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Orange County: Morinaga Expansion, Data Center Moratorium, Earth Day

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 22, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 22. She discussed attendance at the ribbon cutting for Morinaga’s Hi-Chew facility expansion, and what the continued development of that area means for the county. She also recapped the recent meeting of the Orange County Board of Commissioners, which saw a public hearing and vote on a moratorium on construction of large data-mining centers in Orange County. She also discussed county Earth Day activities at Blackwood Farm Park, and more.

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Morinaga Celebrates Completed Mebane Expansion and ‘Sweet Partnership’ With North Carolina, Orange County

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 22, 2026 | Business, International

The Japanese candy company Morinaga held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate the opening of its expansion Hi-Chew plant in Mebane.

Orange County Clerk of Court Mark Kleinschmidt Wins State, National Honors

Posted by Michael Koh | Apr 20, 2026 | Local Government, National, State

Orange County Clerk of Superior Court Mark Kleinschmidt has been recognized with two awards – one...

Orange County Woman Wins Lottery Jackpot of More Than $200,000

Posted by Michael Koh | Apr 15, 2026 | News Around Town

Dorothy Chester of Cedar Grove won a $212,371 jackpot off a $1 lottery ticket earlier this month,...

On Air Today: Aria Allen of Economics With Aria

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 13, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Aria Allen of Economics With Aria spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 13, discussing the most recent episode of her show. On this episode she tackles affordable housing in our community. She discusses what’s covered in the episode, the process of putting it together, what comes next for the series, and more.

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Orange County Sheriff: Paula Floyd Murder Suspect in Local Custody After Extradition to N.C.

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 10, 2026 | Crime, Safety

UPDATE: The Orange County Sheriff’s Office shared an alert on the morning of Apr. 10 saying Matthew Vukmer was now in its office’s custody.

Jonathon Smith on Orange County’s 2026 Food System Assessment — On Air Today (Apr. 1, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 1, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Jonathon Smith — the executive director and food security agent for Orange County’s Cooperative Extension — speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell