Local Government Meetings: February 9-13, 2025
This week in local government: residents in Chatham County push back against Flock license-plate cameras and AI data centers.
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Orange County
NC Town’s Beloved Cat Returns Home After Traveling From The Coast To Orange County
A costal NC community recently celebrated the return of its beloved local cat Hoover after he ended up at the Orange County Animal Shelter.
Read MoreOrange County: Snow Response, Interlocal Agreements, Primary Election Season
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 4, discussing county news and events. She discussed the recent snow and cold weather events and the county’s response to those events. She also talked about a pair of interlocal agreements discussed at the most recent meeting of the commissioners dealing with school projects, and tax collection. She also previewed the early voting period, which begins next week, and more.
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Haw River Assembly Shares Annual Report on Health of the Watershed, Issues Facing It
In February, the Haw River Assembly will host several opportunities for the community to hear updates on the state of the watershed.
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Local Government Meetings: February 2-6, 2026
This week in local government: Durham considers the RTP’s long-term development plans, and Carrboro gets an update on its comprehensive plan.
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Orange County Governments Share Service Delays, Facility Closures Following Weekend Snow
Following inches of snow, local governments in Orange and Chatham counties alerted residents to how their operations are affected for Monday and Tuesday.
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Orange County Sheriff’s Office: Early Road Conditions Poor on Sunday Following Snow Storm
Following Saturday’s snowfall in the Triangle on Saturday, law enforcement and government agencies are updating road conditions on Sunday.
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Ross Found Guilty Of Second-Degree Murder of Clark; Mistrial In Death Of Woods
Issiah Ross was found guilty of second degree murder of Devin Clark in 2022 but was not convicted for the shooting of Lyric Woods.
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Former Town Councilor, Pastor María Palmer Details Orange County Commissioner Campaign
María Palmer’s campaign for a District 1 Orange County Commissioner seat is built around championing equity and improving affordability.
Read MoreOrange County: Winter Weather Response, Upcoming Commissioners Meeting
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 28, discussing county news and events. She discussed the county’s response to the recent winter storm, and how her role as chair of the commissioners meant more involvement in the various aspects of the county’s response. She also talked about the potential for more winter weather this weekend, previewed the next commissioners meeting, and more.
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