Chatham County Schools Public Information Officer Nancy Wykle spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 8. She discussed the need for new elementary schools, changes for the upcoming school year, and other back to school preparations.
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CHCCS on Remote Learning, Chatham and Orange County Schools Closed After Weekend Winter Storm
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Orange County Schools Continues Remote Learning, While Chatham County Cancels Class for Thursday
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CHCCS, Orange and Chatham County Schools Announce Remote-Learning Day Jan. 27 Due to Icy Conditions
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How Enrollment Data is Influencing Our Schools — Dec. 9, 2025
Enrollment is a hot topic in both Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Chatham County Schools — but for very different reasons. 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell speaks with Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Rodney Trice and Chatham County Schools' Chief of Technology and Accountability Mark Samberg.
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