This is the official page for the Town of Chapel Hill, NC. We are 140 miles east of Charlotte, and 25 minutes north of Raleigh, our capital.
Sometimes described by its booster as “the pat of butter in a sea of grits,” Chapel Hill (and its adjunct community, Carrboro) lies on a belt of high and wooded ground two and a half hours from the Atlantic Ocean and three east of the Appalachian range. But Chapel Hill’s citizens understand that what makes our town so agreeable is not that it lies in the gravitational field of other destinations,
06/05/2026
Today, our community came together at Peace and Justice Plaza to honor the lives lost to gun violence and to stand in support of survivors and affected families.
As we mark National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we remember the lives lost and reaffirm our commitment to creating a safer community for everyone.
You may smell smoke in the coming days from a controlled burn at Brumley Nature Preserve in Orange County.
06/01/2026
Happy Pride, Chapel Hill. 🌈
05/23/2026
Monday, May 25, is a Town holiday. Most Town offices will be closed.
🗑No residential trash collection on Monday, May 25. Makeup day is Wednesday, May 27.
📚The library and book drop will be closed Monday. They'll be open on May 23 and 24
🚍Chapel Hill Transit will not operate.
If you're looking for a place to cool off, A.D. Clark outdoor pool opens this weekend!
👉Saturday, open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
👉Sunday, open 12 - 5 p.m.
👉Monday, open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Read the full list at chapelhillnc.gov/calendar
05/20/2026
Update (5/21/2026 8:30am): The brush fire remains contained this morning. Hotspots continue to smolder, which means community members should expect smoky conditions to last for several days.
Please call 911 only if you observe fire outside of the burned area.
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Update (5/20/2026 10:05pm): Fire crews on scene have fully contained the brush fire and Seawell School Road has reopened to traffic.
While this fire was initially dispatched to Chapel Hill Fire Rescue, crews determined it’s in the Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department's jurisdiction, which means Carrboro Fire is the lead agency.
The N.C. Forest Service will remain on scene overnight.
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Seawell School Road is closed between the entrance to Seawell Elementary School and Hanover Place as the Chapel Hill Fire Department responds to a brush fire in a wooded area south of the elementary school. There are no reports of injuries.
Seawell School Road Closed as Firefighters Respond to Brush Fire Seawell School Road is closed between the entrance to Seawell Elementary School and Hanover Place as Chapel Hill Fire Rescue responds to a brush fire in a wooded area south of the elementary school.
05/08/2026
Get your shopping list and head to a small business in Chapel Hill this week!
Whether you’re grabbing a sweet treat, looking for a new book to get lost in, or seeing a hairstylist who nails the look, there are so many businesses to explore here in town.
Let’s all celebrate and uplift small businesses that help our community thrive!
Learn more ⬇️
https://www.chapelhillnc.gov/Events-directory/2026-Small-Business-Week
May is Bike Month. 🚴♂️
This morning, we celebrated biking and rolling to school at Scroggs Elementary in honor of Bike to School Day!
Don't miss our upcoming events at the Community Center that continue the Bike Month celebration:
👉May 8: Movie in the Park - we'll watch a short film about biking then screen our feature, E.T.
👉May 16: RollFest 2026 - it's a big party for all things on wheels.
04/11/2026
🍌⚾️ Who’s ready for The Savannah Bananas? Shuttles, downtown parking, and more at the link in the comments.
Downtown Chapel Hill will be a sea of yellow this weekend as The Savannah Bananas descend upon Kenan Stadium. Here's what to know:
⚾️Downtown businesses are offering lots of food and drink specials, whether you're going to the game or just enjoying the atmosphere.
⚾️The Tar Heel Express will be running, and shuttle passes are on sale now.
⚾️Downtown will be very busy. Slow down and watch for more pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
⚾️ Downtown parking lots and decks will fill up quickly. Some are also subject to special event fees.
04/02/2026
We thank Mando for his service and will miss him terribly.
We're remembering K9 Mando, who died following a sudden illness while off duty last week.
“Mando truly was the perfect working dog. He had the drive to complete any task asked of him during deployments and the gentle demeanor of a giant teddy bear. He was a true reflection of the Guardians of the Hill and the community he served,” said Lt. Jason Belcher, K9 Mando's partner.
We know many of you loved Mando and we're keeping Lt. Belcher in our thoughts.💙 Read more at the link in the comments.
| Monday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5pm |