Orange County Archives - Page 15 of 221

Christmas Holiday to Affect Local Government Services in Orange County (2024)

Posted by Michael Koh | Dec 20, 2024 | Local Government

The Christmas holiday will affect several local government services. Here’s a rundown of what Orange County residents can expect.

UPDATE: More Pro-Palestine UNC Demonstrators See Cases Dismissed Before Trial in Orange County

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 19, 2024 | Crime, Instagram, UNC

The Orange County District Attorney confirmed his office would not seek trial on the final eight protester cases, which were set for Friday.

Orange County: Holidays, Opioid Grants, LEDs

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 18, 2024 | 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, December 18. She discussed the upcoming next round of opioid settlement grants. She also discussed the upcoming switch to LED lights by the county as part of the climate action plan She also talked about upcoming changes to services and closures due to the holidays, and more.

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Preserving the Creative Economy: Survey Examines the Impact of Arts Nonprofits on Communities

Posted by Emma Cooke | Dec 9, 2024 | Arts, Local Government, Nonprofit

A recent national survey examined the impact of arts nonprofit groups on local economies, but the local industry is still seeking support.

Orange County: Commissioners Organize, Carrboro Litigates, Foster Families Needed

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 4, 2024 | 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, December 4. She discussed her reelection as Board Chair, Jean Hamilton as vice-chair, and the swearing in of new Commissioners. She also discussed Carrboro’s decision to move forward with a lawsuit against Duke Energy over their role in climate change and the costs that the local government has incurred because of climate change. She also discussed events around town, including an upcoming informational session for potential foster families in Orange County, and more.

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Orange County Living Wage Set to Suspend Operations, Close Before 2025

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 2, 2024 | Business, Nonprofit

The local nonprofit Orange County Living Wage announced it is set to end its operations after nine years after funding sources dried up.

Orange County: Commissioner Swearing In, Open County Positions, Remembering John and Lynette Jeffries

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 27, 2024 | 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, November 27. She discussed the upcoming swearing in of County Commissioners, discussed some open positions in county government, and remembers John and Lynette Jeffries. She also discussed Thanksgiving, including county closures and more.