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Body Recovered from Eastwood Lake

Published on September 01, 2026

At around 11am, the Chapel Hill Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of an 85-year-old swimmer missing in Eastwood Lake, off South Lakeshore Drive, and began search and rescue efforts.

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High-Profile Event Downtown September 1 & 2

Published on August 27, 2026

The federal government is hosting the G20 (Group of Twenty) Innovation Forum at the Carolina Inn on September 1 and 2. Community members should expect increased law enforcement presence and traffic downtown.

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Town of Chapel Hill Receives Excellence in Economic Development Awards

Published on August 24, 2026

The Town of Chapel Hill has received two 2026 Excellence in Economic Awards for the impactful work with the Launch Chapel Hill Powered by KPMG Accelerator and coordinated efforts to support business recovery following Tropical Storm Chantal.

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New Climbing Wall Means Temporary Gym Closure at Community Center

Published on August 20, 2026

On Monday, August 24, the gym inside the Chapel Hill Community Center will temporarily close so that crews can begin replacing the historic climbing wall with a brand-new, expanded wall.

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Plans for New Fire Station 4, Affordable Housing Move Forward

Published on August 13, 2026

We're moving ahead with plans to build a new Fire Station 4 and make space for an affordable housing development at the intersection of Weaver Dairy Road Ext. and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

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Town Releases Draft LUMO to Support Housing, Sustainability, & Growth

Published on July 16, 2026

The Town of Chapel Hill has released a draft of its updated Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO), a comprehensive rewrite of the regulations that guide how and where growth happens in Chapel Hill. Community members are encouraged to review the draft, ask questions, and provide feedback ahead of the Town Council’s formal consideration later this year.

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OWASA Water Main Project Nears Halfway Mark, Brings New Traffic Alert

Published on July 02, 2026

Orange Water and Sewer Authority’s (OWASA) work to replace an aging water main on W. Rosemary Street is moving along as planned and it’s bringing a new traffic alert starting July 8.

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Parks and Recreation Adjusts Facility Hours Beginning July 6

Published on June 01, 2026

Beginning Monday, July 6, Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation will adjust the regular operating hours of its facilities to better match the times community members use them and to ensure responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.

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