Orange County Archives - Page 25 of 221

Northern Lights Make Their Way to Orange County, Triangle on Friday

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 11, 2024 | National, Weather

People across North Carolina and much of the eastern United States were shocked at a treat in the night sky on Friday.

Mental Health, Infant Mortality and Environmental Racism: Takeaways From Orange County’s Health Assessment Data

Posted by Staff | May 10, 2024 | Health, Local Government

Every four years, the Orange County Health Department embarks on an intensive effort to gather...

Orange County Sheriff’s Office Share Suspect Photos From Flea Market Armed Robbery

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 8, 2024 | Crime, Safety

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office released photos of suspects in a one-month-old armed robbery and aggravated assault case being investigated at the Buckhorn Flea Market and Jockey Lot on Wednesday.

Orange County: Proposed Budget Unveiled, Tax Increase, School Bond

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 8, 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, May 8. She discussed the proposed budget for Orange County, which includes a tax increase of just under 3 cents. She also discussed public feedback on capital investments, approval of a multi-modal study for Rt. 70, and more. She also talked about upcoming community events.

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Durham Man Charged in Series of Vehicle Break-Ins at Local Nature Parks

Posted by Michael Koh | May 3, 2024 | Crime

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged Larry Earl Steward of Durham in...

School Boards Discuss Bond, Budget Requests with Orange County Commissioners

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 3, 2024 | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

The Orange County Board of Commissioners recently met with local boards of education to receive their budget requests.

Orange County: Land Use Update, Piedmont Food Processing Center, Hiring Freeze

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 1, 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, May 1. She discussed some scenarios for the update of the county’s Land Use. She also discussed the history of the Piedmont Food Processing Center and what comes next for that facility. She also previewed the county budget, mentioned a hiring freeze put in place by the county and more. She also discussed a recent joint meeting with both county school boards, and more.