Orange County: Property Revaluation, Future of Medicaid Expansion, Drakeford Library Opening

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 19. She discussed the recent meeting of the Orange County Commissioners, which included a report on Medicaid expansion in Orange County, an update from OWASA, a proclamation for child abuse prevention month, and more. She also talked about the ongoing property revaluation which had notices sent out to property owners this week, the ribbon-cutting for the Drakeford Library Complex, and more.

Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.

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Adopt-A-Pet: Sasha from Orange County Animal Services

This week’s Adopt A Pet, presented by Boro Realty, is Sasha from Orange County Animal Services! Sasha is a 10-year old female Alaskan Husky mix who is looking for a forever home! During the current adoption special, her adoption fee is only $15 and persons 65 or older can also ask about their Senior Squared […]

Adopt-A-Pet: Libby

Today’s Adopt-A-Pet is Libby from Orange County Animal Services! Libby appears to be a female tan and white German Shepard mix who has been at the shelter since February 5. The staff shelter thinks she is about two years old. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 97.9 The Hill & Chapelboro.com (@wchlchapelboro) […]

Adopt-A-Pet: Cat Benatar

Today’s Adopt-A-Pet is Cat Benatar. She is a lovely and energetic female with dark fur and piercing yellow eyes. She was named by the shelter staff and appears to be a domestic short hair cat. She is an energetic female, but loved cuddling up with WCHL’s Ron Stutts following her visit to the station this […]

Adopt-A-Pet: Ian

Meet Ian! He’s a two-year-old male, black and white domestic shorthair cat. He’s been at the Orange County Animal Shelter since February 6, 2017, and is looking for his forever home. Ian is part of the “Valentine’s Adoption” special, which means you can adopt this sweetie for just $50 during the month of February! Ron […]

Orange County Preps for Revenue-Neutral Property Tax Rate Discussion; Board Chair Shares Threshold to Watch for Property Value

The Orange County Board of Commissioners will discuss the county's updated revenue-neutral property tax rate at its meeting on Tuesday, with the board chair revealing the threshold for how much property owners will see increases.

Orange County: Land Use Plans, Soccer Complex, Revenue-Neutral Tax Rate

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 9, discussing county news and events. She talked about the commissioners Land Use Plan, which they will continue discussion of in September. She also talked about a 34 acre soccer complex in western Orange County and how that fits into the budget going forward. She talked about the county's recent property revaluation, revealing the revenue-neutral tax rate for the county, and more.

Conversations We Need To Have: Orange County Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack

Orange County's Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday April 7. He discussed the current work of his office, which includes a successful event for Women's History Month in March. He also talked about some upcoming events. They also talked about how they came to support the work of social justice and equity for underrepresented groups, and more.

Orange County: Transportation Priorities, Capital Improvement 10 Year Plan

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 2, discussing county news and events. She discussed the recent meeting of the county board of commissioners, which included decisions about transportation priorities for the county, a presentation on the county's 10-year Capital Improvement Plan, and more.

STIHL Holds Open House, Celebration For New Orange County Distribution Center in Mebane

The power tool manufacturer STIHL welcomed corporate leaders, local government dignitaries and more to its open house celebration in Mebane.

Orange County: Property Revaluation, Future of Medicaid Expansion, Drakeford Library Opening

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 19. She discussed the recent meeting of the Orange County Commissioners, which included a report on Medicaid expansion in Orange County, an update from OWASA, a proclamation for child abuse prevention month, and more. She also talked about the ongoing property revaluation which had notices sent out to property owners this week, the ribbon-cutting for the Drakeford Library Complex, and more.

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