Richmond, Purcell, Atherton and Smylie Elected to Orange County School Board
In a tight race across a wide field of candidates, the Orange County Schools Board of Education...
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Speaking of Schools: Carrie Doyle of Orange County Schools
Chair of the Orange County Schools Board of Education Carrie Doyle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, May 16. She discusses recent budget reviews and feedback shared to county commissioners, as well as several student achievements as the year is coming to a close.
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Orange, Durham Schools End Week Early Due to Severe Weather Forecast
The threat of severe thunderstorms, high winds and potentially hail has the school systems in...
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Candidate Intros: Orange County Schools Board of Education
During this local election season, 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro spoke with candidates for each of...
Read MoreOn Air Today: Dale Edwards of The News of Orange County
Managing Editor of the News of Orange County newspaper joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, April 18, to share updates on recent stories around the Efland and Hillsborough area.
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Local Government Meeting Schedule: March 7-11, 2022
Here’s a rundown of the agendas for this week’s local government meetings in Orange, Durham, and Chatham Counties.
Read MoreSpeaking of Schools: Carrie Doyle of Orange County Schools
It’s time for Orange County Schools on Speaking of Schools, as Chair of the Board of Education Carrie Doyle visits 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She discusses the board’s recent vote on masking, as well as the recent joint meeting with CHCCS and Orange County’s Board of Commissioners.
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OC Joint School Board Meeting Focuses on COVID-19 Toll on Students, Staff
Orange County Schools and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools held a joint meeting this week with the Orange County Board of Commissioners. Their discussion included mask mandates, mental health support and teacher retention – especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreOrange County: Recappaing the Joint School Board Meeting
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, February 23. She discusses highlights from Tuesday’s joint school board meeting with Orange County Schools, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and county commissioners. Plus: more discussions on the county’s plans for its indoor mask mandate.
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Orange County Schools District Aligns Mask Changes With County Measures
While Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging counties and school districts to lift their mask mandates, Orange County leaders are keeping their mandate in place for the time being. The Orange County Board of Education voted Monday to move to optional masking for all students 72 hours after the local mask mandate expires in Orange County.
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