Chapel Hill is a town in Orange County, North Carolina. Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill make up the three corners of the Research Triangle, a research park between Durham and Raleigh. Its town center sits on top of a hill which once housed a small Anglican chapel. The town was founded in 1819 to serve the University of North Carolina, and grew up around it.
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Chapel Hill Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
Promotes businesses and stores based in the Chapel Hill, NC region. Includes relocation information, chamber publications, a business direction and a calendar of events.
http://www.carolinachamber.org/
Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership
Find out about the restaurants, bars and businesses in downtown Chapel Hill. Other parts of the site provide newsletters, services in the area and a history of Chapel Hill.
http://www.downtownchapelhill.com/
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Charged with promoting tourism and travel to Chapel Hill and the surrounding region, this local guide offers suggestions on places to stay, dining facilities, attractions, events, and other resources, including a meeting planner.
http://www.visitchapelhill.org/
News article about life in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Includes job postings, classifieds, sports coverage, entertainment news and a directory of staff.
http://www.chapelhillnews.com/
Its official site provides an overview of the town, including its governmental structure, departments, municipal services, and a calendar of events. Open jobs, bid notices, and access to certain public documents are available here.
http://www.ci.chapel-hill.nc.us/
UNC Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Located on the campus of the University of North Carolina, the planetarium features star shows, interactive science exhibits, and a variety of classes, lectures, camps and other events. Introduced are its youth and family programs, school and group activities, and a media center.
http://www.moreheadplanetarium.org/
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A public American university based in North Carolina. You can find out about the services provided to students, and browse information for alumni and parents. The website also has details on the distance education services provided by the university.
http://www.unc.edu/
WUNC 91.5 North Carolina Public Radio
Features a public radio station that offers music and other programs. View the station’s schedule, read profiles of the station staff and volunteer opportunities.
http://wunc.org/
