Orange County Board of Commissioners Unanimously Votes for Rani Dasi to Fill District 1 Seat Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 28, 2026 | Local Government Rani Dasi is poised to join the Board of Orange County Commissioners this summer, earning a short-term selection by unanimous vote. Read More
Chapel Hill Shares LUMO Draft, Which Could Reshape Development Standards and Housing Types Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 28, 2026 | Development, Housing, Local Government After nearly a decade since Chapel Hill first launched plans to rewrite its land use management ordinance, or LUMO, a draft has arrived. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
‘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? Read More
Who Will Orange County Democrats Choose to Replace Jamezetta Bedford? Here Are The Candidates Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 14, 2026 | Local Government The six candidates who applied to fill the District 1 seat shared their responses to the Orange County Democratic Party’s questions. Read More
Orange County Commissioners Update Parameters for Homeowners Assistance, Set Process for Bedford’s Vacancy Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 13, 2026 | Local Government The Board of Orange County Commissioners held a rare summer meeting with several consequential agenda items on July 9. Here are the details. Read More
Local Governments Facing ‘Years-Long’ Recovery from Chantal’s Floods, But Progress is Being Made Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 10, 2026 | Local Government, Weather One year after Tropical Storm Chantal’s significant rainfall flooded several areas in the Triangle, the region’s local governments are still adjusting to its physical and financial impacts. Read More
Rani Dasi Seeks Seat of Late Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford Posted by Henry Taylor | Jul 8, 2026 | Local Government Rani Dasi, a current member of the CHCCS board, announced her intention to fill the vacant seat left by the late Jamezetta Bedford. Read More
Orange County Emergency Services Director Reflects on Chantal Response, Prep for Future Floods Posted by Henry Taylor | Jul 8, 2026 | Local Government, Safety, Weather Orange County Emergency Services Director Kirby Saunders joined us to reflect on the county’s response to the floods and preparation for more. Read More