Orange County: Commissioner Application Update, MLK Events, and More

Vice-Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Amy Fowler spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 12, discussing county news and events. She talked about the Tax Assessment Work Group, which is examining how tax assessment is done in the county. She discussed the work that group is engaged in and the timeline for sharing their findings. She also talked about administrative costs of SNAP benefit administering, and new steep fines being levied at counties who have error rates. She also looked ahead to the August 25th meeting of the county commissioners and more.

Orange County Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 10. He discussed recent work his office has been engaged in, discussed some recent plans and activities, and looked ahead to upcoming events in Orange County.

Orange High School Principal Jason Johnson added another accolade to his growing number of recognitions for his work with the school.

The Orange County Arts Commission and the Orange County Arts Alliance recently came together as one unified brand.

In today's news: Rani Dasi discusses her impending move from the CHCCS school board to the Orange County Board of Commissioners.

Rani Dasi visited 97.9 The Hill for an exclusive interview about her appointment, her legacy during three terms on the school board, and more.

Orange County Commissioner Select and outgoing Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board Member Rani Dasi joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey in studio on Thursday, July 30. She discussed her recent selection to fill a term on the Orange County Board of Commissioners. She talked about her legacy on the school board, why now seemed like a time to make the move, what her priorities are for the Orange County Commissioners, and more.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 29, discussing county news and events. She talked about the appointment of Rani Dasi to the board of commissioners, the strengths Dasi brings to the role, and her take on the process of naming a replacement. She also went through a few items from the consent agenda at Tuesday's board meeting, discussed the reopening of the Eno Art Mill, and more.

The American Red Cross is calling for immediate blood donations, declaring a national blood crisis for the second time in history.

Rani Dasi is poised to join the Board of Orange County Commissioners this summer, earning a short-term selection by unanimous vote.