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Susan Romaine Leaving Carrboro Town Council After 1 Term
Ahead of a busy local election cycle, the Carrboro Town Council continues to prepare for change. Town Council member Susan Romaine announced on Monday she will not seek re-election to her seat this fall and will become the second departing member of the current...
Hillsborough Commissioner Mark Bell Announces Run for Mayor
As several mayors are departing their roles in Orange County, the first candidate has announced plans to run for an open seat this fall. Mark Bell, a Hillsborough town commissioner, shared on Sunday he will run for mayor instead of seeking a third term on the board....
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver Not Seeking Third Term in Fall Elections
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver will not be running for re-election this fall, stepping down after two terms in office.
‘It Feels Like A Good Time’: Damon Seils Plans to Step Down as Carrboro Mayor
Speaking with 97.9 The Hill about his decision not to run for reelection as Carrboro Mayor, Damon Seils said he’s “feeling good about it.”
N. Carolina Voter ID Still Void After Supreme Court Ruling
Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON A 2018 law requiring photo identification to vote in North Carolina remains invalidated after a narrow majority on the state Supreme Court agreed Friday with a lower court decision that struck it down. In a 4-3 decision, the court’s...
Orange County Commissioners Select Bedford as New Chair, Approve Process to Fill Vacancy
With Renée Price departing the Orange County Board of Commissioners, officials elected a new chair and approved how to fill her seat.
Election Observers Caused Few Disturbances in North Carolina
After widespread worries of unruly election observers, the North Carolina Board of Elections received eight total reports during voting.
Unopposed in Election, Blackwood Set for Third Term as Orange County Sheriff
In addition to the dramatic and closer races on the ballot earlier this week, there were several unopposed elections in Orange County at the local government level. Among those races was one for the sheriff’s office. Without drawing an opponent in either the primary...
LISTEN: 97.9 The Hill’s Full Election Night Coverage
As the 2022 midterm elections unfolded Tuesday night, the 97.9 The Hill news team broke down the results and spoke with winning candidates.
Cooper Veto Power Still Intact as NC GOP Gains Limited
North Carolina Democrats appeared successful — but just barely — in preserving Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto power to block bills on Tuesday.
‘A Blue Wave In Chatham’ for State, Local Elections
It was a festive atmosphere Tuesday night at the Chatham County Democrats headquarters in Pittsboro.
Valerie Foushee Elected to Congress, Will Succeed Retiring Rep. Price
Valerie Foushee is poised to be the next representative for U.S. House District 4 after earning election over Courtney Geels on Tuesday.
