BoCC Eyes Rural Recycling District Tax Plan
Orange County needs a new way to fund rural curbside recycling pick-up, but commissioners aren’t sure what’s the most equitable way to pay for the program.
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Aldermen Push For Action On Rogers Road Plan
Carrboro leaders want the county to act on the Rogers Road sewer plan, despite an on-going EPA investigation that has dragged the process to a halt.
Read MoreBoCC Approves Incentives To Bring Morinaga To Mebane
Orange County Commissioners on Tuesday signed off on a package of economic incentives to bring Japanese candy-maker Morinaga to Mebane.
Read MoreEllie Kinnaird Honored By OC County Commissioners
“I have really appreciated representing the people of all of Orange County..”
Read MoreCounty Commissioners Want Clarity On New Animal Control Rules
Orange County Commissioners said Tuesday they are not ready to vet a new animal control ordinance that redefines the role of watchdog.
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School and County Leaders Consider $100M Bond Referendum
School and county leaders are considering a $100 million dollar bond referendum, but some worry that’s not nearly enough to fix the area’s aging schools.
Read MoreMichael Talbert Named Interim Orange County Manager
Talbert said he doesn’t plan to apply for permanent position.
Read MoreHigh Bids Put Rogers Road Community Center On Hold
Plans to build a new community center on Rogers Road are on hold, as county staffers say initial project bids are twice what commissioners budgeted.
Read MoreBoCC Looks At Brewer Lane For Branch Library
County commissioners want to take a closer look at three possible sites for a branch library, including a new location on Brewer Lane in Carrboro.
Read MoreJapanese Candy Co. To Open Operations In OC
“We beat out 18 sites in approximately 12 North Carolina counties…”
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