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Carrboro High Students Dismissed Early Due to Piedmont Electric Power Outage

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 22, 2026 | News, Safety

More than 7,000 Piedmont Electric Cooperative customers in Orange County lost power Friday due to a transmission issue affecting substations.

Garbage Collection, Local Transit and More: How Memorial Day Will Impact Local Services

Posted by Michael Koh | May 21, 2026 | Local Government

The observation of Memorial Day Monday, May 25 will affect local government services around the...

Orange County Visitors Bureau Executive Director Laurie Paolicelli Announces Retirement

Posted by Emma Cooke | May 17, 2026 | Business

Laurie Paolicelli recently announced this year will be her last as executive director for the Orange County Visitors Bureau.

Orange County Animal Control Searching for Fox in Chapel Hill After 2 People Bitten

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 15, 2026 | Health, Safety

Two people are receiving treatment after they were bitten by a fox Friday afternoon. Animal Control officers are active in Chapel Hill.

Orange County: Budget Decisions, State Impacts, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 13, 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, May 14, discussing county news and events. She discussed Tuesday’s public hearing on the budget and the feedback the board received from the community. She also looked ahead to Thursday’s work session on public education, and more.