Carrboro Sets Feb. 21 Grand Opening for Downtown Library Complex, Parking Deck
The Town of Carrboro shared Tuesday the grand opening date for the Drakeford Library Complex is Friday, Feb. 11.
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Carrboro: Drakeford Library Complex, Race & Equity Initiatives, Newbury Subdivision
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 10. She discussed a recent update on race and equity initiatives in the Town. She also discussed the conclusion of a quasi-judicial hearing on the Newbury Subdivision. She talked about the upcoming opening of the Drakeford Library Complex, the Carrboro Film Festival moving to the Century Center, and more.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Brenda Evans Discusses her Great-Grandmother Elizabeth Cotten
Brenda Evans, great-granddaughter of Elizabeth Cotten, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 3. She discussed her relationship with Elizabeth Cotten, who raised her and also took her on tour when she was a young girl. She talks about the Libba Cotten Day event at the Century Center on Sunday. She discussed performing on the song “Shake Sugaree,” and more.
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Positive Rabies Test Reported on Raccoon in Carrboro, Orange County’s 8th in 2024
Orange County Animal Services announced a positive rabies test for a raccoon in Carrboro on...
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Top Stories of 2024: Town of Carrboro Sues Duke Energy Over Climate Change Effects
At the start of December, the Town of Carrboro filed a climate change-related lawsuit against Duke Energy — one of the first of its kind.
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Carrboro Hires First Chief Sustainability Officer, While Planning Director Retires
The Town of Carrboro is set to see one of its senior leaders step away at the end of the calendar year — while its town offices add a new position and employee to its staff.
Read MoreCarrboro: Looking Back on 2024
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, December 20. She discussed town news and events, looked back on 2024, looked ahead to 2025, and more.
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Christmas Holiday to Affect Local Government Services in Orange County (2024)
The Christmas holiday will affect several local government services. Here’s a rundown of what Orange County residents can expect.
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Town of Carrboro Files Lawsuit Against Duke Energy Over Climate Change and Deception on Fossil Fuel Effects
Carrboro is suing Duke Energy over its contributions to climate change and the resulting economic pressures put onto the local government.
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Police Make Death By Distribution Arrest in Connection to 2023 Carrboro Fatal Overdose
Carrboro Police said regional U.S. marshals arrested 33-year-old David Allen Bonita over the death of 31-year-old Arman Guerra Imani.
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