Orange County Board of Commissioners Archives

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.

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.

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EXCLUSIVE: Karen Stegman Announces Campaign for Orange County Commissioner Seat

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 12, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Chapel Hill native and former town council member Karen Stegman plans to run for the Board of Orange County Commissioners in 2026.

Orange County Commissioner Sally Greene Will Not Run for Re-election in 2026

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 10, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Sally Greene posted on her Facebook page Monday afternoon she plans to depart the Board of Orange County Commissioners next winter, opening up an at-large seat in the 2026 election.

Orange County to Host Emergency Food Distributions This Weekend for Local SNAP Recipients

Posted by Emma Cooke | Nov 6, 2025 | Local Government, Nonprofit

For residents who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Orange county will host food distributions this weekend.

Orange County Discusses Bond Projects and State Budget Delay With Local School Boards

Posted by Emma Cooke | Oct 10, 2025 | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

The Orange County Board of Commissioners recently held a joint meeting with the local school boards to hear updates from each district.

Orange County Creates Work Group to Advise Its Property Tax Revaluation Approach

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 10, 2025 | Housing, Local Government

The Orange County commissioners approved the creation of a work group to review and potentially update its property tax assessment process.

Orange County Approves Bridge Funding to Continue Housing Displaced Chantal Flood Victims

Posted by Emma Cooke | Sep 4, 2025 | Housing, Local Government, Weather

Orange County recently approved bridge funding to help residents displaced as a result of Chantal flood damage.

Orange, Chatham Counties Receive Expansion Funding from Great Trails State Program

Posted by Ben Crosbie | Aug 9, 2025 | Environment, Recreation, State Government

Among the 37 trail development and restoration projects in the Piedmont region are trails in Orange and Chatham counties.

Orange County: Ongoing Flood Recovery Efforts + Uproar Festival Underway

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 6, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for an interview Wednesday, August 6.

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