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Carrboro Town Council discusses traffic calming, stop sign installation

By Brantley Aycock | September 25

A stop sign will be added to East Winmore Avenue at the Jewell Drive intersection.

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Carrboro ranked in top 10 percent of U.S. local governments, receives national award

By Caroline Horne | September 24

Carrboro outpaced national averages by more than 20 percent in different sections of the survey administered by ETC Institute, an organization that collects ...

A look into DEI efforts in Chapel Hill and Carrboro government

By Sarah Smiley | September 16

“It’s incredibly important [to] all different members of our community who may have been or are currently disenfranchised — because of historical ...

Carrboro begins pavement resurfacing project looking to improve safety, accessibility

By Lauren Zola | August 29

By improving sidewalks and bike paths, Carrboro residents will have an easier time getting around town.

Where to watch fireworks this Fourth of July in the Triangle

By Lola Oliverio | July 2

Chapel Hill — and its surrounding cities and towns — will be hosting numerous Fourth of July events this year.

Nonprofit CommunityWorx faces foreclosure

By Aiden Hall | July 1

CommunityWorx — a nonprofit and thrift shop in Carrboro — is facing foreclosure, largely due to revenue lost from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Carrboro Town Council approves budget, considers land use

By Quinn Groves | June 25

The Carrboro Town Council met on June 18 to discuss the fiscal year 2024-25 budget, developments on Town-owned land and equity in the Carrboro Police ...

Side streets: Suggestions for Chapel Hill-Carrboro restaurants

By Lola Oliverio | May 21

There are countless food options just a little further outside UNC's campus. From Thai food inside of a renovated train station to New York-style pizza, ...

From the Ackland to the Botanical Gardens: Five free things to do in Chapel Hill

By Kristin Kharrat | May 21

Despite not feeling like it sometimes, Chapel Hill and Carrboro are home to a plethora of activities you can enjoy without worrying about finances. ...

Chapel Hill, Carrboro officials respond to parking availability and occupancy

By Lola Oliverio | May 3

With the upcoming completion of the East Rosemary Street parking deck, the town's parking availability will increase by 200-300 spaces.

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Carrboro Town Council discusses land use ordinance changes and ARPA funding

By Sophie Baglioni | April 29

The text amendments created a new zoning type for small restaurants and increased housing density.

'Meet me there': Community members anticipate Carrboro Day celebration

By Grace Whittemore | April 29

“Carrboro Day is a celebration of our town and the people in it but certainly it is another opportunity for some of our departments and Town staff to ...

24th annual Mildred Council Community Dinner will emphasize community, honor legacies

By Kristin Kharrat | April 25

The 24th annual Mildred Council Community Dinner will be on Sunday, April 28. The event aims to bring the community together and pay homage to its creator, ...

Chapel Hill, Carrboro communities prioritize environmental sustainability

By Sarah Smiley | April 22

Mitigating climate change has long been a priority for Chapel Hill and Carrboro community members. Leaders from both towns have made commitments to environmental ...

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Carrboro approves language access plan with interpretation, translation services

By Sarah Lewisohn | April 19

The plan prioritizes languages that are both commonly spoken in Carrboro and have high proportions of residents who reported speaking English less than ...

NEXT Chapel Hill-Carrboro hosts first-ever Policy Slam Competition

By Kristin Kharrat | April 18

The event provided the opportunity for seven contestants to share local urban planning policies that can help create a more equitable community.

Carrboro Town Council hears presentation on 2024-25 budget in work session

By Grace Whittemore | April 17

During its Tuesday night work session, the Carrboro Town Council heard from the Town's finance director Bret Greene about the state of the 2024-25 ...

Carrboro butcher shop cuts into the essence of the community

By Jackson Fromm | April 17

Cliff's Meat Market has served local customers for more than 50 years with a smiling face.

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'We know this is a first step': Carrboro Town Council approves new language plan

By Lola Oliverio | April 11

Goals of the language access project include increasing availability of translated vital documents, developing an internal language access committee, ...

Carrboro selects Winston-Salem assistant city manager Patrice Toney as new town manager

By Jessica F. Simmons | April 10

“So we want a very dynamic and experienced town manager, and we feel like we have that in Ms. Toney," Mayor Barbara Foushee said about Patrice ...