes Another Step Forward in Reopening
Following the state’s lead, Orange County will move into Governor Roy Cooper’s Phase 2.5 of the statewide reopening plan at 5 p.m. today, Sept. 4, with a few exceptions.
- 08/31/2020 8:52 AM
Motor Vehicle Collision / Pedestrian Struck
The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating a hit and run motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian that occurred Sunday evening around 6:09 p.m. on Old Durham Road near Scarlett Drive.
- 08/21/2020 10:43 AM
Orange County COVID-19 Updated Data August 21, 2020
Updated information about COVID-19 cases from the Orange County Health Department
- 08/17/2020 7:33 PM
Message from the Mayor
Town Council shares concerns with UNC-CH.
- 08/07/2020 2:39 PM
Town Renews Focus on Community Safety for UNC’s Fall Semester
The Chapel Hill community will see increased police patrols downtown and in student neighborhoods this weekend to encourage safe behaviors and compliance with state and local health orders.
- 08/07/2020 1:57 PM
A Message from Mayor Pam Hemminger
As the University gets ready to start classes Monday (Aug. 10), I wanted to reach out to share information about how we are working with UNC, the Orange County Health Department and neighboring towns to keep our entire community safe in the coming months.
- 05/05/2020 1:06 PM
NCDMV License and Registration Expiration Dates Extended 5 Months
To assist N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle customers and partners in dealing with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the expiration date on more than two dozen DMV credentials has been extended by five months.
- 04/29/2020 1:17 PM
WATCH: Community Update (4/28/2020) from Town Manager Maurice Jones
Town Manager Maurice Jones met with Housing and Community Executive Director Loryn Clark and Orange County’s Housing and Community Development Director Emila Sutton to talk about the increased needs of our human services agencies in Orange County and Chapel Hill.
- 04/17/2020 1:06 PM
Orange County COVID-19 Updated Data
The Orange County Health Department has provided the following information about COVID-19 cases in Orange County as of 9:00 a.m. today.
- 01/24/2020 2:11 PM
Chapel Hill to Assist with Unpaid Court Fees
The Town of Chapel Hill is starting a pilot program to cover court costs and fees for people unable to afford them.
- 01/17/2020 9:43 AM
Town Manager Announces Appointment of New Fire Chief Vencelin Harris
Town Manager Maurice Jones has announced his appointment of Vencelin Harris as the new fire chief of the Chapel Hill Fire Department.
- 12/02/2019 3:13 PM
Chapel Hill to Survey Residents about Town Services
What do you think of Town services? The Town of Chapel Hill seeks to find out through a survey mailed this month to a random sampling of 2,000 households.