What’s Open or Closed on Labor Day? Holiday to Impact Local Government Services
Monday marks the observance of Labor Day, which is meant to celebrate the contribution of workers...
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Orange County
The Morning News: Orange County Honors Jamezetta Bedford, Michael Lombardi Resigns
In today’s news: Orange County names its new crisis diversion facility after the late County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford.
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‘A Beautiful and Lasting Tribute’: New Orange County Crisis Diversion Center Named in Jamezetta Bedford’s Honor
Jamezetta Bedford’s Orange County commissioner colleagues recently dedicated the future crisis diversion facility in her honor and memory.
Read MoreOrange County: Crisis Diversion Center Named for Jamezetta Bedford, and More
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 2, discussing county news and events. She recapped the recent meeting of the Board of Orange County Commissioners, which included the formal decision to name the county’s new Crisis Diversion Center after late board member Jamezetta Bedford. That building is due to be constructed in the near future. She also outlined the purpose and origin of the facility, discussed the appointment of Amy McLamb to the role of Register of Deeds, and more.
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Orange and Chatham County School Districts Celebrate Performance Milestones for 2025-26 Year
The Orange County, Chatham County and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City school districts are celebrating...
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How OWASA’s Reclaimed Water System Extends the Lifespan of Local Water Sources
Built 17 years ago to improve the community’s drinking water resilience, it has saved the county billions of gallons of drinking water.Â
Read MoreOrange County: Welcoming Rani Dasi and Honoring Jamezetta Bedford (Aug. 26, 2026)
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 26.
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Rani Dasi Sworn in as New District 1 Orange County Commissioner
Dasi was one of six people who threw her hat in the ring for the District 1 position, and was ultimately selected by the board to serve out the rest of Bedford’s term.
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Orange County Sheriff: Student Assaults Staff Members at Partnership Academy
A School Resource Officer from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office detained a student at...
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Orange County Sheriff’s Office Locates Missing 19-Year-Old in Rougemont
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office sent out a missing persons alert Monday for Bryce Howerton of Rougemont, a high-functioning autistic man.
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