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  • Richard Watts in his store Oddities and Such on Main Street in Carrboro.

    A store window into old Carrboro

    Brian Walker April 10, 2013 | Leave a response

    Walking into Richard Watts’ Oddities & Such, on Main Street in Carrboro, is a little like stepping back in time. The shop is one of those rare businesses in Carrboro… Read more →

  • Farmers' Market gears up for spring

    Farmers’ Market gears up for spring

    Zach Freshwater April 10, 2013 | Leave a response

    Dedicated shoppers trekked into the Carrboro Farmers’ Market two hours early this Saturday, April 6, to celebrate the market’s extended spring hours. It opened at 7:00 a.m. for the first… Read more →

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Stephan Grabner, junior, Philosophy Major, is one of the many locals that enjoy the first days of Spring biking on one of the several biking lanes spread throughout Carrboro. In 2011, Carrboro became one of two cities in the southeast to receive a silver level status as a Bicycle Friendly City from The League of American Bicyclist organization. (Staff photo by Faima Ramirez).

Open Streets Carrboro promotes community life

Bike-fixing workshops, zumba classes, chalk on sidewalks, raffles, helmet-decoration sessions, yoga classes, bike tattoos, free coffee, information stands for local nonprofit groups, a climbing wall, jump-ropes…the list goes on and… Read more →

Faima Ramirez April 12, 2013 | 1 Response
UNC sophomore Abby Dennison, a graduate of Carrboro High School, tutors Carrboro junior Anton Elkins in math. Dennison is part of a trio of UNC students behind Launch, a new program designed to help students transition from high school to college. (Staff photo by Sarah Brown)

UNC helps students ‘Launch’ into college

By Sarah Brown Carrboro Commons Co-editor Chapel Hill and Carrboro high school students attend school just down the road from a major university — nevertheless, the transition to a foreign… Read more →

Sarah Brown April 10, 2013 | Leave a response
Market brings together lovers of wild food

Market brings together lovers of wild food

The Wild Food + Herb Market is already bringing together a community of wild food enthusiasts. The first wild food market in the country had its second event on Sunday,… Read more →

Dorothy Irwin April 10, 2013 | Leave a response
This class at Wine and Design includes a participant looking at the progression of her work of art, in awe (Staff photo by Morgan Johnson).

A different kind of girls’ night out

Whether it’s a special celebration, a girls’ night out or just a fun time with old friends, Wine and Design in Carrboro combines crafts and cocktails for a variety of… Read more →

Morgan Johnson April 10, 2013 | 1 Response
Members of The Friends of The Citizen come and speak to Jock Lauterer’s community journalism class on Feb. 13, 2013 in Carroll Hall. From Left to Right: Ed Timberlake, Connie Cohn, Alicia Stemper, Goodmond Danielsen, Taylor Sisk and Randee Haven-O’Donnell.  (Photo courtesy of Jock Lauterer)

‘Friends’ seek to relaunch, revive The Citizen

On Oct. 4, 2012, The Carrboro Citizen bid adieu to the community it had covered relentlessly for the past five years. Relying solely on advertising and personal resources for its funding,… Read more →

Sarah Hoehn March 30, 2013 | Leave a response
Carrboro summer camp program opens for business

Carrboro summer camp program opens for business

“Every child should go to camp,” says Dana Hughes, recreation supervisor at the Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department. Hughes is one of three supervisors in charge of the department’s summer… Read more →

Zach Freshwater March 29, 2013 | Leave a response
Egg Hunt Celebration brings community fun

Egg Hunt Celebration brings community fun

Children crowded anxiously around a field full of brightly colored eggs as the hunt rules were read aloud. When the horn finally sounded, the children scrambled to grab as many… Read more →

Dorothy Irwin March 28, 2013 | Leave a response
TABLE Celebrates its fifth year and a new executive director

TABLE Celebrates its fifth year and a new executive director

Five years doesn’t sound like a long time, but when Carrboro-based non-profit TABLE celebrates its fifth birthday this April, it will be clear that its community impact has been no… Read more →

Morgan Johnson March 28, 2013 | Leave a response
Area kids impress at Carrboro's vocal showcase

Area kids impress at Carrboro’s vocal showcase

Nearly a dozen aspiring young performers gathered up their courage to sing in the 2nd annual Rising Stars Vocal Showcase at the Carrboro Century Center on Saturday, March 23. The… Read more →

Brian Walker March 28, 2013 | Leave a response
A former family-owned home is undergoing construction at 208 N. Graham St. in Northside. Lowe's Companies, Inc. is one of the chain of retail home improvement hired by rental investors to renovate houses and rent them to students. Monica Palmeira, Managing Director at the Jackson Center, says: “Developers started to buy up properties to the point where a single developer can own up to 50 properties in the neighborhood.”

