The OC Report -

Community members bring concerns, discuss change at Carrboro Town Hall

By Ani Hunanyan | March 30

Topics included racial equity, affordable housing, climate resilience and local responses to federal immigration policies.

What would federal budget cuts to the Department of Education mean in Chapel Hill?

By Defne Önal | March 27

Since President Donald Trump signed the executive order to dismantle the Department of Education on March 20, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools have been ...

'Paris of the Piedmont': Festival brings jazz manouche genre to Chapel Hill-Carrboro

By Marion Rambler | March 24

Over the weekend, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area celebrated jazz manouche, formerly known as gypsy jazz, with the fourth Carrboro Django Reinhardt Festival. ...

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County commissioners, Carrboro council members discuss federal funding changes

By Eva Edwards | March 30

The commissioners and council members talked about the Drakeford Library Complex, the county's partnership to end homelessness and the county's CARE team. ...

CHHS teacher Travis Adkison chosen as finalist for CTE teacher of the year award

By Iris Eyster | March 28

Adkison, a fire instructor at Chapel Hill High, is recognized for his role as an outstanding educator.

Orange County Board of Education discusses budget for upcoming fiscal year

By Sarah Clements | March 28

Orange County voters unanimously approved a bond that allocates $125 million to OCS over the next 10 years. Bond projects include one new replacement ...

North Carolina sees larger wildfires, officials point to damage from Hurricane Helene

By Iris Eyster | March 27

Large wildfires in Polk and Stokes counties have lead to a statewide burn ban.

'I feel like this isn't the answer:' CHCCS students react to language program cuts

By Makenzie Mills | March 26

Students are urging the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City school district to provide support to language teachers whose positions are being cut.

Triangle cities manage infrastructure growth amid population increase

By Isabelle Pala | March 26

The Triangle area has accounted for 15 percent of North Carolina's 600,000-person population growth since 2020.

Local faith organizations provide support for refugees in the Triangle

By Phoebe Martel | March 26

Although organizations like Church World Services Durham have had to cut staff since President Trump's executive order suspending refugee admissions to ...

'Connect us to future members of the Carrboro community': Drakeford Library holds grand opening

By Vinh Le | March 26

The library is named for Robert Drakeford, Carrboro's first Black mayor. His son, Derrick Drakeford, spoke about his father's mentorship and impact on ...

'Characteristics that our community wants': A look into the CHCCS superintendent selection process

By Isaac Carter | March 25

The search for the next superintendent of CHCCS is in progress, with applications handled by the N.C. School Boards Association and reviewed by CHCCS. ...

Q&A: Carrboro Town Manager talks breaking barriers, representation

By James O'Hara | March 24

Patrice Toney joined the Town of Carrboro in 2024 as the Town's first Black woman to serve as the town manager.

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Q&A: Chapel Hill's first female mayor discusses accomplishments, her support system

By Eva Edwards | March 24

Rosemary Waldorf served the Town of Chapel Hill as mayor from 1995-2001.

The Chapel Hill and Orange County Welcome Center on March 23, 2025. The Town of Chapel Hill has erased multiple sites from the Town website related to racial equity, DEI, LGBTQ+ history.

Chapel Hill community, council members respond to Town's removal of DEI content from website

By Sarah Clements | March 24

The Town restored the sites on March 20 after pushback from the community.

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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools meets to discuss budget cuts to language programs

By Lauren Zola | March 24

Ninety three positions will be reduced by June 2025 across the school district.

Gov. Josh Stein announces 2025-2027 budget proposal

By Ani Hunanyan | March 23

The proposal includes funding for some free community college, increasing teacher salaries and expanding resources to combat the fentanyl crisis.

Revaluations come out this week. Here's what Orange County property owners can expect.

By Ha Lien Gaskin | March 22

There was a 52 percent increase in property value in Orange County, which could make residents see higher tax rates.

N.C. Court of Appeals to hear Jefferson Griffin's protest to overturn state Supreme Court race

By Aiden Hall | March 21

Republican Court of Appeals Judge Jefferson Griffin will present an oral argument on his case to overturn the 2024 NC Supreme Court race on Friday to ...

Carrboro Town Council meets to discuss budget outlook, Transgender Day of Visibility

By Isabelle Pala | March 21

Council Member Catherine Fray proclaimed March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility in Carrboro.