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Orange County’s Trio of Mayors Prepare For New Terms With Towns’ Long-Term Futures in Mind
After Tuesday night, each of Orange County’s are poised to serve another two years and shared their visions of leading the towns to address both short- and long-term needs.
2025 Election Results for Local Races in Orange County and Pittsboro
Tuesday marked Election Day for local races across North Carolina. Here are the vote tallies for Orange County and Pittsboro’s elections.
2025 Candidate Introductions: Pittsboro Municipal Races
No local race has more questions surrounding it than the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners election and its eight first-time candidates.
2025 Candidate Introductions: Chapel Hill Municipal Races
Five candidates for Chapel Hill Town Council are vying for four seats — two of which are open — while the mayor’s election is unopposed.
2025 Early Voting in Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties is Underway; Here’s Where to Go
Early voting in North Carolina begins on Thursday morning, helping bring the local election season to a crescendo across 16 days.
2025 Candidate Introductions: Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board Of Education
The 2025 race for the CHCCS Board of Education appears to be straightforward, with three candidates for three seats. Hear from each one.
2025 Candidate Introductions: Hillsborough Municipal Races
This year’s local election cycle in Hillsborough is defined by continuity — as no challenger candidates filed to run against the incumbents.
Sierra Club Releases Endorsements for Chapel Hill and Carrboro Elections
The N.C. Sierra Club recently shared the candidates it is supporting in the upcoming Chapel Hill and Carrboro municipal elections.
2025 Candidate Introductions: Carrboro Municipal Races
With a longtime council member not seeking re-election, the Carrboro Town Council has an open seat in this year’s municipal cycle.
Candidates Drop Out in 2 Chapel Hill Races; Town Council Opens Applications for Brief Vacancy
A pair of candidates in two Chapel Hill elections withdrew recently. Meanwhile, the town council is taking applications for a vacant seat.
Pittsboro Realtor Nikkolas Shramek Running For Commissioner To Oversee Growth, Preserve Town Character
He said he’s running for commissioner to usher the town through it’s current growth while making sure it stays true to its character.
Pittsboro Business Owner Tiana Thurber Details How Chantal Inspired Town Commissioner Candidacy
Thurber, owner of Reclamation, is one of eight candidates running for two open seats on the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners.
