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Orange County: Consultants Findings on County Tax Revaluation, What Happens Next

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 7, 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 7. She discussed the finding’s of a consultant’s analysis of the count’s most recent property revaluation. She talked about findings that weren’t best practice, some of the moves going forward to ensure equity in future revaluation, and more.

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The Morning News: Trails, Trials, and Property Revaluations

Posted by Aaron Keck | Oct 7, 2026 | 6:00 News

In today’s news: nonprofits work to transform Chapel Hill’s Lower Booker Creek Trail, and Orange County reexamines its property revaluation.

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The Morning News: Budgets, Data Centers, Juries, Candidates, and Michael Jordan

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

In today’s news: Orange County officials list a string of budget pressures, while county staff consider regulating data centers.

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‘Our Biggest Pressure’: Orange County Facing Multiple Budget Crunches, With More Looming

Posted by Aaron Keck | Oct 6, 2026 | Local Government

Orange County officials say the county’s budget is facing significant pressure from multiple sides at once, and Election Day could bring more.

Local Government Meetings: October 5-9, 2026

Posted by Aaron Keck | Oct 5, 2026 | Local Government

This week in local government: Orange County Commissioners discuss data centers and property revaluation, while Carrboro talks composting.

2026 Candidate Introductions: Orange County Board of Commissioners

Posted by Staff | Oct 5, 2026 | Candidate Intros, Election

For the 2026 election, 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com spoke with Orange County candidates to detail their policy goals, positions and inspirations.

Orange County: Commissioner Jean Hamilton and NC State Representative Renee Price

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 30, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast, Forum On The Hill

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton and North Carolina District 50 Representative Renee Price joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 30th, as part of a special presentation of The Forum on The Hill. They discussed the proposed constitutional amendment requiring limits on property tax increases by local governments, which will appear on the ballot in November. They discussed the mechanism of the proposed law the way it is currently written, and outlined the possible outcomes and implications if the amendment were to pass, and more.

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Conversations We Need to Have – Orange County Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 29, 2026 | Conversations We Need To Have

Orange County Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 29. He discussed the work his office has been working on, including increasing communication and accountability systems. He also discussed upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month activities, a partnership with Orange County Schools, and more.