Groundbreaking Ceremony for Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center Set for Oct. 22
Orange County will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center...
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Early Voting in the 2026 General Election: Where to Go in Orange, Durham, and Chatham Counties
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.
Read MoreThe Morning News: Faith Hedgepeth Trial, Early Voting, UNC Football
In today’s news: more DNA evidence in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial, and extremely high turnout on the first day of early voting.
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Hillsborough Mayor Calls for Release of 19-Year-Old Orange High School Graduate Detained by ICE
Hillsborough mayor Mark Bell has issued a statement in support of 19-year-old Isaac Gallegos, an...
Read MoreOrange County: Chair of the Commissioners Jean Hamilton and State Senator Jonah Garson
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton and State Senator Jonah Garson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 14. In this extended conversation, they discussed a proposed constitutional amendment that would cap the income tax rate at 3.5% in the state. They talked about the potential implications of this for local and state governments to fund mandatory services for citizens, and more.
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Read MoreThe Morning News: Election Approaching, Stolen Car Crashing – New Cradle Opening?
Get-out-the-vote efforts are underway for the 2026 election – including a concert at the site Cat’s Cradle is developing as a third venue.
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Read MoreThe Morning News: Faith Hedgepeth Trial, Affordable Housing, UNC Football
In today’s news: the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial continues, and a local nonprofit cuts the ribbon on four affordable homes.
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Read MoreThe Morning News: Orange County Property Revaluation, ICE Arrest, UNC Basketball
In today’s news: Orange County gets an audit on last year’s property revaluation, and UNC basketball gets a big exhibition win.
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Local Government Meetings: October 12-16, 2026
This week in local government: property valuation in Orange County, Chatham Park in Pittsboro, and Churton Street’s future in Hillsborough.
Read MoreOrange County: Consultants Findings on County Tax Revaluation, What Happens Next
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 7. She discussed the finding’s of a consultant’s analysis of the count’s most recent property revaluation. She talked about findings that weren’t best practice, some of the moves going forward to ensure equity in future revaluation, and more.
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