Remote Learning Day 5 for Orange County Schools; 2-Hour Delay for CHCCS, Chatham County
Orange County Schools will hold its fifth and final available day of remote learning on Friday, while CHCCS and Chatham have two-hour delays.
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Former Town Councilor, Pastor María Palmer Details Orange County Commissioner Campaign
María Palmer’s campaign for a District 1 Orange County Commissioner seat is built around championing equity and improving affordability.
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Orange County Schools Continues Remote Learning, While Chatham County Cancels Class for Thursday
Orange County Schools students will see another day of remote learning on Thursday, Jan. 29, as the district said it would continue to prioritize caution as below-freezing temperatures led to lingering ice in the community.
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UNC Study Advances Understanding of High-Fat Foods’ Impact on Memory, Brain Function
While diet changes have long been credited for long-term health benefits, it’s not often for brain health. A new UNC study may update that.
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Local Government Closures, Service Changes Carry Over Into Tuesday from Adverse Conditions
Editor’s Note: This story is updated with the latest closures and changes through Tuesday,...
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Funding Cuts and Carolina North: Highlights from UNC’s Board of Trustees’ January Meeting
The UNC Board of Trustees met last week with several items on its agenda that drew broad attention and controversy.
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UNC Cancels Class, Shuts Down Campus Through Tuesday Amid Winter Storm Fern
On Sunday, UNC announced it would extend its Condition 2 status for campus through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27 based on icy conditions.
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Orange County Schools to Hold Remote Instruction on Monday Over Icy Conditions
Amid precipitation on Sunday and freezing temperatures from Winter Storm Fern, Orange County Schools cancelled instruction for Monday.
Read MoreMensah v. Duke Reflects Ongoing Professionalization of College Sports — Stroman On Sports (Jan. 23, 2026)
97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat about Darian Mensah being sued by Duke football for trying to enter the portal.
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UNC Announces Phase 1 Planning for Carolina North Project, Makes $8M Spending Request
UNC leadership announced its early steps and vision for creating a mixed-use development on hundreds of acres of its Carolina North property.
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