Posted on: May 16, 2022
An annual tradition during Bike Month in Carrboro, the Bike Breakfast is coming up!
Everyone out on the Libba Cotten Greenway off Robeson Street from 7 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, is welcome to drop by for breakfast treats! Cycling information an...
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Posted on: May 9, 2022
Legendary Carrboro Musician Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten to be inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced today (Wednesday, May 4, 2022) that legendary Carrboro, North Carolina musician ...
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Posted on: May 2, 2022
We’re breaking ground on a new library and cultural center!
CARRBORO, N.C. -- Everyone is invited as our community breaks ground on the Orange County Southern Branch Library and Cultural Center at 203 S. Greensboro St.
The groundbreaking...
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Posted on: April 27, 2022
Carrboro Day is Sunday, May 1
Our annual Carrboro Day event will be returning in person this year! The event is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at Town Commons, 301 W. Main St.
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Posted on: April 18, 2022
Carrboro Celebrates Earth Day! April 22 from 5-7:30 pm
Join us at the Carrboro Town Commons to celebrate Earth Day 2022! In partnership with The Climate Reality Project's Orange County chapter, the Town of Carrboro will host an Earth Day Celebration on Apr...
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Posted on: April 18, 2022
Carrboro Celebrates Earth Day! April 22 from 5-7:30 pm
Join us at the Carrboro Town Commons to celebrate Earth Day 2022! In partnership with The Climate Reality Project's Orange County chapter, the Town of Carrboro will host an Earth Day Celebration on Apr...
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Carrboro This Week
Posted on: April 8, 2022
Come help us find all the lost eggs!
Saturday, April 16 will be the date of not one, but two community egg hunts this year. The Carrboro Community Egg Hunt originally scheduled for Saturday, April 9 has been moved to Saturday, Ap...
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Posted on: April 4, 2022
Nothing but LOVE for our Tar Heels!
Our fingernails were chewed down to the nubs this past Saturday night when the University of North Carolina Men's Basketball team beat Duke to advance to the NCAA Finals. More than 35,000 people joyfully spille...
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Posted on: April 4, 2022
Nothing but LOVE for our Tar Heels!
Our fingernails were chewed down to the nubs this past Saturday night when the University of North Carolina Men's Basketball team beat Duke to advance to the NCAA Finals. More than 35,000 people joyful...
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Posted on: March 28, 2022
Open Streets is coming Sunday, April 3!
We are excited for Open Streets 2022! Please mark your calendars and join us for our in-person event from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 3. We will close East and West Weaver Street to vehicles and reopen thi...
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Posted on: March 21, 2022
Local governing boards approve new library and cultural center for Carrboro
Separate votes by the Carrboro Town Council and the Orange County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, gave final approval to a new Orange County Southern Branch Libr...
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Posted on: March 10, 2022
Countdown to Spring begins!
This year, Spring will arrive on Sunday, March 20, at 11:33 A.M. EDT. Does this mean we can officially put away our cold-weather clothes?
Stay tuned!
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Carrboro Town Council passes resolution in solidarity with Ukraine
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Posted on: March 10, 2022
Countdown to Spring begins!
This year, Spring will arrive on Sunday, March 20, at 11:33 A.M. EDT. Does this mean we can officially put away our cold-weather clothes?
Stay tuned!
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Carrboro Town Council passes resolution in solidarity with Ukraine
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Posted on: March 3, 2022
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Carrboro Annual Kite Fly
Celebrate National Kite Flying Month (a couple of weeks early) by flying a kite! This welcome-to-spring event of the Carrboro Recreation, Parks and Cultural Resources Department provides plenty of fun. Bring a kite and ...
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Posted on: February 28, 2022
Carrboro Named One of America's Top 5 Small Arts Towns
CARRBORO, N.C. – In a recent special report, 24/7 Tempo named Carrboro one of the country’s Top 5 Small Arts Towns. The town shares the honor with such ...
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Posted on: February 21, 2022
Community invited to Carrboro Conversations
Note: A new topic has been added to Carrboro Conversations. The process to advance Carrboro's affordable housing goals calls for researching town-owned property for possible future development. Learn more about t...
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Posted on: February 14, 2022
Share Some Carrboro Love This Valentine's Day!
Looking for a creative, hyper-local sweet gift for your sweetums? Look no further! As part of the #CarrboroLove campaign, local businesses are making donations to local charities, offering "made in Carrbo...
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Posted on: February 4, 2022
Mayor Seils Proclaims Black History Month in Carrboro
Mayor Damon Seils has declared Black History Month in Carrboro this February.
“I encourage all residents to participate in local Black History Month events and to learn about and celebrate the ...
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Posted on: January 28, 2022
Motorist Safety Tips
Safety is a shared responsibility. Motorists need to be watchful for pedestrians and bicyclists, drive at slower speeds, avoid distraction, and know the laws regarding when pedestrians or bicyclists have the right-of-way.
