Orange County: Assembly of Governments Recap + Bail Reform

CHAPEL HILL- Orange County Commissioners are seeking a commitment from town leaders before they decide how to continue the popular countywide curbside recycling program. “Reaching out to out other governmental partners is critical,” said Commissioner Mark Dorosin, speaking at Tuesday’s public hearing on the future of solid waste and recycling services. “These options only work, […]

Orange County's local governments discussed the One Orange racial equity framework and plans for a new behavioral health facility on Tuesday.

Frank Leibfarth, who leads a research lab at UNC, speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 12.

The Orange County Solid Waste Management Department is ready to host community members for one of its most popular public events once again: shred-a-thons. The county aims to hold these events each spring and fall, allowing residents, community members, employees and business owners a chance to safely recycle confidential documents. Solid Waste Management is holding […]

Orange County residents may have noticed some new stickers on their blue curbside recycling bins as part of the Solid Waste Management department’s new Recycling Star. The initiative aims to educate people on what can be recycled — with some extra incentives for those who do it best. Some community members may not […]

The 2022 celebration of Juneteenth will take place on Monday, June 20 this year, due to the actual date of the federal holiday falling on the previous Sunday, June 19. The holiday commemorates the 1865 day when federal troops in Galveston, TX, informed enslaved Black people of their freedom following the end of the Civil […]

After the Orange County government initially shared that a popular recycling center in Chapel Hill would be closing, a new deal has been struck for it to continue a few months more. Leadership for University Place shared the 24-hour drop-off recycling center at the corner of its property, near the Circle K gas station, had […]

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils speaks in-studio with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, January 28. He discusses the local response to another potential weekend of winter weather, as well as another step in mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Seils also shares thought on this week's Assembly of Governments meeting, sewer work slated for downtown Carrboro and the start of Black History Month.

Chapel Hill Town Council member Karen Stegman joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, January 27. Stegman discusses a busy week in the town, as the council discussed employee pay and potentially major changes to the Chapel Hill Police station. Plus: she shares thoughts on the Assembly of Governments meeting and the pair of scary road safety incidents on Tuesday.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, January 26. She brings highlights from Tuesday's Assembly of Governments meeting, which include discussions on the county's Long-Term Recovery Plan and connectivity between local trails. Plus: the Orange County court system announces an updated bail policy.