News Digest for Town of Carrboro, NC 

(Feb. 24, 2026) 

Emotional vocals and rich harmonies filled the Drakeford during Sunday's Black History Month concert featuring the Four Seasons! Thanks to all who came out for this beautiful concert. The rescheduled Carrboro Film Fest is this weekend. There are limited tickets left, so act soon if you're interested. Are your energy and water bills through the roof? Attend the Home Repair Lab on Thursday, March 5. Learn easy ways you can save energy and water to get those bills under control. Reminder: Saturday is the last day of early voting; Election Day is Tuesday, March 3. 

Carrboro Film Fest invites film patrons 
Feb. 27-March 1, 2026

The Carrboro Film Fest, which celebrates its 20th festival this year, takes place Friday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 1, 2026 at  the Drakeford Library Complex in downtown Carrboro.

Tickets are now sold out for all film blocks, but tickets may become available due to returned orders. Check our ticketing page to see if tickets are available. Additionally, there will be a standby line for each event. Ten minutes before showtime, we will open sales to the standby line to fill any remaining seats in the theater. The standby line does not guarantee a ticket, and will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

For more information about the new dates and ticket details, visit the Carrboro Film Fest at www.carrborofilm.org  

Join Us for Black History Month in Carrboro

• Saturday, Feb. 28: Health & Wellness Fair
  10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro NC 27510
• Sunday, March 8: Black History Month Concert featuring Kay Marion & The Neo Symphony
  4:30 p.m. at the Drakeford Library Complex, Performance Space, 203 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro NC 27510

The Town of Carrboro is proud to recognize and celebrate Black people and Black history in Carrboro and across the nation during Black History Month.

We invite and encourage all Carrboro residents to participate in local Black History Month events and to learn about and celebrate the lives, history, and contributions of Black people during February and throughout the year.

Check out all the great events planned and organized by the Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Department.

CPR World Record Training Event

Join Carrboro Fire-Rescue on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at Weaver Street Lawn, 101 E. Weaver St., from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the CPR World Record Training Event.

On Wednesday, Feb. 25, the RACE-CARS Trial out of Duke University is attempting to set the CPR world record by training 30,000 people in Hands-Only CPR across participating counties in North Carolina.

Stop by on Wednesday to be part of this important initiative. No registration required.

Learn more about the CPR World Record Training Event.

Information from Orange Water and Sewer Authority

SAVE THE DATE: OWASA Spring Open House

On Saturday, March 7, OWASA will host a Spring Open House at 400 Jones Ferry Road from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join OWASA water experts for a tour of the Jones Ferry Road Water Treatment Plant. Click HERE to register for the 11:30 AM tour (it's almost full!). 

Water treatment demonstrations and educational displays on the lawn of the Water Treatment Plant will show how OWASA scientists and plant operators test and treat your drinking water to ensure it is of the highest quality for you and your family.

Enjoy a “touch-a-truck” experience to learn how OWASA crews keep our water and sewer infrastructure running smoothly. We’ll even have a special guest — Carrboro Fire-Rescue will bring a fire engine to explore!

Town Council Update

CARRBORO, NC --The Carrboro Town Council will meet next at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

The Town Council meets at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or can view the livestream www.YouTube.com/CarrboroNC  OR at https://carrboro.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx   

• Due to the 2026 primary election on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the Council's regular meeting on this date has been canceled. 
• The March 10th agenda will be available at  https://carrboro.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
• Access the livestream direct link to view the meeting on YouTube

Past Meeting Recap 

The Carrboro Town Council met on Tuesday, Feb. 17 and took the following actions: 

• Voted to delay the Reimagining Weaver Street Project for one year during which time outreach and engagement will be undertaken with downtown businesses, patrons and communities. The proposal had called for E. Weaver Street to be closed to vehicles on weekends as a pilot project. The town is evaluating possibilities of permanently closing the street to vehicles to focus on turning the two-way road into a pedestrian and bicycle only plaza. 
• Authorized staff to apply for the 2026 Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Grant. This grant is administered by the NC Forest Service.
• Approved budget, grant, and capital project ordinance amendments for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
• Received a Tropical Storm Chantal Recovery Update and FEMA Public Assistance Overview
• Received an informational presentation on the Stormwater Enterprise
• Made appointments to boards and commissions – Housing and Community Services Advisory Commission (Lori Carter and Imanie Williams) and the Climate and Environmental Advisory Commission (Darryl Carpenter, Lydia Vaughn and Alyssa Paull) 

Watch the meeting livestream on YouTube.

