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Attend the Candidate Forum for County Commissioner Candidates Monday night
The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and the NAACP will jointly host a 7:00 - 8:30 Candidate Forum Monday night in the Chapel Hill Town Council chambers.
Election 2020
March 3, 2020 Election Information Photo ID is not required for the March 3, 2020 Election! List of 2020 Candidate Filers 2020 Candidate Contact Information 2020 Candidate Contact Information (jurisdiction of Orange County only) March 3, 2020 Election Calendar Early...
Amy Fowler is Running for County Commissioner At Large Seat
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Council Takes Step One to Reduce Size of Future Buildings in “Blue Hill”
There is broad community consensus that the new buildings in the Blue Hill District are unattractive, too tall and too big for Chapel Hill. This is the election issue that people cared about most. In making a decision about the form of these buildings, the Council’s...
Jean Hamilton files for District One, Orange County Commission
Let’s Work Together for Change in Orange County As we start a new decade, we need to commit to doing better for our county. Support education – with strong funding for programs, teachers, and school facilities Broaden the tax base – with economic development that...
Elizabeth Spencer, prolific short-story writer of the South, and Chapel Hill resident dies at 98…
Elizabeth Spencer, the author, with writer Allan Gurganus in 2016 Elizabeth Spencer was a prolific short-story writer and chronicler of the South. Spencer's first novel, Fire in the Morning, was published in 1948. She wrote a total of nine novels, seven collections of...
What Does the Orange County Commission Do? Who had filed for a seat?
What does the County Commission Do? The County Commission is the policy board that oversees County government services that range from solid waste and recycling to sheriff and law enforcement, and emergency (911) and social services. Of particular interest to Chapel...
New Council Sworn In December 4
The post-election swearing in of the Chapel Hill Mayor and Council Members happened Dec. 4 at Chapel Hill Town Hall. Taking the oath of office were Mayor Pam Hemminger, Council Member Jessica Anderson, Council Member Tai Huynh, Mayor Pro Tem Michael Parker and Council...
Thank You, Nancy Oates!
Thank you, Nancy Oates! We want to thank Nancy for her many years of thoughtful service to our town, most recently as a member of the Chapel Hill Town Council. Nancy dug into the details of historic preservation and made time to attend Historic District Commission...
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