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Column: Misinformation is harming conversations about the Greene Tract

By Ben Rappaport | November 16

"While there is nothing inherently wrong with a desire for green space in our community, the issue of the Greene Tract is not simply about parks and trails, ...

The Carrboro Town Council creates bike share program

By Graham Hill | November 16

Following a presentation by Carrboro Transportation Director Zachary Hallock, the council unanimously approved a request for proposal for the project. ...

UNC alumnus becomes one of youngest elected officials in N.C., per unofficial results

By Ethan E. Horton | November 8

UNC graduate 21-year-old Chris Suggs won a seat on the Kinston City Council on Nov. 2, per unofficial results, making him one of the youngest elected ...

Early voting in Orange County increases dramatically from 2019 municipal elections

By Harrison Gummel | November 3

According to the Orange County Board of Elections, 6,863 voters took advantage of early voting this year. This was a jump from 2019, where only 4,293 ...

Carrboro Town Council member Damon Seils projected to win Carrboro mayoral race

By Madison Ward | November 3

Carrboro Town Council member Damon Seils is projected to become the next mayor of Carrboro according to unofficial results, defeating Carrboro restaurateur ...

Foushee, Nowell and Haven-O’Donnell projected to win Carrboro Town Council seats

By Sophie Teague | November 2

Danny Nowell and incumbents Barbara Foushee and Randee Haven-O’Donnell are projected to win seats on the Carrboro Town Council, according to unofficial ...

Town of Carrboro holds community open house to get feedback on draft 20-year plan

By Harrison Gummel | September 26

In its draft 20-year plan, the Town of Carrboro focuses on ensuring affordable housing, embracing climate action and furthering racial equity for all ...

City of Carrboro earns national communication award for Town Information Centers

By Samuel Long | September 21

The Town of Carrboro received an Award of Excellence in early September from the City-County Communications & Marketing Association's (3CMA) Savvy ...

Meet the candidates running for Carrboro Town Council

By Waverly McIver | September 20

Five candidates are vying for three seats in the Nov. 2 Carrboro Town Council election: Incumbents Barbara Foushee, Jacquelyn Gist and Randee Haven-O’Donnell ...

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Town of Carrboro cancels 2021 Carrboro Music Festival as COVID-19 cases surge

By Emmy Martin | September 16

“While we are all disappointed, the reactions I have seen from folks in the community, including performers, have been understanding and supportive ...

Seats in 5 local offices are on the ballot this November

By Madison Ward | August 16

In this year's election cycle, mayoral, town council and board of education seats are up for grabs in both Chapel Hill and Carrboro.

Joal Broun appointed as Judicial District 15B court judge

By Fuller Moore | July 7

Joal Broun, a Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education member, has been appointed by Gov. Roy Cooper to serve as the Judicial District 15B ...

The Carrboro Town Hall polling location opens on Election Day

Newcomer Nowell, incumbents Gist and Haven-O'Donnell join Carrboro Town Council race

By Noah Robert Houser | July 6

Newcomer Danny Nowell and incumbents Jacquelyn Gist and Randee Haven-O'Donnell have announced their runs for Carrboro Town Council ahead of the Nov. 2 ...

Carrboro Town Council member Barbara Foushee announces her bid for reelection

By Chloe Teachey | June 25

Carrboro Town Council member and Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Foushee announced her bid for reelection on June 12. She began her term in 2017 and spent the first ...

Carrboro's new Community Safety Task Force aims to offer policing alternatives

By Sarah Choi | June 21

The Town of Carrboro announced its plans to create a Community Safety Task Force, which will explore alternatives to public and community safety beyond ...

Carrboro Town Council member Damon Seils announces he is running for mayor

By Kelli Rainer | June 8

Seils said he hopes to build on Carrboro's progressive reputation and on the Town's role as a statewide leader on issues regarding the LGBTQ+ community, ...

Carrboro's Mayor Lavelle announces she will leave office at the end of her current term

By Kelli Rainer | May 27

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle will leave office after her term ends in December, she announced in a press release Wednesday. Lavelle said she feels confident ...

Here are the newest affordable housing projects coming to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area

By Cloris Huan | April 27

Two new affordable housing projects, the Cobb Street project and Perry Place project, are coming to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area. Here's what you need ...

Open letter calls for FCC investigation in digital redlining, N.C. politicians sign on

By Will Weider | April 14

The focus of this letter calls for an investigation into “digital redlining,” a practice that perpetuates socioeconomic inequality through lack of ...

Construction to begin later this year on 203 Project after additional funds approved

By Kelli Rainer | March 15

The project, which was originally approved on Nov. 17, 2020, by the Carrboro Town Council, is set to open in late 2022. This new facility will be located ...