Orange County Rejects Proposed 55+ Housing Community, Citing Rural Location
The Orange County Board of Commissioners recently rejected a proposed senior housing community located at Morrow Mill Road.
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Jamezetta Bedford
Orange County: Property Revaluation, Fiddlehead Corner, Drakeford Library Complex
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 5, discussing county news and events. She talked about the upcoming meeting of the county commissioners, where they will further discuss property revaluation, finish a discussion of the Fiddlehead Corner that was suspended from their last meeting, and more. She discussed the rescheduled ribbon cutting for the Drakeford Library Complex, previewed upcoming county events, and more.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: The Radio Voice of UNC Women’s Basketball, Matt Krause
Radio Voice of UNC Women’s Basketball Matt Krause spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 5. He discussed the Boston College team he just watched beat Syracuse for a chance to face UNC at 11 a.m. on Thursday. He also talked about recent trends with the UNC women’s team, how they have addressed playing shorthanded the last week, the chance to get revenge against Florida State, and more. Matt will be calling the UNC vs. Boston College game on Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m.
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With Revaluation Underway, Orange County Faces Another Significant Rise in Property Values
Orange County is likely to see a jump of more than 50% in total property value this four-year cycle once revaluation appraisals are finished.
Read MoreOrange County: Property Revaluation, Tax Hikes, Interlocal Agreements for Bond Money
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 26. She discussed the recent commissioners meeting, which included a discussion of the upcoming property revaluation, which expects to show hefty hikes in property tax. She explained the process, what people can do if they think their revaluation is wrong, and more. She also discussed the process for oversight for the school bond money for building new facilities in both of the county’s school districts, and more.
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Uproar Festival of Public Art to Return to Orange County in August
The Uproar Festival of Public Art returns this August to showcase large-scale, bold works of art outdoors in Orange County.
Read MoreOrange County: Partnership to End Homelessness, Honoring Lynching Victims, Drakeford Library Opening
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 12, discussing county news and events. She shared an update from the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness, the upcoming opening of the Drakeford Library Complex, and more.
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Orange County Leaders React to Threat of Funding Freeze, Impact of Executive Orders from Trump Administration
Orange County’s elected leaders and UNC’s chancellor shared their reactions to the threat of halted federal funding by President Trump’s administration.
Read MoreOrange County: Development Update, Black History Month, Ag Summit
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 5, discussing county news and events. She talked about Tuesday night’s meeting of the county commissioners, which included discussion of a development proposal and more. She talked about upcoming Black History Month events, an Ag Summit for Orange County, and more.
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Read MoreOrange County: Federal Funding for County Programs, Government Academy, Budget
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 29. She discussed the confusion around the recent proposed freezing of all Federal loans and grants, and how much that funding would affect county programs. She also talked about the Occaneechee Raceway becoming part of Eno River State Park, upcoming budget talks for the commissioners, and more.
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