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Projects Designations and Total Dollars: School Bond Takes Shape with Orange County’s Framework

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 6, 2024 | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

The Orange County school infrastructure bond referendum planned for the fall took its latest step forward on Tuesday night.

School Boards Discuss Bond, Budget Requests with Orange County Commissioners

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 3, 2024 | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

The Orange County Board of Commissioners recently met with local boards of education to receive their budget requests.

Orange County Manager Bonnie Hammersley Set to Retire in July

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 17, 2024 | Local Government

Orange County government’s county manager Bonnie Hammersley is preparing to retire from her position this summer, ending her career of more than three decades in local government.

Phyllis Portie-Ascott Wins Dem. Primary for District 2 in Orange County Commissioner Race

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 5, 2024 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Phyllis Portie-Ascott is the projected winner of the Democratic primary for a District 2 seat on the Board of Orange County Commissioners.

2024 Candidate Introductions: Orange County Board of Commissioners (Primary)

Posted by Staff | Feb 16, 2024 | Candidate Intros, Election

The elections for Orange County’s Board of Commissioners are often decided in the primary. But that’s not the case for one race this year.

First North Carolina Buc-ee’s Gas Station Location Approved in Mebane

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 18, 2024 | Business, Development, Instagram

After pulling out of its plans to build in Efland in 2021, Bucee’s received approval from Mebane to build its first North Carolina location.

Orange County Approves More Than $500,000 for Community Climate Action Grant Program

Posted by Michael Koh | Jan 1, 2024 | Environment

Earlier in December, the Orange County Board of Commissioners approved more than $500,000 in...

The Candidate Filing Period Is Closed For 2024 Elections. Who’s Running in Orange County?

Posted by Staff | Dec 15, 2023 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

The filing period is now underway for candidates running for office in the 2024 elections. Here’s a list of who’s running in Orange County.

Orange County: The Price Tag of School Needs and A New Mural

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 6, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, December 6

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Marilyn Carter Files to Run for Orange County District 1 Seat

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 5, 2023 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

A familiar face in Orange County politics is looking to make a leap into elected office next year....

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