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Carrboro · CarrboroDirector of Orange County Libraries Erin Sapienza spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 18. She discussed the process for opening the new Southern Branch of the Orange County Library when the 203 S. Greensboro project later this year in Carrboro. She talked about the process of getting the materials, including books for the library. She also talked about the input the library was able to give in the design of their future …See the Story
On Air Today: Director of Orange County Libraries Erin Sapienza
Carrboro · Carrboro97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations –…See the Story
On Air Today: The 2024 Community Dinner
Carrboro · CarrboroAs the future Orange County Library extension and town offices continue construction at 203 South Greensboro Street, Carrboro’s local government is warning residents of the latest rounds of road closures near the project. During the town’s monthly update shared on Tuesday, Carrboro officials said road work is set to begin on Monday, April 15 on Roberson Street and South Greensboro Street as AT&T installs new conduit for the building. The project…See the Story
Temporary Road Closures Expected at Carrboro's 203 Project Over Next Month
Carrboro · CarrboroThe popular Flying Pierogi food truck, which has been operating in Chapel Hill and Carrboro for more than five years, will conduct a soft opening of its new brick-and-mortar location in the South Green shopping center in April 15. South Green is located at 101 Two Hills Drive in Carrboro. The soft opening will run from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will offer coffee and pierogis before expanding its menu throughout the week. “We’re thrilled that our dre…See the Story
Flying Pierogi Holding Soft Opening of Brick-and-Mortar Carrboro Location on April 15
Carrboro · CarrboroThe Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department was dispatched to a natural gas leak in downtown Carrboro at about 5 p.m. on Sunday. The leak was reported in the area of 106 South Greensboro Street, near the intersection with West Main Street. Responding crews reported a strong odor of gas and evacuated four nearby businesses. The 100 block of South Greensboro Street through the 100 block of West Main Street was closed, and Dominion Energy was requested to …See the Story
Natural Gas Leak Briefly Shuts Down Carrboro's South Greensboro Street Sunday Afternoon
Carrboro · CarrboroThis series of posts will be made weekly on Chapelboro to help inform our community about local government meetings. All meeting days, locations and times may be subject to change. Check town, county, and school district websites for additional information. Budget season resumes in local government this week, with public hearings for both of Orange County’s two school boards and a work session for Orange County Commissioners on a 10-year capital…See the Story
Local Government Meetings: April 8-12, 2024
Carrboro · CarrboroRecreation Supervisor for the Town of Carrboro Galen Poythress spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. He discussed this weekend’s Open Streets event that will see the closure of Weaver Street to car traffic. He outlined several of the features of this year’s event, talked about the history of the event, and talked about the value of having open public spaces in town. He also talked about other upcoming recreation and parks events for Carrbor…See the Story
Carrboro: Recreation Supervisor Galen Poythress
Carrboro · CarrboroThe Town of Carrboro has hired Patrice Toney as its new town manager. Toney previously worked as the assistant city manager for Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Lamar Joyner has been named the new town clerk. Both positions are critical for handling council matters and operations.See the Story
