Orange County Commissioners Pass 1-Year Moratorium on Constructing Large-Scale Data Centers
Orange County recently approved a one-year moratorium on the construction of large-scale data...
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Orange County Reports Rabies Incident Involving Raccoon in Hillsborough
Orange County Animal Services has confirmed a positive rabies test from an incident involving a...
Read MoreOrange County: Morinaga Expansion, Data Center Moratorium, Earth Day
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
The Japanese candy company Morinaga held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate the opening of its expansion Hi-Chew plant in Mebane.
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Orange County Clerk of Court Mark Kleinschmidt Wins State, National Honors
Orange County Clerk of Superior Court Mark Kleinschmidt has been recognized with two awards – one...
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Orange County Woman Wins Lottery Jackpot of More Than $200,000
Dorothy Chester of Cedar Grove won a $212,371 jackpot off a $1 lottery ticket earlier this month,...
Read MoreOn Air Today: Aria Allen of Economics With Aria
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.
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.
Read MoreJonathon Smith on Orange County’s 2026 Food System Assessment — On Air Today (Apr. 1, 2026)
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
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UNC Club Brings Solar Energy to TABLE, Saving the Pantry Money and Expanding Food Access
While not visible to those passing by, something new decorates the rooftop of TABLE’s downtown Carrboro facility.
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