In 2025, Carrboro and its local government won an All-America City award from the National Civic League. Carrboro was specifically recognized for “intentional steps to build a welcoming, sustainable, and diverse community” with special attention paid to restoring watersheds, prioritizing greener neighborhoods and hosting community events
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To reflect on the year, Chapelboro.com is re-publishing some of the top stories that impacted and...
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To reflect on the year, Chapelboro.com is re-publishing some of the top stories that impacted and...
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While the academic calendar goes from July to June, this calendar year for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools was filled with major stories.
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While no arrests were reported in Orange County, the impact of immigration enforcement operations were clearly felt by community members.
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As 2025 draws to a close and the holiday season is in full swing, 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com would like to wish you and yours the warmest, brightest and happiest holidays.
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With the hiring of Bill Belichick as head coach, UNC assured itself of one thing: there would be more eyes on the Tar Heels than ever before.
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Over the course of 2025, fires impacted a handful of the community’s beloved small businesses and institutions.
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One of the defining stories of 2025 was the impact of federal funding cuts on our community – from nonprofits to research and beyond.
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Perhaps no singular event influenced the Orange County community’s experience in 2025 more than Tropical Storm Chantal’s floods in July.
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