Top Stories of 2025: In Orange County, An Anticlimactic Election
The municipal election was always going to be one of the top stories of 2025 in Chapel Hill – though this year’s race was unusually quiet.
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education
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.
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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.
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Orange County Elected Officials Share Support of Local Families, Speak Out Against ICE Raids
Elected officials in Orange County affirmed their support of immigrant community members and...
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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.
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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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Candidates Drop Out in 2 Chapel Hill Races; Town Council Opens Applications for Brief Vacancy
A pair of candidates in two Chapel Hill elections withdrew recently. Meanwhile, the town council is taking applications for a vacant seat.
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The Filing Period for 2025 Local Elections Is Officially Closed. Who Is Running?
In this local elections cycle, there are several elected roles for Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough and Pittsboro on the ballot.
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George Griffin, Chair of CHCCS Board of Education, Announces Re-Election Bid
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education member George Griffin announced his candidacy...
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Orange County Commissioners Consider School Budget Requests Alongside Potential Federal Funding Cuts, Tax Increases
The Orange County Commissioners recently met with the CHCCS and OCS boards to review proposed budgets for the upcoming school year.
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