Jamezetta Bedford
Orange, Chatham Counties Receive Expansion Funding from Great Trails State Program
Among the 37 trail development and restoration projects in the Piedmont region are trails in Orange and Chatham counties.
Read MoreOrange County: Ongoing Flood Recovery Efforts + Uproar Festival Underway
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for an interview Wednesday, August 6.
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Food Nonprofit TABLE to Grow Produce on Orange County Park Land Under New Agreement
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Read MoreOrange County: Josh Stein Visits the County, Medicine Pop-Up, Repair Cafe
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 23, discussing county news and events. She talked about Gov. Josh Stein’s visit to Orange County to survey damage from Tropical Depression Chantal. She discussed a recent medicine pop-up event, and upcoming repair cafe, the county’s participation at the National Association of Counties conference, and more.
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Gov. Stein Declares Emergency for Orange County to Help Chantal Flood Relief Efforts
Gov. Josh Stein issued a state of emergency declaration for Orange County after severe flooding, which could help spark disaster assistance.
Read MoreOrange County: Damage Assessment, Community Giving Fund, Criminal Justice Resource Director
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 16, discussing county news and events. She talked about on going damage assessments ahead of possible disaster declarations from the state and federal government. She talked about the Community Giving Fund, a centralized place for donations to those affected by the storm. She also discussed the promotion of a new Criminal Justice Resource Director, and more.
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Read MoreOrange County: Storm Recovery Continues
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 9th. She discussed the continued recovery from Tropical Depression Chantal. She discussed the stage water restriction in Mebane, which has led to the closure of some of Orange County’s large employers. She also talked about services disrupted by the storm, and services the county is providing for folks who have been displaced, and more.
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Read MoreOrange County: Orange County Recognized, Carrboro Recognized, 4th of July
Chair of the Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 2, discussing county news and events. She talked about a recent award Orange County won for government achievement. She also discussed Carrboro’s recent designation as an All-America City, the first Orange County town to earn that distinction. She talked about some events and closures for the upcoming 4th of July holiday, and more.
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Here Are the Orange County Local Governments’ Approved Budgets, Tax Rates for 2025-26
Each of Orange County’s local governments successfully approved their operating budgets and tax rates in June. Here are the highlights.
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