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86-Year-Old Drowns in Orange County Pond

Posted by Blake Hodge | Mar 29, 2016 | Safety

Orange County authorities say that an 86-year-old man has drowned in the Bingham community. A release from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office says that deputies responded to a pond in the vicinity of Highway 54 and Gold Mine...

Habitat Installs 150 Home Sprinkler Systems

Posted by Staff | Mar 27, 2016 | Nonprofit

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County has finished installing 150 home sprinkler systems in Habitat homes across Orange County. “This is quite an achievement to provide their quality of construction along with residential...

Government Schedule Changes for Easter Weekend

Posted by Blake Hodge | Mar 25, 2016 | News Around Town

Most government offices throughout our community will be closed on Friday due to the Good Friday. Orange County administrative offices are closed. The recycling, landfill and solid waste convenience centers offices on Eubanks...

Redeye Moving Global Headquarters to Hillsborough

Posted by Blake Hodge | Mar 23, 2016 | Business, Featured

North Carolina-based Redeye Worldwide is relocating to Hillsborough in May. The music company announced the move on Wednesday. Redeye, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2016, is moving to a 90,000 square foot facility...

Orange is Second Healthiest County in State According to Study

Posted by Staff | Mar 17, 2016 | Featured, Health

Orange County is the second healthiest county in North Carolina, according to a new study. The study, done by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute looked at factors such...

Arrests Made in String of Break-Ins

Posted by Blake Hodge | Mar 17, 2016 | Crime

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrests of two individuals in connection with a string of break-ins. Authorities say Keith Wayne Fields and Catina Ruth Smith have been arrested after a home security camera...

Third Suspect Arrested in Efland Murder

Posted by Blake Hodge | Mar 15, 2016 | Crime, Featured

A third suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the January 18 shooting of Tevin Kendrick in Efland. A release from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office says Barry Holt was brought to the Orange County Detention...

Arrests Made in Connection with Efland Murder

Posted by Blake Hodge | Mar 14, 2016 | Crime, Featured

The Orange County Sheriff’s office has arrested at least two individuals in connection with a fatal shooting in Efland earlier this year. Officials say Jermauciyae Abram was arrested on Friday, March 11, in connection with the...

Early Voting Ends Saturday

Posted by Blake Hodge | Mar 11, 2016 | Election

Saturday marks the final day to early vote in the North Carolina primary. Voters will be choosing their party’s candidates for the general election for the offices of President, US Senate, Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney...

Orange County Commissioners Adopt Fireworks Permitting Ordinance

Posted by Blake Hodge | Mar 3, 2016 | Local Government

A fireworks display following a wedding at an Orange County venue several months ago has now prompted action from County Commissioners. “The extremely loud noises shocked us and, literally, shook our homes. They frightened...

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