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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Juneteenth Holiday to Affect Local Government Services Around Orange County
Across the country on Friday, Black Americans and communities will celebrate Juneteenth — the...
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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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Refuel Prepares to Open Renovated Chapel Hill Location; Will Feature New Local Mural
Refuel will celebrate the reopening of a newly renovated gas station, featuring a new mural, in Chapel Hill on Saturday, June 27 at 11 a.m.
Read MoreThe Morning News: Digital Learning at CHCCS, New Chatham Commissioner, College World Series
In today’s news: CHCCS approves a new digital learning plan, and Chatham Commissioners appoint Sheriff Mike Roberson to their board.
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Local Government Meetings: June 15-19, 2026
This week in local government: a proposed AI moratorium in Durham and a board appointment (maybe) in Chatham County.
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Buc-ee’s Breaks Ground on New Mebane Travel Center, First in North Carolina
Leaders from across Alamance County, the North Carolina General Assembly, and Buc-ee’s representatives gathered to break ground.
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Orange County Juneteenth Celebrations to Take Place Across Two Weekends. Here’s What to Know
This year’s local Juneteenth events are set to take place across various weekends. Here’s how Orange County’s governments are celebrating.
Read MoreThe Morning News: Glenwood Elementary Closing, Orange County Finalizes Budget, UNC Baseball Hosts Super Regional
In today’s news: the CHCCS school board votes to shut down Glenwood Elementary after the upcoming school year.
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