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Orange County Schools request funds for bilingual pre-K program expansion

By Taylor Heeden and Victoria Johnson | April 23

Orange County Schools Superintendent Monique Felder told Board members that the program would expand New Hope Elementary’s existing dual-language program. According to a board member, a bilingual teacher would switch between Spanish and English throughout lessons, allowing for both native English and Spanish speakers to learn some of each language.

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Durham Public Schools resumes feeding program after coronavirus-related shutdown

By Victoria Johnson | April 20

More than 60 percent of the district’s students receive free or reduced-price lunches, he said. That’s why Durham Public Schools launched a daily meal support program on March 23 after closing schools a week before. For two weeks, district employees distributed meals to students at 81 sites across the county. But on April 6, the district stopped the program after an on-site employee tested positive for COVID-19 and most of its staff applied for state emergency paid leave through April 30.

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How custodians in Durham Public Schools were granted paid emergency leave

By Victoria Johnson | April 9

The North Carolina State Board of Education approved the “State of Emergency” COVID-19 sick leave for school employees on March 27. How will this affect essential school employees like custodians?

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Town of Carrboro provides business loans to ease economic impact of COVID-19

By Victoria Johnson | April 7

The Carrboro Emergency Fund Review Committee is providing loans to help small businesses during the pandemic.

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‘It's not business as usual’: Essential workers continue on through pandemic

By Victoria Johnson | April 5

While most are sheltered in their homes, essential personnel like firefighters, policemen and medical workers continue to provide community services. How are these workers staying safe from COVID-19?

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COVID-19 fallout could alter town budget schedules and funding priorities

By Victoria Johnson | March 24

To limit the spread of COVID-19, or coronavirus, the Town of Chapel Hill has canceled all advisory board, commission and town council meetings until further notice, including a council budget work session originally scheduled for March 18.

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The 203 development project could offer Carrboro entrepreneurial rental space

By Victoria Johnson | March 16

The redesign for the 203 project is still being discussed, but the building may now include entrepreneurial space.

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Supreme Court to decide on Atlantic Coast Pipeline permit in early spring

By Victoria Johnson | March 2

The U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide Atlantic Coast Pipeline LLC v. Cowpasture River Preservation Association and United States Forest Service v. Cowpasture River Preservation Association.

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Town of Chapel Hill hopes to begin issuing affordable housing bond this fall

By Victoria Johnson | February 23

After voters approved a $10 million housing bond, Chapel Hill is now trying to piece together how to issue it.

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Valentine's Day demonstration outside UNC coal plant calls for renewable energy use

By Victoria Johnson | February 16

“These two granddaughters and my other two granddaughters are going to have a horrible existence, much different than what I had,” he said. “That’s the reason I’m doing this.”

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By Victoria Johnson | February 11

Orange County Schools Board of Education member Matthew Roberts speaks at a meeting on Feb. 10, 2020.

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By Victoria Johnson | February 11

Orange County Schools Board of Education members discuss African American History Month at their meeting on Feb. 10, 2020.

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By Victoria Johnson | February 11

Orange County Schools Board of Education members hear a presentation about African American History Month at the meeting on Feb. 10, 2020.

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By Victoria Johnson | February 11

Will Atherton is the chair of the Orange County Schools Board of Education. He is listening to a presenter at the board's meeting on Feb. 10, 2020.

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By Victoria Johnson | January 21

Patrick Abele, assistant superintendent of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools speaks at a meeting on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. The Orange County Schools Board of Education met with CHCCS to discuss pre-K and school building maintenance.