PHOTOS: ‘No Kings’ Rallies in Orange County, Durham Draw Thousands
Joining in with “No Kings” rallies across the country on Saturday, many Orange and Durham County community members took part in local protests.
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Carrboro
Chapel Hill And Carrboro Hold ‘No Kings’ Protest, Joining Communities Nationwide
On Saturday, June 14, hundreds of Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents held their very own “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration.
Read MoreCarrboro: Pride Month, Juneteenth, The Drakeford Effect
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 13, discussing town news and events. She discussed some upcoming weekend evens, including the Pride Piper Walk, as part of Pride Month celebrations. She also talked about upcoming Juneteenth celebrations in the community. She discussed the downtown area of Carrboro, updating potential development on a couple of highly visible parcels and discussing the effect of the Drakeford Library Complex on downtown, and more.
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Moving to Carrboro, Karen Stegman to Leave Chapel Hill Town Council Early
Chapel Hill Town Council member Karen Stegman will step down from her seat on June 27, a few months before her term expires.
Read MoreCarrboro: Positives from the Town Budget, Weekend Events, and More
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 6, discussing town news and events. She discussed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which was passed by the council earlier this week. She talked about what she like in the budget, and why it is the right budget for Carrboro right now. She also talked about weekend events and more.
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Read MoreCarrboro: 4th Amendment Proclamation, Honorary Strayhorn Drive, Weekend Events
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 30, discussing town news and events. She talked about the town council’s decision to pass a proclamation declaring themselves a 4th Amendment workplace, citing the constitutional guarantee against unreasonable search and seizure. She also discussed the honorary designation of Strayhorn Drive to recognize one of Carrboro’s original black families. She also previewed upcoming weekend events and more.
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Chatham County Sheriff: Carrboro Man Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges
UPDATE: On May 21, Carrboro police filed multiple charges against Edwin Silva-Badillo, based on...
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Town Of Carrboro Shares New Designs For Free Parking Signage
The Town of Carrboro has begun installing a series of new parking wayfinding signs to denote public parking lots in the downtown area.
Read MoreCarrboro: Park Improvements, Budget Public Hearing, Downtown Area Plan
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 23, discussing town news and events. She discussed a couple of ribbon cuttings for park improvements, including new inclusive playground equipment at Baldwin Park. She discussed feedback received from the community at the Town Council’s recent public hearing; the next steps on the Downtown Area Plan, and more. She also discussed upcoming community events including the Freight Train Blues Series.
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Memorial Day to Affect Local Government Services Around Orange County (2025)
The observation of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26 will affect multiple local government services...
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