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Days After Historic Rain, Chapel Hill and Durham Under Another Flash Flood Warning

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 9, 2025 | Safety, Traffic, Weather

Many areas of Orange County, Chatham County and the rest of central North Carolina are again under a flash flood warning on Wednesday.

‘We Need Help’: Orange County Flood Victims Beginning to Pick Up the Pieces

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 9, 2025 | Housing, Local Government, Weather

Orange County residents whose homes were flooded during Sunday’s storm shared their emotions and what help they need in the aftermath.

Carrboro’s Public Works Facility and Vehicles Damaged by Floodwaters

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 8, 2025 | Local Government, Safety, Weather

The Carrboro Public Works facility, located off Smith Level Road, suffered significant flooding Sunday night and saw a portion of the town’s vehicle fleet totaled by the high waters.

Photo Gallery: Tropical Depression Chantal Causes Floods In Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Chatham County

Posted by Henry Taylor | Jul 7, 2025 | News Around Town, Safety, Weather

Here’s Chapelboro’s photo gallery of flooding and aftermath, featuring images gathered from Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Chatham County.

Carrboro: Lessons Learned from All-America City Competition, 4th of July

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 2, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 2, discussing town news and events. She discussed her experience with other Carrboro representatives in Denver for the National Civic League’s All-America City competition. She discussed the benefits of exchanging ideas with representatives from other municipalities, as well as what the honor means for the town. She also discussed 4th of July festivities in Carrboro coming up this holiday weekend, and more.

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Celebration of July 4 to Alter Local Government Services in Orange County

Posted by Michael Koh | Jul 2, 2025 | Local Government

The celebration of Independence Day on Friday, July 4 will affect several local government...

Carrboro Residents View ‘All-America City’ Presentation Live At Steel String Brewery

Posted by Henry Taylor | Jun 30, 2025 | Local Government, News Around Town

Carrboro residents watched live as representatives delivered a presentation on the strengths of the town at the Denver competition.

After 2024 Special Election, Cristóbal Palmer Prepares for Another Carrboro Council Campaign

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 28, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Cristóbal Palmer announced his plans to file for election to a full-term on the Carrboro Town Council after serving on it for seven months.

Carrboro: Barbara Foushee From Denver For the All America City Awards

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 27, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 27, discussing town news and events. She was in Denver with other representatives from Carrboro, preparing for the town’s presentation to a panel of judges for the “All America City Award” from the National Civic League, interacting with other cities up for the award, and more. She also discussed upcoming 4th of July festivities in Carrboro, and more.

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New For-Sale Carrboro Condo Project Celebrates ‘Going Vertical’ with Construction

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 25, 2025 | Business, Development, Housing

Construction is underway at Carrboro’s South Green shopping center for the South Green Flats – a project aiming to fill a housing inventory gap and the first condominium project in the community in 15 years.

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