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Orange County Government, Local School Districts Try to Do ‘More With Less’ Amid State Funding Uncertainty

Posted by Emma Cooke | May 12, 2026 | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

Orange County’s school districts will likely not get the full extent of their proposed budgets for the upcoming school year.

Orange County Recommends Tax Increases for FY27 Budget; Chatham County Could Keep Rate Flat

Posted by Aaron Keck | May 7, 2026 | Local Government

Both Orange County and Chatham County revealed their budget proposals for the upcoming fiscal year this week. Here are the highlights.

Orange County: Details of the Budget Presentation and Tough Decisions to Make — (May 6, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 6, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, May 6.

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Orange County Schools Board of Education Reviews Budget Requests for the Upcoming Academic Year

Posted by Emma Cooke | Apr 29, 2026 | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

The Orange County Board of Education recently presented its preferred budget for the upcoming school year.

Orange County Commissioners Explore Options for Expanding Affordable Housing in Mebane

Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 30, 2026 | Development, Housing, Local Government

Orange County’s recently met with Mebane to discuss ways to plan for the future of the city and how to accommodate its growing population.

‘Recreation for Folks from Orange County:’ Commissioners Further Plans for Millhouse Road Site

Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 23, 2026 | Development, Local Government

Orange County is continuing to make progress on its plans for a recreational playing field facility north of Chapel Hill.

Following Recount, Bronson’s 25-Vote Lead Holds Over McKee in Orange County District 2 Commissioner Race

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 20, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

UPDATE: Following Wednesday’s recount, the margin between Beth Bronson and Earl McKee...

In Carrboro and Orange County, A Push Back Against Pollution

Posted by Aaron Keck | Mar 20, 2026 | Environment, Local Government

The Carrboro Town Council and Orange County Commissioners both passed resolutions this week to tackle climate change.

Bedford, Stegman Projected to Win Orange County Commissioner Seats; Bronson Leads Tight District 2 Race

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 3, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Karen Stegman won the Democratic primary for the open at-large seat on the Orange County Board of...

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.

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