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Sheriff’s Office Says Orange County Teen ‘Safely Located’ After Search

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 2, 2025 | Safety

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office shared an alert to the public Thursday morning, asking for assistance in locating 15-year-old Haylee Moore.

Morinaga Officially Breaks Ground on Orange County Manufacturing Expansion

Posted by Aaron Keck | Oct 7, 2024 | Business, Development

On Thursday in Mebane, dignitaries from multiple nations came together as the Japanese company Morinaga broke ground on a major expansion of its Hi-Chew candy factory in Orange County.

Orange County Approves Incentives for Morinaga’s Expansion of HI-CHEW Factory

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 19, 2024 | Business, Instagram, Local Government

The Orange County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $2.9 million tax incentives deal for Morinaga America Foods on Tuesday.

Morinaga Set to Expand Orange County Manufacturing Plant, Invest $136 Million in New Facility

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 16, 2024 | Business, Instagram, Local Government

After nearly ten years of successful operations in western Orange County, Morinaga will expand its facility for producing HI-CHEW candies.

Orange County Deputies Investigating Friday Morning Car Crash, Gunshots

Posted by Michael Koh | Jul 12, 2024 | Crime

Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a single vehicle crash...

Closure of Buckhorn Flea Market Leaves Vendors, Customers Asking What Happens Now

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 27, 2024 | Business, Development

With a truck depot expected to be approved by Mebane, the community around the Buckhorn Flea Market is wondering what comes next for them.

First North Carolina Buc-ee’s Gas Station Location Approved in Mebane

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 18, 2024 | Business, Development, Instagram

After pulling out of its plans to build in Efland in 2021, Bucee’s received approval from Mebane to build its first North Carolina location.

On Air Today: News of Orange Editor Dale Edwards

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 9, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

News of Orange Editor Dale Edwards spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 9. He discussed the recently announced merger of the News of Orange with The Mebane Enterprise. He also talked about the Mebane City Council’s green-light of a plan to bring a Buc-ees travel center to Mebane. He then recounted his path away from and then back to the position of Editor of the News of Orange, and more.