On Nov. 21, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education met to discuss the Northside Elementary School improvement plan, the superintendent's performance evaluation and proposed contract extension, along with updates on district sustainability efforts.
This year the Town celebrated Arbor Day by planting trees at Estes Hill Elementary School where second-grade students celebrated through performing an Appalachian folktale, reading poems and presenting posters.
People completing jury duty will now be given pre-paid debit cards instead of checks in an attempt to alleviate the financial burden of jury service.
New playground features will provide children of all abilities with opportunities for independent play, sensory engagement, social interaction and relaxation.
Chaz Offenburg has worked for Orange County for six years, including as a deputy cheif financial officer. Offenburg will begin as the CFO on Nov. 4.
Those displaced due to Hurricane Helene can request an absentee ballot to be delivered to their new location. Or, if they already requested one, they can change where it will be sent.
Clouds Brewing will be offering trivia night on Tuesdays and Thursdays — just like Gizmo Brew Works did.
Erica Pettigrew, a UNC Health family medicine and primary doctor, said that vaccinations can help curb a large spike in COVID-19 cases amidst a surge in cases that is putting a strain on the healthcare system.
In an effort to increase investment in smaller and mid-sized organizations, the NC Arts Council gave $219,780 in grants to programs in Orange County.
After budget cuts, the Teachers Trust Fund helps host the Teachers Supply Store.
