This year, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) and Orange County Schools (OCS) requested millions more in school funding to better support the growing needs of students in the county.
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Several elected officials in the Orange County community recently voiced their support of Cheri...
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A predominantly Black and historic neighborhood in Chapel Hill is facing increased taxes after the latest round of Orange County’s property valuations.
Read MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to bring some updates from the county government. She shares her initial reactions to Governor Roy Cooper’s latest executive order, as well as updates from a joint meeting with school boards Tuesday night. Plus: with the informal appeals deadline approaching, Price shares some resources for county residents to use.
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Read MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share her reactions to North Carolina’s goal of lifting capacity and gathering limits by June 1. Plus: the commissioners shares updates on discussion around the Buckhorn Area plan, property revaluations and a new way to get vaccinated through the Orange County Health Department.
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A new affordable housing community, named in honor of a Chapel Hill community leader, broke ground in Orange County last week.
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The expansion of Durham Tech’s Orange County Campus may soon be a reality with current budget discussions underway.
Read MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about Tuesday’s budget and CIP work session. She shares which major projects are getting funding for this year, including an expanded Orange County campus for Durham Technical Community College. Plus: a virtual groundbreaking for a new affordable housing option in Chapel Hill-Carrboro!
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At their respective meetings Tuesday and Wednesday night, the Orange County Board of Commissioners and the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro approved an Interlocal Agreement regarding the current and future use of the jointly owned Greene Tract.
Read MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price shares updates from the board’s meeting on Tuesday night with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She discusses the approval of an agreement on the Greene Tract, as well as honoring Judge Beverly Scarlett upon her retirement. Plus: how will the county health department be prepared for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility now being open to all North Carolinians?
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