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Wesley Barker sworn in as Carrboro town clerk

By Katie MacKinnon | March 10

Ashe County native Wesley Barker was sworn in as Carrboro Town Clerk at a March 1 Town Council meeting.

Carrboro observes Invasive Species Week as part of commitment to climate plan

By Waverly McIver | March 4

This past week, the Town of Carrboro observed National Invasive Species Awareness Week, according to an announcement from Mayor Damon Seils.

Carrboro Town Council and BOCC discuss 203 Project's budget

By Samuel Long and Gabriel Morrison | March 4

The Town of Carrboro is expected to contribute almost $8 million more than predicted in March 2021.

Carrboro Town Council discusses future of racial equity and sustainability

By Caroline Wills | February 24

The Carrboro Town Council continued the discussion about Carrboro Connects, a 20-year plan for the future of Carrboro centered around racial equity and ...

Carrboro Town Council approves using Town-owned land for affordable housing

By David Richman | February 10

The draft comprehensive plan identified a housing gap of 1,079 units in Carrboro.

Carrboro Town Council discusses updates to climate plans

By David Richman | February 10

The main issues discussed in the presentation were the implementations of the two plans, including a draft fleet study scope and a draft dietary greenhouse ...

Orange County Health Department to distribute free N95 masks beginning Friday

By Emmy Martin | February 9

OCHD will begin distributing free N95 masks on Friday while supplies last.

The Carrboro Police Department is pictured on January 15, 2018.

Carrboro Town Council approves police salary raise

By Waverly McIver | January 23

Chris Atack, Chief of Police in Carrboro, said that the department has experienced consistent issues with turnover, recruitment and retention, especially ...

Two mayors, two Town Councils and a school board: A look back at Orange County elections

By Guillermo Molero | November 30

Lying in the shadow of presidential and midterm races, odd-numbered years aren’t usually remembered for their elections. This one, though, may prove ...

'Built on love:" Rise Biscuits to open new location in Chapel Hill

By Ethan E. Horton | November 21

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken, a Triangle-founded biscuit and donut chain, is opening its first Chapel Hill location in March.

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 ...

A guide to registering to vote in Orange County ahead of the Oct. 8 deadline

By Ian Walniuk | September 29

With the November elections right around the corner, here's what Orange County residents need to know about registering to vote.

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 two candidates running for Carrboro mayor

By Adaliene Andsager | September 21

Voters in Carrboro will vote to elect a new mayor this November, choosing between business-owner and artist Mike Benson and Town Council member Damon ...