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Orange County Farmers Markets Grapple With Fading Double Bucks Program

Posted by Emma Cooke | Oct 1, 2024 | Business, News Around Town

Orange County’s farmers markets recently launched a GoFundMe campaign to try and save the Double Bucks program.

Carrboro Farmers’ Market To Host Signature ‘Tomato Day’ on July 13

Posted by Emma Cooke | Jul 7, 2024 | Business, News Around Town

Carrboro Farmers’ Market will celebrate the bounty of locally-grown tomatoes with its biggest event of the year: Tomato Day.

Town of Carrboro Considering Curbside Compost Pickup

Posted by Brianna Atkinson | May 5, 2023 | Environment, Local Government

Carrboro has two curbside waste collection options: trash or recycling. But, the town is considering adding a third bin into the mix: compost.

Looking for Ways to Celebrate Earth Day? Check Out These Local Events.

Posted by Brianna Atkinson | Apr 22, 2023 | Arts, Environment

People around the world are celebrating Earth Day under the theme “Invest In Our Planet.” Here’s how you can celebrate locally around town.

Carrboro Celebrates Triumphant Return of Tomato Day

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 11, 2022 | News

https://chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/July/11/Tomato%20Day_WRAP.mp3 Saturday, July...

Carrboro Farmers’ Market Manager Maggie Funkhouser

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 7, 2022 | On Air Today (PM)

Carrboro Farmers’ Market Magager Maggie Funkauser spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 7th. She discussed the upcoming Tomato Day festivities at the market on Saturday, July 9th.

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Carrboro Farmers’ Market To Change Hours of Operation

Posted by Elle Kehres | Oct 23, 2021 | Business

The Carrboro Farmers’ Market will soon change its hours of operation ahead of the winter...

Carrboro Farmers Market Offering Vouchers to Those Unemployed

Posted by Avery Trendel | Apr 29, 2020 | COVID-19, News Around Town

For those who have been permanently or temporarily unemployed due to the ongoing coronavirus...

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...

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