News across Orange County
West End Poetry Festival Returns to Carrboro Oct. 15-17
The 21st Annual West End Poetry Festival returns to Carrboro Oct. 15-17, 2026. All events are free and open to the public. The theme this year is “Kinship, Community and Belonging.”
Carrboro Recognizes October as American Pharmacists Month in Carrboro
Mayor Barbara Foushee proclaims October 2026 as American Pharmacists Month in Carrboro.
Halloween Is Happening in Carrboro!
Carrboro Recreation, Parks and Cultural Resources is offering free, family-friendly events offer music, movies, stories, costumes and plenty of Halloween fun this October.
New lights coming to Anderson Park Tennis Courts
New lights will be installed at the Anderson Park Tennis Courts. Electricians will be on site Monday, Sept. 28 - Monday, Oct. 12. The courts will be closed until the installation is complete.
October 1–8, 2026 is Week Without Driving in Carrboro
The Carrboro Town Council has proclaimed Oct. 1-8, 2026, as Week Without Driving, encouraging residents, businesses and Town staff to experience getting around without a car and explore ways to make transportation more accessible for everyone.
2026 Carrboro-Chapel Hill Community Holiday Parade Participant Application Now Open
Walk, dance, bike, and scoot your way through the Carrboro-Chapel Hill Community Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.! We’re looking for local organizations and businesses to participate.
Put your ideas into action! Apply to serve the Town of Carrboro
Carrboro local government has various advisory boards and commissions that advise the Town Council on a range of issues. We are filling vacancies! In addition, the OWASA Board of Directors has a vacancy for a Carrboro representative coming up!
Carolina Journal
Published September 24Media groups appeal ruling keeping UNC’s $1.2M SCiLL report secret
A media coalition is appealing a judge’s recent decision allowing the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to keep a $1.2 million report confidential. The report covers UNC’s School of Civic Life and Leadership.
The Alamance News
Published September 24County to select contractor for EMS base after completing long-delayed land swap with developer
After nearly two years of site-related delays, Alamance County is about to select a contractor to develop a new EMS station that will eventually serve the eastern parts of the […]
Carrboro Music Festival Returns September 27
Carrboro will once again become one big stage when the 29th Annual Carrboro Music Festival takes over the community on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The free annual celebration brings music, artists and community together throughout Carrboro.
Carrboro Public Works Service Alert: Temporary Waste Collection Delays
Residential waste collection may be delayed. Please place your cart at the curb on your normal collection day and leave it there until collection is completed.
Carrboro Recognizes National Diaper Need Awareness Week
Mayor Barbara Foushee has proclaimed Sept. 14-20, 2026, as National Diaper Need Awareness Week in Carrboro, raising awareness about the importance of ensuring families have access to an adequate supply of clean diapers.