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

Posted by Emma Cooke | Feb 16, 2026 | Local Government

Local Government Meetings: February 16-20, 2026

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 | Candidate Intros, Election, Local Election Coverage

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 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

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 | Business, Local Government, State

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

Carrboro Man, Chatham County Schools Staffer Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges

by Brighton McConnell | Feb 13, 2026 | Crime, Pre-K - 12 Education

Christopher James Rex, 40, faces ten counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor following an SBI investigation.

Chapel Hill’s Kipos Greek Taverna Sets Saturday, Feb. 21 as Reopening Date

by Michael Koh | Feb 13, 2026 | Business

Kipos Greek Taverna in Chapel Hill’s Eastgate Crossing shopping center will officially...

‘Together is The Only Path Forward’: Orange County’s Habitat for Humanity Hosts Affordable Housing Summit

by Brighton McConnell | Feb 13, 2026 | Housing, Nonprofit

Amid a shortage of affordable housing – both locally and nationally – the Orange County chapter of Habitat for Humanity recently held a summit to discuss how leaders can collectively aim to better address the issue.

Confirmed Measles Case Reported at Chapel Hill Goodwill Store

by Michael Koh | Feb 12, 2026 | Health, Safety

The Orange County Health Department has reported that a person infected with measles recently...

CHCCS Board of Education Weighs Closing 2 Elementary Schools Amid Enrollment, Funding Declines

by Brighton McConnell | Feb 12, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

The CHCCS Board of Education began its latest round of feedback on Feb. 5 about how to approach closing at least one elementary school in the face of waning enrollment and funding challenges.

Extraordinary Thrift Store In Carrboro Sets February Opening Date

by Henry Taylor | Feb 11, 2026 | News Around Town, Nonprofit

Extraordinary Thrift Store in Carrboro, formerly CommunityWorx Thrift Store, announced it will open to the public on Friday, Feb. 27.

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

by Emma Cooke | Feb 11, 2026 | Business, Local Government, Traffic

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

2026 Candidate Introductions: Democratic Primary for Orange County Sheriff

by Staff | Feb 11, 2026 | Candidate Intros, Election, Local Election Coverage

After running unopposed in 2022, Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood faces competition in the Democratic primary from the Durham County Sheriff’s Office’s Director of Planning and Development David LaBarre.

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

Local Government Meetings: February 16-20, 2026

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

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

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

Carrboro Man, Chatham County Schools Staffer Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges

Chapel Hill’s Kipos Greek Taverna Sets Saturday, Feb. 21 as Reopening Date

‘Together is The Only Path Forward’: Orange County’s Habitat for Humanity Hosts Affordable Housing Summit

Confirmed Measles Case Reported at Chapel Hill Goodwill Store

CHCCS Board of Education Weighs Closing 2 Elementary Schools Amid Enrollment, Funding Declines

Extraordinary Thrift Store In Carrboro Sets February Opening Date

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

2026 Candidate Introductions: Democratic Primary for Orange County Sheriff

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