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Orange County: Broadband Task Force, New Subdivision, Closed Session First

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 8, 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, October 10, discussing county news and events. She reviewed a discussion of he Broadband Task Force from the most recent board of commissioners meeting. She also talked about a vote on a new subdivision off 54. She discussed a new format for commissioners meetings in which they meet early for closed session, and more.

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Orange County Shares Homelessness Data, Resources and Strategies During Town Hall

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 8, 2025 | Housing, Local Government

To gauge interest and start a dialogue among residents, the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness held a town hall on Sep. 11.

Community Home Trust Recognized with Statewide Innovative Affordable Housing Award

Posted by Emma Cooke | Oct 3, 2025 | Nonprofit

An Orange County nonprofit recently took home a statewide award for helping make homes permanently affordable for a group facing eviction.

Orange County: Federal Shutdown, Joint School Board Meeting, Board Priorities

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 1, 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, October 1, discussing county news and events. She talked about the recent shutdown of the federal government and how that might affect Orange County going forward. She also discussed a recent meeting the commissioners had with both of the county’s school boards. She discussed highlights from the agenda for next week’s meeting, talked about the board’s priorities for the rest of the year, and more.

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On the Porch: Dr. Jim Crawford – September News Roundup

Posted by Aaron Johnson | Sep 28, 2025 | On The Porch

This Week:

Born into a blue collar and agricultural clan in rural Pennsylvania, Dr. Jim Crawford was the first in his family to graduate from college. Earning his PhD from the University of North Carolina, he taught US and World History at several universities in the piedmont North Carolina for several decades. He served as chairman of the Chatham County board of commissioners, and currently serves as trustee for Central Carolina Community College. He is a firm believer in American democracy and trusts that the constitution will hold firm now as it has in past crises despite the broken, distempered electorate.

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Orange County: Orange County Roadshow, Joint School Board Meeting, Supporting Arts

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 24, 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, September 24, discussing county news and events. She talked about the Orange County Roadshow hoping to inform residents of all of the services and opportunities provided by the county. She also previewed an upcoming meeting with the two school boards, and how they hope a format change to that meeting will foster more discussion. She also spoke of the continued importance of supporting the arts, and more.

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Sen. Graig Meyer Shares Updates on State Budget Impasse, Medicaid, Disaster Relief and More

Posted by Staff | Sep 21, 2025 | State, State Government

Ahead of the North Carolina General Assembly reconvening, state Sen. Graig Meyer joined 97.9 The Hill to discuss several topics on his mind.

Orange County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death at Nature Preserve

Posted by Michael Koh | Sep 19, 2025 | Safety

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of a deceased Durham man...

Orange County: Rural Broadband Vote and a Life Saving Action at Stanback Middle School

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 17, 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, September 17, discussing county news and events. She talked about the commissioners decision to amend their rural broadband agreement with Lumos. She also described a life saving action by staff at Stanback Middle School after a student went into cardiac arrest. She discussed the future Orange County Crisis Diversion Center, and more.

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Conversations We Need To Have: Orange County Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 15, 2025 | Conversations We Need To Have

Orange County Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 15. He discussed recent work of the Office of Civil Rights, and previewed some upcoming events for the county, and more.

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