Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils and special guest Poet Laureate Fred Joiner speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 1.
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Carrboro Looking for New Poet Laureate; Applications Open Now
As the term of current Carrboro Poet Laureate Fred Joiner enters its final months, the town government is seeking applicants to take up the role. The Town of Carrboro shared a release on Monday asking for applications to the position of poet laureate for a two-year term beginning on January 1, 2023. Joiner, who is […]
Carrboro: Unpacking The Proposal, Discussion of Merging Police Departments (October 16, 2026)
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill on Friday, October 16 about a proposal to consolidate the town's police department.

Carrboro to Explore Possibility of Merging Police Force, Department with Chapel Hill's
Could Carrboro and Chapel Hill share a police department and resources? The local governments are discussing the feasibility of a merger.

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.

Talking Culture: 'To Sing You, and to Shout' with Jessica Covil-Manset
This week, Aaron welcomes poet Jessica Covil-Manset, whose latest collection is "To Sing You, and to Shout."

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 installation of new light fixtures. The courts are located at 302 North Carolina Highway 54 West outside downtown Carrboro. According to a release from the town, the light installation is “part of a multi-year project to upgrade […]

Police: Carrboro Woman Sought in Overnight Stabbing Incident
The Carrboro Police Department is attempting to locate the suspect in an overnight stabbing incident at 101 North Carolina Highway 54, which is the address of the Berkshire 54 apartment complex. Police say the incident occurred just after midnight early Friday morning and that the victim suffered life threatening injuries. The suspect has been identified […]

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.

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 and employees across the United States. With that, the local governments in Orange County will be giving many of their employees the day off, which will affect certain local government services. Ahead of the holiday on Monday, Sep. 7, […]

29th Annual Carrboro Music Festival Set for Sunday, September 27
The Carrboro Music Festival is returning for its 29th year this September. The free event will feature dozens of performers at multiple locations in downtown Carrboro. The festival begins with several kickoff events Saturday, Sep. 26, including an Open Mic event at Carrboro Town Commons from 2 to 4 p.m. Festival merchandise, including pieces signed […]
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