Niharika Vattikonda
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Here's what you need to know about this year's Orange County School Board primary
Three of the seats on the Orange County Schools Board of Education are up for election this year. With concerns about achievement gaps, school safety and funding, candidates are hoping to provide a path forward for the future of Orange County schools.
'I'm Smart, Too': Local group aims to fight racial disparities with documentary
A new documentary hopes to ignite change by shedding light on CHCCS and how since integration, racial disparities have taken shape and continue to persist.
North Carolina Museum of History exhibit celebrates 200 years of the NC Supreme Court
Willis Whichard, former Associate Justice of the N.C. Supreme Court and two-time UNC graduate, has created an exhibit documenting one of North Carolina’s most powerful institutions.
Wake County court suspends candidate filing period to consider new congressional map
The Superior Court of Wake County issued an injunction to halt the candidate filing period for 2020 N.C. congressional primary races so that the court can consider new congressional maps drawn and passed by the General Assembly.
CHCCS excels in student success, but racial disparities persist
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will implement new measures for ensuring equity in classrooms.
Chapel Hill is debating on the best way to implement bus rapid transit
Town officials are advocating for the construction of the North-South Bus Rapid Transit route, the first rapid transit system in the region. The route will operate daily and span over eight miles.
'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.
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.”
Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools rank at top for SAT scores in the state
“I want to attribute the hard work of our students, the wonderful teachers that they have, the commitment of the parents, and it’s a community that is very invested in the success of our students,” said Jeff Nash, the executive director of community relations for CHCCS.
Carrboro wants you to get on the bus this week
Carrboro's Public Transportation Week not only provides opportunity for residents to learn and explore new routes around the Carrboro and Chapel Hill area, but to examine areas of improvement.
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First Baptist Church held a meet and greet for Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough candidates on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019.
