Photo Gallery: Roy Cooper Holds “Get Out The Vote” Concert at New Cat’s Cradle Venue
The concert featured performances from Watchhouse, Karly Hartzman, Hiss Golden Messenger, Viv & Riley, Tift Merritt and Davie Circle.
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Carrboro: Roy Cooper GOTV Rally, Rogers Road Townhomes, Police Department Discussion
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 23, discussing town news and events. She recapped the West End Poetry Festival before discussing a special Get Out The Vote Event Roy Cooper is holding at a new venue presented by Cat’s Cradle–107 Brewer Lane. She also reviewed this week’s town council meeting, including approval of over 80 townhomes on Rogers Road, and more.
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Read MoreThe Morning News: Elliott Woods, Early Voting, Carrboro Police, and the Victory Bell
In today’s news: local residents are displaced from two apartment complexes, and early voting turnout is extremely high in Orange County.
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Local Government Meetings: October 19-23, 2026
This week in local government: affordable housing proposals on Rogers Road and Old Lystra Road, and a public hearing on Chapel Hill’s LUMO.
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Roy Cooper Campaign to Host ‘Get Out the Vote Concert’ in Carrboro. Here’s What Bands Are Playing
Former North Carolina governor and 2026 U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper will be hosting a “Get Out the Vote Concert” in Carrboro.
Read MoreThe Morning News: Election Approaching, Stolen Car Crashing – New Cradle Opening?
Get-out-the-vote efforts are underway for the 2026 election – including a concert at the site Cat’s Cradle is developing as a third venue.
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Read MoreCarrboro: Bolin Creek Trail Plan, Curbside Composting, West End Poetry Festival
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, October 9. They discussed the latest on the Bolin Creek Trail Plan, which was a major topic of conversation at this week’s meeting of the Carrboro Town Council. Also from the council meeting, more on a proposed curbside composting program from the town, and more. She also previewed upcoming events in the community, including next weekend’s West End Poetry Festival and more.
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Local Government Meetings: October 5-9, 2026
This week in local government: Orange County Commissioners discuss data centers and property revaluation, while Carrboro talks composting.
Read MoreCarrboro: Fall Weather and Festival Season, Elections and Interactive Voting Tool, Council Meeting Preview
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 2, discussing town news and events. She discussed he successful Carrboro Music Festival and looked ahead to the upcoming West End Poetry Festival. She also discussed the upcoming election and the importance of having a plan for voting, which could include Carrboro’s new interactive voting tool. She also previewed the upcoming meeting of the town council set for Tuesday of next week, and more.
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Carrboro’s Anderson Park Tennis Courts Closed Until Oct. 12 for Installation of Lights
The Henry Anderson III Park Tennis Courts in Carrboro will be closed until Monday, Oct. 12 for the...
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