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The Morning News: CHCCS Bus Snafu, Greenlaw Hall Incident Update
In today’s news: CHCCS district officials discuss a glitch that left hundreds of students without bus assignments to start the school year.
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‘An Absolute Data Nightmare’: CHCCS Board Learns More About School Bus Assignment Debacle
The CHCCS Board of Education and public got an extensive update on Thursday about what went haywire in the school bus assignment process this summer and what is being done to address it.
Music That’s ‘Sweet Enough’: Live and Local with the Carolina Junebugs!
Emma Bishop and Ellary Smith of the Carolina Junebugs stopped by Live & Local, following the release of their debut album “Sweet Enough.”
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on PBO Businesses, Upcoming Board Meeting
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 8, discussing town news and events. He discussed local businesses in Pittsboro, with some turnover at a prominent downtown location and the recent purchase of Chatham Mills. He also previewed next week’s Pittsboro Board of Commissioners meeting, and more.
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Hillsborough: Dual Supply and Downtown Businesses, Board Meeting Preview, and More
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 8. He discussed the closure of a longtime downtown business and the general state of local businesses in the downtown area. He also previewed next week’s meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, as they begin their regular fall meeting schedule. He also previewed upcoming events, and more.
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Viewpoints: Can We Trust a School District That Breaks Promises?
“You are only as good as your word.” Many of us teach this concept to our kids, across different languages and cultures. Because when you break promises, the person or group you made the promise to is going to feel disrespected and have a difficult time trusting you again.
After Demolition of Jackson Hall, New UNC Dorm to Keep Former Building’s Name
One of the two new residence halls being built on the UNC campus will keep the name of a recently demolished building. The dorm will be named Jackson Hall, taking the name from the old building which housed UNC's Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The future and...
Past Rhymes With Present Times: Courage and North Carolina’s Monument for Billy Graham
The North Carolina General Assembly recently allocated state funds to build a monument and statue that will honor the evangelist Billy Graham on the grounds of the state’s historic capitol building in Raleigh.
Trump Wants Voters To Pretend He’s on the Ballot. The Republican Party Is Going Along for the Ride
Ahead of a Dallas convention of Republicans, the question is whether President Donald Trump will do more to fire up his party or Democrats.
‘So Much Potential’: Local Entrepreneur Chris Ehrenfeld Purchases Chatham Mills Property
Chris Ehrenfeld — the owner of BOLD Companies — purchased the Chatham Mills property on September 3, as well as a 3-acre parcel to its north.
