Update: ICE has detained about 25 people this past week in the Triangle area

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have detained at least two Carrboro residents and at least four other county residents in the past two days according to a statement released by Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle. 

Word on Weaver Street: Carrboro hosts annual Open Streets festival

“(This is) basically a way of encouraging the public to come onto the streets and keep cars out and be active and healthy and utilize the streets in a fun way,” Carrboro recreation supervisor Galen Poythress said.  

New affordable housing development comes to Carrboro, Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill and Carrboro are teaming up with the non-profit CASA to build an affordable housing development on South Merritt Mill Road.

Mayors, council members often hold additional full or part-time jobs

Many members of Chapel Hill Town Council and the Carrboro Board of Aldermen — as well as both the Chapel Hill and Carrboro Mayors — hold full or part-time jobs on top of their duties as elected officials. Although their duties often slow down during the summer months and towards the end of December, municipal election season tends to be a very busy time, Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger said. She said she wants to improve the community by removing barriers to full participation in the council and opening opportunity for greater representation.

Charlotte's new light rail extension connects students and citizens to their city

Charlotte's new light rail extension offers students affordable transportation and gives them access to more entertainment and job opportunities.

Chapel Hill high school students are organizing a walkout to protest gun violence

Members of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools community met Sunday to organize a walkout protesting gun violence on March 14 at 9:55 a.m. The walkout will last 17 minutes, with each minute representing one of the 17 students killed during the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. earlier this month. 

Lloyd-Broad residents voice concerns that students are taking over

In the last few years, there has been an increase in student residents in Lloyd-Broad. That increase has had some adverse effects for the neighborhood and its long-term residents, who are speaking out to the Carrboro Board of Aldermen.

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. 

Carrboro's Carolina North Forest and Bolin Creek garner controversy

Resting in the neck of the woods of Carrboro is the Carolina North Forest, the last untouched forested land of the town -- but possibly not for long. 

Board of Aldermen begins process for Comprehensive Plan

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen discussed the creation of a new Comprehensive Plan for the town on their Jan. 9 meeting which gathered support by both the community and the board. The Comprehensive Plan will outline the community's goals for the future. 

Q & A with newcomer Carrboro Aldermen member Barbara Foushee

Barbara Foushee was sworn in to the Carrboro Board of Aldermen Dec. 5. She was the only new member to be elected this past November. Staff writer Claire Willmschen spoke with Foushee about her past professional experiences and her goals for her upcoming term.

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.

Mayors of Chapel Hill, Carrboro win by landslide in municipal elections

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.

Live coverage of Chapel Hill, Carrboro municipal elections

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.