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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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.
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools will celebrate its high school graduates across three days this weekend. 
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.
Orange County Recommends Tax Increases for FY27 Budget; Chatham County Could Keep Rate Flat
Both Orange County and Chatham County revealed their budget proposals for the upcoming fiscal year this week. Here are the highlights.
Orange County Schools Board of Education Reviews Budget Requests for the Upcoming Academic Year
The Orange County Board of Education recently presented its preferred budget for the upcoming school year.
CHCCS, Orange and Chatham Public Schools Among NC Districts Canceling Classes Ahead of Teachers Rally
With a teachers rally expecting to draw thousands of educators from North Carolina, local school districts are cancelling classes for May 1.
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