Emma Cooke, Author at Chapelboro.com

‘We’re in Crisis’: CHCCS Board of Education Approves Plan to Limit Classroom Screen Time

When it comes to screen time, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is trying to have better guardrails in the classroom.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools will celebrate its high school graduates across three days this weekend.

Posted by Emma Cooke | Jun 9, 2026 | Local Government

This year’s local Juneteenth events are set to take place across various weekends. Here’s how Orange County’s governments are celebrating.

Starting Sunday June 14, a Carrboro resurfacing project will close Greensboro Street from Braxton Foushee Street to Oak Avenue most evenings.

The Town of Pittsboro will celebrate the life of a beloved local folk artist with a restored mural and informational medallion on Sunday.

Posted by Emma Cooke | Jun 6, 2026 | Health, Nonprofit

A local church is working to pay off nearly $2 million of personal medical debt belonging to Chatham County residents.

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education is making progress in its plans to replace the existing Carrboro Elementary School building.

Chatham County Board of Commissioners recently met to continue last month’s public hearing for Fearrington Preserve.

Posted by Emma Cooke | May 17, 2026 | Business

Laurie Paolicelli recently announced this year will be her last as executive director for the Orange County Visitors Bureau.

Posted by Emma Cooke | May 15, 2026 | Higher Education, UNC

UNC’s School of Civic Life and Leadership will become its own standalone school within the university starting in August.