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Drive-thrus, building heights and more: Clearing up some local policy misconceptions

By Lola Oliverio | April 9

As Chapel Hill and Carrboro's populations increase, so do questions and misconceptions about affordable housing, stormwater management and zoning.

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'It’s really community-based': Inaugural zine fest celebrates art and accessibility

By Brooke Xu | April 8

The Chapel Hill/Carrboro Zine and Printed Matter Festival showcased the work of approximately 70 vendors in the Carrboro Town Commons.

Carrboro celebrates farmers' market week

By Sarah Lewisohn | April 7

This year marks the 45th anniversary since the Chapel Hill Farmers' market’s opening, commemorated just in time by Mayor Barbara Foushee's declaration ...

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Carrboro selects Buncombe County's Lamar Joyner as new town clerk

By Fiona Wong | April 7

Lamar Joyner, who previously worked as a clerk for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners and as the deputy director for Forsyth County’s Board ...

'I can’t explain how local I am': Eliza McLamb plays hometown show with new album, new perspective

By Emi Maerz | March 26

On Saturday night, Carrboro-raised singer-songwriter Eliza McLamb performed her debut album in the Main Room of Cat's Cradle for family, friends, fans ...

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'Turn it up and crank the reverb': Carrboro celebrates first Dexter Romweber Day

By Jessica F. Simmons | March 25

On Friday afternoon, many of Romweber's close friends and family gathered at Lapin Bleu — a venue he performed at often — to celebrate the first ...

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Carrboro Town Council reviews initial plans for long-term rail line redevelopment

March 20

The rail line is currently used to transport coal used for energy production for the University at its cogeneration plant. As the University transitions ...

Carrboro Town Council approves modifications to stormwater plan, conditional rezoning

By Sophie Baglioni | February 29

In its meeting on Tuesday night, the council voted unanimously to pass the proposed modifications to the Stormwater Utility Rate Structure plan. The council ...

CHCCS faces decline in student enrollment, experts point to housing and private education

By Reyna Drake | February 26

While Orange County's population grew by nearly 17,000 from 2010 to 2022, much of the growth occurred in those aged 65 and older.

Nearly 60 years since desegregation, racial disparities linger at CHCCS

By Sophia Fanning | February 20

Along with continued inequities in discipline, research shows Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools has a systemic problem with achievement gaps between student ...

Carrboro seeks to consolidate Town advisory boards to address vacancy issues

By Jessica Hudnut | February 20

The Carrboro Town Council plans to consolidate its 17 boards into nine to address vacancies. The council expressed interest in restructuring during a ...

Long-awaited Cat's Cradle expansion planned on Brewer Lane for late this year

By Lola Oliverio | February 20

“We're happy to have Cat's Cradle here, and we're happy to see that they're continuing to expand here and make Carrboro their home,” Jon Hartman-Brown, ...

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Carrboro to construct bridge on Jones Creek as part of Bolin Creek Greenway

By Fiona Wong | February 19

The project includes a multi-use path and pedestrian bridge that will create walking and cycling options for the Lake Hogan Farms, Legends, Ballentine ...

'His life did matter': Carrboro honors victim of 1898 lynching with historical marker

By Sarah Smiley | February 12

The Town of Carrboro, the Orange County Community Remembrance Coalition and the Equal Justice Initiative will unveil a historical marker honoring Manly ...

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Carrboro Town Council renames street for Braxton Foushee, approves boundary extension

By Makenzie Mills | February 8

The Town Council unanimously approved renaming Carr Street to Braxton Foushee Street.

Sgt. Edgar Deharo honored as Carrboro Police Department Officer of the Year

By Sarah Clements | January 28

“While he provides professional service to the entire community, he really just sets a good example for our officers, demonstrates a lot of compassion ...

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Carrboro announces new financial assistance program to aid bills post-pandemic

By Caroline Horne | January 25

Each family can receive up to $1,000 total to be applied directly to unpaid bills, instead of being sent to applicants.

Carrboro's 203 Project makes steady progress, on track for August completion

By Sierra President | January 23

The project, which began construction in August 2022 and will house several Town departments and community organizations, is in its final scheduled eight ...