Carrboro Town Clerk Catherine Dorando fills in for Mayor Lydia Lavelle on Friday, October 15. She speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about an affordable housing report to the town council, updates on transportation projects and details on early voting.
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Carrboro: Pizzeria Mercato, Richard White and Roundabout Updates
Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell in studio to finish a busy week around town on Friday, August 27. She details Gov. Roy Cooper's visit to Pizzeria Mercato on Thursday and the local efforts to protect public health. Plus: how is the new town manager settling in and what are the most recent updates on a longstanding roundabout project?

NCDOT: Traffic Shift Set for Tuesday at Carrboro Roundabout
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is alerting motorists to a change in traffic patterns coming at a popular Carrboro intersection. The state department shared a release Friday saying a new traffic pattern will be installed at the North Greensboro Street and Estes Drive intersection, where a roundabout is being constructed. The change is slated […]

Carrboro Warns of Increased Traffic Near Roundabout Construction Amid Pipe Installation
Motorists just north of downtown Carrboro may again see increased traffic congestion in the coming days. The Town of Carrboro recently shared a release with community members saying installation of a stormwater pipe at the site of North Greensboro Street and Estes Drive’s eventual roundabout will resume this week. As a new traffic pattern is installed […]

Google Fiber Installation to Cause Lane Closures at Carrboro Intersection
As Google Fiber continues to install and lay fiber optic cables underneath the streets of Carrboro, one popular intersection will see lane closures this weekend. From Saturday, November 14 through Sunday, November 15, contractors for Google Fiber will be laying cables near Estes Drive and North Greensboro Street. The intersection, which already has a altered […]

Carrboro Bikeway Closed while Construction Continues on Roundabout
Bicyclists in Carrboro may have to alter their routes for a few days as parts of the Frances Shetley Bikeway will be closed. The Town of Carrboro issued a release on Tuesday saying the stretch of bikeway from the Greensboro Street and Estes Drive intersection will be closed from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays as […]

Thanksgiving Holiday to Affect Local Government Services in Orange County (2025)
Thanksgiving will fall on Thursday, November 27 this year, and the holiday will affect several local government services around the Orange County community. Here’s a rundown of what residents can expect: Town of Chapel Hill Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 are both town holidays. Residential trash collection will not be affected. However, there […]

Town Of Carrboro Selects John Fussa As New Planning Director
The Town of Carrboro announced it has selected a new planning director. John Fussa will take up the role in Dec. 2025.

Carrboro Adopts Downtown Area Plan, Passes Resolution Supporting Immigrant Communities
The Carrboro Town Council approved its Downtown Area Plan on Tuesday night, as well as a resolution in support of its immigrant community.

Nowell and Palmer Earn New Terms, Joiner Joins Carrboro Town Council
Tuesday's election results made official the uncontested Carrboro Town Council race, with the three candidates earning four-year terms.

Orange County's Trio of Mayors Prepare For New Terms With Towns' Long-Term Futures in Mind
After Tuesday night, each of Orange County's are poised to serve another two years and shared their visions of leading the towns to address both short- and long-term needs.
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