‘Who Are We Targeting?’: Unpacking and Examining Impacts of ICE’s N.C. Operations
The Orange County community felt the impact of federal immigration officers’ presence. Weeks later, people are still unpacking their emotions.
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Orange County Man Wins $200,000 Powerball Prize
An Orange County man won $200,000 on a $3 Powerball ticket last month. Neil Warren of Rougemont...
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Orange County Commissioners Bedford and McKee File for Re-election; Beeman Launches At-Large Bid
The 2026 race for the Orange County Board of Commissioners gained three members in recent days: two incumbents and one second-time challenger.
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The Filing Period For 2026 Elections in Underway. Who’s Running in Orange County?
As 2025 begins to wind down, many are already looking ahead to the 2026 midterm elections across...
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Soccer Fields and Open Space: Orange County Explores Potential Uses for Millhouse Road Site
Orange County is starting to make headway on a piece of land it has owned for two decades along Millhouse Road.
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Thanksgiving Holiday to Affect Local Government Services in Orange County (2025)
Thanksgiving will fall on Thursday, November 27 this year, and the holiday will affect several...
Read MoreOrange County: Reaction to ICE, Development Denied, Facilities Upgrade
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 19. She discussed the reaction to federal immigration officers in the Triangle area, including a statement read at the commissioners’ meeting last night. She also talked about a development proposal off NC 86 which was denied by the board. She discussed a facilities upgrade plan, previewed upcoming community events, and more.
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Orange County Elected Officials Share Support of Local Families, Speak Out Against ICE Raids
Elected officials in Orange County affirmed their support of immigrant community members and...
Read MoreOrange County: Rural Land Use, Selling Vacant Park Land, Veterans Day
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 12, discussing county news and events. She talked about the commissioners recent discussion of rural land use. She outlined a plan to sell vacant park land off Millhouse road to a recreation non-profit. She discussed Veterans Day activities in the community, an upcoming “repair cafe” coming to the Whitted Building, and more.
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