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‘Mind Your Business’: Local Openings, Closings and Updates in July-September 2026

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 1, 2026 | Business, Mind Your Business

18-Year-Old Arrested, Charged After Gunfire on West Franklin Street

by Michael Koh | Crime, Safety

The Chapel Hill Police Department has arrested and charged 18-year-old Axel Zizumbo after he...

Town of Carrboro: Missing 62-Year-Old Resident Safely Located

by Brighton McConnell | Safety

**UPDATE: In an alert shared at 12 p.m. Thursday, the Town of Carrboro said Penny has been safely...

Police Arrest, Charge Suspect in Armed Robbery at Chapel Hill Gas Station

by Brighton McConnell | Crime, Pre-K - 12 Education, Safety

Chapel Hill Police are responding to and investigating an armed robbery on Wednesday that took place on a high-traffic street corner.

After Losing County Funding, Chapel Hill Public Library Set to Impose $65 Borrowing Fee on Non-Town Residents

by Henry Taylor | Local Government

Chapel Hill Public Library Director Atlas Logan presented a resolution at the Sep. 23 council meeting asking for the fees to be approved.

Carrboro’s Anderson Park Tennis Courts Closed Until Oct. 12 for Installation of Lights

by Michael Koh | Sep 29, 2026 | Local Government, Recreation

The Henry Anderson III Park Tennis Courts in Carrboro will be closed until Monday, Oct. 12 for the...

Senate Passes College Sports Bill That Would Rein in Athlete Payments and Transfers

by Associated Press | Sep 29, 2026 | National, Sports

The Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan bill on Monday that would regulate college sports, an attempt to end “chaos” in the industry.

Orange County School Board Hears Redistricting Timeline in Preparation for Future Elementary School

by Emma Cooke | Sep 29, 2026 | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

Orange County’s Board of Education recently met to hear an update on its redistricting plans in preparation for a new elementary school.

‘To Make a More Equitable and Just World’: Binkley Baptist Church Tackles Medical Debt to Honor Former Pastor

by Aaron Keck | Sep 29, 2026 | Health, Nonprofit

Chapel Hill’s Binkley Baptist Church has launched an effort to erase $1 million in local medical debt, in honor of their former pastor.

As Durham Trial Begins Over the Murder of Faith Hedgepeth, Here’s What to Know

by Brighton McConnell | Sep 28, 2026 | Crime

Monday marks the beginning of jury selection in the long-awaited trial for Miguel Salguero-Olivares, the suspect in Faith Hedgepeth’s murder.

Local Government Meetings: September 28-October 2, 2026

by Aaron Keck | Sep 28, 2026 | Local Government

This week in local government: Tongde Wu officially takes her oath of office as the newest member of the CHCCS school board.

Carrburritos Set to Open at Carr Mill Mall Location on Sep. 29

by Henry Taylor | Sep 25, 2026 | Business

On Tuesday, Sep. 29, the new Carrburritos will open to the public at 200 N. Greensboro St. B12 in Carrboro’s Carr Mill Mall.

Glenwood Parent, Scientific Consultant Tongde Wu Chosen for Vacant CHCCS School Board Seat

by Brighton McConnell | Sep 25, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Tongde Wu, a scientific consultant and Glenwood Elementary School parent, is set to join the CHCCS Board of Education for a brief term.

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‘Mind Your Business’: Local Openings, Closings and Updates in July-September 2026

18-Year-Old Arrested, Charged After Gunfire on West Franklin Street

Town of Carrboro: Missing 62-Year-Old Resident Safely Located

Police Arrest, Charge Suspect in Armed Robbery at Chapel Hill Gas Station

After Losing County Funding, Chapel Hill Public Library Set to Impose $65 Borrowing Fee on Non-Town Residents

Carrboro’s Anderson Park Tennis Courts Closed Until Oct. 12 for Installation of Lights

Senate Passes College Sports Bill That Would Rein in Athlete Payments and Transfers

Orange County School Board Hears Redistricting Timeline in Preparation for Future Elementary School

‘To Make a More Equitable and Just World’: Binkley Baptist Church Tackles Medical Debt to Honor Former Pastor

As Durham Trial Begins Over the Murder of Faith Hedgepeth, Here’s What to Know

Local Government Meetings: September 28-October 2, 2026

Carrburritos Set to Open at Carr Mill Mall Location on Sep. 29

Glenwood Parent, Scientific Consultant Tongde Wu Chosen for Vacant CHCCS School Board Seat

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