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OWASA Receives Nearly $2 Million in PFAS Treatment Settlement

The Orange Water and Sewer Authority announced Thursday it has received $1.96 million for PFAS treatment as part of a settlement with the company 3M, a major manufacturer of PFAS. According to OWASA, the funds will be used to offset the cost of treatment to reduce PFAS in the community’s drinking water. PFAS is an acronym for a harmful group of compounds used in various industrial processes and products. A manufactured byproduct from items like …3M · Carrboro Read Article

Authorities seek help in finding 83-year-old Carrboro woman

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Maree Ravellette: Authorities seek help in finding 83-year-old Carrboro womanCarrboro · Carrboro See the Story

Is Duke Energy liable for climate-related property damage after funding denialist campaigns?

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. Attorneys for the town of Carrboro and Duke Energy sparred in court for hours over this question before a judge, who asked them for more information. Carrboro says it sustained $20 million in property damage from Tropical Depression Chantal in July.Carrboro · Carrboro Read Article

The South Orange Dispatch: Celebrating First Responders

Celebrating First Responders By Margot Lester, SORS volunteer First responders answer the call In 2017, Congress established National First Responders Day. Each October 28, we honor the paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, police and other career and volunteer rescuers who are the first to arrive on the scene in emergencies. That includes SORS’ highly trained volunteers, like Paramedic Katie Vanderweide and EMT Thomas Parrott. In addition to their da…Carrboro · Carrboro Read Article

Root Fest at Carrboro Farmers' Market on Nov. 1

Carrboro Farmers’ Market The Carrboro Farmers’ Market is held on the Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main Street Saturdays year round, and Wednesdays April to November. Looking for stuff for your kids to do? Check out Triangle on the Cheap’s big list of upcoming free and cheap kid-friendly events in the Triangle! Saturdays:November to March: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.April to October: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesdays:April 2 to November 19, 2025: 3 to 6 p.m. A…Carrboro · Carrboro Read Article

'No Kings' Demonstrators Take To The Streets In Carrboro, Pittsboro, and Hillsborough

On Saturday, October 18, thousands of demonstrators in Carrboro, Pittsboro, and Hillsborough made signs, donned costumes, and stepped out to voice their distaste with the actions and policies of President Donald Trump’s administration. Chapelboro.com sent reporters to each of these demonstrations to hear what they had to say. Carrboro Image via Emma Cooke/Chapel Hill Media Group In Carrboro, protestors gathered at the Town Commons to voice their…Carrboro · Carrboro Read Article

Carrboro: Unified Development Ordinance, West End Poetry, Trash Collection

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 17, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent work session for the town council, which included discussion of the Unified Development Ordinance rewrite, and more. She also previewed this weekend’s West End Poetry Festival in Carrboro, a delay in trash collection, and more. Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on t…Carrboro · Carrboro Read Article

Peel Gallery: Opening reception for "Art Lifers: Paintings, Prints, and Mixed Media by Tim Kerr & Ron Liberti" on Nov. 14

Peel, at 708 W Rosemary Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, is an art gallery, community event space, digital photography lab and retail space promoting contemporary art. You can find information on Peel’s exhibitions and events on its website and Facebook page. Opening reception for “Art Lifers: Paintings, Prints, and Mixed Media by Tim Kerr & Ron Liberti”Friday, November 14, 20256 to 9 p.m.Free Peel Gallery is proud to present Art Lifers: Paint…Carrboro · Carrboro Read Article

Horror Trivia and Hallow-Zine Challenge at Orange County Public Library, Southern Branch

The Southern Branch of Orange County Public Library, at 203 S Greensboro Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, is hosting two Halloween events for adults in October, 2025. Follow the links, below, to register. Horror Trivia NightWednesday, October 22, 20256 to 7 p.m.Orange County Public Library, Southern Branch203 S Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NCFree Ages 18+ Bring your friends for an evening of horror and Halloween themed trivia, inspired by the …Halloween · Carrboro Read Article

After Equipment Issues Within Depleted Fleet, Carrboro Warns of Delayed Waste Collection

Carrboro residents may experience delays in their residential trash collection this week, according to the town government. An alert shared Wednesday morning said due to “unexpected equipment failures,” the Town of Carrboro may face delays to its residential household waste collection and yard waste collection. Trash pick-ups may not happen until Friday, Oct. 17 or Monday, Oct. 20 depending on the length and success of repairs, said the town. Th…Carrboro · Carrboro Read Article

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OWASA Receives Nearly $2 Million in PFAS Treatment Settlement

Authorities seek help in finding 83-year-old Carrboro woman

Is Duke Energy liable for climate-related property damage after funding denialist campaigns?

The South Orange Dispatch: Celebrating First Responders

Root Fest at Carrboro Farmers' Market on Nov. 1

'No Kings' Demonstrators Take To The Streets In Carrboro, Pittsboro, and Hillsborough

Carrboro: Unified Development Ordinance, West End Poetry, Trash Collection

Peel Gallery: Opening reception for "Art Lifers: Paintings, Prints, and Mixed Media by Tim Kerr & Ron Liberti" on Nov. 14

Horror Trivia and Hallow-Zine Challenge at Orange County Public Library, Southern Branch

After Equipment Issues Within Depleted Fleet, Carrboro Warns of Delayed Waste Collection

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OWASA Receives Nearly $2 Million in PFAS Treatment Settlement

Authorities seek help in finding 83-year-old Carrboro woman

Is Duke Energy liable for climate-related property damage after funding denialist campaigns?

The South Orange Dispatch: Celebrating First Responders

Root Fest at Carrboro Farmers' Market on Nov. 1

'No Kings' Demonstrators Take To The Streets In Carrboro, Pittsboro, and Hillsborough

Carrboro: Unified Development Ordinance, West End Poetry, Trash Collection

Peel Gallery: Opening reception for "Art Lifers: Paintings, Prints, and Mixed Media by Tim Kerr & Ron Liberti" on Nov. 14

Horror Trivia and Hallow-Zine Challenge at Orange County Public Library, Southern Branch

After Equipment Issues Within Depleted Fleet, Carrboro Warns of Delayed Waste Collection