Information from Orange County

OC Business Investment Grant: 
Applications Open Now

Applications are open for the Orange County Business Investment Grant. This program works to stimulate successful business development and expansion in the Orange County region. Ventures with a clear need for grant funds to grow their business, hire additional staff, grow the commercial tax base, and/or create a significant social and economic impact should apply now. Orange County actively seeks to support and increase participation of women and minority-owned businesses in this grant program. The deadline to complete the application process is March 20, 2026, at 5pm. 

Two types of grants are available:

• Small Grants- Up to $5,000
• Large Grants- Up to $10,000

For more information about this opportunity, please visit Orange County’s webpage where you will find the program guidelines, eligibility requirements, grant uses, and details about the application process. 

Feel free to reach out to the Town of Carrboro’s Economic Development department to see if this opportunity is right for your business!

Statewide Primary and Orange County Schools Board of Education Election Day is March 3

Orange County offers early voting to all eligible, registered Orange County voters who wish to vote early, in-person. Those who missed the registration deadline may register and vote during the early voting period with proof of residency.

Orange County offers absentee voting by mail to all registered Orange County voters who wish to vote by mail rather than at a one-stop early voting site or on Election Day.

If you decide to vote on election day, Tuesday, March 3, you must vote at your assigned polling place. To find out your assigned polling place and view a sample ballot on Election Day, use the Voter Search Tool.

More information about Elections in Orange County.

Important Voting Deadlines/Dates:

• Register to Vote Now Through Feb. 6
• Request Your Mail-In Ballot Now through Feb. 17
• Early Voting from Feb. 12 through Feb. 28

Contact the Board of Elections

• Website: https://www.orangecountync.gov/1720/Elections
• Physical Address: 208 S Cameron Street, Hillsborough,NC 27278
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 220, Hillsborough,NC 27278
• Phone: 919-245-2350
• Fax: 919-644-3318

Master Your Meter and Save with Home Repair Lab and OWASA

Are your energy and water bills through the roof? Wondering if there are easy ways you can make a difference to save energy and water? We have a solution for you!  

Join Chris and Mindy Meyers from Home Repair Lab and Mary Tiger from OWASA for a special presentation on Thursday, March 5 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Drakeford Library Complex, 203 S. Greensboro St. 

This workshop will discuss easy ways you can save energy and water and how to get those bills under control.  Participants will leave this program with an understanding of how your home uses water and energy, low- to no-cost things you can do to save money on your utility bills, and helpful tips to get started on larger home projects. 

Relevant for homeowners, first-time home buyers, and renters. Presentations will be followed by interactive question and answer sessions. A giveaway bag with energy-saving supplies will be given to each registered participant! 

• Please RSVP online. 
• Free interpretation services are available. Please contact Amy Armbruster at aarmbruster@carrboronc.gov or call (919) 918-7345 at least 48 hours in advance to ensure an interpreter is present. 

The Four Seasons Featured at Sunday Concert

Sunday's (2/22/2026) concert for Carrboro's Black History Month Celebration featured The Four Seasons who filled the room with emotional vocals, rich harmonies, and lyrics focused on biblical stories, faith and hope. We enjoyed seeing so many people come out in spite of the rainy weather. 

To all who are celebrating...

The Town of Carrboro recognizes our diverse community and the many observances meaningful to our residents this month.

New Art Class Alert!

Register today for a new art class provided by Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services. Two sessions of this new class taught by Atula Sakhi will be available in March and April at The Drakeford Library Complex.

Eco Art Printmaking

Let's create nature-inspired paper art. We will dive deep into nature’s magic as we explore painting with watercolor, flower-pressing, paper making & eco-printing. At the end of our time together students will have a lovely collection of pressed flowers, hand-made paper and eco prints, as well as botanical watercolor art.

Register online through Rec Trac and filter for "Youth Programs" to find the class listing (201400).

Check out our Monthly Events Newsletter to discover all the exciting programs and special events that are coming up!