Orange County commissioners consider changing elementary class sizes
The SJAC is working with the Orange County Board of Commissioners to discuss possible solutions to reduce elementary and pre-K class sizes.
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Save Orange Schools attempts to address aging infrastructure in Orange County Schools
“There are critical issues and needs across the board regarding public education. We just believe that there is a need for advocacy in this area that isn’t being met."
Here’s what you missed at Tuesday's Orange County Board of Commissioners meeting
“To be able to preserve places that have so much of a history and a legacy tied to them, both Schley Grange and the Cedar Grove School, is so important and significant.”
Here's what you need to know about the Orange County Board of Commissioners primary
In a public panel, the candidates for the Orange County Board of Commissioners shared their plans for the county. They spoke about education, transportation and the climate action plan, as well as other important issues.
The Orange County Commissioners primary race: What you need to know
Candidates running to represent Chapel Hill and Carrboro in Orange County's Board of County Commissioners continue to campaign for the 2020 primary election.
Former N.C. chief justice's portrait removed from courthouse over slave trader past
The portrait of former N.C. Chief Justice Thomas Ruffin was removed from Orange County Courthouse after it was found he was an enslaver, a slave trader and the author of State v. Mann.
Keeping you (com)posted on new eco-friendly programs at two Orange County schools
“The schools came to us and said — as part of the County’s overall climate action plan — we want to reduce waste,” Pollock said. “Specifically, they want to focus on food waste generated from cafeterias as that is where the majority of food waste comes from.”
After decades of delays, plans for the Greene Tract are finally moving forward
Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County governments have agreed to move forward on plans for the Greene Tracts. Proposed developments include affordable housing, mixed-use space, a nature preserve and a school.
Community organizations call for more action in the face of climate change
Residents and community organizations urge Chapel Hill to address issues involving climate change and ways to mitigate human contributions to climate change.
Local officials express concerns over widening of N.C. 54
Local leaders are debating whether the negative environmental and traffic consequences that will arise from the N.C. 54 expansion project are worth the benefits. The widening project intends on reducing traffic in Orange County.
UNC graduate student denied from Town of Chapel Hill transportation advisory board
People are frustrated over the lack of diversity in Chapel Hill councils, and Mayo's loss against Jack Whaley exemplifies an debate over the nomination.
Human Relations Commission panel sparks conversation about free speech
The discussion featured three panelists: legal expert and UNC Law School professor Ted Shaw, BOCC Commissioner Mark Dorosin, and activist-entrepreneur Stephanie Perry-Terry, and was facilitated by Allison Mahaley, vice chair of Hillsborough's Human Relations Commission.
New Medline facility plans to bring 250 jobs to Orange County by 2024
The medical supply company's arrival was met with enthusiasm from local government.
Orange County residents paid taxes on property they didn't own for years
Orange County landowners, like John and Judith Guibert, may have been paying taxes on land not owned by them due to an error in established property boundaries.
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.
![Mark Marcoplos, a member of the Board of County Commissioners for Orange County, discusses reasons for the failure of the light rail initiative at Graham Memorial on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Marcoplos cites "high cost, bad faith partners... [and] outright animosity from the legislature that put all these hurdles" before the Board. He was hopeful that the light rail could generate tax revenue, help in subsidizing affordable housing, creating jobs, relieving congestion and help lower emissions to combat climate change. "A lot of people that didn't pay attention to what we could have had will never know what we missed."](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/dth/9984bd30-26b3-47a8-9f7c-b062950d8017.sized-1000x1000.JPG?w=800)
Column: Orange County ramping up climate change actions
Orange County Commissioner Mark Marcoplos congratulates the county on its progress on green initiatives and gives residents a preview of what to expect in the future.
UNC first-year hopes to 'provide a youthful perspective' on county advisory board
The Orange County Board of Commissioners appointed the Affordable Housing Advisory Board’s newest members on Sept. 17, including a first-year student at UNC.
Why an Orange County resident is appealing the county's flag ordinance
Robert Hall Jr. is appealing a claim that his 400-square-foot Confederate flag violates an Orange County ordinance. The flag was raised one month before the ordinance was amended.
Gun regulations under fire at Orange County Commissioners meeting
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners is considering a discharge regulation for guns in high-density areas. Commissioners have mixed feelings on the idea.
How a salamander species shaped development of Orange County's Greene Tract
The presence of the four-toed salamander at Orange County's Greene Tract affects how the land can be used. Some argue for conservation of the land, while others believe the land should be used for affordable housing.
