The Orange Country School Board Chair Will Atherton opens a meeting on Monday August 26, 2019.
Five takeaways from last week's Orange County School Board meeting
Many important topics were discussed at the last Orange County School Board meeting.
Hillsborough
The town of Hillsborough was laid out by William Churton in 1754. At the time it was called Orange. The town took its current name in 1766 after William Hill, who was the secretary of state for the colonies under King George III.
The town has a number of historical attractions. It was the home of one of the signers of the Declarations of Independence, William Hooper, and his house still stands today. The town is also home to the Orange County Historical Museum.
Hillsborough is a major site for government in Orange County. It is the home of the courthouse, the district attorney’s office, the county board of elections, the board of commissioners and the board of education.
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Hillsborough seeks commissioner to replace mayoral candidate Jenn Weaver
Hillsborough commissioner Jenn Weaver is running unopposed for mayor, so the Board of Commissioners is seeking candidates to apply for her seat by Nov. 8.
'I want you to remember to vote': Local candidates gather at First Baptist Church forum
Orange County electoral candidates congregated at the First Baptist Church to not only discuss their stance on political and social issues, but to build relationships with the people they hope to lead.
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.
Alliance for Historic Hillsborough hosts festival to celebrate Scottish heritage
Outlandish Hillsborough will feature a variety of events all weekend long to celebrate not only Hillsborough's Scottish heritage, but also North Carolina's colonial history.
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.
Due to a lack of rainfall, Hillsborough is asking its residents to conserve water
The lack of rainfall has reduced the amount of water that can be withdrawn from the Eno River, which is an imperative source of water for Hillsborough when it is purified and piped to the town's properties.
Here's what you need to know about the new collaborative Orange County Climate Council
Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Carrboro joined together with local organizations to fight climate change, resulting in the formation of the Orange County Climate Council.
Orange County Board of Education addresses August KKK rally in Hillsborough
Orange County Schools Board of Education released a statement denouncing the Ku Klux Klan, white supremacists and other hate groups.
Cedar Ridge High selects interim principal after scheduling issues, school threats
Mitchell Stensland has become interim principal of Cedar Ridge High School amid parental concerns about the school's previous administration.
Hillsborough works to make playgrounds more inclusive with community input
The Hillsborough Parks and Recreation Board asked citizens of the town for their input regarding the addition of inclusive playground equipment to some of the local parks.
Why do bad things happen to good emus? Beloved Orange County bird dies
“We did all we knew to do," said Bob Marotto, director of Orange County Animal Services.
Hillsborough seeks young perspectives on Parks and Recreation Board
The Hillsborough Parks and Recreation Board created two new seats to make their decisions more inclusive for the community. One seat is open to 13 to 19 year olds, and the other is for someone 55 years old or older.
Students at Cedar Ridge High begin the school year with incorrect class schedules
Parents of Cedar Ridge High students demand change in leadership after kids go to school with flawed schedules.
March for a Hate-Free Hillsborough reacts to last week's KKK rally
“I think that there is a new recognition that we still have this sort of racism to fight against,” said Hate-Free Schools Coalition founder Latarndra Strong.
Orange County Sheriff to arrest two demonstrators from KKK rally in Hillsborough
Warrants have been issued for two men who were part of the local KKK demonstration on Saturday, Aug. 24.
'Low-cost, high-impact': Hillsborough honors jazz legend with first downtown mural
Hillsborough is always bustling with creative events throughout the year, but this month, the town unveiled their first permanent downtown mural.
