Managing Editor of the News of Orange County newspaper joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, April 18, to share updates on recent stories around the Efland and Hillsborough area.
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The Morning News: Mark Chilton Retiring, UNC Returning
In today's news: longtime Orange County Register of Deeds Mark Chilton announces he's stepping down, a few months before the end of his term.

After 12 Years, Mark Chilton Stepping Down Early as Orange County Register of Deeds
Orange County Register of Deeds Mark Chilton announced Thursday that he's stepping down, a few months before his term was set to expire.
Speaking of Schools: National Principal of the Year Jason Johnson
Orange High School Principal and National Principal of the Year Jason Johnson joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey in studio on Monday, August 3. He discussed his recollection of receiving the National Principal of the Year award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. He also recounted the work that has earned him accolades, including his decision to return to Orange High School after a prior stint leading that building, and more.

Former Orange High School Counselor Charged Over Indecent Liberties With Students
A former high school counselor, who recently resigned from Orange County Schools amid investigation into her conduct, turned herself into authorities on Thursday.

Local Government Meetings: June 15-19, 2026
This week in local government: a proposed AI moratorium in Durham and a board appointment (maybe) in Chatham County.

Here’s What You Need to Know Before CHCCS, Orange County High Schools’ 2026 Graduations
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools will celebrate its high school graduates across three days this weekend.Â

Following Budget Talks, Orange County Commissioners Prepare to Raise Taxes for More School Funding
Voicing a desire to better fund its public school systems, the Orange County Board of Commissioners is poised to further raise taxes in FY27.

Facing Pressures In All Directions, Orange County Commissioners Near Budget Decision
Orange County Commissioners are holding a public hearing on next year's budget Thursday, May 28, with major decisions yet to be made.

Orange County Government, Local School Districts Try to Do 'More With Less' Amid State Funding Uncertainty
Orange County's school districts will likely not get the full extent of their proposed budgets for the upcoming school year.

Orange High Math Teacher Justin Boggus Named Orange County Schools' 2026-27 Teacher of the Year
Orange County Schools leadership unveiled Justin Boggus as its Teacher of the Year award winner during a ceremony at the Colonial Inn.
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