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Carrboro

A look at elder care initiatives in Northside

By Phoebe Martel | April 10

Earlier this year, the Marian Cheek Jackson Center got a $40,000 grant to fund initiatives supporting elderly Northside residents, which may include respite ...

'See the initiatives coming through': Town of Carrboro celebrates Earth Day

By Victoria Yang | April 8

The Town set up a variety of activities including plant stands, climbing walls and booths to learn about composting.

Heel Talk: Hiring Freeze Hits the B-School: What You Missed Last Week at UNC

By Lucy Wu , Daley Hooten , William Becker , Natalie Bradin and Kshitiz Adhikari | April 7

Carrboro Town Council discusses improving pedestrian safety, police equity efforts

By Phoebe Martel | April 2

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County commissioners, Carrboro council members discuss federal funding changes

By Eva Edwards | March 30

Community members bring concerns, discuss change at Carrboro Town Hall

By Ani Hunanyan | March 30

Topics included racial equity, affordable housing, climate resilience and local responses to federal immigration policies.

'Connect us to future members of the Carrboro community': Drakeford Library holds grand opening

By Vinh Le | March 26

The library is named for Robert Drakeford, Carrboro's first Black mayor. His son, Derrick Drakeford, spoke about his father's mentorship and impact on ...

Q&A: Carrboro Town Manager talks breaking barriers, representation

By James O'Hara | March 24

Patrice Toney joined the Town of Carrboro in 2024 as the Town's first Black woman to serve as the town manager.

Revaluations come out this week. Here's what Orange County property owners can expect.

By Ha Lien Gaskin | March 22

There was a 52 percent increase in property value in Orange County, which could make residents see higher tax rates.

Carrboro Town Council meets to discuss budget outlook, Transgender Day of Visibility

By Isabelle Pala | March 21

Council Member Catherine Fray proclaimed March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility in Carrboro.

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Duke Energy asks Orange County court to dismiss Carrboro lawsuit

By Lucy Marques | March 17

The motion alleges that Carrboro is exceeding its authority as a municipality.

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'Just a friendly barber': Carrboro shop to close in April after 64 years

By Freya McNeill | March 3

Russ Sturdivant has operated Friendly Barber Shop for nearly 30 years. His father founded the shop in 1961.

Carrboro to rewrite its Land Use Ordinance into Unified Development Ordinance

By Ani Hunanyan | February 24

A revised ordinance is intended to open up housing development and encourage more affordable housing.

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Carrboro Town Council meets to discuss funding, transportation projects

By Eva Edwards | February 20

Tina Moon, the Town’s planning and transportation manager, spoke about projects that include installing bike detector systems, pedestrian-activated ...

Carrboro to renovate Baldwin Park in Northside with inclusive equipment

By Ha Lien Gaskin | February 14

Northside residents can enjoy the renovations this summer, which will include a new main play structure.

Barbara and Braxton Foushee's love story spans decades of public service

By Sarah Smiley | February 11

Barbara and Braxton Foushee's love story began at 25 years ago at a church. Today, the Carrboro couple support each other in everything and are always ...

Carrboro opens application for third year of Green Neighborhood Grant Program

By Freya McNeill | February 11

The grant program provides community members with the opportunity to do more to support the environment on a larger basis by funding environmental projects ...