The Filing Period For 2026 Elections Is Over. Who’s Running in Orange County? Posted by Staff | Dec 19, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage As 2025 begins to wind down, many are already looking ahead to the 2026 midterm elections across... Read More
‘They Are Safe’: How and Why Orange County Activates, Operates its Cold Weather Shelter Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 19, 2025 | Health, Housing, Local Government For the last four years, whenever winter temperatures drop to freezing, the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness and other local government staff team up to provide an overnight shelter option. Read More
Orange County Sheriff’s Office Details String of Break-Ins, Larceny Charges Against 2 Teenagers Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 16, 2025 | Crime, Safety The Orange County Sheriff’s Office formally announced criminal charges against a pair of 18-year-olds for a string of break-ins in November. Read More
Orange County Board Makes CITEL Deal Official, Offers Tax Incentives Posted by Henry Taylor | Dec 12, 2025 | Business, Local Government The Orange County Board of Commissioners passed an agreement with CITEL to move its American manufacturing operations to Hillsborough. Read More
Orange County Authorities Find Missing Teenager After Brief Search Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 12, 2025 | Safety UPDATE: The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said at 10:57 p.m. the missing child has since been located. Read More
Reforming and Contextualizing Orange County’s Property Assessments — Dec. 11, 2025 Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 11, 2025 | Forum On The Hill Brighton McConnell moderates a discussion between Shereese Alston, Beverly Scarlett, Hudson Vaughan, Marilyn Carter and Amy Fowler. https://media.blubrry.com/sports_notebook/chapelboroaudio.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/2025/12%20-%20December/11/FORUM2025_5P%20THURS%20FOR%20CBORO%20PROPERTY%20ASSESSMENTS%20BYM.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Read More
Equity in Health Care – December 11, 2025 Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 11, 2025 | Forum On The Hill What is the state of health care today, both nationally and here in our community? And what needs to be done to address disparities? https://media.blubrry.com/sports_notebook/chapelboroaudio.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/2025/12%20-%20December/11/FORUM2025_3P%20THU%20FOR%20CBORO%20HEALTH%20CARE%20ED%20AK.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Read More
‘Who Are We Targeting?’: Unpacking and Examining Impacts of ICE’s N.C. Operations Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 3, 2025 | Crime, National, Safety The Orange County community felt the impact of federal immigration officers’ presence. Weeks later, people are still unpacking their emotions. Read More
Orange County Man Wins $200,000 Powerball Prize Posted by Michael Koh | Dec 2, 2025 | News Around Town An Orange County man won $200,000 on a $3 Powerball ticket last month. Neil Warren of Rougemont... Read More
Orange County Commissioners Bedford and McKee File for Re-election; Beeman Launches At-Large Bid Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 2, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage The 2026 race for the Orange County Board of Commissioners gained three members in recent days: two incumbents and one second-time challenger. Read More