Chamber: Orange County Tax Base Falling Into “Retail Gap”
Orange is the wealthiest county in the state, but residents spend a lot of their money outside county lines.
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Orange County Wealthy On Average, But Poverty Still Lingers
Orange County is the wealthiest county in the state by per capita income–but our poverty rate is also above the state average, and it’s not just students.
Read MoreIn Orange County, Housing Crunch Is Here To Stay
With 30,000 new residents expected in Orange County by 2025, the much-discussed housing crunch will remain an issue for years to come.
Read MoreIn New Long-Range Plan, CHCCS Adopts “Growth Mindset”
CHCCS Superintendent Tom Forcella says the district’s new five-year plan rests on the idea that all students can succeed if expectations are raised.
Read MoreFor Northside And FPG, New School Year Marks Dawn Of New Era
Monday is back-to-school day across Orange County–but an especially exciting day at two CHCCS elementary schools, Northside and Frank Porter Graham.
Read MoreUNC Students Host Free Health Clinics For Kids
CHAPEL HILL – If your child is in need of a physical exam or vaccines, a UNC student organization has you covered. The Student Health Action Coalition—SHAC for short—is holding two free clinics for K-12 students this...
Read MoreNow Seven Hopefuls For State Senate
As of Friday afternoon, there are seven announced candidates for the still-open seat.
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To Manage Info, NC Schools Step Up To “Home Base”
“It’s one of the largest technology initiatives that the state has ever endeavored,” says CHCCS’s chief technology officer.
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CHCCS Officials Already Worried About “Loss Of Jobs” In 2014
With the district’s fund balance now dry, CHCCS officials say there could be even more cuts next year–including teacher and TA positions.
Read MoreEllie Kinnaird: Someone Who Truly Cares
“If we had more Ellies in the State Senate, we’d have a better state,” Mayor Voller says.
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