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Buc-ee’s Breaks Ground on New Mebane Travel Center, First in North Carolina

Posted by Henry Taylor | Jun 11, 2026 | Business, Development, Traffic

Leaders from across Alamance County, the North Carolina General Assembly, and Buc-ee’s representatives gathered to break ground.

Wild Vehicle Pursuit Leaves 2 Orange County Sheriff’s Cars Damaged, 2 Charged for Drug Possession

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 5, 2026 | Crime, Safety

A cross-county vehicle pursuit on Wednesday resulted in two Durham residents facing several felony changes, as well as a pair of damaged Orange County Sheriff’s vehicles and Alamance County properties.

City of Mebane Loosens Water Usage Restrictions, Still Encourages Conservation

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 11, 2025 | Health, Local Government, Weather

As the City of Mebane continues repairs on a water treatment plant, the local government issued an urgent message to residents on Wednesday morning to stop using water amid a drastic shortage.

Mebane, Orange County Warn of Lake Michael Dam Potential Failure Amid Heavy Rain

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 7, 2025 | Local Government, Safety, Weather

UPDATE: During a press conference on Monday afternoon, Orange County Emergency Services Director...

On Air Today: The Mebane Dogwood Festival with Valerie Beausoleil and Claudia Clemente

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 17, 2025 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored

Valerie Beausoleil and Claudia Clemente, who help lead the Mebane Business Association, join 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, April 17.

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Burlington Woman Accused of Aiding Escaped Inmate Makes First Appearance in Orange County Court

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 20, 2024 | Crime

Jacobia Crisp presented at the Orange County courthouse in her first public appearance on charges related to the escape of Ramone Alston.

Students’ Engineering Skills, Creativity Shine at Orange County Robotics Competition

Posted by Sierra Pfeifer | Mar 7, 2024 | Entertainment, Instagram, Pre-K - 12 Education

Over the weekend, Chapel Hill High School’s gymnasium looked a lot different than usual. Large metal structures, orange circular disks and large scoreboard screens turned the main court into a robotics playing field – no basketballs allowed, safety goggles required.