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Orange County Schools Selects New Superintendent: Danielle Jones of Durham Public Schools

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 18, 2023 | Pre-K - 12 Education

The Orange County Board of Education officially selected Danielle Jones as its next superintendent during a specially-called meeting Monday.

Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest After Social Media Threats Against Cedar Ridge High School

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 7, 2023 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Safety

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office charged a former Cedar Ridge High School student for making threats against the school on social media.

Orange County: The Price Tag of School Needs and A New Mural

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 6, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, December 6

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‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ Puts a Halt on Decades-Long Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program

Posted by UNC Media Hub | Nov 15, 2023 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Town Square

The Orange County Rape Crisis Center’s Safe Touch program is on hold until schools determine how its can go forward with Senate Bill 49.

Orange County Schools District Seeks Feedback Ahead of Student Reassignment

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 31, 2023 | Pre-K - 12 Education

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On Air Today: Orange County Schools Public Information Officer Kevin Smith

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 25, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)

Orange County Schools Public Information Officer Kevin Smith spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 25. He discussed an upcoming plan to reassign students at all levels for the 2024-25 school year. He discussed several ways the public can provide feedback to the district on the reassignment, and also what the likely timeline for decisions on that reassignment. He also discussed some of the logistics and timeline for the ongoing search for a new superintendent for the district.

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After Review, Orange County Says Boom in Hillsborough Was 2.2 Magnitude Earthquake

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 20, 2023 | Local Government, Safety

UPDATE: On Friday, the Orange County government said the U.S. Geological Survey completed a review and determined the loud noise ultimately was a small earthquake.