Speaking of Schools: Nyah Hamlett of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

After a full day of touring campuses and welcoming back students, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Nyah Hamlett joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to talk about the new school year.

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UNC Men's Basketball Collaborates With Hargraves Students to Design Warm-Up Shirts

The UNC men’s basketball team took another road trip Wednesday afternoon, though this one was closer to home than most.

Top Stories of 2025: A Year of Change for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

While the academic calendar goes from July to June, this calendar year for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools was filled with major stories.

CHCCS Competition Cooks up Hands-On Culinary Experience for Local High School Students

CHCCS recently hosted its first-annual high school culinary competition, offering a hands-on cooking experience outside the classroom.

N.C. House Committee Grills CHCCS Leaders Over 'Parents' Bill of Rights' Policies; District Maintains Compliance

CHCCS leaders appeared in Raleigh to testify to lawmakers about whether the district is following the Parents' Bill of Rights law.

Orange County Schools Cancels Class for Tuesday; CHCCS Issues 2-Hour Delay, Sets Normal Operations For Wednesday

Orange County Schools will hold no instruction on Tuesday, Dec. 9, over concerns for road conditions, while CHCCS will operate on a delay.

CHCCS Teacher Featured In 'Stranger Things' Final Season

The fifth and final season of the Netflix drama Stranger Things features a familiar face from the Chapel Hill Carrboro community.

CHCCS Announces Public Talks Regarding Potential $2.1 Million Funding Cut

Superintendent Rodney Trice will deliver a series of public talks discussing a potential $2.1 million reduction in funding from the state in the 2026-27 school year.

CHCCS Reviews Mixed Initial Student, Teacher Feedback for High School Block Schedule

As Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools enter the second quarter, the district recently gave an update on its new high school block schedule.

2025 Candidate Introductions: Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board Of Education

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

Orange County Discusses Bond Projects and State Budget Delay With Local School Boards

The Orange County Board of Commissioners recently held a joint meeting with the local school boards to hear updates from each district.

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