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Orange County: Transportation Priorities, Capital Improvement 10 Year Plan

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 2, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

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.

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Orange County Commissioners Receive Update on Development of Land Use Plan 2050

Posted by Ben Crosbie | Mar 25, 2025 | Development, Local Government

The plan aims to address the county’s growth and evolution by developing an updated land-use plan through the year 2050.

Carrboro’s Drakeford Library Complex Holds Grand Opening Ceremony

Posted by Henry Taylor | Mar 24, 2025 | Development, Local Government

Around a month after its original date, Carrboro’s new Drakeford Library Complex held its grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 19, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

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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Orange County Rejects Proposed 55+ Housing Community, Citing Rural Location

Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 12, 2025 | Development, Local Government

The Orange County Board of Commissioners recently rejected a proposed senior housing community located at Morrow Mill Road.

Orange County: Property Revaluation, Fiddlehead Corner, Drakeford Library Complex

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 5, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

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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On Air Today: The Radio Voice of UNC Women’s Basketball, Matt Krause

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 5, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

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

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 28, 2025 | Housing, Instagram, Local Government

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.

Orange County: Property Revaluation, Tax Hikes, Interlocal Agreements for Bond Money

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 26, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

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

Posted by Emma Cooke | Feb 15, 2025 | Arts

The Uproar Festival of Public Art returns this August to showcase large-scale, bold works of art outdoors in Orange County.

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