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 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 MoreA 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 MoreThe 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 MoreThe 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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This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Dr. Todd Wirt from Orange...
Read MoreWintry 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...
Read MoreOrange County Schools is teaming up with Barnes and Noble for a fundraiser to bring a more wide variety of books to their classrooms. Durham’s New Hope Commons Barnes and Noble is now featuring a table filled with books...
Read MoreAuthorities responded to Orange High School on Tuesday after reports of a fight on campus. The altercation involved “several students” and occurred at the end of lunch Tuesday, according to a message from Orange County Schools....
Read MoreThe remnants of Hurricane Michael dropped significant rainfall totals on central North Carolina Thursday. Alamance – Burlington Schools, Chapel Hill – Carrboro City Schools, Chatham County Schools, Durham Public...
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