Candidates for Hillsborough Board of Commissioners discuss their plans for the Town
We asked candidates for the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners to tell us their views on several Hillsborough issues. This is what they had to say.
CITY & COUNTY
Three key takeaways from the CHCCS Board of Education candidates forum
Five candidates vying for a position on the CHCCS Board of Education promote addressing systematic racism, mental health and improving communication at a forum.
Column: Our school district still faces critical challenges
Joal Broun, a member of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education, is speaking on challenges that still face our school system.
Glenwood rezoning policy to be implemented for 2020-21 school year
“Our goal is, as we look into the future, that all students have opportunities and are successful in the academic offerings that the school district’s able to provide.”
Lawsuit against CHCCS' handling of sexual abuse moves to federal court
A lawsuit filed against Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools accused the school system of mishandling allegations of sexual abuse among students. The lawsuit, which started in the state court, has moved to federal court.
'A good friend and community member': Local NAACP president honored by state branch
Anna Richards, president of the local NAACP branch, won North Carolina branch president of the year.
Group of physicians in Carrboro aims to provide alternative to conventional medicine
The Wellness Alliance provides a variety of alternative medicinal treatments to the communities of Carrboro and Chapel Hill.
Local candidates debate ahead of November election
Chapel Hill Town Council and mayoral candidates discussed voter engagement alongside climate and transportation policies ahead of November elections.
All Up in Your Business: Check out the new Three Waters Cafe Franklin Street location
Franklin Street has added a new cafe to its repertoire: the Three Waters Cafe.
ArtsCenter and Town of Carrboro settle costs after withdrawal from 203 Project
The ArtsCenter has agreed to pay their portion of design costs to withdraw from a large construction project on Greensboro Street in order to invest in a standalone facility off Jones Ferry Road.
We talked to the principal at Phoenix Academy High about serving homeless students
High school principal John Williams discusses his compassion and the importance in serving the homeless community.
Hispanic disparity in reading levels and graduation rates revealed in community report
The Chamber's 2019 State of the Community Report reveals that reading levels and graduation rates for minority groups in the state's public schools are lower than those of white students.
Chapel Hill’s population growth dropped off in the last decade. Is it a concern?
The Town of Chapel Hill's population is decreasing, despite popular assumptions. In fact, growth in this decade so far has been the slowest the town has seen since the 1970s. While this may sound alarming, it's more complicated than that. The rising cost of living has caused people to move to places right outside of Chapel Hill and Orange County, but this poses additional questions for the future of development and growth in Chapel Hill. How will the town expand, and how will they get people to stay?
Need to park in Carrboro? Changes may be coming
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen is considering — but not yet committing to — increasing enforcement of parking time limits, charging for parking and building a new parking deck.
Modification to Wegmans special-use permit alleviates some concerns, creates others
The primary point of access for the store is currently a traffic circle that is to be built on Old Durham Road. On Monday, a modification to the plan was discussed at the Chapel Hill Town Council in response to traffic concerns.
Ousted Blue Cross CEO still eligible to treat UNC Hospitals children after charges
Details emerged publicly last month regarding the arrest of Patrick Conway this past summer, when he drunkenly crashed his vehicle into a tractor trailer while his two young daughters were in the backseat. Conway, who was CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina at the time, stepped down at the urging of the his company's trustees amid the public backlash. However, the incident hasn't cost Conway all opportunities in the health industry. Despite his currently-pending charges, which include DWI and misdemeanor child abuse, Conway still "has privileges and works occasional shifts" at UNC Hospitals' N.C. Children's Hospital, and it's unclear if his pediatrician privileges will face any impact from the arrest.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro busing staff and teacher assistants may see pay increase
For years, job vacancies among bus drivers and teacher assistants have been an issue for the school district. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education is ready to address it.
Parents, faculty look to be involved in principal search at Frank Porter Graham
Staff and parents are voicing concerns over the school's transition.
Affordable housing project for senior citizens coming to Hillsborough
Habitat for Humanity is building an affordable living community exclusively for the elderly in Orange County.
Carrboro declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle dedicated October supporting victims and survivors of abuse.
