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The Morning News: UNC Football, Good and Bad

Posted by Aaron Keck | Nov 6, 2026 | 6:00 News

In today’s news: positive and negative headlines about Carolina football as they gear up for Saturday’s game at UConn.

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Orange County Appoints New Tax Administrator Amid Efforts to Address Property Value Inequities

Posted by Emma Cooke | Nov 6, 2026 | Housing, Local Government

Orange County’s selected Crawford Bolton as its new tax administrator alongside efforts to update its property tax assessment process.

The Morning News: New Orange County Commissioners, Streak Ends For UNC Field Hockey

Posted by Aaron Keck | Nov 5, 2026 | 6:00 News

In today’s news: the 2026 midterm brought huge wins for Democrats – and three new Orange County Commissioners.

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New Cohort of Orange County Commissioners Aim to Bring ‘Good Combination’ to Board

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 5, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Amid an election season of change, a new trio of Orange County commissioners believe their perspectives will add to the board.

Orange County: Reactions to New Commissioners, Statehouse Shift, Constitutional Amendments

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 4, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 4, discussing county news and events. She recapped election results, and how they will impact Orange County. Included in that discussion is a welcome of the three new members of the board, the change in power in the statehouse, and the passage of three constitutional amendments. She also previewed an upcoming meeting of the board of commissioners, and more.

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Dasi, Stegman and Bronson Set to Join Board of Orange County Commissioners with Election Night Wins

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 3, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Karen Stegman and Beth Bronson are set to join Rani Dasi as first-time winners to the Orange County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night.

Local Government Meetings: November 2-6, 2026

Posted by Aaron Keck | Nov 2, 2026 | Local Government

This week in local government: Orange County Commissioners officially appoint a new tax administrator, after 2025’s contentious revaluation.

Early Voting in North Carolina is Ending: Where to Go in Orange, Durham, and Chatham Counties

Posted by Emma Cooke | Oct 30, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Early voting for North Carolina’s general election is underway through Saturday, October 31. Here is what you need to know to cast your vote.

Orange County: Vice Chair of the Commissioners Amy Fowler on Election, New Tax Adminstrator

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 28, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Vice-Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Amy Fowler spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 28, discussing county news and events. She talked about the recent groundbreaking for the Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Diversion Care Center. She also talked about the county’s newly hired Tax Administrator, and the process around making that hire. She discussed the upcoming election and the importance of voting, and more.