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24 Hours in Hillsborough: Off the Beaten Path with Eryk Pruitt

by Sponsored | Sep 17, 2026 | Sponsored, Town Square | 0 Comments

Join local author Eryk Pruitt for a guided tour through what 24 hours in charming Hillsborough, NC, could look like with a special eye for local flavor!

Equipment Failure Causes Delays to Carrboro’s Household Trash Collection

by Brighton McConnell | Sep 17, 2026 | Local Government | 0 Comments

Carrboro said the breakdown led to Wednesday’s collection taking longer than normal. As a result, Thursday and Friday collection has moved.

Orange County Reports Rabid Skunk After Altercation in Mebane

by Michael Koh | Sep 17, 2026 | Animals, Health, Safety | 0 Comments

Orange County Animal Services has confirmed a positive rabies test on a skunk seen in Mebane Tuesday. According to OCAS, an initial report was made after the skunk had an altercation with two dogs in the area around Whitaker Road, southeast of downtown Mebane. The...

Little Big Moments: Fierce Stalking, Holy Attention

by Andrew Taylor-Troutman | Sep 17, 2026 | Columns, Little Big Moments, Town Square | 0 Comments

The writer Annie Dillard died this week. In tribute to her, I first wrote these words now pixilated on your screen in a small notebook, which I carry around like she did in case something catches my attention. I sat under an oak with my back against the trunk, and the...

Steve Belichick to Resign as UNC Ends Investigation Into Football Program, Saying Issues ‘Isolated in Scope’

by Brighton McConnell | Sep 17, 2026 | Football, UNC, UNC Sports | 0 Comments

A release from UNC on Thursday said Steve Belichick will step down after his medical leave, which is part of its concluding investigation.

Weekend Around the Hill: September 17 – September 20

by Jordan Beyle | Sep 17, 2026 | Town Square, Weekend Around The Hill | 0 Comments

Check out the events happening around our community this weekend. You can view the full Chapelboro Local Events Calendar here. To submit your own event, click here. Sunlight to Starlight Shopping Stroll Thursday, September 17 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Stroll through...