Photo courtesy of Lydia Lavelle.
Carrboro residents' property taxes could be raised with the new budget process
Carrboro may soon change their property tax rate for the first time in nine years.
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Carrboro Board of Aldermen discusses changes to animal slaughtering ordinance
Slaughtering animals has become a topic of concern for Carrboro residents. As of Nov. 21, the Board of Aldermen met to reassess an ordinance that was passed in February that permits animal slaughter within the town limits.
Kraving Kava? Carrboro's first kava bar provides a relaxing experience
Krave, Carrboro and Chapel Hill’s first kava bar, opened in March 2015. Located on Main Street in Carrboro near Open Eye Café, Krave offers a wide range of tea and herbal drinks.
Board of Aldermen meets Nov. 14
Staff writer Claire Willmschen tweets live from the meeting.
Why doesn't Orange County have a landfill?
Chapel Hill's municipal solid waste continues to find itself in the backyard of low-income communities, despite the town's best efforts to keep landfills out of these areas.
Few faces change on Carrboro Board of Aldermen
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen added one new face Tuesday night. Incumbents Jacquelyn Gist, Randee Haven-O’Donnell and Sammy Slade were all re-elected, alongside newcomer Barbara Foushee. This is the first time Foushee, whose sister Valerie is an N.C. senator, has run for office. She won around 25.33 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results from Orange County precincts.
Local mayors sign amicus briefs supporting upcoming Supreme Court case
Mayors of Carrboro and Chapel Hill have both signed amicus briefs in support of an upcoming anti-discrimination Supreme court case involving religious belief, free speech and gay rights.
Local construction brings AC Hotel Chapel Hill Downtown, Carrboro Town Commons renovations
The modularly-built AC Marriott Hotel is set to open Dec. 1, and renovations on Carrboro Town Commons will begin Monday.
Suspicious vehicle investigated in Carrboro
Durham County Bomb Squad is in Carrboro to evaluate a suspicious a vehicle parked on West Weaver Street Thursday afternoon.
Carrboro mayoral debate between Mike Benson and Lydia Lavelle held at Cat's Cradle
Staff writer Simrann Wadhwa tweets live from Carrboro's mayoral debate between incumbent Lydia Lavelle and candidate Mike Benson.
Carrboro becomes more colorful with LGBT and racial equality crosswalk
Carrboro will be the first town in North Carolina to become more colorful with an LGBT rainbow crosswalk that will include an additional two stripes to support racial equality.
Mayor Lavelle cruises with the community
Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle held a bike ride last Friday through Carrboro to promote the use of bicycles in the local community.
Board of Aldermen unanimously approves resolution in solidarity with Charlottesville
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Wednesday to adopt a resolution in response to violence in Charlottesville, V.A. Over 40 Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents attended the special meeting arranged by board members Bethany Chaney and Jacquelyn Gist.
