Elections for the Orange County Board of Commissioners are held in even numbered years with commissioners serving four-year terms, however the board is now seeking public input on how those elections are held. If changes are made, they could be applied in the next commissioner election in 2022.
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The Orange County Board of Commissioners plans to adopt the 2021-22 fiscal budget at its upcoming meeting next week, however, a big education project that was set to receive millions of dollars in funding is now on the chopping block.
Read MoreAhead of the Orange County Commissioners working to finalize the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, Durham Technical Community College President J.B. Buxton joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. With an expansion of the school’s Orange County campus expected to be funded, Buxton shares how project planning is progressing and Durham Tech’s growing role in the community.
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This series of posts will be made monthly on Chapelboro to help inform our community when local...
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The Carrboro Town Council is trying to take preventative measures to ensure protections for manufactured home residents, following scrutiny stemming from Chapel Hill’s 1200 MLK Project.
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A local leader in Orange County received an award for her service to the state last week. Former Orange County Commissioner Penny Rich was recognized with the Old North State Award from Governor Cooper for her decades of work in local government.
Read MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price visits the 97.9 The Hill Studio for her weekly check-in, bringing updates from a busy board meeting on Tuesday night. She shares news on the budget presentation, street name changes and a proclamation to honor Roy Williams. Plus: will Orange County’s state of emergency change with the state’s updated public health guidelines?
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A predominantly Black and historic neighborhood in Chapel Hill is facing increased taxes after the latest round of Orange County’s property valuations.
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The expansion of Durham Tech’s Orange County Campus may soon be a reality with current budget discussions underway.
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