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Chapel Hill Passes Amendments to LUMO, Plans to Expand Missing Middle Housing in Town

Posted by Emma Cooke | Feb 3, 2026 | Development, Housing, Local Government

Chapel Hill recently passed amendments to its Land Use Management Ordinance that could make it easier to expand housing options in town.

Local Government Meetings: February 2-6, 2026

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 2, 2026 | Local Government

This week in local government: Durham considers the RTP’s long-term development plans, and Carrboro gets an update on its comprehensive plan.

Orange County Governments Share Service Delays, Facility Closures Following Weekend Snow

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 2, 2026 | Local Government

Following inches of snow, local governments in Orange and Chatham counties alerted residents to how their operations are affected for Monday and Tuesday.

Former Town Councilor, Pastor María Palmer Details Orange County Commissioner Campaign

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 29, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

María Palmer’s campaign for a District 1 Orange County Commissioner seat is built around championing equity and improving affordability.

Local Government Closures, Service Changes Carry Over Into Tuesday from Adverse Conditions

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 26, 2026 | Local Government, Weather

Editor’s Note: This story is updated with the latest closures and changes through Tuesday,...

A Living Wage in Orange County Means $22.60 in 2026

Posted by Victor Lewis | Jan 21, 2026 | Business, Local Government

After ending operations in 2024, nonprofit organization Orange County Living Wage has left a gap in our community’s discussion surrounding what constitutes a “living wage” and what the exact number in our specific area might be. In 2025, a new organization has picked up the torch.