Posts tagged Carrboro

In a year when off-year elections finally captured statewide attention, North Carolina voters delivered one of the highest municipal turnouts in recent history. With housing pressures mounting and political tensions rising, communities across the state reshaped their local leadership. The ripple effects of this year’s “blue mist” could redefine the state’s political landscape for years to come.

LocalKrisha PatelDecember 14, 2025Carrboro, Chapel Hill Town Council, Carrboro elections, Chapel HillComment

Chapel Hill Should Stop and Think Before Renaming Streets

Chapel Hill shouldn’t follow the route of Carrboro and run roughshod over the wishes of actual residents to appease vague arguments about what feels like a blow against racism. Instead, it should consider the actual facts of the matter and recognize the importance of resident consent in renaming streets.

Editor's Picks, Opinion, ColumnsBenjamin McAvoy-BickfordApril 8, 2024Local Politics, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Efforts, Carrboro, UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, Editor's PickComment