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Could An Orange County Railroad Become A Public Trail? Ongoing Study Seeks Answers, Community Feedback

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 24, 2026 | Local Government, Recreation, UNC

The J Branch Rail Trail Feasibility Study is underway, as Orange County’s local entities hear the community’s vision for the rail corridor.

Heavy Rains, Flash Flooding Lead to Interstate 40 Closure and Delays in Hillsborough

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 23, 2026 | Traffic, Weather

UPDATE: As of 10:30 a.m., the closure at the I-40/I-85 split has reopened and Interstate 40 West...

Orange County: Reaction to Selection of Rani Dasi, Feasibility Study, Jamezetta Memorial

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 22, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Vice-Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Amy Fowler spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 22, discussing county news and events. She reacted to the Orange County Democratic Party’s selection of Rani Dasi to fill the vacant seat on the Orange County Commissioners. She also talked about that process. She also discussed a feasibility study which is collecting community feedback on converting an existing rail line through the county into something more public. She also shared details of the upcoming memorial service for Jamezetta Bedford, and more.

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The Morning News: Rani Dasi to County Commissioner, Mandarin Dual Language at CHCCS

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jul 21, 2026 | 6:00 News

In today’s news: CHCCS board member Rani Dasi is nominated for an open seat on the Orange County Board of Commissioners.

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Orange County Dems Select Rani Dasi as Bedford Successor, Next Permanent District 1 Commissioner

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

The executive committee members of the local Democratic party picked Rani Dasi out of a group of six applicants to the District 1 seat.

‘Happy and Healthy’: Wolf Dogs That Captured Orange County Hearts Are Thriving, Still Feeling Support

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 17, 2026 | Animals, Local Government

This month marks the five-year anniversary of when a group of wolf dogs escaped their Orange County enclosure. Where, and how, are they now?

Cases of Diarrhea Parasite Reported in Orange County, Health Department Shares Guidance

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 16, 2026 | Health, National

As an outbreak of cyclospora continues in the United States, eight people in Orange County have reported falling sick from the parasite.

Orange County: July Meeting Honoring Jamezetta Bedford, Changes to to Longtime Homeowners Program

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 15, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Orange County Commissioner Sally Greene spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 16, discussing county news and events. She recapped the board’s July 9th meeting, which was their first since the passing of active commissioner Jamezetta Bedford. She discussed Bedford’s legacy and how she was remembered at the meeting. She also talked about some proposed changes to the county’s Longtime Homeowner’s Assistance Fund, the upcoming schedule for the commissioners, and more.