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Reward for Escaped Convict Up to $50,000; Local and State Officials Continuing Investigation

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 15, 2024 | Crime, Safety

The manhunt for Ramone Alston stretched into a second day in Orange County, with investigators increasing the reward for his arrest.

Orange County: Meeting of NC Commissioners, Escaped Convict, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 14, 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, August 14. She talked briefly about the escaped convict near Hillsborough and the community reaction. She also discussed her recent attendance at a meeting of North Carolina Commissioners, and described takeaways on court diversion for the mentally ill, library services, and more.

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Damage from Tropical Storm Debby Leads to Power Outages in Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 8, 2024 | Safety, Traffic, Weather

As the storm moved through North Carolina on Thursday, several communities in Orange, Chatham and Durham Counties reported losing power.

Orange County: Storm Prep, A Trip to NCACC, and Animal Services

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 7, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 7.

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Positive Rabies Test Reported on Raccoon in Hillsborough

Posted by Michael Koh | Aug 7, 2024 | Health, Local Government, Safety

Orange County Animal Services announced a positive rabies test for a raccoon in Hillsborough on...

Orange County: School Bond Education Committee, Voter ID Event, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 31, 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, July 31. She discussed the latest on the School Bond Education Committee, which will help people understand the $300 million bond referendum on the ballot this November. She also talked about a free voter ID event coming up at the Seymour Senior Center next week. She also discussed upcoming county events and more.

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North Carolina Highway Patrol: 1 Dead After Hillsborough Car Crash

Posted by Michael Koh | Jul 26, 2024 | Traffic, Transit

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a car crash which left one person dead...

Orange County: New Strategic Planning Manager, School Bond Education Committee

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 24, 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, July 24. She discussed the creation of the new Strategic Planning Manager position and what that role will entail. She also talked about the School Bond Education Committee which will have its first meeting this week. She also discussed a campaign to empty the animal shelters by reducing adoption fees, and more.