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Local Government Meetings: February 2-6, 2026

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 2, 2026 | Local Government

This week in local government: Durham considers the RTP’s long-term development plans, and Carrboro gets an update on its comprehensive plan.

Orange County Governments Share Service Delays, Facility Closures Following Weekend Snow

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 1, 2026 | Local Government

Following inches of snow, local governments in Orange and Chatham counties alerted residents to how their operations are affected for Monday.

Orange County Sheriff’s Office: Early Road Conditions Poor on Sunday Following Snow Storm

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 1, 2026 | Safety, Traffic, Weather

Following Saturday’s snowfall in the Triangle on Saturday, law enforcement and government agencies are updating road conditions on Sunday.

Ross Found Guilty Of Second-Degree Murder of Clark; Mistrial In Death Of Woods

Posted by Henry Taylor | Jan 29, 2026 | Crime

Issiah Ross was found guilty of second degree murder of Devin Clark in 2022 but was not convicted for the shooting of Lyric Woods.

Former Town Councilor, Pastor María Palmer Details Orange County Commissioner Campaign

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 29, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

María Palmer’s campaign for a District 1 Orange County Commissioner seat is built around championing equity and improving affordability.

Orange County: Winter Weather Response, Upcoming Commissioners Meeting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 28, 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, January 28, discussing county news and events. She discussed the county’s response to the recent winter storm, and how her role as chair of the commissioners meant more involvement in the various aspects of the county’s response. She also talked about the potential for more winter weather this weekend, previewed the next commissioners meeting, and more.