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

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 11, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

After Chapel Hill Fire Investigation, Report Reveals Siena Hotel Fire Details

The Chapel Hill Fire Department recently provided additional insight into the August fire at the...

Staff Share Concerns for Upcoming UNC Initiative Aiming to Streamline Operational Efficiencies

As UNC nears the end of the fall semester, its employees are voicing concerns about its upcoming ServiceFirst initiative.

2025 Forum On The Hill: Wednesday, Dec. 10’s Community Conversations

by Staff | News Around Town, Town Square

The 2025 Forum On The Hill is hosted by WCHL’s Aaron Keck, Brighton McConnell and Andrew Stuckey. Find the full schedule on Chapelboro, listen to 97.9 FM or stream the discussions live, and find each panel on-demand afterward!

Pittsboro Commissioners Swear In New Members, Honor Longtime Mayor Pro Tem in Final 2025 Meeting

by Brighton McConnell | Local Government

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners welcomed in its latest members while closing out its business for the calendar year on Monday night,

North Carolina Author, UNC Administrator and Radio Show Host D.G. Martin Dies at 85

by Staff | Dec 9, 2025 | Obituaries

David Grier “D.G.” Martin, Jr. – a lawyer, UNC System administrator and veteran turned longtime author, book reviewer and show host – died on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at his home in Chapel Hill. He was 85 years old.

2025 Forum On The Hill: Tuesday, Dec. 9’s Community Conversations

by Staff | Dec 9, 2025 | News Around Town, Town Square

Tuesday’s Forum On The Hill panels include topics like school enrollment trends, local food banks’ community work, and research funding cuts.

Local Governments Delay Tuesday Services, Operations Over Freezing Temps and Road Conditions

by Brighton McConnell | Dec 8, 2025 | Local Government, Weather

Local governments in Orange and Chatham counties shared their altered schedules and operations for Tuesday, Dec. 9 following Monday afternoon’s precipitation and freezing overnight temperatures.

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

by Brighton McConnell | Dec 8, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Weather

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

2025 Forum On The Hill: Monday, Dec. 8’s Community Conversations

by Staff | Dec 8, 2025 | News Around Town, Town Square

All this week on 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com, tune in for 15 panels covering 15 different topics that shaped our community’s top stories and experiences in 2025

Local Government Meetings: December 8-12, 2025

by Aaron Keck | Dec 8, 2025 | Local Government

This week: newly elected officials take their oaths of office, and Orange County Commissioners consider a major economic incentives package.

Orange County Sheriff Primary Heats Up as Blackwood Seeks Fourth Term, LaBarre Joins Race

by Emma Cooke | Dec 5, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

After an unopposed election for Orange County Sheriff in 2022, the 2026 Democratic primary will see a race for the position.

Chapel Hill, Carrboro Town Councils Swear In New and Returning Members to Close 2025

by Brighton McConnell | Dec 5, 2025 | Local Government

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

After Chapel Hill Fire Investigation, Report Reveals Siena Hotel Fire Details

Staff Share Concerns for Upcoming UNC Initiative Aiming to Streamline Operational Efficiencies

2025 Forum On The Hill: Wednesday, Dec. 10’s Community Conversations

Pittsboro Commissioners Swear In New Members, Honor Longtime Mayor Pro Tem in Final 2025 Meeting

North Carolina Author, UNC Administrator and Radio Show Host D.G. Martin Dies at 85

2025 Forum On The Hill: Tuesday, Dec. 9’s Community Conversations

Local Governments Delay Tuesday Services, Operations Over Freezing Temps and Road Conditions

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

2025 Forum On The Hill: Monday, Dec. 8’s Community Conversations

Local Government Meetings: December 8-12, 2025

Orange County Sheriff Primary Heats Up as Blackwood Seeks Fourth Term, LaBarre Joins Race

Chapel Hill, Carrboro Town Councils Swear In New and Returning Members to Close 2025

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