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Orange County: School Bond Referendum, Staff Benefits, 10 Year Capital Plan

by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 3, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast | 0 Comments

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 3. She discussed the business from active county commissioners meeting on Tuesday night. Included in that discussion is a vote on a school bond referendum for November’s ballot. They also heard recommendations for staff benefits including health insurance. They heard a presentation from County Manager Bonnie Hammersley on the 10 year capital plan. She also previewed upcoming events in the Orange County community, and more.

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Weekend Around The Hill: April 5 – April 7

by Jordan Beyle | Apr 3, 2024 | Town Square, Weekend Around The Hill | 0 Comments

Check out the events happening around our community this weekend! Submit your own event to the Chapelboro Local Events Calendar here.Friday, April 5 8:00 a.m. If you’re a photographer, the Department of Environment, Agriculture, and Parks are holding a photography...

Holding Court: NC State Joins March Madness’ Best Cinderella Stories

by David Glenn | Apr 3, 2024 | Columns, Holding Court With David Glenn, Sports, Town Square | 0 Comments

They are the only head coaches who have taken an Atlantic Coast Conference team seeded #8 or lower all the way to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament.

Exploring Your Creative Genius: Creative Work Is Hard Work

by Carl Nordgren | Apr 3, 2024 | Columns, Exploring Your Creative Genius, Town Square | 0 Comments

In our last episode of ‘Exploring your Creative Genius’ I interviewed the short story writer, Ken Wetherington. There are two ideas I want to highlight for you.

Officials Have a Plan to End Years of Monkey Mayhem in a Central Thai City

by Associated Press | Apr 3, 2024 | World | 0 Comments

Thai wildlife officials laid out a plan on Wednesday to bring peace to a central Thai city after at least a decade of human-monkey conflict.

Harm Reduction Organizations Around the Triangle Are Working To Prevent Unintentional Overdoses

by UNC Media Hub | Apr 3, 2024 | Town Square | 0 Comments

After Bella Grumet, a UNC-CH senior majoring in neuroscience, lost a close friend to an overdose last year, she was motivated to become an advocate for harm reduction strategies in hopes of preventing more drug-related deaths among college students.