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On Air Today: Branch Manager From Orange County’s Southern Branch Library Kelly Agan

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 16, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

Orange County Libraries’ Southern Branch Manager Kelly Agan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 16. She discussed the opening of the Southern Branch Library in the Drakeford Library Complex in Carrboro. She discussed the process and challenges around starting a new library branch from scratch. She also discussed the benefits and collaboration opportunities provided by being in a shared space like the Drakeford Library Complex. She talked about feedback received so far, what comes next for the library going forward, and more.

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Orange County Libraries Talk Preparation for New Southern Branch in Carrboro

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 18, 2024 | Local Government

Among the many steps being taken to open the Orange County Southern Branch Library in Carrboro is funding for new staff positions.

On Air Today: Director of Orange County Libraries Erin Sapienza

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 18, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Director of Orange County Libraries Erin Sapienza spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 18. She discussed the process for opening the new Southern Branch of the Orange County Library when the 203 S. Greensboro project later this year in Carrboro. She talked about the process of getting the materials, including books for the library. She also talked about the input the library was able to give in the design of their future space, and how it will be unique to the library. She discussed staffing of the new library, expected timelines, and more.

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Temporary Road Closures Expected at Carrboro’s 203 Project Over Next Month

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 11, 2024 | Development, Local Government, Traffic

As the future Orange County Library extension and town offices continue construction at 203 South...

Easter Weekend to Affect Local Government Services

Posted by Michael Koh | Mar 28, 2024 | Local Government

The observation of Good Friday on March 29 will alter several government services around Orange...

Labor Day Weekend Alters Services Around Orange County

Posted by Michael Koh | Sep 4, 2022 | Local Government

Labor Day Weekend, the unofficial end of summer, is coming up. Orange County residents can enjoy a...

Orange County Selects Erin Sapienza as Permanent Library Director

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 19, 2022 | Local Government

After serving as the interim director for the last nine months, Erin Sapienza is now officially...

Orange County: A New County Library

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 16, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renée Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, March 16. She breaks down the board’s vote Tuesday night to approve their part of the The 203 Project in Carrboro, which will add a new county library. Price also shares how the county’s Skills Development Center will be included and thoughts about the Eno River State Park likely expanding.

Orange County Government to Gradually Reopen Facilities in July

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 28, 2021 | COVID-19, Local Government

The Orange County government recently shared plans to gradually reopen county facilities to the...

Carrboro Hosting Public Input Sessions on 203 Project

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 13, 2018 | Development

Carrboro’s ‘203 Project’ is expected to bring a big change to the town. After having no buildings built downtown in over 100 years, the $15 million project is a break from tradition and why town officials want citizen feedback....

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