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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 ...

Proposal looks to extend water, sewer boundary in southern Chapel Hill

By Kathryn DeHart | October 3

The extension of water and sewer services would occur at no cost to town residents, but homeowners living outside of the water and sewer boundary would ...

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Carrboro Music Festival provides accessible, 'magical' experience

By Kaitlyn Church | October 2

This year's festival featured local acts from a variety of genres like rock, Americana, ska, hip hop and jazz.

Carrboro Town Council approves Westwood Cemetery renovations, expansion

By Sarah Smiley | October 1

Phase 1 of the master plan will include the construction of a loop road and the placement of 631 conventional plots. Phase 2, which Carrboro Town Council ...

Carrboro awarded grant for program to promote biking, walking to school

By Kaitlyn Cano | September 27

When the Safe Routes to School plan was first adopted in 2010, it only applied to McDougle and Carrboro elementary schools. Now, Morris Grove Elementary ...

Recently approved South Creek development to begin construction in late 2024

By Annika Duneja | September 25

The South Creek development, across from Southern Village, is projected to have 815 housing units, including 120 rental apartments, 89 townhouses and ...

Jeff McNeill begins role as Orange County Veterans Services Officer

By Ella Aluise | September 25

Jeff McNeill began his role as the new Orange County Veterans Services Officer on Aug. 14. Under social services supervisor Suzanne Hitt, McNeill will ...

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Carrboro Town Council discusses Westwood Cemetery, gas-powered landscaping equipment

By Grace Whittemore | September 20

During their Tuesday meeting, the Carrboro Town Council discussed appointments to Carrboro's Greenways Commission, the master plan for the Westwood Cemetery ...

A look at the five candidates running for three open Carrboro Town Council seats

By Emma Hall | September 19

Jason Merrill, Catherine Fray and Eliazar Posada announced on Sept. 14 that they are forming the Carrboro Better Together Slate, so voters can elect the ...

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Culbreth Middle School hosts CHCCS Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff celebration

By Phoebe Martel | September 18

The Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff event featured folk dance performances, cuisine from different Hispanic cultures, an information fair and a Zumba ...

Astronauts answer CHCCS student questions from International Space Station

By Abigail Keller | September 18

Students at Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools asked 19 questions total, ranging from, “What does it feel like at liftoff?” to, “How does the Space ...

Seymour Center serves local older adults during Senior Center Month, beyond

By Libby Wakefield | September 10

The Seymour Center in Chapel Hill will offer special programs and services for Senior Center Month, Myra Austin, the community-based services and senior ...