Candidate Intros: Chapel Hill and Carrboro City Schools Board of Education (4 Seats)

The municipal election was always going to be one of the top stories of 2025 in Chapel Hill - though this year's race was unusually quiet.

The 2025 race for the CHCCS Board of Education appears to be straightforward, with three candidates for three seats. Hear from each one.

A student made a threat toward a staff member at McDougle Middle School in Chapel Hill on Monday, according to an alert sent to families on Tuesday evening. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools confirmed the incident to Chapelboro, and Carrboro Police said a juvenile petition was issued for threats of mass violence on an educational […]

Chapel Hill resident Vickie Fornville has announced her entry into the crowded race for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education. Fornville is a graduate of CHCCS and a former parent ambassador for McDougle Middle School. Fornville told Chapelboro she wants the community “to see someone who is running for the board because they […]

Chapel Hill resident and Air Force veteran Taylor Tally is joining the crowded race for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education. Tally recently graduated with a master’s degree from UNC and lives in Carrboro. “I’ve always had an affinity for public service,” Tally told Chapelboro. “I think this is a great opportunity to […]

Educator and Chapel Hill resident Allison Willis is entering the race for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education. Willis is a former public school teacher and principal and current administrator whose children attend CHCCS. “I care deeply about our public schools,” Willis told Chapelboro. “And I understand the role they play in fostering […]

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Principal of the Year Minnie Goins of Seawell Elementary School and Assistant Principal of the Year Jaimi West of McDougal Middle School stopped by 97.9 The Hill’s studios to chat with Andrew Stuckey on Monday. Goins, West and Stuckey discussed the highlights and challenges that defined this past school year in […]

Facing a bus driver shortage, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education recently brainstormed solutions to get students to school on time. One possibility was moving elementary school start times forward. But some parents were opposed to this change, and the school board decided against it.

Election Results Tuesday marks Election Day in Orange County and across North Carolina. Polls opened in the Tar Heel State at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday and will close at 7:30 p.m. Voters in line when polls close are still eligible to vote. Voters must go to their precinct location to vote on Election Day. More information regarding […]

Hear from the five candidates running for Chapel Hill and Carrboro City Board of Education: Rani Dasi: https://chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2019/CANDIDATE%20INTROS/Dasi%20FINAL.mp3 Andrew Davidson: https://chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2019/CANDIDATE%20INTROS/Davidson%20FINAL.mp3 Jillian La Serna: https://chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2019/CANDIDATE%20INTROS/La%20Serna%20FINAL.mp3 Ashton Powell: https://chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2019/CANDIDATE%20INTROS/Powell%20FINAL.mp3 Deon Temne: https://chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2019/CANDIDATE%20INTROS/Temne%20FINAL.mp3