Renee Price, chair of the Orange County Commissioners, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, September 8. She discusses the recent appointment of Anna Richards to the board, as well as ongoing discussions about approaches to new challenges by the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus: what will be discussed at Thursday’s county commissioners work session and how community members can recognize veterans this November.

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