Former Teacher Arrested After Threatening to ‘Shoot up’ Orange County Elementary School
An Orange County Elementary School teacher has resigned and is now facing charges over allegations...
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Orange County Schools
Large Crowd Expected as Orange County School Board Meets for 1st Time since Leadership Reshuffle
A large crowd is expected to attend the Orange County Schools Board of Education meeting Monday night – the first board meeting since a surprise shakeup in board leadership earlier this month. With no discussion in open session...
Read MoreOrange County Schools Asks for Public Input in Superintendent Search
The Orange County Schools district is asking for public input as it begins its search for the next superintendent. Dr. Todd Wirt recently announced he would be leaving the district this summer. Wirt was hired in 2015 after...
Read MoreOrange County Schools Surprisingly Shake Up Board Leadership
The atmosphere was tense at times on Monday night during the meeting of the Orange County Schools Board of Education. Several votes occurred in succession, all falling along the same 4-3 result. The board was set to fill a...
Read MoreOrange County Schools Superintendent Resigning
Orange County Schools superintendent Dr. Todd Wirt is resigning at the end of June. Wirt was hired in 2015 after serving as an assistant superintendent for Wake County Public Schools. “The Board appreciates Dr. Wirt’s...
Read MoreNew Hope Elementary School Teacher Suspended Amid Child Porn Investigation
A New Hope Elementary School teacher has been suspended from his position as the Orange County Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations he possessed child pornography. Authorities said Thursday evening that a search warrant...
Read MoreOrange County Schools Cancels Class on Day of Teacher Rally
The Orange County Schools Board of Education voted to make May 1 an optional teacher workday. Districts across the Triangle, including Chapel Hill – Carrboro City Schools, have been taking this step as another large teacher...
Read MoreOrange County School Board Working to Implement Racial Equity Plan
The Orange County School Board voted unanimously earlier this year to adopt a racial equity policy, as a major step toward addressing and correcting racial disparities in the district. The board appointed a racial equity task...
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Hometown Hero: Dr. Todd Wirt
This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Dr. Todd Wirt from Orange...
Read MoreWintry Weather Causing School Delays
Wintry weather moved through portions of central North Carolina over the weekend. Alamance – Burlington Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students and staff. Orange County Schools announced that the district...
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