Come Zumba with us, learn how to load your bike onto a Chapel Hill Transit bus, visit the bike fix-it station, watch a dance performance, enjoy games and snacks, and so much more! Read on...
Marie Parker brings more than 23 years of public sector experience, with her most recent position as the Executive Director for Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority (CFPTA) in Wilmington, N.C. Read on...
Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community. Reach the Town Council with your ideas, views, and questions at Council@carrboronc.gov Read on...
Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community. Reach the Town Council with your ideas, views, and questions at Council@carrboronc.gov Read on...
Duke Energy is performing utility work around the construction site of The 203 Project today and Friday, March 16-17. Traffic impacts will occur between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Read on...
As part of Orange County Creek Week celebrations, Carrboro's Stormwater Division and the Office of Sustainability invites you to sign up for the Kid’s Buffer Ball Activity! Read on...
The Carrboro Arts Committee is offering an award of up to $1,000 to assist emerging young artists in developing their talent through a summer apprenticeship. Read on...
The $42 million development will be the future home of the Carrboro Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department and the Orange County Southern Branch Library. Read on...
Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community. Reach the Town Council with your ideas, views, and questions at Council@carrboronc.gov Read on...
2023 artists include Piedmont Blueswoman Gail Ceasar, documentary film subjects Faith & Harmony, Rolling Stone featured artist Pat "Mother Blues" Cohen, and Music Maker Blues Revue featuring Jimi Hendrix collaborator Hermon Hitson. Read on...
A contractor for Duke Energy is performing work on power lines along West Main Street, which is causing traffic impacts and potential power disruptions to nearby residents. Read on...
OWASA will temporarily alter its drinking water treatment process throughout the month of March. Water will remain safe to drink during this time, but customers might notice a change in taste or odor of drinking water. Read on...
Orange County Senior Games is one of 53 sanctioned programs of North Carolina Senior Games, Inc. They are pleased to announce registration for the 2023 Games is now open through March 24, 2023. Read on...
The Town Council recognizes Feb. 20 to Feb. 26 as National Invasive Species Awareness Week in Carrboro.
NISAW is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. Read on...
The Town's Ecosystem Module highlights local ecosystems and how they are affected by the changing climate. Join a presentation to learn more! Read on...
For Black History Month 2023, the BIPOC elected officials of Orange County, N.C., have released their video presentation of two poetry readings: “Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou and “Making the Struggle Every Day” by Ella Baker. Read on...
The week of March 5-11 is North Carolina’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week. During the week, the National Weather Service and its partners will focus on topics to ensure you are ready for the upcoming severe weather season. Read on...
The Carrboro Town Council unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday, Feb. 7, affirming the full civil and human rights of LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ spaces, and LGBTQ+ events. Read on...
The Town of Carrboro welcomes the community to join us as we host “The Black Resistance,” a history lecture for Black History Month.
The free event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. Read on...
On January 10, the Carrboro Town Council passed a resolution in support of closing North Carolina’s health insurance coverage gap through Medicaid expansion. Read on...
Carrboro Police will be at Gray Squirrel Coffee Co. located at 360 E. Main Street on Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. to host this year’s first Coffee with a Cop. Read on...
From music and dramatic performances to history discussions, there will be an array of interesting activities and programs. We invite everyone to get involved in learning about and celebrating the lives, history and contributions of Black people. Read on...
The Town Council will meet next at 7 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 17. Reach the Town Council with your ideas, views, and questions at Council@carrboronc.gov Read on...
The Carrboro Town Council passed a resolution on Tuesday, Jan. 10, recognizing National Mentoring Month in Carrboro and encouraging residents to encourage and celebrate mentoring throughout the community. Read on...
The Town Council will meet next at 7 p.m. Tuesday Jan .10. Reach the Town Council with your ideas, views, and questions at Council@carrboronc.gov Read on...
Guest speakers feature U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee, Carrboro Town Council Member Barbara Foushee, illustrator Keith Knight, historian Danita Mason-Hogans, as well as student artwork and videos. Read on...
The Stormwater Division is rolling out a new Residential Assessment Pilot Project. Applications from homeowners are now being accepted and will be screened and scheduled for assessments as they are received and as capacity allows. Read on...
