Police: Missing Carrboro Man Found Dead in Chapel Hill
A week after Carrboro Police issued a call for help locating him, law enforcement confirmed Kent Kurosawa was located dead on Oct. 3.
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Community Home Trust Recognized with Statewide Innovative Affordable Housing Award
An Orange County nonprofit recently took home a statewide award for helping make homes permanently affordable for a group facing eviction.
Read MoreCarrboro: Day in Court vs. Duke Energy, Carrboro Music Fest, All-America City
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee Spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 26. She discussed Thursday’s court proceedings, in which Duke Energy is attempting to have the case Carrboro brought against them dismissed. She also previewed a busy weekend coming up in Carrboro, featuring the Carrboro Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday, as well as the celebration of Carrboro’s designation as an All-America City on Sunday.
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Town of Carrboro Argues Case in Duke Energy, Climate Change Lawsuit’s Initial Hearing
The Town of Carrboro presented its legal rationale for continuing a 2024 climate change-focused lawsuit against Duke Energy on Thursday.
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‘Meant A Lot To Me’: A Familiar Face in Carrboro Is Now in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame
Debbie May of Durham was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame earlier this month after a three-decade career in the industry.
Read MoreCarrboro: Tropical Storm Recovery, Budget Impacts, Upcoming Town Events
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 19, discussing town news and events. She talked about this week’s Carroboro Town Council meeting, which saw various updates from town staff on the aftermath of Tropical Depression Chantal. She gave updates from the fire department, public works, and how the storm will impact the budget. She also previewed a busy end of the month for town events with both the Carrboro Music Festival and the celebration for All-America City coming soon.
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Read MoreCarrboro: Remembering Hilliard Caldwell, Council Meetings Resume, CARE Team in Carrboro
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 12, discussing town news and events. She discussed the passing of local Civil Rights leader and former Carrboro Alderman Hilliard Caldwell, who died last week at the age of 88. She discussed his legacy and importance in the community. She also discussed the expansion of the CARE (Crisis Assistance, Response, & Engagement) Team to Carrboro, and what that means for the community going forward. She previewed next week’s town council meeting, and more.
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Read MoreCarrboro: Safe Routes To School, Bike Detection System, New Business
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 5, discussing town news and events. She discussed the town’s Safe Route to School Action Plan, which is getting more attention with the start of school. She discussed a new bike detection system to provide more safety for bicycles at some key intersections around town. She also discussed the opening of the new bakery Even Dough, and the other businesses along that portion of Weaver Street. She also previewed some upcoming events at the end of the month and more.
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New Chapel Hill Cocktail Bar Opens Its Doors; Carrboro Bakery Opens Its Café
Two small businesses in Chapel Hill and Carrboro marked big steps in recent days to welcoming more visitors: Little Gem and Even Dough Bakery.
Read MoreCarrboro: UPROAR Purchase, NCBEMO Meeting, and More
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 29. She discussed her recent participation in her first board meeting for the North Carolina Black Elected Municipal Officials. She also talked about the conclusion of the UPROAR Festival of Public Art, and Carrboro’s purchase of “Venus Flytrap” by Hamidou Sissoko. She also gave an update on storm recovery in the community and more.
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