UNC Club Brings Solar Energy to TABLE, Saving the Pantry Money and Expanding Food Access
While not visible to those passing by, something new decorates the rooftop of TABLE’s downtown Carrboro facility.
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Extraordinary Thrift Store in Carrboro Holds Ribbon-Cutting, Welcomes Customers
Local officials, Extraordinary Ventures employees, and eager shoppers alike braved the rain to celebrate the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Carrboro thrift store.
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Snooze Sets Reopening, Announces ‘Community Day’ Benefitting PORCH
Snooze, which has been closed since sustaining flood damage from Chantal, announced an upcoming partnership with local nonprofit PORCH.
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‘Together is The Only Path Forward’: Orange County’s Habitat for Humanity Hosts Affordable Housing Summit
Amid a shortage of affordable housing – both locally and nationally – the Orange County chapter of Habitat for Humanity recently held a summit to discuss how leaders can collectively aim to better address the issue.
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Extraordinary Thrift Store In Carrboro Sets February Opening Date
Extraordinary Thrift Store in Carrboro, formerly CommunityWorx Thrift Store, announced it will open to the public on Friday, Feb. 27.
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Two Puppies From Hillsborough Will Play In The 2026 Puppy Bowl
Every year, while sports lovers eagerly anticipate Super Bowl Sunday, animal lovers look forward...
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Haw River Assembly Shares Annual Report on Health of the Watershed, Issues Facing It
In February, the Haw River Assembly will host several opportunities for the community to hear updates on the state of the watershed.
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Local Food Banks Seek Community Help With Dwindling Support for Federal Programs
Local nonprofit organizations battling food insecurity are struggling to sustain the increasing number of families who depend on them.
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Grata Diner In Carrboro Closes, Shifts Focus To Nonprofit Work
Grata Diner, a Carrboro restaurant featuring breakfast fare, closed on Sunday, Jan. 4. Now the owner will focus on his nonprofit.
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Inclusive Employer Extraordinary Ventures to Take Over CommunityWorx’s Thrift Shop
Extraordinary Ventures, a nonprofit that provides jobs to adults with disabilities, will add the Carrboro thrift shop to its operations.
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