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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.
Carrboro Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Mayor Barbara Foushee has proclaimed Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, 2026, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Carrboro, recognizing the history, culture, achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx people in Carrboro and across the nation.
Carrboro Police Chief Chris Atack Announces Retirement After 28 Years of Service
As he looks toward retirement, Chief Atack plans to spend more time with his family, including his wife, Tina, and their two children, ages 20 and 16. He also plans to continue teaching BLET, pursue nature photography, travel and spend more time reading.
Carrboro Wins National Marketing Award for Chapel Hill Transit Bus Wrap
The award was presented at the 3CMA annual conference in Denver, held Sept. 7-9, for Carrboro’s project Carrboro: A Rolling Invitation to Belong, a Chapel Hill Transit bus wrap featuring images from the town’s festivals and community events.
Town of Carrboro Honors the Life and Service of Bryce Aric Jungbluth
The Carrboro Town Council has adopted a resolution honoring the life and service of former Carrboro Fire-Rescue firefighter Bryce Aric Jungbluth, who passed away on July 31, 2026.
Carrboro 10K and 5K Road Races set for Oct. 3
Carrboro 10K and 5K road races are scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. The road race is the second race of the Le Tour de Carrboro race series, sponsored by the Cardinal Track Club.
Calling for Volunteers: Invasive Plant Removal Event
We will fight invasive plants, save trees and native plant communities, and restore habitat.
Town Council Update
The Carrboro Town Council will meet next on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
Walk & Roll to School Day Highlights Safe Routes to School Efforts
Mayor Barbara Foushee will proclaim Wednesday, Oct. 7, as National Walk & Roll to School Day in Carrboro, joining communities nationwide in encouraging active, healthy, and sustainable travel to school.
2026 National Drive Electric Month Event - Saturday, Oct. 3
The free community event will offer a hands-on look at electric vehicles and give residents an opportunity to learn directly from people who drive them.