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Posted on: January 15, 2022
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect with a wintry mix of precipitation expected, starting in the early hours of Sunday morning. For the most up-to-date weather information, please visit the National Weather Service - Raleigh at weather.gov/rah
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Posted on: January 14, 2022
Town of Carrboro offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 17, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
Monday's yard waste will be collected on Tuesday, Jan. 18.
- You're invited to join a Town of Carrboro virtual celebratio...
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Posted on: January 4, 2022
Photo Credit: "Courtesy Mike Seeger Collection, photographer unknown."
Libba Cotten Day in Carrboro
Legendary North Carolina musician Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten is being feted by her hometown with her very own day on this birthday anniversary.&n...
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Posted on: December 3, 2021
Carrboro To Survey Residents about Town Services
What do you think of Town services? The Town of Carrboro seeks to find out through a survey being issued to a random sampling of residents.
Results are used in Town planning efforts to ide...
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Posted on: November 19, 2021
Thanksgiving Holiday Service Changes
The Town of Carrboro will observe the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 25-26.
Town Hall and other administrative offices will be closed.
Residential Trash will be collected two days prior to you...
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Posted on: November 12, 2021
Carrboro Film Fest Preparing for Big Return
Carrboro Film Fest is bringing the movies back to Carrboro this November! Now in its 16th year, Carrboro Film Festival will run from Friday Nov. 19 to Sunday, Nov. 21, at The ArtsCenter, and includes si...
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Posted on: November 5, 2021
Greene Tract Community Open House
Please join us for a Community Open House on the future of the Greene Tract. Two opportunities to participate are scheduled:
- First meeting: In-Person Sunday, Nov. 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the RENA Community Center located at 1...
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Carrboro This Week
Posted on: October 29, 2021
Election Day is Nov. 2, 2021
Information from the Orange County Board of Elections
Orange County offers early voting to all registered Orange County voters who wish to vote early, in-person rather than voting absentee by mail or on Election Day.&a...
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Posted on: October 22, 2021
Carrboro Film Fest Scheduled for Nov. 19-21
Carrboro Film Fest is bringing the movies back to Carrboro this November! Now in its 16th year, Carrboro Film Fest begins with a special Early Fest Screening of the local documentary We Are Here at the ...
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Posted on: October 15, 2021
The United Poetry Service - Poems for the People
Join us Oct. 15-16 for online and outdoor events for our 2021 FestivalThe Carrboro Poetry Council presents the West End Poetry Festival Oct. 15-16, 2021. The Council is composed of current Carrboro...
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Posted on: October 7, 2021
Governor Cooper and Congressman Price Visit Carrboro's Community School
Carrboro enjoyed a visit Thursday from NC Governor Roy Cooper and US Representative David Price. Learn more about the announcement https://bit.ly/3aejVpD of new funding for early child...
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Posted on: October 1, 2021
Local community organizations are excited to announce the completion of a new mural honoring Black civic leaders from Carrboro and Chapel Hill.
Painted by artist Kiara Sanders, the African American Trailblazers mural celebrates twelve people who ...
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Posted on: September 23, 2021
Carrboro Celebrates Minority Enterprise Development Week
“Minority Enterprise Development Week” is recognized Sept. 19-25 in the Town of Carrboro, as proclaimed by Mayor Lydia Lavelle.
“I encourage all residents to honor the achievements of minori...
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Carrboro This Week
Posted on: August 20, 2021
Greetings from Our New Town Manager
Hello! After serving the past couple weeks as Carrboro Town Manager, I’d like to introduce myself. I am grateful and excited to join with the Town Council, town staff, and you to achieve extraordinary outcomes in our com...
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Posted on: June 25, 2021
Enjoy the Summer!
While Carrboro This Week takes a short break, we will still be issuing news and information from the Town of Carrboro. Please consider updating your subscription to include updates from Carrboro Town News. It's easy to update yo...
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Posted on: June 25, 2021
Enjoy the Summer!
While Carrboro This Week takes a short break, we will still be issuing news and information from the Town of Carrboro. Please consider updating your subscription to include updates from Carrboro Town News. It's easy to update yo...
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Posted on: June 17, 2021
Commemorating the End of Slavery, Juneteenth Observed in Carrboro
The Town of Carrboro will celebrate Juneteenth as a holiday on Friday, June 18. Household trash will not be collected on Friday. Residents who normally receive waste collection services on F...
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Posted on: June 11, 2021
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten
Catch the final Freight Train Blues concert tonight (Friday, June 11)! We celebrate such amazing talent! If you have missed any of the previous concerts, sit back and relax as ...
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Posted on: June 4, 2021
Around Carrboro Pop-Ups Coming Up!
Did someone say pop-up?! Swing by Carrboro Connects Pop-Up booths taking place Thursday, June 10 through Saturday, June 12, 2021, to share input on our Town's very first Comprehensive Plan!
Join your neighbors to talk abou...
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Posted on: May 27, 2021
Memorial Day Holiday
Town of Carrboro government offices will be closed on Monday, May 31, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.
The Orange County Veterans Memorial will host a special ceremony on Memorial Day at the Veterans Memorial Site on Homestead...
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