Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Archives

CHCCS Announces Public Talks Regarding Potential $2.1 Million Funding Cut

Posted by Henry Taylor | Nov 14, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

Superintendent Rodney Trice will deliver a series of public talks discussing a potential $2.1 million reduction in funding from the state in the 2026-27 school year.

CHCCS Reviews Mixed Initial Student, Teacher Feedback for High School Block Schedule

Posted by Emma Cooke | Nov 11, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education

As Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools enter the second quarter, the district recently gave an update on its new high school block schedule.

2025 Election Results for Local Races in Orange County and Pittsboro

Posted by Staff | Nov 4, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

Tuesday marked Election Day for local races across North Carolina. Here are the vote tallies for Orange County and Pittsboro’s elections.

Barbara Jessie-Black, Longtime Leader of CommunityWorx, Dies at 62

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 23, 2025 | Nonprofit, Obituaries

Barbara Jessie-Black, who helped lead the Carrboro nonprofit CommunityWorx for more than two decades, died this week at the age of 62.

2025 Candidate Introductions: Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board Of Education

Posted by Staff | Oct 21, 2025 | Candidate Intros, Election

The 2025 race for the CHCCS Board of Education appears to be straightforward, with three candidates for three seats. Hear from each one.

Carrboro Police Seeking Suspect in Attempted Rape on Public Bikeway

Posted by Michael Koh | Oct 11, 2025 | Crime, Safety

The Carrboro Police Department is seeking the suspect in an attempted rape that occurred on the...

Orange County Discusses Bond Projects and State Budget Delay With Local School Boards

Posted by Emma Cooke | Oct 10, 2025 | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

The Orange County Board of Commissioners recently held a joint meeting with the local school boards to hear updates from each district.

Student Fights at East Chapel Hill High School Injure 5 Staff Members; Incidents Under Investigation

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 12, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Safety

A pair of fights between students at East Chapel Hill High School on Friday led to several responding staff injuries and disruption.

CHCCS Board Holds Preliminary Conversation for Hypothetical Elementary School Closure

Posted by Emma Cooke | Aug 27, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education

The Board of Education for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools recently met to hear a presentation about closing one of its elementary schools.

CHCCS Superintendent Trice Shares Excitement, Details New Cellphone Policy Ahead of New School Year

Posted by Staff | Aug 22, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Monday will mark the first CHCCS school year under Superintendent Rodney Trice’s leadership. He joined 97.9 The Hill to discuss.

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