Orange County Board of Commissioners Choose Hamilton, Fowler as Chair, Vice Chair for 2026 |
The Orange County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously selected Commissioner Jean Hamilton to serve as chair for 2026 during its Dec. 1 organizational meeting. Hamilton, now in her second term representing District 1, previously served as vice chair and brings extensive experience from her years on the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education.
Commissioner Amy Fowler was unanimously elected vice chair. Fowler, an at-large representative, also previously served on the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board before joining the BOCC in 2020.
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The Orange County Office of Civil Rights & Civic Life is hosting a series of Abolition Day events throughout the week. Join us for opportunities to learn, reflect, and engage with our community.
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- The Fire of Freedom, performed by Mike Wiley, on Friday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Kenan Theatre, 120 Country Club Rd., Chapel Hill.
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Beyond the Thirteenth Amendment: Reclaiming the Promise of Freedom, a symposium featuring Dr. Martha Jones, Justice Anita Earls, and panels of legal scholars and historians, on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Carrboro Century Center.
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A Community Screening of “13th” followed by a discussion on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill.
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Registration for this free event is encouraged at this link.
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Upcoming Board of County Commissioners Meetings |
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- Board of County Comissioners (BOCC) Business Meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at 2501 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill
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2025 SHARP Direct Care Worker Award Winners |
Congratulations to the 2025 SHARP Direct Care Worker Award honorees and award winners — especially Direct Care Worker of the Year, Mona Simmons. These incredible caregivers uplift our community every single day. We are grateful for the care you provide and the difference you make.
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Tips for Greener Holidays |
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| Creating a greener holiday season can start with a few simple, intentional choices, such as:
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- Send e-cards to reduce paper waste
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Host waste-free parties
- Recycle shipping boxes and packaging
- Shop locally
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Cold Weather Cots Program Provides Emergency Shelter on Cold Nights |
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Medicare Open Enrollment Ends Dec. 7 |
Winter Readiness Class on Dec. 16 |
Candidate Filing Ends on Dec. 19 |
Hal Crowther Book Signing and Reading on Dec. 19 |
Homeless Memorial Vigil on Dec. 21 |
Mulch on Sale through Dec. 31 |
Ripple Award Nominations Accepted until Feb. 1 |
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