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Rep. Foushee Projected to Earn Re-Election to U.S. House Representing Orange, Durham Counties
Rep. Valerie Foushee earned re-election Tuesday night to the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina’s fourth district.
‘Honored Beyond Measure’: Democrat, AG Josh Stein Wins North Carolina Governorship
North Carolina Attorney General and Democratic candidate Josh Stein is projected to win the state’s gubernatorial election on Tuesday night.
2024 Election Results for Local, State and National Elections
Here are the reported voting totals for elections across Orange County and North Carolina as of 1:03 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 6.
Trying to Vote in Orange County? Here Are Answers to 2024 Election Day Questions
General Election Day has arrived in North Carolina. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions for voting in Orange County.
North Carolina Sees Turnout Record with More Than 4.2M Ballots Cast at Early In-Person Voting Sites
The North Carolina Board of Elections announced Sunday that more than 4.2 million voters cast ballots at early in-person voting sites.
Stein, Democrats Campaign at UNC and Call Upon Young Voters for 2024 Election
Democratic candidate for governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper visited UNC’s campus on Monday to continue Stein’s campaign.
Here’s How to Listen to 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro’s 2024 Candidate Introductions
This election season, 97.9 The Hill & Chapelboro spoke with candidates seeking to represent Orange County at different levels of government.
Housing Affordability Is a Key Concern for Orange County Voters This Fall
Affordable housing is a vital issue for voters in the upcoming election, according to some Orange County residents who say the high cost of living pushes them to consider living elsewhere.Â
Where to Vote Early in Orange, Durham, and Chatham Counties for the 2024 Elections
Early voting in North Carolina begins this week. Here is what to know to cast your vote in Orange, Durham, and Chatham Counties.
2024 Candidate Introductions: North Carolina Governor
One of the more fascinating – and at times controversial – 2024 races is North Carolina’s gubernatorial election. Here are the candidates.
What Do The Orange County, Chapel Hill Bond Referendums Mean? Here’s What to Know
More and more people will begin heading to the polls starting Thursday for the 2024 general election, thanks to early voting getting underway and Election Day being less than three weeks away. While most voters' attention will be toward the top of the ballot for the...
2024 Candidate Introductions: U.S. House of Representatives, NC District 4
During this election season, 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro spoke with candidates for local races representing Orange County. Each answered the same set of questions regarding their decision to run for elected office, their background in the community and what they wish...