With #GivingTuesday just around the corner, we thought we’d round up the local Chapel Hill and Carrboro non-profits that we recommend donating to this year. All of these organizations were recommended by BlogBloggers. (If you know of an organization that’s not on our list that fits into one of these categories that you’d like to […]
Posted inCarrboro, Carrboro Town Council, Downtown, Economic development, Small business
What you need to know about predatory towing at Carr Mill Mall
Carr Mill Mall is home to some of Carrboro’s most beloved businesses: Weaver Street Market, Golden Fig Books, Tandem, AliCat Toys. And for the past two months, it’s been the site of a predatory towing operation, run by Barnes Towing and Carr Mill Mall’s property manager Nathan Milian. According to Carrboro Town Council Member Sammy […]
Posted inBike and Walk, Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Parks and Rec, Things to do with kids
Opt outside: Hikes and parks in Chapel Hill and Carrboro to explore
There are many beautiful hikes and parks to explore near Chapel Hill and Carrboro this weekend. We’ve collected some of the pieces we’ve written about outdoor adventures throughout our region. Happy exploring!
Posted inCarrboro, Events around town, Things to do with kids
Gallop & Gorge 8k race in Carrboro – A Holiday Tradition!
This Thursday, Thanksgiving morning, at 8:00AM, while some are still asleep, and many others are starting up ovens, crock pots, and other kitchen gadgets for the day’s feast, over 1,200 runners will be starting their day in downtown Carrboro with the Gallop & Gorge 8K. For as long as I can remember, I, and occasionally […]
Posted incomics
Comic Books are Fun: Graphic Ink, The DC Comics Art of Darwyn Cooke
Today we are starting a new series featuring the hidden talents and hobbies of advisory board members and elected officials. Up first is Louie Rivers, who is a member of the Chapel Hill Planning Commission….and a comic book fanatic. He’ll be writing about comic books for us on a regular basis. I love the Twilight […]
Posted inChapel Hill, Chapel Hill Town Council
Elizabeth Sharp appears to have won a seat on council with 6 votes more than Renuka Soll
Chapelboro reported today that Elizabeth Sharp was declared the winner of the final Chapel Hill Town Council seat after the certified count. Sharp leads Soll by six votes. Technically, because the lead is so close, Soll can ask for a recount. The results must also still be canvassed by the State Board of Elections on […]