A multi-unit apartment fire early April 16 displaced 18 Carrboro residents and caused $400,000 in damages. Emergency crews quickly contained the blaze with help from area departments. The cause remains under investigation.
Carrboro will observe Arbor Day on April 24 with a public native tree planting at Wilson Park. The event underscores over forty years of Tree City USA recognition for the town’s efforts in urban forestry.
The Carrboro Town Council will hold its next meeting on April 21 at Town Hall with options for public attendance both in-person and online. At their last session, council members passed multiple resolutions including those related to local events and emergency planning.
Carrboro has scheduled a volunteer cleanup event targeting invasive plants in the Adams Tract on May 17. The initiative continues multi-year efforts to protect local trees from harmful vines like wisteria.
Mayor Barbara Foushee issued an official proclamation recognizing Local News Day in Carrboro. The statement emphasizes the value of local journalism for democracy and lists several outlets serving the area.
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee has declared April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The move highlights efforts by local organizations to support survivors and raise awareness about sexual violence.
The Town of Carrboro received several awards from NC3C recognizing its achievements in photography, graphic design, and crisis communications. Projects honored include coverage of community events as well as effective responses during emergencies.
Carrboro has opened applications for its Watershed Residential Assistance Program (WRAP). The initiative provides free stormwater assessments for homeowners seeking solutions for runoff and erosion.
Chapel Hill Medicaid providers received $4,629,740 for Medicine Services and Procedures in 2024, reflecting a 3.7% increase from the prior year.
Carrboro saw a 1.6% rise in Medicaid payments linked to the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies category in 2024, indicating evolving trends in service use and payment rates.