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Chapel Hill Approves Rezoning for Greene Tract Site, Hears Next Steps for Development

Posted by Emma Cooke | Jul 15, 2025 | Development, Local Government

The Chapel Hill Town Council is making progress on developing the Greene Tract, meeting in June to rezone part of the site.

Carrboro: Tropical Depression Chantal Recovery, Public Works, Filing for Reelection Run

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 11, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 11, discussing town news and events. She talked about the damage assessment in Carrboro this week after several homes were flooded, as well as the town’s public works facility. She described the process of getting trash pick up back up and running after most of the garbage truck fleet was ruined. She talked about the resource center at the Drakeford Library Complex that is set up through Saturday for folks affected by the flooding. She also talked about filing to run for reelection as Mayor, and more.

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Carrboro Hears Update on Reimagining E. Weaver Street, Redesigning Traffic Patterns

Posted by Emma Cooke | Jul 11, 2025 | Business, Local Government, Traffic

At its last meeting before the summer break, the Carrboro Town Council heard an update on the reimagining of East Weaver Street.

Orange County Opening Recovery Assistance Center for Storm Victims

Posted by Michael Koh | Jul 10, 2025 | Local Government, Weather

Orange County will open a Recovery Assistance Center (RAC) to provide essential services and...

Carrboro Police: Juvenile Arrested, Charged in Domestic Violence Stabbing Incident

Posted by Michael Koh | Jul 10, 2025 | Crime, Safety

A juvenile suspect is in custody after a domestic assault which occurred Wednesday afternoon,...

Days After Historic Rain, Chapel Hill and Durham Under Another Flash Flood Warning

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 9, 2025 | Safety, Traffic, Weather

Many areas of Orange County, Chatham County and the rest of central North Carolina are again under a flash flood warning on Wednesday.

‘We Need Help’: Orange County Flood Victims Beginning to Pick Up the Pieces

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 9, 2025 | Housing, Local Government, Weather

Orange County residents whose homes were flooded during Sunday’s storm shared their emotions and what help they need in the aftermath.

Carrboro’s Public Works Facility and Vehicles Damaged by Floodwaters

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 8, 2025 | Local Government, Safety, Weather

The Carrboro Public Works facility, located off Smith Level Road, suffered significant flooding Sunday night and saw a portion of the town’s vehicle fleet totaled by the high waters.

Photo Gallery: Tropical Depression Chantal Causes Floods In Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Chatham County

Posted by Henry Taylor | Jul 7, 2025 | News Around Town, Safety, Weather

Here’s Chapelboro’s photo gallery of flooding and aftermath, featuring images gathered from Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Chatham County.

Carrboro: Lessons Learned from All-America City Competition, 4th of July

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 2, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 2, discussing town news and events. She discussed her experience with other Carrboro representatives in Denver for the National Civic League’s All-America City competition. She discussed the benefits of exchanging ideas with representatives from other municipalities, as well as what the honor means for the town. She also discussed 4th of July festivities in Carrboro coming up this holiday weekend, and more.

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