Rabid Skunk Marks Seventh Case in Orange County For 2023 Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 19, 2023 | Health, Local Government, Safety Orange County Animal Services reported its second positive rabies case in the span of two weeks on... Read More
Local Government Meetings: December 18-22 Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 18, 2023 | Local Government This week, Jessica Anderson is sworn in as Chapel Hill Mayor, while the Orange County School Board picks a new superintendent. Read More
The Candidate Filing Period Is Closed For 2024 Elections. Who’s Running in Orange County? Posted by Staff | Dec 15, 2023 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government The filing period is now underway for candidates running for office in the 2024 elections. Here’s a list of who’s running in Orange County. Read More
Animal Services: Rabid Raccoon Recently Found in Durham Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 14, 2023 | Health, Local Government, Safety Orange County Animal Services alerted the community to a positive rabies test on Thursday from a racoon near the county line. Read More
Hillsborough Swears In New Mayor, Commissioners and Recognizes Outgoing Mayor Weaver Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 13, 2023 | Election, Instagram, Local Government Hillsborough became the latest Orange County municipality to swear in a new mayor on Monday night,... Read More
Local Government Meetings: December 11-15 Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 11, 2023 | Local Government This week, Hillsborough and Pittsboro swear in their newly elected mayors, while Durham County Commissioners tackle affordable housing. Read More
Pittsboro Cancels Sunday’s Holiday Parade, Cites Inclement Weather Forecast Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 9, 2023 | Local Government, Weather Pittsboro called off its 2023 Christmas parade over bad weather. But the town is still offering a way for people to show their holiday spirit. Read More
Carrboro Swears In Mayor Foushee, 2 New Council Members; Sets Special Election for Open Seat Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 7, 2023 | Election, Instagram, Local Election Coverage, Local Government Barbara Foushee was officially sworn into office as Carrboro Mayor, while the town council also welcomed two new members. Read More
Marilyn Carter Files to Run for Orange County District 1 Seat Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 5, 2023 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government A familiar face in Orange County politics is looking to make a leap into elected office next year.... Read More
Anna Richards Will Not Run Again, Leaving Orange County District 1 Seat Open in 2024 Elections Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 5, 2023 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government Anna Richards is not seeking re-election to the Orange County Board of Commissioners, opening up a seat for the upcoming election cycle. Read More