Chapel Hill Transit returned to full service operations in August, but some riders are seeing changes on their routes. The transit system is experiencing a critical operator shortage. Typically entering a new school year there are 130 to 140 operators. This year, however, there are only 86.
Read MoreAfter a full day of touring campuses and welcoming back students, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Nyah Hamlett joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to talk about the new school year.
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When students return to Carrboro High School on Monday, August 23, they will see a new mural...
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This year marks the 60th anniversary of the desegregation of Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools. CHCCS passed a resolution Thursday honoring the family of Stan Vickers, who made that progress possible.
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Minnie Goins, currently principal at Efland-Cheeks Global Elementary, will take over as Seawell’s principal on October 4.
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The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education voted to approve a universal mask requirement in schools as well as mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations or weekly testing for staff.
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After years of construction and a slight delay caused by the pandemic, the renovation of Chapel Hill High School is now complete.
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At their latest meeting, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education voted on a new agreement that could change the role of School Resource Officers in schools.
Read MoreChief of Staff and School Leadership Brandy Reeves joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools’ preparation for the upcoming school year. She shares dates on when the school board will vote on mask requirements and details on what aspects of COVID-19 mitigation are still undecided. Plus: Chapel Hill High School is preparing for a ribbon-cutting ceremony!
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While the food assistance program is set to change its distribution model ahead of the fall semester and in-person instruction, operations are still in full swing.
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