Student housing development progresses despite community concerns

Spring break gives Chapel Hill a preview of the relatively student-free summer. Chapel Hill Magazine’s The WEEKLY asked neighbors if they liked it when students were away. Most people agreed… Read more →

Faima Ramirez March 28, 2013 | Leave a response

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Track runs in the family for Morken girls

Track runs in the family for Morken girls

Sarah Brown March 27, 2013 | Leave a response
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Surfing for new experiences

jock February 20, 2013 | Leave a response
A resident takes her dog for a morning walk in the Rosemary Place community, home of the Community Home Trust’s 32 townhomes in Meadowmont Village. “The whole point is the homes don’t look quote on quote affordable, and that they’re just as good quality as the others,” Graber said. (Staff photo by Dorothy Irwin)

Community Home Trust keeps housing affordable

Dorothy Irwin February 20, 2013 | Leave a response
Jasmine Farmer writes at a poetry workshop at the Chapel Hill Library. Farmer regularly attends the workshops which are hosted by the Sacrificial Poets. Photo by: Zach Freshwater

Young Carrboro poet pushes for community voice

jock February 20, 2013 | Leave a response
Second-year Duke Divinity student, Merritt Chesson sorts Cocoa flavored Chex Mix into smaller bags so that it can be distributed to IFC members making their monthly grocery runs. By divvying the donations up into smaller portions, the IFC is able to offer each member a wider variety of food selections.

Staff Photo by Sarah Hoehn

Inter-Faith Council offers hope to community members

jock February 20, 2013 | Leave a response
Rev. Thomas Nixon, left, stands with race chair Joseph Bynum outside St. Paul AME Church with their 5k banner.

St. Paul AME Church prepares to host first 5k benefit

jock February 20, 2013 | Leave a response
Rev. Manley accepts the title of Pastor Emeritus from Rev. Harris, Deconess Trevaughn Eubanks and Deacon Catharyne Butler.

Honoring ‘the Preacher’s Preacher’ after 65 years

jock February 20, 2013 | Leave a response
Lauren Caldwell waits outside of Chirba Chirba Dumpling at the second annual Valentine's Day Food Rodeo benefiting Farmer Foodshare, a local nonprofit benefiting low-income Carrboro residents. (Staff photo by Morgan Johnson)

Food Truck Rodeo a satisfying end to festival

Morgan Johnson February 20, 2013 | Leave a response
The PTA Bikepath sign stands by the construction site for the new PTA Thrift Shop, which is located on Jones Ferry Road, where the previous store stood. This phase of the building project is scheduled to be finished by August 2013. (Staff photo by Dorothy Irwin)

New Carrboro PTA Thrift Shop to open by August

Dorothy Irwin February 6, 2013 | Leave a response
Staff members Monica Polmeira, left, and Elizabeth McCain, right,  read over a Jackson Center booklet (or maybe it was a copy of their latest publication). (Staff photo by Morgan Johnson)

The Jackson Center: Saving history in Northside

Morgan Johnson February 6, 2013 | Leave a response
Lane Wurster (foreground) and Steve Baucom, co-founders of The Splinter Group, at their offices in Carrboro. (Staff photo by Brian Walker)

The Splinter Group hired to brand Carrboro

jock February 6, 2013 | Leave a response
Residents of the Triangle danced during the First Electronic Cosmic Mass in the area on Jan. 12, 2013 at the Carrboro Century Center. Luke Miller from Pittsboro shares his experience from the evening: “The set up was very well done, they had four altars and encouraged people to dance around.” (Photo courtesy of The Cosmic Mass in the Triangle)

Electronic Cosmic Mass: New age spirituality

jock February 6, 2013 | Leave a response
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Greenways promote non-motorized transportation

jock February 6, 2013 | Leave a response
Donnie “Hollywood” Riggsbee shows off his immense collection of apples. The produce that they receive at the food ministry is part of an endless recycling system. What would have gone to waste at a grocery store is sent to the food bank, and what the food bank doesn’t use gets sent to a hog farm where it will be used as compost.

Staff Photo by Sarah Hoehn

Heavenly Groceries builds sense of community

jock February 6, 2013 | Leave a response
Jose Torres, a community specialist for El Centro Hispano, says his office offers important resources to Carrboro's Latino community. Located at 104 N.C. Highway 54, Unit FFF, El Centro Hispano offers programs ranging from legal advice to health screenings for Latinos in Carrboro. (Staff photo by Zach Freshwater)

El Centro Hispano seeks volunteers

jock February 6, 2013 | Leave a response

Self-starters: CFRD’s quest for medical excellence

jock December 5, 2012 | Leave a response
Cozy up this season with a steaming holiday-themed latte for a delicious fix to fend off this winter’s biting chills.

Warm up with local holiday lattes and treats

jock November 26, 2012 | Leave a response
Fred Thompson's "Southern Sides"

A Southern gourmet celebrates side dishes

jock November 26, 2012 | Leave a response
PORCH prepares nonperishable food for distribution.  (Photo courtesy of Christine Cotton)

Second annual Homebrew for Hunger celebrates generosity, PORCH

jock November 26, 2012 | Leave a response
The playwrights join ArtsCenter Stage director Jeri Lynn Schulke on stage for the announcement of the Playslam winner.

Tenth Annual Playslam serves up quick stories

jock November 26, 2012 | Leave a response

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Bike-fixing workshops, zumba classes, chalk on sidewalks, raffles, helmet-decoration sessions, yoga classes, bike tattoos, free coffee, information stands for local nonprofit groups, a climbing wall, jump-ropes…the list goes on and… Read more →

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By Dorothy Irwin Carrboro Commons Staff Writer The PTA Thrift Shop is much more than the average thrift store, and it is currently expanding its Carrboro location. Often a favorite… Read more →

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