Equipment Failure Causes Delays to Carrboro’s Household Trash Collection
Carrboro said the breakdown led to Wednesday’s collection taking longer than normal. As a result, Thursday and Friday collection has moved.
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Local Government
Pittsboro Town Hall Design Draws Criticism for Exterior, Praise for Sustainable Features
The Town of Pittsboro’s future town hall project took its latest step on Monday night, as the Board of Commissioners reviewed the first renderings of the facility.
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Carrboro Police Chief Chris Atack Announces Retirement
Atack announced his retirement from the role Wednesday afternoon, ending his 28-year career with the department. He will step down Oct. 1.
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Town of Carrboro Passes Resolution Honoring Deceased Firefighter Bryce Aric Jungbluth
The town passed a resolution honoring Bryce Aric Jungbluth, a Carrboro firefighter who died on July 31, 2026. He was 27 years old.
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Hillsborough Asks Residents to Help Identify Upcoming Town Priorities With Community Survey
Hillsborough is asking residents to take its community survey. This year, the input will help inform the town’s upcoming strategic plan.
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Local Government Meetings: September 14-18, 2026
This week in local government: a greenway network in Chapel Hill, and busing concerns and elementary school redistricting for CHCCS.
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Chapel Hill Accepting Applicants for Its Next Poet Laureate, Donovan Livingston Reflects on His Term
Chapel Hill is currently seeking applicants for its next Poet Laureate to help inspire creativity and celebrate the community through poetry.
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Upcoming Hillsborough Plan to Expand Affordable Housing Options and Address Affordability Issues
The Town of Hillsborough is in the early stages of developing a strategy for expanding and preserving its affordable housing options.
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What’s Open or Closed on Labor Day? Holiday to Impact Local Government Services
Monday marks the observance of Labor Day, which is meant to celebrate the contribution of workers...
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‘A Beautiful and Lasting Tribute’: New Orange County Crisis Diversion Center Named in Jamezetta Bedford’s Honor
Jamezetta Bedford’s Orange County commissioner colleagues recently dedicated the future crisis diversion facility in her honor and memory.
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