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Pittsboro Board of Commissioners Candidate Candace Hunziker Shares Details From Her Campaign

by Henry Taylor | Sep 4, 2025

Candace Hunziker, a Chatham County chiropractic practice manager, shared details on her candidacy for the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners.

Former School Improvement Team Parent Chair Melinda Manning Runs for CHCCS School Board

by Henry Taylor | Sep 2, 2025

Melinda Manning, formerly of Carrboro High School’s school improvement team, detailed her candidacy for the CHCCS Board of Education.

Planning Board Chair Corey Forrest Details His Motivation to Run for Pittsboro Commissioner Seat

by Brighton McConnell | Aug 27, 2025

Among the candidates vying for election to the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners is Corey Forrest, who currently chairs the planning board.

The Filing Period for 2025 Local Elections Is Officially Closed. Who Is Running?

by Staff | Jul 18, 2025

In this local elections cycle, there are several elected roles for Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough and Pittsboro on the ballot.

EPA Advisor, Former Professor Louie Rivers III Announces Bid for Chapel Hill Town Council

by Michael Koh | Jul 18, 2025

Louie Rivers III, a social science advisor for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and former professor, announced his bid for the Chapel Hill Town Council this week. Rivers is one of six candidates who have announced bids for the four available seats on the...

Danny Nowell Files for Re-Election, Sets Sights on Second Carrboro Town Council Term

by Brighton McConnell | Jul 16, 2025

The second Carrboro Town Council incumbent filed for re-election on Tuesday, as Danny Nowell officially entered his name in the 2025 race.

‘We’ve Made Real Progress’: Kyle Shipp Files to Run for Second Term as Pittsboro Mayor

by Brighton McConnell | Jul 8, 2025

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp will seek another term in the role, as he filed to run for re-election on Tuesday. Shipp ran unopposed in his first mayoral campaign, as he succeeded Cindy Perry in 2023 after serving four years as a town commissioner and earning Perry's...

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell Seeks Second Term, Launches 2025 Campaign

by Brighton McConnell | Jun 30, 2025

Mark Bell will once again be on the ballot this fall, as he announced Monday he plans to file and run for re-election as the mayor of Hillsborough.

After 2024 Special Election, Cristóbal Palmer Prepares for Another Carrboro Council Campaign

by Brighton McConnell | Jun 28, 2025

Cristóbal Palmer announced his plans to file for election to a full-term on the Carrboro Town Council after serving on it for seven months.

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2026 Candidate Introductions: Orange County Board of Education

by Staff | February 17, 2026 | Candidate Intros, Election, Local Election Coverage | 0 Comments

As the Orange County Schools district grapples with many of the same challenges other public schools are in North Carolina, four seats on the Board of Education are up for grabs in 2026.

Hillsborough: Commissioners Meeting, Federal Funding, Upcoming Events

by Andrew Stuckey | February 17, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast | 0 Comments

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 17, discussing town news and events. He previewed upcoming meetings of the board of commissioners. He also discussed a large federal grant to help fund a water infrastructure project, looked to some upcoming events, and more.

’24/7 Surveillance’: Residents Voice Privacy Concerns for Pittsboro’s Flock License-Plate Cameras

by Emma Cooke | February 16, 2026 | Local Government | 0 Comments

Some Chatham County residents are speaking out against Pittsboro’s use of Flock license-plate cameras, citing privacy concerns. The surveillance technology by Flock Safety largely aims to help local police identify suspects and locate missing persons by taking still...

Local Government Meetings: February 16-20, 2026

by Aaron Keck | February 16, 2026 | Local Government | 0 Comments

This week in local government: Carrboro discusses Chantal recovery, while Orange County Commissioners tackle transit work programs.

2026 Candidate Introductions: Democratic Primaries for the Orange County Board of Commissioners

by Staff | February 16, 2026 | Candidate Intros, Election, Local Election Coverage | 0 Comments

After only one of the 2024 races for the Orange County Board of Commissioners was contested in the primary cycle, all three have competition this year.

Early Voting for 2026 Primary Elections is Underway in Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties. Here’s What to Know

by Emma Cooke | February 14, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government | 0 Comments

Early voting for the North Carolina Primary Election begins on Thursday, Feb. 12. Here is what you need to know to cast your vote.

Judge Dismisses Carrboro’s Climate Change ‘Deception’ Lawsuit vs. Duke Energy, Citing ‘Imprecise’ Claims

by Brighton McConnell | February 14, 2026 | Business, Local Government, State | 0 Comments

Following arguments held in September, Superior Court Judge Mark Davis dismissed the Town of Carrboro lawsuit on Friday.

Chapel Hill: LUMO Update, Federal Funding for Projects, Financial Report

by Andrew Stuckey | February 12, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast | 0 Comments

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 12, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent town council meeting, which included a presentation on the town’s financial report, and an update in the Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite. She outlined some recent federal funding secured for some major projects for the town, and more.

Orange County: Advisory Board Presentations, Early Voting, Black History Month

by Andrew Stuckey | February 11, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast | 0 Comments

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 11, discussing county news and events. She recapped the most recent work session for the board of commissioners, which saw presentations from numerous county advisory boards and commissions. She also talked about early voting, which begins on Thursday, with several locations in Orange County. She encouraged residents to attend Black History Month events and more.

Carrboro’s E. Weaver Street to Close to Vehicles Every Weekend in April, Temporary Bike-Ped Plaza

by Emma Cooke | February 11, 2026 | Business, Local Government, Traffic | 0 Comments

Starting in April, Carrboro’s East Weaver Street will be closed to vehicles every weekend — the town’s next step in reimagining East Weaver.

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