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Sally Greene announces she will not seek another term on the Orange County County Commissioners.
November 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Sally Greene announces she will not seek another term on the Orange County County Commissioners.
A reminder this is happening Thursday! A chance to get rid of old laptops, tablets or phones and attachments and help a local non profit help kids. triangleblogblog.com/2025/11/05/r...
RTP Electronics Recycling Drive Next Thursday - Triangle Blog Blog
A group civics blog covering town council, education, transportation, and recreation in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, NC.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
A reminder this is happening Thursday! A chance to get rid of old laptops, tablets or phones and attachments and help a local non profit help kids. triangleblogblog.com/2025/11/05/r...
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UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts told faculty leaders the university does not plan on signing President Donald Trump’s administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” in exchange for favorable consideration of federal funding.
'We Don't Plan To': Chancellor Downplays Potential That UNC Signs Trump Admin's Higher Ed Compact - Chapelboro.com
Chancellor Lee Roberts told faculty UNC will not sign the "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education" in its current form.
chapelboro.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts told faculty leaders the university does not plan on signing President Donald Trump’s administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” in exchange for favorable consideration of federal funding.
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Played a Be In yesterday in Carrboro. Beautiful day to see our community do its thing. Raised a bunch of $ to help feed children because what’s left of the federal gov’t refuses to do so
November 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Played a Be In yesterday in Carrboro. Beautiful day to see our community do its thing. Raised a bunch of $ to help feed children because what’s left of the federal gov’t refuses to do so
A new AI slop journalism site appears to have launched in Carrboro. It includes this image. The editor is the former 4th editor of The Local Reporter.
November 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
A new AI slop journalism site appears to have launched in Carrboro. It includes this image. The editor is the former 4th editor of The Local Reporter.
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NC State Senator Graig Meyer is one of the smartest and most forceful of our state's Democratic leaders. This interview with @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social is worth a listen
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On Air Today: State Sen. Graig Meyer on the Budget, Gerrymandering, and Resistance - Chapelboro.com
State Sen. Graig Meyer (D-Orange) joins Aaron to discuss the ongoing state budget impasse, partisan gerrymandering, and more.
chapelboro.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
NC State Senator Graig Meyer is one of the smartest and most forceful of our state's Democratic leaders. This interview with @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social is worth a listen
chapelboro.com/the-aaron-ke...
chapelboro.com/the-aaron-ke...
You can recycle your pumpkins at 2220 Pathway Drive. Look for the giant bin of pumpkins and then add yours.
November 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM
You can recycle your pumpkins at 2220 Pathway Drive. Look for the giant bin of pumpkins and then add yours.
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Boylan Bridge, downtown Raleigh NC in distance, June 23, 2023. DK Thompson Collection/Southern Folklife Collection/UNC-CH
November 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Boylan Bridge, downtown Raleigh NC in distance, June 23, 2023. DK Thompson Collection/Southern Folklife Collection/UNC-CH
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Good to be back in Carrboro
November 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Good to be back in Carrboro
Good morning blogbloggers! Believe the open house arts event is still going on. Head to the farmers market and then check out some art!
November 8, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Good morning blogbloggers! Believe the open house arts event is still going on. Head to the farmers market and then check out some art!
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Numerous groups and organizations have taken up the fight against hunger on a local level as the government shutdown holds up SNAP funding.
Here is Chapelboro’s guide to food resources in the Orange County and Chatham County communities:
Here is Chapelboro’s guide to food resources in the Orange County and Chatham County communities:
GUIDE: Where to Find Food Resources In Orange and Chatham Counties - Chapelboro.com
Here's our guide to where residents in both Orange and Chatham counties can find food assistance and services as SNAP funds run dry.
chapelboro.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Numerous groups and organizations have taken up the fight against hunger on a local level as the government shutdown holds up SNAP funding.
Here is Chapelboro’s guide to food resources in the Orange County and Chatham County communities:
Here is Chapelboro’s guide to food resources in the Orange County and Chatham County communities:
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It's been 4 months *to the day* since Tropical Storm #Chantal damaged a key non-car transportation corridor in #ChapelHillNC.
Yesterday, temporary repairs on #BolinCreekTrail were finished and it's open for business!!! WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Yesterday, temporary repairs on #BolinCreekTrail were finished and it's open for business!!! WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO
November 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
It's been 4 months *to the day* since Tropical Storm #Chantal damaged a key non-car transportation corridor in #ChapelHillNC.
