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Arrests Made in 2007 Orange County Murder

Posted by Blake Hodge | Apr 8, 2015 | Crime

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 67-year-old Jerry Wayne Sawyers and his 29-year-old son Christopher Ray Sawyers for the September 2007 murder of Charles Sidney Lloyd. Authorities say new evidence surfaced in the...

Orange County Looks to Harlem Initiative to Help Kids in Poverty

Posted by Staff | Apr 8, 2015 | Local Government

Orange County is addressing the effects of poverty on kids.

Sunshine Week: When Will We See Orange County’s Emails?

Posted by Staff | Mar 18, 2015 | Local Government

Orange County Commissioner Penny Rich says it’s time to shine some light on local government emails.

OC Health Department Receives Funding Help

Posted by Blake Hodge | Feb 23, 2015 | Health

The Orange County Health Department Dental Clinic received a $4,000 check from the Delta Dental Foundation, last Friday. This money is meant to assist in providing dental care to uninsured children. Delta Dental of North...

Measles Outbreak Sparks Vaccination Debate

Posted by Blake Hodge | Feb 23, 2015 | Health

A Measles outbreak across portions of the United States has sparked concern from parents here in Orange County and enflamed the debate over vaccinations. Stacy Shelp, Public Information Officer with Orange County Health...

Winter Weather Advisory Expires; Threat Persists

Posted by Blake Hodge | Feb 18, 2015 | Weather

The Winter Weather Advisory that was issued by the National Weather Service in Raleigh due to the threat of black ice expired at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning. Road conditions are still very icy and causing major...

Winter Weather Approaching

Posted by Blake Hodge | Feb 15, 2015 | Weather

Winter weather is approaching the Tar Heel state and could cause travel issues late Monday evening though mid-day Tuesday. The impending weather prompted Governor Pat McCrory to declare a state of emergency. Listen to the full...

Donation Means No Adoption Fees at Orange County Animal Services

Posted by Blake Hodge | Feb 10, 2015 | News Around Town

You can add a new pet to your home this Valentine’s Day from Orange County Animal Services, for FREE. In the true spirit of the season, The Animal Hospital of Carrboro made a donation of over $5,300 to Orange County Animal...

Orange County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Suspect

Posted by Blake Hodge | Feb 5, 2015 | Crime

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Linwood “Fred” Clay, after he fled from court personnel as they attempted to take him into custody, just before noon on Thursday. Clay is wanted on outstanding warrants out of...

Letter Grades Given to NC Public Schools

Posted by Blake Hodge | Feb 5, 2015 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Schools across North Carolina received letter grades from the Department of Public Instruction on Thursday. Chapel Hill – Carrboro City Schools, as a whole, outperformed their counterparts across the state under the new...

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