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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Carrboro, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 31stories have been published about Carrboro which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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The Morning News: Carrboro is an All-America City!

In today’s news: Carrboro is named an All-America City by the National Civic League, one of ten recipients nationwide. Also: Thom Tillis says he won’t run for reelection after coming out against Donald Trump’s budget bill; Gov. Josh Stein vetoes a regulatory bill in Raleigh; Orange County Schools get to work on summer projects; UNC releases the non-conference schedule for Tar Heel men’s basketball; RJ Davis signs with the Lakers; and the Tar Hee…Read Article

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Carrboro Open Mic on Mondays at Speakeasy - Triangle on the Cheap

Speakeasy, at 100 E Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, is a spot for drinks and local music. You can find their events on their website calendar and on Facebook. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Carrboro Open Mic at SpeakeasyMondays, through January 5, 20268 p.m.Free Sign-ups start at 7pm and performing will run from 8pm until midnight. Set times are 10 minutes each, with a 5 minute break between each set. Double-Check Bef…Read Article

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Carrboro: Barbara Foushee From Denver For the All America City Awards

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 27, discussing town news and events. She was in Denver with other representatives from Carrboro, preparing for the town’s presentation to a panel of judges for the “All America City Award” from the National Civic League, interacting with other cities up for the award, and more. She also discussed upcoming 4th of July festivities in Carrboro, and more. Conver…Read Article

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Community Members Donate To Support Baxter Bar & Arcade Following Water Main Break

After suffering a water main failure on Friday, June 20, The Baxter Bar & Arcade in Carrboro has turned to the community for support in the form of a GoFundMe campaign. The Baxter, located at 108 N Graham Street in Carrboro, features over 50 vintage video games and a full bar. Co-owner Nick Stroud organized the page, which included a detailed explanation of the situation. “Our water main has completely failed,” his post read. “It runs under the …GoFundMe · CarrboroRead Article

New For-Sale Carrboro Condo Project Celebrates 'Going Vertical' with Construction

Construction is underway at Carrboro’s South Green shopping center for the South Green Flats – a venture aiming to fill a housing inventory gap and the first condominium project in the community in 15 years. The developers and real estate team held a “Going Vertical” event at Two Hills Drive on Tuesday morning to celebrate the first structures on the site being built. The project will include three buildings with a total of 63 units — 57 for-sal…Carrboro · CarrboroRead Article

Carrboro: 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 effec…Juneteenth · CarrboroRead Article

Parents And Students Criticize Carrboro High School Principal, While NAACP Voices Support

NAACP Chapter President Herman Foushee speaks at a press conference in support of Helena Thomas on Wednesday, June 11. (Henry Taylor/Chapel Hill Media Group) https://chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2025/06%20-%20June/13/Carrboro%20High%20Principal_WRAP.mp3 The controversy around leadership at Carrboro High School continued to heat up this week, with a local chapter of the NAACP weighing in on demands to oust Helena Thomas, the school’s principa…NAACP · CarrboroRead Article

NAACP chapter urges district to reinstate Carrboro High School principal on administrative leave

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The Carrboro High School principal is on administrative leave after students, parents, and staff raised concerns about her performance. However, the local NAACP chapter argues, the school district acted too quickly in sending her home.NAACP · CarrboroSee the Story

Juneteenth at the Pines in Raleigh - Triangle on the Cheap

Image: Depositphotos Celebrate Juneteenth at Carolina Pines Park, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, Friday, June 13, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. Gates open at 6:45 p.m. This is a free event for ages 18+, although there will be a kids zone for kids ages 5-12. The event will feature musical performances, line dancing, sing-alongs and more. Bring blankets, low lawn chairs, sunscreen and bug spray. Learn about more Juneteenth celebrations…Juneteenth · CarrboroRead Article

Carrboro Budget Passes, CORA Takes on Responsibility, Diamond Heels Shine

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn that Carrboro is the first of our local governments to adopt their budget for the upcoming fiscal year. We hear from CORA Food Pantry’s Melissa Driver Beard on their expansion and the effects of federal cuts. We hear from UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts on international student visas and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels continue to prep for the…Carrboro · CarrboroRead Article

The Agenda: Government Meetings This Week

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Every Monday Port City Daily will share upcoming government and community meetings around the tri-county region. If there’s an item of public interest, it will be included, too. The Wilmington City Council will hold an agenda review at 8:30 a.m. in city hall, 102 N. Third St. Meetings are livestreamed here. The New Hanover County Commissioners will meet at 4 p.m. SourceCarrboro · CarrboroSee the Story

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