Michelle Johnson to step down from Carrboro Board of Aldermen
Change is coming for the Carrboro Board of Aldermen. Board of Aldermen member Michelle Johnson announced her plan to resign in May on Tuesday.
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Drones, new park update discussed by Carrboro Board of Aldermen Tuesday
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday night to discuss the new Martin Luther King Jr. Park, affordable housing and prohibiting drones on town property.
Board of Aldermen talked parking and waste management Tuesday night
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday to discuss waste management and parking options. Staff Writer Kaia Findlay live-tweeted the meeting.
Not bored of Aldermen: Carrboro town leaders have fun on Twitter
In case you just cannot get enough of your local Carrboro Board of Aldermen members every Tuesday night at their weekly meetings, you should be comforted in knowing that they stay busy during the week with the help of Twitter.
Board of Aldermen talks body cameras, rabbits and residential chickens at Tuesday meeting
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen held a public hearing Tuesday night on the implementation of body-worn cameras by the Carrboro Police Department.
Parking study finds that Carrboro has a surplus of spots
Contrary to popular belief, Carrboro has plenty of parking — spots just aren't particularly accessible.
Carrboro on board with light rail project despite funding concerns
Carrboro and much of Orange County will not have stops on the Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit Project.
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.
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday to discuss the water crisis and bias-free policing
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday to discuss the OWASA water crisis and bias free policing. Staff writer Hannah Wall live-tweeted the meeting.
Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday to discuss a transit plan and flexible zoning district
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday night to discuss updates to the Orange County Transit Plan and a consideration to redone property to a site specific, flexible zoning (FLX) district. Staff writer Molly Horak live-tweeted the meeting.
Local charities see influx of donations after Trump's travel ban
President Donald Trump's executive order banning Syrian refugees and both immigrants and nonimmigrants from seven majority-Muslim countries has led to an influx of donations and activism nationwide.
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.
