Rani Dasi Seeks Seat of Late Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford
Rani Dasi, a current member of the CHCCS board, announced her intention to fill the vacant seat left by the late Jamezetta Bedford.
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How Neighborhoods Are Recovering From Chantal, Plus a New State Budget – The Evening News (July 7, 2026)
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local headlines on Tuesday, July 7 while filling in for Andrew Stuckey.
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‘A Long Time Coming’: Orange County’s Crisis Diversion Facility Set for Construction This Summer
The Orange County Board of Commissioners recently took a major step in its effort to expand local behavioral health services.
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How Will Orange County Fill Bedford’s Vacant Seat? Two Groups Will Decide
As Jamezetta Bedford’s peers continue to process her death, they also have decisions to make on who will fill her vacant District 1 seat.
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Local Officials React To Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford’s Death
Jamezetta Bedford — a longtime elected official in Orange County — died on Sunday. Here’s what local officials had to say following the news.
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Sitting Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford Dies at 67
Jamezetta Bedford — a longtime elected official in Orange County, accountant and advocate for residents with disabilities — died on Sunday, according to her family. The Chapel Hill resident was 67 years old.
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Last-Ditch Effort to Trim Tax Increase Splits Orange County Commissioners; Budget Passes with Higher Rate
Orange County approved its budget plan for Fiscal Year 2027-28 with a 4.22-cent tax increase. But its approval wasn’t without some bumps.
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Facing Pressures In All Directions, Orange County Commissioners Near Budget Decision
Orange County Commissioners are holding a public hearing on next year’s budget Thursday, May 28, with major decisions yet to be made.
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Orange County Commissioners Explore Options for Expanding Affordable Housing in Mebane
Orange County’s recently met with Mebane to discuss ways to plan for the future of the city and how to accommodate its growing population.
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‘Recreation for Folks from Orange County:’ Commissioners Further Plans for Millhouse Road Site
Orange County is continuing to make progress on its plans for a recreational playing field facility north of Chapel Hill.
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