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Carrboro Town Council to eliminate residential parking minimums, institute maximums

By George Leggett | November 2

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils said the ordinance implements a part of Carrboro’s comprehensive plan. The plan, which was adopted by the Town last year, ...

Equity and Empathy Ambassadors program amplifies student voices in CHCCS

By Defne Önal | November 2

High school students apart of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools' Equity and Ambassadors program work together across four schools to learn about and implement ...

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Carrboro proclaims Braxton Dunkin Foushee Day of Service, recognizing first Black town council member

By Sarah Smiley | November 2

"I always say, you have to be in the community to know the community,” Braxton Foushee said.

Word on the Street: Carrboro Town Council passes Creekside Alignment for greenway

October 30

The Daily Tar Heel's Sarah Clements talked to Carrboro residents about the new choice for the Bolin Creek Greenway.

'Has a heart for service': Mariela Hernandez is running for CHCCS Board of Education

By Lola Oliverio | October 30

“We have faculty that tells our kids that either they’re college material or not, and words are big, they can influence a child when they don’t ...

Poll shows Chapel Hill voters have high levels of education, postgraduate degrees

By Kathryn DeHart | October 30

A recent Chapel Hill municipal election poll done by Public Policy Polling shows that 57 percent of respondent voters have postgraduate degrees. ...

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Carrboro Town Council honors first Black council member and local veterans

By Henry Thomas | October 26

The council voted to designate Dec. 13 as Braxton Dunkin Foushee Day of Service, encouraging residents to learn about local Black history and perform ...

Early voting locations are open. Here's what to know and where to go.

By Ethan E. Horton | October 26

During the early voting period, residents can register to vote at a polling location — and UNC students living on campus can do so with just their UNC ...

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Editorial: The Editorial Board's endorsements for the 2023 municipal elections

By Editorial Board | October 24

This November, voters will choose their municipal representatives in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. The Editorial Board, composed of 15 undergraduate students, ...

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The differences between 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations explained

By Emma Hall | October 24

The two main types of nonprofit organizations under federal law are 501(c)(3)s and 501(c)(4)s. 501(c)(3)s are often referred to as public charities, while ...

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Carrboro Town Council candidates reflect on Bolin Creek Greenway progress, future plans

By Audrey Kashatus | October 24

Three members of a slate for the Carrboro Town Council elections — Eliazar Posasa, Catherine Fray and Jason Merrill — have actively endorsed the greenway ...

Carrboro Town Council approves Creekside Alignment for Bolin Creek Greenway

By Audrey Kashatus | October 18

The council voted 6-1, with Randee Haven-O’Donnell voting against, to adopt a resolution that the Creekside Alignment is the preferred path, along with ...

'Known for giving back to the community': Fitch Lumber & Hardware celebrates 100 years

By Lauren Zola | October 17

The event included drinks from Craftboro Brewing, food from Al's Burger Shack and the Latin Grill Food Truck, and live music.

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'Energy and excitement': Carrboro Elementary celebrates Walk & Roll to School day

By Sarah Clements | October 16

Walk & Roll to School Day is an annual event organized by the National Center for Safe Routes to School that encourages students across the country ...

Adam Searing breaks fundraising record, Jess Anderson $7,000 behind

By Ethan E. Horton | October 10

During her 2021 bid for reelection, Pam Hemminger raised a total of $30,709. Mayoral candidate Adam Searing has already raised $33,371, including $23,027 ...

Birds and beer: Inaugural Hawk-Tober Fest celebrated at local brewery

By Jackson Fromm | October 10

Dingo Dog Brewing Company welcomed an eastern screech owl and a red-shouldered hawk to the brewery on Wednesday.

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Carrboro pizzeria, Coronato Pizza, to close on Oct. 15 after smoke concerns

By Brantley Aycock | October 8

After closing its dining room indefinitely in February, Coronato will no longer offer takeout services after Oct. 15. According to its Instagram post ...

Air pollution in North Carolina sees historic lows, according to new report

By Defne Önal | October 6

Jim Warren, the executive director of NC WARN, a clean energy nonprofit, said some communities benefit from the reduction in air pollution less than others, ...

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'Take your mind off things': Tabletop gaming provides outlet for students and community

By Marisa Rosa | October 6

As midterms approach, playing board games can help students and community members to de-stress and build community.

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Carrboro Town Council discusses Greene Tract area, police equity

By Kathryn DeHart | October 4

The Carrboro Town Council discussed a resolution concerning the Greene Tract area and reviewed the Town’s Police Department Quarterly Equity Report ...