At the event, town staff worked at tables and distributed coupons for free bike inspections, bus route maps and safety gear including reflective lights.
Schools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district have a new cell phone policy meant to restrict the amount of time students interact with their cell phones throughout the school day and encourage kids to focus on their classes.
OCS Chief Academic Officer Julie Pack said enrollment at OCS has steadily declined over the past few years, which may impact future funding.
Organizations across the Triangle are collecting resources and aid for those in need after Hurricane Helene's impact in western North Carolina.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools has implemented a three-tiered corrective approach to district spending in response to large financial losses since 2021. Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Scott said he expects the Reduction in Force plan to save CHCCS $2.4 million in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
NC College Connect is available for public and charter school students to use to apply for select colleges and universities in North Carolina. The program is designed to make the application process simpler and encourage post-secondary education.
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit award aims to expand affordable housing options in Orange County.
By improving sidewalks and bike paths, Carrboro residents will have an easier time getting around town.
Carrboro Elementary Parent Teacher Association collects donations for school supplies to support parents and students.
But, money is only one factor in determining the outcome of an election, UNC political science professor Marc Hetherington said.
