Board of Aldermen talked disruptive roosters and pedestrian safety at Tuesday's meeting
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday to discuss rainbow pedestrian sidewalks and public parking. Staff writer Samantha Scott live-tweeted the meeting.
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Local leaders issue responses to Trump's immigration ban
As of President Donald Trump’s Jan. 27 executive order, immigrants from seven countries — Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen — were denied entry into the U.S. for 90 days. The order also suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for 120 days.
Immigration advocates reeling after Trump signs off on border wall, policy changes
For Judith Montenegro, hearing President Donald Trump’s rhetoric about the Hispanic community is still difficult.
Statewide poll suggests Carrboro's approval rating just 28 percent — but most respondents are just unsure
A new statewide poll states that the town of Carrboro’s approval rating is just 28 percent — 18 percentage points lower than President Donald Trump’s approval rating.
Carrboro Board of Aldermen discussed citizen survey and town budget in Tuesday's meeting
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday to discuss the results of the 2016 Town of Carrboro biennial citizen survey report and the town budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2017-18. Staff writer Lauren Talley live-tweeted the meeting.
Local documentary sheds light on controvesy surrounding Bolin Creek development
Local filmmaker Charlie Morris has been hiking and playing with his children around Bolin Creek for 14 years.
Carrboro to decide future of town's police body camera policy
Police, cameras, action! On Jan. 10, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen met to discuss the updates on a new policy regarding the implementation of police body cameras.
Board of Aldermen discussed parking, transit at Tuesday's meeting
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday night to discuss parking and transit plans.
Trump's pledge to defund sanctuary cities likely won't affect current Chapel Hill policies
In his 100-day plan, President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to end federal funding for sanctuary cities.
Orange County governments came together to discuss county-wide development
Representatives from Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough and Orange County discussed the arts, economic development and the light rail project at a joint meeting in Hillsborough Thursday night.
Roundabout could fix intersection woes at Estes Drive and North Greensboro Street
A roundabout could replace the current intersection at Estes Drive Extension and North Greensboro Street in Carrboro.
Luke's Diner coming to Carrboro
At long last, “Gilmore Girls” is coming to Carrboro.
Board of Aldermen debates Lloyd Farm development and disturbance complaints
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday night to discuss policing and issues concerning the area around the proposed Lloyd Farm development.
Carrboro Board of Aldermen passes ordinance to address abandoned building
On Nov. 1 the town of Carrboro passed an ordinance that gives town officials the authority to ask landowners of vacant non-residential properties to inspect the premises if the town is concerned.
DEA withdraws scheduling of kratom
After the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced its intention to issue a ban on the sale, manufacture and consumption of the herbal painkiller kratom, the agency reversed course Oct. 12 to research the drug further.
N.C. cities scored zero potential points in nondiscrimination laws section of 'Municipal Equality Index'
The Human Rights Campaign, in partnership with the Equality Federation, released its fifth annual Municipal Equality Index last Monday. The index aims to score cities based on LGBTQ inclusive legislation.
Federal regulations impending for Kratom
Kratom, an herbal drug often served in tea, has become a popular alternative to pain medication — but impending federal action may place the drug under strict regulation.