Yesterday, temporary repairs on #BolinCreekTrail were finished and it's open for business!!! WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Yesterday, temporary repairs on #BolinCreekTrail were finished and it's open for business!!! WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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While we do not agree on all issues, I want to publicly thank UNC-CH Chancellor Lee Roberts for clearly stating today in Faculty Council that UNC cannot and will not sign Trump's Compact, because it raises irresolvable issues of academic freedom. That was important for faculty & students to hear.
November 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
While we do not agree on all issues, I want to publicly thank UNC-CH Chancellor Lee Roberts for clearly stating today in Faculty Council that UNC cannot and will not sign Trump's Compact, because it raises irresolvable issues of academic freedom. That was important for faculty & students to hear.
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COLUMN: Chapelboro's Jon Gregory digs deep into the history of the Vacuum Cleaner Hospital, a uniquely named business in Chapel Hill that will be celebrating its 40 year anniversary in March of 2026.
Check out the latest Been There, Still There here:
Check out the latest Been There, Still There here:
Been There, Still There: Vacuum Cleaner Hospital - Chapelboro.com
The original Vacuum Cleaner Hospital was located on that mysterious service road off Fordham Boulevard across from the even-more-mysterious Parkline building famous for being a mirrored rhombus and no...
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November 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
COLUMN: Chapelboro's Jon Gregory digs deep into the history of the Vacuum Cleaner Hospital, a uniquely named business in Chapel Hill that will be celebrating its 40 year anniversary in March of 2026.
Check out the latest Been There, Still There here:
Check out the latest Been There, Still There here:
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Due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding SNAP amid the ongoing government shutdown, Orange County will host emergency food distributions for local residents who rely on benefits.
Here are details for this weekend’s events:
Here are details for this weekend’s events:
Orange County to Host Emergency Food Distributions This Weekend for Local SNAP Recipients - Chapelboro.com
For residents who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Orange county will host food distributions this weekend.
chapelboro.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding SNAP amid the ongoing government shutdown, Orange County will host emergency food distributions for local residents who rely on benefits.
Here are details for this weekend’s events:
Here are details for this weekend’s events:
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FYI. Buses have been free in Chapel Hill and Carrboro North Carolina for over 20 years. See: chapelboro.com/news/news-tr...
Chapel Hill Transit Marks 20th Anniversary of Fare-Free Service - Chapelboro.com
Chapel Hill Transit moved to its fare-free model 20 years ago and continues to explore ways to make transit more accessible and resourceful.
chapelboro.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
FYI. Buses have been free in Chapel Hill and Carrboro North Carolina for over 20 years. See: chapelboro.com/news/news-tr...
envious of asheville
November 7, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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We’re planning our third annual blogblog holiday party! Everyone is welcome!
November 6, 2025 at 12:23 PM
We’re planning our third annual blogblog holiday party! Everyone is welcome!
The Local Reporter appears to be using AI to generate stories which are riddled with factual errors and seemingly posted without editing. web.archive.org/web/20251106...
November 6, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The Local Reporter appears to be using AI to generate stories which are riddled with factual errors and seemingly posted without editing. web.archive.org/web/20251106...
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UNC Chapel Hill had a similar program that just quietly disappeared about two years ago, after the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action. It was similarly successful. A real loss.
The President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, PPFP, has been a jewel in the crown for faculty development and recruitment at the University of California for years and the results have been an expanded faculty with almost 100% tenure rates — unprecedented success.
November 2, 2025 at 1:42 PM
UNC Chapel Hill had a similar program that just quietly disappeared about two years ago, after the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action. It was similarly successful. A real loss.
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Allison Helms made this short documentary about my run for town council. I think it captures running for municipal office in a small town. It touched me, there is joy in this process. Anyway, it is under 5 minutes and Allison did amazing work. vimeo.com/1127421399?s...
A Cool and Interesting Candidate
Louie Rivers embarks on his journey, running for Chapel Hill Town Council.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Allison Helms made this short documentary about my run for town council. I think it captures running for municipal office in a small town. It touched me, there is joy in this process. Anyway, it is under 5 minutes and Allison did amazing work. vimeo.com/1127421399?s...
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Danny Nowell wins re-election to Carrboro’s town council! 🥳Congratulations to Danny and our comrades in @nctriangledsa.bsky.social as they continue to fight with Danny for housing justice, climate justice, and so much more!
November 5, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Danny Nowell wins re-election to Carrboro’s town council! 🥳Congratulations to Danny and our comrades in @nctriangledsa.bsky.social as they continue to fight with Danny for housing justice, climate justice, and so much more!
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A tradition unlike any other. See you there, Carrboro!
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
A tradition unlike any other. See you there, Carrboro!