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Carrboro Town Council and community members envision the future of East Weaver Street

By Makenzie Mills | January 27

On Jan. 14, the Carrboro Town Council and local community members furthered discussions about increased pedestrian spaces on East Weaver Street.

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Column: Pedestrian cities are the future. Carrboro is working toward that.

By Cooper Hall | January 27

"This new space could exemplify how we think about designing our towns and cities in a way that is directly beneficial to residents."

Carrboro Town Council meets, talks South Green project

By Sheridan Barry | January 26

On Jan. 21, The Carrboro Town Council discussed a special use permit for the South Green project, but ultimately postponed its approval until the conditions ...

Carrboro celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with annual youth-led event

By Caroline King | January 21

This Saturday at the Carrboro Century Hall, people in the community gathered to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.

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Carrboro creates new office of sustainability, to work with race and equity department

By Victoria Yang | January 12

“Carrboro is an incredibly progressive, innovative town that cares deeply about sustainability, about race, equity,” Amy Armbruster, Carrboro's chief ...

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Carrboro Planning Director Trish McGuire retires after 30 years of service

By Taylor Motley | January 7

“Planning, fundamentally, is committed to making sure that it is participatory and it’s represented in a participatory way,” McGuire said. “We ...

'At the heart of the lawsuit is deception': Inside Carrboro's case for reparations from Duke Energy

By Lola Oliverio | January 6

Though Carrboro's lawsuit is the first of its kind, utilities and fossil fuel companies are all pulling from the same playbook, Gabriela Sarri-Tobar, ...

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Carrboro sues Duke Energy over delayed transition away from fossil fuels, greenwashing

By Lucy Marques | December 4

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee said the climate crisis and Duke Energy’s knowledge of the injustice caused by fossil fuels has burdened the Carrboro ...

Carrboro wins Cleantech Impact: Transportation Award for street resurfacing project

By Taylor Motley | November 21

“Carrboro has found material that not only has an environmental benefit of extending the life of the asphalt roadway, but it also means that air pollution ...

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Carrboro Town Council discusses property development, affordable housing concerns

By Sheridan Barry | November 21

The Carrboro Town Council met on Nov. 19 to address concerns, discuss property updates and share news on the quarterly budget.

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Carrboro names library complex after former Mayor Robert Drakeford

By Sheridan Barry | November 18

“[Drakeford] was distinctive because he really was a great mayor in a kind of transitional or pivotal time for Carrboro’s history,” Orange County ...

Chaz Offenburg to start as Carrboro's chief financial officer

By Makenzie Mills | November 6

Chaz Offenburg has worked for Orange County for six years, including as a deputy cheif financial officer. Offenburg will begin as the CFO on Nov. 4.

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Cristóbal Palmer wins open seat on Carrboro Town Council in special election

By Walker Livingston | November 5

Cristobal Palmer has won the special election for Carrboro Town Council by 78 percent as of 8:30 p.m. His opponent, Isaac Woolsey earned 20 percent of ...

Carrboro Town Council recognizes Minority Enterprise Development Week

By Jessica Hudnut | October 24

Minority Enterprise Development Week spotlights minority-owned businesses for their importance and contribution to local and statewide economies.

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Q&A: Carrboro Town Council candidate Isaac Woolsey talks accessibility, transit

By Joseph Cole | October 22

The Daily Tar Heel's Joseph Cole spoke with Carrboro Town Council special election candidate Isaac Woolsey about his experience and aspirations for ...

Q&A: Carrboro Town Council candidate Cristóbal Palmer discusses infrastructure, more

By Sheridan Barry | October 22

The Daily Tar Heel's Sheridan Barry spoke with Carrboro Town Council special election candidate Cristóbal Palmer about his experience and aspirations ...

'Come make something cool with us': Say It With Glass art studio opens in Carrboro

By Taylor Motley | October 14

The owner, Sam Nguyen, said she's trying to make the studio a third space for community members of all ages and abilities.

Community members reflect on Triangle Double Bucks Program, decreased funding

By Kristin Kharrat | October 7

The program gives beneficiaries the ability to double their money and shop locally.

In its 20th year, Le Tour de Carrboro readies for October race

By Victoria Yang | October 1

The series of races unites the Carrboro community and raises money for local nonprofit organizations.

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Carrboro Music Festival showcases community talent

By Michael Melton | September 30

The Carrboro Music Festival, held on Sunday, hosted 100 bands at venues around the Town. The festival brought together a wide variety of musicians and ...