Weekly update, April 3

The new print issue is out! You can find it in the usual places or buy a subscription to have it delivered to you (on the homepage, click the button in the top right corner).

In this new print issue, we launched an essay contest for high school seniors residing or attending school in Carrboro. Find more information here.

Celebrate Local News Day at The Carrborean's pop-up newsroom, Monday, 4-5pm at Steel String Brewery, 106 South Greensboro St. On Tuesday, Mayor Foushee will read a proclamation at the Town Council meeting (Town Hall, 6pm), recognizing The Carrborean, WCOM 103.5, and other outlets, and the importance of local news in our community. Carrboro is fortunate to be served by several local news outlets. Here's the situation by county throughout the U.S.

Online this week

We started the week with coverage of the No Kings march and rally here and a story about new music from Madison Cunningham and a preview of her show at Cat's Cradle. Also this week--a story about Community Emergency Response Team training which begins next week.

The Carrborean Radio Hour on WCOM 103.5 (wcomfm.org)

The Carrborean Radio Hour featured an eclectic mix of music with ctrl+alt+art last week. Coming up Monday (4-5p), we'll talk to Dr. Keiko Bury of Carrboro Family Pharmacy, celebrating 25 years and filling over 1.2 million prescriptions in Carrboro! Tune in to hear about the services they provide and products for seasonal allergies, and to remember how customer service can feel and why it's important.

Other local news

Stormwater management at University Lake update: OWASA hosted a meeting for local and state leaders and experts on flood mitigation on February 16 where it was agreed to add a study of flood management to the Eno Haw Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. That will ensure the study can receive government funding and facilitate cooperation among regional and local partners. At the next OWASA Board of Directors meeting April 9, OWASA staff will ask the Board to consider a letter of support for the Town's request to the OC Board of County Commissioners to add that study to the Eno Haw Plan. Residents are invited to share comments ahead of the meeting (to OWASA Board Clerk Gabrielle Boyce at gboyce@owasa.org) or in person at the meeting (6pm, 400 Jones Ferry Road).

Carrburritos (711 West Rosemary St.) is moving to Carr Mill Mall where Grata Diner was (and before that, Elmo's)! They're happy about the larger kitchen and parking opportunities for patrons, and they may be serving there by late summer. In the meantime, Happy Birthday to them!

The Animal Hospital of Carrboro at 112 West Main St. recently closed its beloved boarding facility in order to expand hospital services.

Coming soon: You've probably seen the sign and noticed renovations underway at 203 North Greensboro St., the new home of Bridge Coffee, a mission-driven business serving coffee from Carrboro Coffee Roasters.

News from Town and County

Town Council will meet Tuesday, April 7 at 6pm at Town Hall. Find the agenda here.

Stormwater site assessments:  applications for free residential stormwater site assessments through the Watershed Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) open March 21 to April 30, 2026. Participants receive a detailed report with tailored recommendations. "Homeowners may also be eligible to apply for cost-share funding to help install recommended practices such as rain gardens, streambank repair, vegetated swales, and other green infrastructure."

Help Migratory Birds Navigate at Night: Birds navigate by stars and artificial light disorients them. Provide a safer corridor between March 15 and May 31 by

• Flip the Switch: Turn off non-essential outdoor lighting 11 p.m. - 6 a.m.
• Shield the Glow: Aim lights downward and use motion sensors where possible.
• Spread the Word: Encourage your neighbors to darken the skies for wildlife.

More info here: Birds in Our Community website.

Orange County published its Baseline Community Food Assessment which "contains a glimpse into the many aspects of food in Orange County from production to access to food waste," according to Jonathon Smith, OC Cooperative Extension Director. Something you'll find inside: What does it take to get strawberries from a local farm to your kitchen table? In a county like ours—where urban neighborhoods sit just minutes away from rolling pastures—the answer is more complex than you might think. In the coming months, The Carrborean will be diving more into our local food system to inform and inspire you about food production, consumption, and waste.

Final Notes

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Poetry Moment

Two poems this week, honoring our joys and sorrows, acknowledging the contradictions of this world and within us.