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Made in NC: Box Turtle Bakery

Posted by Neecole Bostick | May 31, 2017 | Town Square

Abraham Palmer left a job in IT to start Box Turtle Bakery, a home-based bakery. Palmer uses locally grown ingredients and sustainable baking practices, including milling his own flour from grain. Box Turtle Bakery sells at the...

Carrboro Board Approves New Plans for Town Commons Renovations

Posted by Staff | Sep 13, 2016 | Local Government

Construction on new renovations for the Carrboro Town Commons has been approved by the Board of Alderman to begin in November or December. The Town of Carrboro’s Public Works Director James “JD” Freeman spoke at the board’s...

Good News Friday – Transplanting Traditions!

Posted by Staff | Aug 26, 2016 | Uncategorized

While researching to write a story profiling all of the wonderful local farmers markets we have here in the Chapelboro area, we discovered a very special program that we have to tell you about.

The Transplanting Traditions Community Farm, located off of Jones Ferry Road in the Elinor Irvin Nature Preserve is a community farm cared for by refugees from southeast Asia.

Tomato Day Begins July 12th

Posted by Staff | Jul 11, 2014 | News Around Town

Tomato Day will take place this Saturday, July 12, at the Carrboro Farmer’s Market in Carrboro Town Commons.

This Week, Support The Farmer Foodshare Challenge

Posted by WCHL News | Jun 15, 2014 | Nonprofit

The “Farmer Foodshare Challenge” is ongoing at 17 farmers’ markets in the area.

More Solar Energy Projects Could Be Coming To Chapel Hill

Posted by Staff | Jan 29, 2014 | Local Government

CHAPEL HILL – We might see more solar energy projects being developed in Chapel Hill over the next several years, which could prove to be a lucrative investment for the Town. The Chapel Hill Town Council said at a meeting...

Tomato Day Brings Crowds to Carrboro Market

Posted by Staff | Jul 14, 2013 | News Around Town

This Saturday morning, farmers woke up early to prepare for the Carrboro Farmers’ Market’s annual Tomato Day.

Carrboro Farmers’ Market Hosting Tomato Day 2013

Posted by Staff | Jul 12, 2013 | Nonprofit

It’s peak season for farmers and that means tomatoes are at their prime.

Strawberries, Jazz, Faculty/Staff Satisfaction

Posted by Aaron Keck | May 17, 2013 | News Around Town

CHAPEL HILL/CARRBORO – A majority of UNC faculty and staff say the university is a “highly effective organization” with a strong vision for the future. That’s according to the results of a University-wide organizational...

Plant a Tomato, Race For Fitness, Take Down Cancer

Posted by Staff | Apr 26, 2013 | News Around Town

On Saturday morning, the Carrboro Farmers’ Market is giving tomato seedlings to kids in conjunction with Fifth Season Garden Company. The seedlings come with potting soil and growing advice from local farmers. The giveaway...

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