Legendary North Carolina musician Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten is being feted by her hometown Carrboro with her very own day on this birthday anniversary. Mayor Damon Seils is officially proclaiming Thursday, Jan. 5, as “Libba Cotten Day” in Carrboro. Read on...
Two special events to dig deeper into poetry and connect with community are scheduled this January! All are invited to come celebrate Carrboro's rich arts history and meet community members at these free and open events. Read on...
Mayor Damon Seils has proclaimed December 13, 2022, to be Sergeant Brent Hobby and Firefighter Michael Miller Day in Carrboro and encourages all residents to celebrate their service and dedication to the community. Read on...
Construction is underway on the 203 Project at 203 S. Greensboro St., the project to complete a new library and civic building. Currently, the site is being graded and excavated for the concrete foundations and floor slab. Read on...
The Town of Carrboro invites agencies and individuals who are interested in applying for funds through the American Rescue Plan Act /Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program to attend a Pre-Application Workshop on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. Read on...
Our next neighborhood block party will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 at Estes Park Apartments off Estes Extension in Carrboro. Stop by to join the free event - no registration required. Read on...
Elizabeth Cotten will be honored with the Early Influence Award as part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2022 class. The 37th annual ceremony will take place Nov. 5 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Read on...
"These are important investments in the people of Carrboro,” said Mayor Damon Seils. “Many of the projects advance priorities the community has had for some time and that have become more pressing during the pandemic." Read on...
The Town’s framework for use of ARPA is centered around Council goals and policy; racial equity and inclusion; and environmental justice and climate action. Read on...
"We are pleased that the new compensation ranges are competitive with the market," Town Manager Richard J. White III said. "I appreciate the Town Council’s support and approval of the implementation plan.” Read on...
The American Planning Association-North Carolina Chapter (APA-NC) has recognized the Town of Carrboro with the Marvin Collins Award for a comprehensive plan developed for a community of less than 25,000 population. Read on...
Construction has recently begun on the 203 Project at 203 S. Greensboro St., currently the site of a Carrboro municipal parking lot across from Open Eye Cafe. The project to complete a new library and civic building will be underway through spring 2024. Read on...
All festivals made possible with support from the Town of Carrboro and the Carrboro Tourism Development Authority. Schedule highlights below with full details and updates online. Read on...
Construction has started on The 203 Project at 203 S. Greensboro St., currently the site of a Carrboro municipal parking lot across from Open Eye Cafe. The project to complete a new library and civic building will be underway for the next 19 months. Read on...
All paving and installation of temporary paint pavement markings has been completed throughout the Carrboro portion of the project-- East Main Street from Jones Ferry Road to the Carrboro-Chapel Hill town limits at Merritt Mill Road and Rosemary Street. Read on...
Coming soon, portions of the road will have a new traffic pattern where two lanes become one lane with new bike lanes and turn lanes for vehicles. Read on...
At this time, the milling and resurfacing is anticipated to begin the week of July 5. The milling and resurfacing work will also take place during the night. Read on...
Mayors of Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Hillsborough have issued a joint statement in the shared commitment to building communities where everyone feels safe and welcome and has the ability to thrive. Read on...
Crews for the NC Department of Transportation are scheduled to begin work to improve a prominent stretch of roadway in Carrboro and Chapel Hill. The work will begin Monday, May 23, and run through mid-August. Read on...
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced today that legendary Carrboro, North Carolina musician Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Read on...
Town of Carrboro receives Honorable Mention in a category that recognizes municipalities that have adapted their approaches or changed services or practices to address inequity in an area of concern for the community. Read on...
The site reflects the look and feel of the community while incorporating features designed to help residents, visitors and community partners quickly locate the information and services they need. Read on...
Everyone is invited as our community breaks ground on the Orange County Southern Branch Library and Cultural Center at 203 S. Greensboro St. Read on...
Carrboro ranks as a “high performing city” with nearly all (98%) residents surveyed rating the Town of Carrboro excellent or good as a place to live, as a place to raise children (98%), and as a place they feel welcome (96%). Read on...
