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Orange County: Transit Work Programs, Tax Administrator Hire, Early Voting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 18, 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, February 18, discussing county news and events. She talked about the recent meeting of the county commissioners, which included reports on transit work programs, Orange County Animal Services, the Longtime Homeowner Assistance Program, and more. She also talked about the process for hiring a new Tax Administrator, the early voting period continuing, and more.

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Conversation We Need to Have: Orange County Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 16, 2026 | Conversations We Need To Have

Orange County Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, February 16. He discussed his connection to Minneapolis and recent events that have played out with protesters and federal agents there. He also talked about ADA work his office has been completing for the town’s website, and some other recent programs that have come through the Office of Civil rights, and more.

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2026 Candidate Introductions: Democratic Primaries for the Orange County Board of Commissioners

Posted by Staff | Feb 16, 2026 | Candidate Intros, Election, Local Election Coverage

After only one of the 2024 races for the Orange County Board of Commissioners was contested in the primary cycle, all three have competition this year.

‘Together is The Only Path Forward’: Orange County’s Habitat for Humanity Hosts Affordable Housing Summit

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 13, 2026 | Housing, Nonprofit

Amid a shortage of affordable housing – both locally and nationally – the Orange County chapter of Habitat for Humanity recently held a summit to discuss how leaders can collectively aim to better address the issue.

2026 Candidate Introductions: Democratic Primary for N.C. House District 50

Posted by Staff | Feb 10, 2026 | Candidate Intros, Election, Local Election Coverage

North Carolina House District 50 covers much of Orange County and all of Caswell County, featuring a distinct rural makeup of communities.

Local Government Meetings: February 9-13, 2025

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 9, 2026 | Local Government

This week in local government: residents in Chatham County push back against Flock license-plate cameras and AI data centers.

NC Town’s Beloved Cat Returns Home After Traveling From The Coast To Orange County

Posted by Henry Taylor | Feb 5, 2026 | News Around Town

A costal NC community recently celebrated the return of its beloved local cat Hoover after he ended up at the Orange County Animal Shelter.

Orange County: Snow Response, Interlocal Agreements, Primary Election Season

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 4, 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, February 4, discussing county news and events. She discussed the recent snow and cold weather events and the county’s response to those events. She also talked about a pair of interlocal agreements discussed at the most recent meeting of the commissioners dealing with school projects, and tax collection. She also previewed the early voting period, which begins next week, and more.