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Dale Edwards on The News of Orange County’s Top Summer Stories – On Air Today (August 19, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 19, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Dale Edwards, the managing editor for the News of Orange County, speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 19.

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NCDOT Installing All-Way Stop at Rural Orange County Intersection

Posted by Michael Koh | Aug 18, 2026 | Traffic, Transit

Crews from the North Carolina Department of Transportation will install an all-way stop at the...

The Morning News: Mark Chilton Retiring, UNC Returning

Posted by Aaron Keck | Aug 14, 2026 | 6:00 News

In today’s news: longtime Orange County Register of Deeds Mark Chilton announces he’s stepping down, a few months before the end of his term.

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After 12 Years, Mark Chilton Stepping Down Early as Orange County Register of Deeds

Posted by Aaron Keck | Aug 13, 2026 | Local Government

Orange County Register of Deeds Mark Chilton announced Thursday that he’s stepping down, a few months before his term was set to expire.

Orange County: Tax Assessment Work Group, Upcoming Events, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 12, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Vice-Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Amy Fowler spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 12, discussing county news and events. She talked about the Tax Assessment Work Group, which is examining how tax assessment is done in the county. She discussed the work that group is engaged in and the timeline for sharing their findings. She also talked about administrative costs of SNAP benefit administering, and new steep fines being levied at counties who have error rates. She also looked ahead to the August 25th meeting of the county commissioners and more.

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Conversations We Need To Have: Voter Registration Drive with O.C. Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 10, 2026 | Conversations We Need To Have

Orange County Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 10. He discussed recent work his office has been engaged in, discussed some recent plans and activities, and looked ahead to upcoming events in Orange County.