Chatham County 911 Operator Helps a Woman Give Birth at Home
After entering labor, Chatham County’s Sarah Gianni called 911 and was helped by operator Lorie Teague. Now they’ve met for the first time.
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Local Government
Chatham County Utility Customers Will Switch to TriRiver Water in July. What Does That Mean?
The Haw River Assembly hosted a public information session to assuage Chatham County water customers’ concerns about an upcoming utility merger with TriRiver Water.
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Chapel Hill Town Council Approves Application for Affordable Senior Housing Community at Homestead Road
The Town of Chapel Hill recently approved a zoning application for a proposed senior housing community located along Homestead Road.
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Local Government Meetings: April 28-May 2, 2025
This week in local government: budget talks for Orange County’s two school districts, amidst massive volatility in Washington.
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U.S. DOJ Writes Support for Summit Church in Lawsuit Against Chatham County for New Site
The U.S. Department of Justice voiced its support of Summit Church’s lawsuit against Chatham County, citing federal religious protections.
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‘Financial Disaster’: Cancelled FEMA Program Leaves Hillsborough Pump Station Project $6 Million Short
Hillsborough is now scrambling for ways to move forward with relocating its River Pump Station, a critical water and sewer project.
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With Federal Funding Losses and Revaluation, Orange County’s Governments Weigh Difficult Tax Rate and Budget Choices
The annual budgeting process is typically an exhaustive one for Orange County’s local governments and staff – but this year, it may be even more so
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Local Government Meetings: April 21-25, 2025
This week in local government: budget talks for Orange County and Chapel Hill, and housing proposals in Chapel Hill and Durham.
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Easter Weekend to Affect Local Government Services in Orange County
The upcoming Easter weekend starting Friday April 18 will affect several local government services around the community.
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Chapel Hill Cuts Ribbon, Opens Fully Inclusive Playground at Community Center Park
Chapel Hill leaders, parks and recreation staff, and families in the disability community gathered to open the new playground on Wednesday.
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