Early Voting in North Carolina is Ending: 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.
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Orange County
Orange County: Vice Chair of the Commissioners Amy Fowler on Election, New Tax Adminstrator
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.
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‘The Big Unknown’: Orange County Leaders Rally Against Proposed Property Tax Constitutional Amendment
Local leaders are pushing back against a proposed state constitutional amendment limiting counties’ ability to raise property tax revenue.
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Orange County Celebrates Its Values With Groundbreaking of Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center
The Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center in Hillsborough will blend tailored mental health treatment with a therapeutic atmosphere.
Read MoreOrange County: Rezoning on Old Lystra Rd, Managing SNAP Finances, Crisis Diversion Center
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 21, discussing county news and events. She recounted a joint meeting with the Chapel Hill Town Council and subsequent vote to approve a rezoning for a church and some affordable housing off of Old Lystra Road. She also discussed SNAP funding at the county level, the groundbreaking for the Jamezetta Bedford Crises Diversion Center, and more.
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Local Government Meetings: October 19-23, 2026
This week in local government: affordable housing proposals on Rogers Road and Old Lystra Road, and a public hearing on Chapel Hill’s LUMO.
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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...
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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