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Chapel Hill and Carrboro preschools report small levels of lead in water

By Harrison Gummel | February 1

As the local community watches as UNC grapples with detectable lead levels in the drinking water of over 125 buildings, some questions have been raised ...

There are more than 300 affordable housing units situated in the twelve public housing communities in Chapel Hill

Affordable housing explained: A look at public developments in Chapel Hill

By Walker Livingston | January 25

The Town of Chapel Hill owns and operates a number of affordable housing units within Chapel Hill and Carrboro, including single up to multiplex residences. ...

Here's what you need to know about land use ordinances and affordable housing

By Ethan E. Horton | January 24

A land use ordinance is a collection of all of the rules, procedures and guidelines a municipality follows when developing a property. It defines, through ...

Residents grapple with differences in pricing between Chapel Hill and Carrboro

By Caroline Horne | January 24

The average overall rent in Chapel Hill is $1,917 and $1,419 in Carrboro, according to RentCafe. The average rented space in Chapel Hill is 968 square ...

Community organizations to host MLK Day events centered around young voices

By Audrey Kashatus | January 9

The Chapel Hill and Carrboro communities will hold several events to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day and celebrate the day's namesake's legacy. The ...

Carrboro residents struggle with action regarding town's white supremacist namesake

By Sophia Fanning | November 22

For the last 109 years, Carrboro has borne the name of Julian Carr, a businessman, philanthropist and white supremacist who gave the dedication speech ...

Carrboro in Motion event highlights several local organizations and nonprofits

By Simon Tan | November 19

The event brought together many government and nonprofit agencies including El Centro Hispano, Orange County Public Library, Bike Carrboro, NEXT, Red ...

Carrboro Housing and Community Services presents report to Carrboro Town Council

By Lucy Marques | November 17

The Carrboro Housing and Community Services Department presented its 2021-22 fiscal year activities report at the Carrboro Town Council Meeting on Tuesday. ...

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New bookstore to open in Carrboro, focuses on used and affordable books for everyone

By Bridget Bendezu | November 15

Golden Fig Books, an independent Durham bookstore, is opening a new store in Carrboro at Carr Mill Mall on Friday, Nov. 18.

'Celebrating and interrogating Southern culture': Carrboro Film Fest returns for 17th year

By Jenna Rupp | November 14

The film festival will showcase nearly 50 independent films, all focusing on the South and Southern culture. The two feature-length films were both written ...

Column: $1.2 billion should come with strings attached

By Samad Rangoonwala | November 13

"So when manufacturers like VinFast come to NC asking for billions in government handouts, there's no reason not to restrict the size of the cars they ...

Carrboro legend Elizabeth Cotten inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

By Vina Senthil | November 13

On Nov. 5, Carrboro musician Elizabeth Cotten posthumously received the Early Influence Award from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. She joined ...

Longtime record-seller Gerry Williams hosts biannual record show in Carrboro

By Sam Kornylak | November 9

Gerry Williams has been selling records for 45 years and hosting record shows in Carrboro for the last 18. His most recent record show on Sunday was at ...

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Column: Weaver Street Market gives me hope.

By Christiana Wayne | November 4

"Women flaunt their natural gray hair and stay-at-home dads with toddlers roll around in the artificial grass play area, flaunting their stay-at-homeness. ...

Carrboro approves spending plan for American Rescue Plan Act funds, residents benefit

By Sam Kornylak | November 2

The Town of Carrboro recently approved a spending plan for the $6.7 million it received from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act passed by the U.S. Congress. ...

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'You're surrounded by abundance': Carrboro Farmer's Market remains a local staple

By Carly Breland | October 30

The market, located in the Carrboro Town Commons, is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It has been a staple in the community since 1977 and has grown ...

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Roads surrounding 203 Project construction site in Carrboro to become one-way

By Simon Tan | October 27

Beginning on Oct. 31, three roads surrounding the site of the 203 Project on South Greensboro Street in Carrboro will become one-way streets as the construction ...

'Joy of being with each other again': Carrboro to hold Halloween festivities

By Lily Richardson | October 27

“I’m absolutely thrilled that we will be having all of these activities coming up later this month where people can experience just the joy of Halloween ...

New Chapel Hill Diversity website aims to support businesses owned by people of color

By Walker Livingston | October 23

Chapel Hill Diversity is an online resource recently launched to support and promote businesses owned by people of color in Orange County. Restauraunts ...

Carrboro residents share concerns about stormwater utility inspections

By Bridget Bendezu | October 23

As initiated by Stormwater Utility within the Town of Carrboro Public Works Department, equipment will help to determine the amount of debris and sediment ...