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CHCCS Reviewing Applications, Community Survey Responses for Next Superintendent

Posted by Ben Crosbie | Apr 25, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education

North Carolina Judges Block GOP Law to Strip Governor’s Election Board Powers

by Associated Press | Election, State Government

North Carolina trial judges threw out on Wednesday another Republican attempt to strip the governor of his authority to appoint State Board of Elections members.

U.S. DOJ Writes Support for Summit Church in Lawsuit Against Chatham County for New Site

by Brighton McConnell | Development, Local Government

The U.S. Department of Justice voiced its support of Summit Church’s lawsuit against Chatham County, citing federal religious protections.

‘Financial Disaster’: Cancelled FEMA Program Leaves Hillsborough Pump Station Project $6 Million Short

by Brighton McConnell | Development, Instagram, Local Government, National

Hillsborough is now scrambling for ways to move forward with relocating its River Pump Station, a critical water and sewer project.

Judges Temporarily Prevent North Carolina Officials From Contacting Voters in Close Election

by Associated Press | Election, State Government

A federal appeals court temporarily blocked North Carolina election officials from contacting voters with disputed ballots in the Supreme Court race, an initial victory for Democrat Allison Riggs.

With Federal Funding Losses and Revaluation, Orange County’s Governments Weigh Difficult Tax Rate and Budget Choices

by Brighton McConnell | Apr 23, 2025 | Instagram, Local Government

The annual budgeting process is typically an exhaustive one for Orange County’s local governments and staff – but this year, it may be even more so

UNC Health CEO, School of Medicine Dean Dr. Wesley Burks Stepping Down in September

by Brighton McConnell | Apr 22, 2025 | Health, Instagram, State, UNC

The UNC Health system announced Tuesday its CEO and the UNC School of Medicine’s dean Dr. Wesley Burks will step down on Sept. 1.

Broadcaster Jim Lampley Talks About the Luck, Timing and Moments that Led to Book, ‘It Happened!’

by Staff | Apr 21, 2025 | News Around Town, Sports

Sports broadcaster Jim Lampley joined 97.9 The Hill to discuss how his first book “It Happened!” came together and themes throughout it.

Local Government Meetings: April 21-25, 2025

by Aaron Keck | Apr 21, 2025 | Local Government

This week in local government: budget talks for Orange County and Chapel Hill, and housing proposals in Chapel Hill and Durham.

North Carolina Advances Bill on Book Bans in Public Schools

by Associated Press | Apr 20, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

A bill advanced through the North Carolina House to give parents a bigger say in which books are allowed — or banned — from schools.

UNC Hospitals, UNC Health Rex Named to ‘Best Maternity Hospitals’ List for 2025

by Brighton McConnell | Apr 20, 2025 | Health, Instagram, State, UNC

In Newsweek’s America’s Best Maternity Hospitals rankings, UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill and UNC Health Rex in Raleigh placed in the top tier.

Easter Weekend to Affect Local Government Services in Orange County

by Emma Cooke | Apr 19, 2025 | Local Government

The upcoming Easter weekend starting Friday April 18 will affect several local government services around the community.

Unsettled North Carolina Election Could Be Determined by Which Ballots Are Subject to Court Orders

by Associated Press | Apr 19, 2025 | Election, State, State Government

The exact number of ballots to be cured in the still-uncertified North Carolina Supreme Court election is causing additional legal friction.

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CHCCS Reviewing Applications, Community Survey Responses for Next Superintendent

North Carolina Judges Block GOP Law to Strip Governor’s Election Board Powers

U.S. DOJ Writes Support for Summit Church in Lawsuit Against Chatham County for New Site

‘Financial Disaster’: Cancelled FEMA Program Leaves Hillsborough Pump Station Project $6 Million Short

Judges Temporarily Prevent North Carolina Officials From Contacting Voters in Close Election

With Federal Funding Losses and Revaluation, Orange County’s Governments Weigh Difficult Tax Rate and Budget Choices

UNC Health CEO, School of Medicine Dean Dr. Wesley Burks Stepping Down in September

Broadcaster Jim Lampley Talks About the Luck, Timing and Moments that Led to Book, ‘It Happened!’

Local Government Meetings: April 21-25, 2025

North Carolina Advances Bill on Book Bans in Public Schools

UNC Hospitals, UNC Health Rex Named to ‘Best Maternity Hospitals’ List for 2025

Easter Weekend to Affect Local Government Services in Orange County

Unsettled North Carolina Election Could Be Determined by Which Ballots Are Subject to Court Orders

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