Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and shares more about Orange County’s incoming indoor mask mandate on Tuesday, August 10. She details why this step is being taken now amid a renewed spread of COVID-19. Plus: the Town of Hillsborough renames a community center after a local leader.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 23. She details the latest update from county leaders on continuing the indoor mask mandate through the end of the year. Plus: details on a cancelled Board of Commissioners meeting, the final Last Fridays of the year and several holiday events happening around the community!
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Orange, Chatham Counties Announce Indoor Mask Mandates Amid Renewed COVID Spread
Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article failed to state Chatham County’s mask mandate will be strictly for indoor county facilities instead of for all indoor public spaces. The post has since been updated. The Orange County government have announced a new, indoor mask mandate that will go into effect Wednesday, August 11 at […]
Orange County Government Reinstates Mask Mandate in Facilities; Employees to Share Vaccination Status
With new COVID-19 infections on the rise locally and statewide, the Orange County government announced a shift back to requiring masks in its facilities. Effective Thursday, all visitors and employees in county government buildings must wear face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19, regardless of one’s vaccination status. Additionally, the Orange County government is […]
Celebration of Independence Day to Alter Local Government Services in Orange County
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Juneteenth Holiday to Affect Local Government Services Around Orange County
Across the country on Friday, Black Americans and communities will celebrate Juneteenth — the national recognition of when the final slaves were freed in the 19th century and of African-American culture. As a holiday, government services around the Orange County community will be affected on June 19 and the surrounding days. Here’s what residents can […]
Orange County Juneteenth Celebrations to Take Place Across Two Weekends. Here's What to Know
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