Three Carrboro High School seniors have been awarded the Chapel Hill/Carrboro peacemaking scholarships for demonstrating a commitment to peacemaking.
America’s Top High Schools 2012
All three of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools’ high schools were ranked in Newsweek magazine’s list of “America’s Top High Schools 2012.â€
Culbreth chorus receives gold rating
The Culbreth Middle School Mixed Chorus performed at the Performing Arts Consultants Music Festival in Charlotte and was awarded a gold/superior rating.
Glenwood show choir wins big
For the 16th consecutive year, the Glenwood Elementary Gator Show Choir was the overall winner of the elementary division at the Carowinds Choral Festival.
Middle School debate tournament
On May 25, Phillips Middle School sponsored Chapel Hill’s first middle school debate tournament.
PTA Thrift Shop fundraiser
Fleet Feet Sports will host a fundraising event and silent auction on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Carrboro magnet option considered
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education on Tuesday stepped back and put other options for expanding the dual-language program on the table.
Family Dollar debate drags on
Members of the Carrboro Board of Adjustment have still not yet commenced discussion on the Family Dollar proposed for the corner of Alabama Avenue and Jones Ferry Road.
New fire station to lower insurance rates
The Orange Grove Volunteer Fire Company doesn’t just help its constituents in emergency situations – it also helps them save money.
Scroggs shooting leaves one dead
The start to a long holiday weekend took a scary turn for students, teachers and parents at Mary Scroggs Elementary School last Friday as gunshots were fired outside the school just minutes before dismissal.
Charter school won’t open this fall
The Howard and Lillian Lee Scholars Charter School will not open as planned for the 2012-13 school year.
Ridge Road closed this weekend
UNC will host NCAA baseball regional games Friday through Sunday, and Ridge Road will be closed to through traffic on these days from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
OC installs car-charging stations
Orange County has installed 12 electric car-charging stations for use by the general public.
Chapel Hill Y CEO resigns
Jerry Whortan announced on Tuesday that he had stepped down as the CEO of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA.
Second phase of ductbank work beginsÂ
Construction began this week on the second phase of the utility ductbank that will provide service to the complex of UNC buildings on Airport Drive.