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Orange County Celebrates Its Values With Groundbreaking of Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 23, 2026 | Health, Local Government

The Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center in Hillsborough will blend tailored mental health treatment with a therapeutic atmosphere.

Orange County: Rezoning on Old Lystra Rd, Managing SNAP Finances, Crisis Diversion Center

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 21, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 21, discussing county news and events. She recounted a joint meeting with the Chapel Hill Town Council and subsequent vote to approve a rezoning for a church and some affordable housing off of Old Lystra Road. She also discussed SNAP funding at the county level, the groundbreaking for the Jamezetta Bedford Crises Diversion Center, and more.

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Local Government Meetings: October 19-23, 2026

Posted by Aaron Keck | Oct 19, 2026 | Local Government

This week in local government: affordable housing proposals on Rogers Road and Old Lystra Road, and a public hearing on Chapel Hill’s LUMO.

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center Set for Oct. 22

Posted by Michael Koh | Oct 17, 2026 | Health, Local Government

Orange County will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center...

Early Voting in the 2026 General Election: Where to Go in Orange, Durham, and Chatham Counties

Posted by Emma Cooke | Oct 17, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Early voting for North Carolina’s general election is underway through Saturday, October 31. Here is what you need to know to cast your vote.

The Morning News: Faith Hedgepeth Trial, Early Voting, UNC Football

Posted by Aaron Keck | Oct 16, 2026 | 6:00 News

In today’s news: more DNA evidence in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial, and extremely high turnout on the first day of early voting.

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Hillsborough Mayor Calls for Release of 19-Year-Old Orange High School Graduate Detained by ICE

Posted by Michael Koh | Oct 15, 2026 | Local Government

Hillsborough mayor Mark Bell has issued a statement in support of 19-year-old Isaac Gallegos, an...

Orange County: Chair of the Commissioners Jean Hamilton and State Senator Jonah Garson

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 14, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast, Forum On The Hill

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton and State Senator Jonah Garson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 14. In this extended conversation, they discussed a proposed constitutional amendment that would cap the income tax rate at 3.5% in the state. They talked about the potential implications of this for local and state governments to fund mandatory services for citizens, and more.