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Local Officials React To Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford’s Death

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 22, 2026 | Local Government, Obituaries

Jamezetta Bedford — a longtime elected official in Orange County — died on Sunday. Here’s what local officials had to say following the news.

Sitting Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford Dies at 67

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 21, 2026 | Local Government, Obituaries

Jamezetta Bedford — a longtime elected official in Orange County, accountant and advocate for residents with disabilities — died on Sunday, according to her family. The Chapel Hill resident was 67 years old.

Local Government Meetings: June 22-26, 2026

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jun 21, 2026 | Local Government

This week in local government, Durham County and Hillsborough consider extending their existing moratoriums on AI data centers.

Juneteenth Holiday to Affect Local Government Services Around Orange County

Posted by Michael Koh | Jun 18, 2026 | Local Government

Across the country on Friday, Black Americans and communities will celebrate Juneteenth — the...

Last-Ditch Effort to Trim Tax Increase Splits Orange County Commissioners; Budget Passes with Higher Rate

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 18, 2026 | Local Government

Orange County approved its budget plan for Fiscal Year 2027-28 with a 4.22-cent tax increase. But its approval wasn’t without some bumps.

Roberson Accepts Appointment to Chatham County Commissioners’ Seat; Will Step Down as Sheriff in July

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 16, 2026 | Election, Local Government

Longtime Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson will officially step down from the role and join the county’s Board of Commissioners after accepting an appointment to the elected body.