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The Carrborean is an independent publication launched in June 2025. We aim to connect the community and support local businesses through sharing stories, art, and information about events and people living in, working in, and visiting Carrboro. We deliver hyper-local news to foster connection and amplify voices, supporting the arts, living, and civic engagement in Carrboro.

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NC Local ran a nice introduction to The Carrborean. Scroll about 1/3 down the page.

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The Carrborean’s Frequently Asked Questions

1.       What is it? How do I say it?

Carrborean
(kahr-bō-REE-ən)

noun

1.       Someone who lives in, works in, or visits Carrboro, NC and likely loves farmers markets, live music, bike lanes, and good coffee.

2.       Anyone who feels at home in Carrboro’s quirky, creative, and community-minded spirit — even if their mailing address says Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, Pittsboro, or elsewhere.

adjective
Describing the vibe, flavor, or personality unique to Carrboro.

“That mural is so Carrborean.”

Usage tip: Being a Carrborean is less about geography and more about heart.

2.       Who are you?

Fair question. My name is Jennifer Yourkavitch and I’ve lived in Carrboro for 12 years. I am an epidemiologist and lactation consultant and I worked on improving the health of women, children, and families around the world for over 25 years. Along with thousands of other scientists and tens of thousands of foreign aid specialists, I lost my job in the federal government in 2025.

3.       Why did you start The Carrborean?

I never knew what was going on in Carrboro—I had to visit a dozen websites to piece it together. So I set out to create a comprehensive events calendar--there are more than 200 events in Carrboro each month! Hopefully now everyone knows what’s going on.

I suspected this project could be larger and perhaps a way to connect and share hyperlocal information. I conducted a media preferences survey in the spring of 2025 and learned that respondents not only want to know what’s going on in Carrboro, but also who their neighbors are and what’s important to them. They want to support local businesses and contribute to making Carrboro a great place to live, work, and play.

In addition, I have longed for hyperlocal media in Carrboro for years. A long time ago, I worked at an alternative weekly in San Diego and loved the neighborhood stories that emerged within a big city. Carrboro, with its outsized arts culture, is a great place to connect community and support businesses with hyperlocal stories and information. However, I am not the only source of this information. In this amazing community, there are so many stories and storytellers, and I want to encourage contributions from everyone. I’m going to host a few workshops on community journalism to inspire and facilitate participation in local media. If you’re interested in participating in a storytelling workshop in early October, fill out this form.

4.       Ok, I’ll bite. What is ‘community journalism’?

Thanks for asking. The Carrborean embraces a model of community journalism based on hyperlocal reporting by people who want to tell a story about the arts, living, and civic engagement in Carrboro. We seek contributions from everyone with the purpose of amplifying local voices and connecting all of us who live in, work in, and visit Carrboro. This kind of community engagement - news generation model is gaining traction around the U.S. as people seek new (or return to old) ways of connecting locally with purpose, curiosity, humor, and compassion.

There isn’t just one story about Carrboro. Tell yours.

If you have a story you’d like to tell or if there is a story you would like us to tell, please get in touch: info@thecarrborean.com or 919-869-7645.