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Carrboro Police Chief Chris Atack Announces Retirement

Posted by Henry Taylor | Sep 16, 2026 | Local Government, Safety

Atack announced his retirement from the role Wednesday afternoon, ending his 28-year career with the department. He will step down Oct. 1.

Town of Carrboro Passes Resolution Honoring Deceased Firefighter Bryce Aric Jungbluth

Posted by Henry Taylor | Sep 16, 2026 | Fire, Local Government

The town passed a resolution honoring Bryce Aric Jungbluth, a Carrboro firefighter who died on July 31, 2026. He was 27 years old.

The Morning News: Mandarin World Language at CHCCS?

Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 16, 2026 | 6:00 News

In today’s news: Chapel Hill-Carrboro parents gear up to defend the CHCCS district’s Mandarin World Language pathway.

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Conversations We Need To Have: Advancing Access in Five Ways, with Carrboro Opportunity Officer Anita Jones-McNair

Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 14, 2026 | Conversations We Need To Have

Carrboro opportunity officer Anita Jones-McNair joins Aaron Keck to highlight five ongoing efforts to advance accessibility & inclusion.

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Local Government Meetings: September 14-18, 2026

Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 14, 2026 | Local Government

This week in local government: a greenway network in Chapel Hill, and busing concerns and elementary school redistricting for CHCCS.

Carrboro: Council Meeting Preview, Community Composting, Second Fridays ArtWalk

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 11, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 11, discussing town news and events. She talked about the Second Fridays ArtWalk happening downtown tonight, and the vibrancy that provides the downtown area. She also discussed a new community composting program that provides compost drop-off locations around the county. She previewed the coming Tuesday’s Town Council meeting, which will be the first since early in the summer, and more.

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What’s Open or Closed on Labor Day? Holiday to Impact Local Government Services

Posted by Michael Koh | Sep 5, 2026 | Local Government

Monday marks the observance of Labor Day, which is meant to celebrate the contribution of workers...

Carrboro: Street Resurfacing, Stormwater Assistance, Oral Histories

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 4, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 4, discussing town news and events. She discussed a stormwater assistance program from the town, a round of street resurfacing that the town is doing ahead of fall, a call for oral histories of Carrboro, and more.