News across Orange County
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.
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.
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.
Message from Carrboro Public Works: Keep Lithium Batteries Out of the Trash
Remember: Batteries don’t belong in the bin. Keep them out of the trash, and take them to a proper drop-off location.
Affordable Housing Plan Engagement Underway
Over the next few months, there will be opportunities for the community to offer insight and provide feedback. The comments and themes shared will help identify the needs and opportunities in Carrboro and inform meaningful strategies for the future.
Carrboro Police News: Suspect Sought in Stabbing
The Carrboro Police Department is attempting to locate the suspect in an overnight aggravated assault that occurred at 101 NC 54 just after midnight on Sept. 18, 2026.
The Alamance News
Published September 17New drive-thru coffee shop in Mebane gets city’s planning board approval
Mebane’s planning board gave its imprimatur of support to a proposed rezoning of a small portion of a parcel off Wilson Road, across from the Walmart shopping center, for a […]
The Alamance News
Published September 17New plan in Mebane: 120 apartments instead of 51 townhouses on S. 11th Street
Mebane’s planning board has agreed to recommend rezoning for 120 apartments to take the place of a previous rezoning plan approved five years ago for 51 townhouses on about 14 […]
Town Council Update
The Carrboro Town Council will meet next on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Read the recap from the last Council meeting of Sept. 15 and ways to stay engaged.