Note: we would like to publish a variety of perspectives on school closures. Please submit to triangleblogblog@gmail and include your affiliation if you are a parent or teacher at a particular school. TLDR: Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) is facing aging facilities and a steep decline in the projected population of elementary school students entering […]
Posted inElections
Why didn’t we do endorsements in this election?
We have received several messages from our readers asking us if we were going to do endorsements for the current primary. There are competitive seats for the Board of County Commissioners, Register of Deeds and Sheriff. We did post a short piece here listing who is on the ballot, but yeah. We didn’t put together […]
Posted inClimate, Events
Carrboro screening of The True Cost of Power” Documentary
Join NC WARN, Orange-Chatham Sierra Club & Orange-Chatham Interfaith Care for Creation on Wednesday, March 4 from 6-8pm at the Drakeford Library Complex for a short documentary screening and discussion. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP is required. The True Cost of Power: Duke Energy’s Climate Deception outlines how, for decades, Duke Energy leaders have […]
Posted inCarrboro, Elections, Orange County, Orange County Board of County Commissioners
The Carrborean interviews 7 candidates for Orange County Offices
Recently , I have been collaborating with “The Carrborean” to interview local candidates for competitive Orange County seats, on WCOM radio. What’s the “The Carrborean“? You ask? You may have noticed a new print paper whilst visiting local Carrboro businesses, such places like Lanza’s or Openeye Cafe, Weaver Street Market… From the paper’s web site, […]
Posted inElections, Orange County, voting-info
Early Voting primary Round Up
Early voting for both local and a few state offices begins this week. Look at the graphic above for locations and dates and times for where and when you can vote. Offices up for grabs for most Chapel Hill and Carrboro voters: Here is a sample ballot you can check for Chapel Hill and Carrboro […]
Posted inCarrboro, Events, Helping neighbors
Ribbon Cutting Marks Opening of Extraordinary Thrift Store in Carrboro
Extraordinary Ventures will celebrate the opening of the Extraordinary Thrift Store with a public ribbon cutting on Friday, February 27, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., at 125 W. Main Street in Carrboro. The official ribbon cutting will take place at 4:00 p.m. Extraordinary Ventures announced in early January that they would add the thrift shop […]