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

Posted by Emma Cooke | Jun 17, 2026 | Health, Pre-K - 12 Education

Juneteenth Holiday to Affect Local Government Services Around Orange County

Across the country on Friday, Black Americans and communities will celebrate Juneteenth — the...

Roberson Accepts Appointment to Chatham County Commissioners’ Seat; Will Step Down as Sheriff in July

by Brighton McConnell | Election, Local Government

Longtime Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson will officially step down from the role and join the county’s Board of Commissioners after accepting an appointment to the elected body.

Bubba Cunningham Exclusive Part 2: Working on Campus Projects While Facing New Era of College Sports

by Staff | Sports, UNC, UNC Sports

Part two of the interview covers Bubba Cunningham’s concerns with the current state of college sports, UNC’s position within that landscape, and his top priorities in the new role of Senior Advisor to the Chancellor and Athletic Director.

Chatham County Sheriff’s Office: First Drowning of 2026 Reported at Jordan Lake, Victim Lacking Life Jacket

by Brighton McConnell | Safety

A Chapel Hill resident drowned in Jordan Lake on Monday while trying to retrieve a drifting boat, according to Chatham County authorities.

Bubba Cunningham Exclusive Part 1: Reminiscing on 15 Years as UNC Athletics Director

by Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Sports, UNC, UNC Sports

Before the end of his time as the UNC athletic director, Bubba Cunningham joined 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for a wide-ranging interview.

Local Government Meetings: June 15-19, 2026

by Aaron Keck | Jun 15, 2026 | Local Government

This week in local government: a proposed AI moratorium in Durham and a board appointment (maybe) in Chatham County.

This Year’s July 4 Celebration in Hillsborough: ‘Together, We Are America’

by Victor Lewis | Jun 14, 2026 | Entertainment, Local Government

Independence Day in 2026 is slated to have even bigger celebrations than usual as the America 250 campaign kicks off across the United States, and Hillsborough is no exception.

Chapel Hill Approves FY27 Budget with No Tax Increases; Will Revisit Library Funding, Greenways in Fall

by Brighton McConnell | Jun 12, 2026 | Local Government

The unanimous vote approved the Town of Chapel Hill to operate on a $170 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a slight increase.

Here Are the Orange County Local Governments’ Approved Budgets, Tax Rates for 2026-27

by Brighton McConnell | Jun 12, 2026 | Local Government

The final totals and changes for Orange County governments’ budgets are being finalized. Here are the details of each approved so far.

Kitten Rescued, Adopted After Found in Car Serviced by Chapel Hill Tire Crew

by Brighton McConnell | Jun 11, 2026 | Animals, Business

When a Chapel Hill Tire technician was working on an SUV, he was surprised to hear meows coming from the front right side of the vehicle.

La Vita Dolce Shares Details on Upcoming Southern Village Move, Including New Menu and Hours

by Brighton McConnell | Jun 11, 2026 | Business

The Southern Village café and gelato shop owned by Annie Johnston will move a block down to 700 Market Street and aims to open in early July.

Here’s What You Need to Know Before CHCCS, Orange County High Schools’ 2026 Graduations

by Emma Cooke | Jun 11, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

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

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

Juneteenth Holiday to Affect Local Government Services Around Orange County

Roberson Accepts Appointment to Chatham County Commissioners’ Seat; Will Step Down as Sheriff in July

Bubba Cunningham Exclusive Part 2: Working on Campus Projects While Facing New Era of College Sports

Chatham County Sheriff’s Office: First Drowning of 2026 Reported at Jordan Lake, Victim Lacking Life Jacket

Bubba Cunningham Exclusive Part 1: Reminiscing on 15 Years as UNC Athletics Director

Local Government Meetings: June 15-19, 2026

This Year’s July 4 Celebration in Hillsborough: ‘Together, We Are America’

Chapel Hill Approves FY27 Budget with No Tax Increases; Will Revisit Library Funding, Greenways in Fall

Here Are the Orange County Local Governments’ Approved Budgets, Tax Rates for 2026-27

Kitten Rescued, Adopted After Found in Car Serviced by Chapel Hill Tire Crew

La Vita Dolce Shares Details on Upcoming Southern Village Move, Including New Menu and Hours

Here’s What You Need to Know Before CHCCS, Orange County High Schools’ 2026 Graduations

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