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Conversations We Need To Have: Paul Slack Talks Juneteenth

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 9, 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, June 9. He discussed the upcoming Juneteenth Holiday, including an event the county is putting on this Friday, June 13 in Hillsborough. He also asked Andrew when he first heard about Juneteenth (sometime around 2008?), discussed his personal Juneteenth traditions, including what he plans on doing this Juneteenth, and more.

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Orange County: Pride & Juneteenth, Solid Waste Plan, Budget

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 4, 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, June 4, discussing county news and events. She discussed Tuesday night’s business meeting, which saw proclamations passed for Pride Month and for Juneteenth. She discussed the latest on the county’s solid waste master plan, and other business from the meeting. She also discussed the board’s intent to adopt the budget at their meeting tomorrow night, but with some amendments still to resolve, and more.

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A Pair of Local Festivals Combine to Create ‘Salt & Smoke & Sound’ in Orange County

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 3, 2025 | Business, Instagram, Recreation

A pair of Orange County festivals partnered to create a new event this fall: Salt & Smoke & Sound, which will feature local music and food.

Orange, Durham And Chatham Counties Labeled ‘Sanctuary Jurisdictions’ By Homeland Security

Posted by Henry Taylor | May 30, 2025 | Local Government, National, State

UPDATE: On Friday afternoon, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) responded to the Department of...

Memorial Day to Affect Local Government Services Around Orange County (2025)

Posted by Michael Koh | May 23, 2025 | Local Government

The observation of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26 will affect multiple local government services...

Orange County Coalition Raises Alarm Over Property Value Inequities From 2025 Revaluation

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 23, 2025 | Housing, Local Government

A coalition of housing advocates is looking at updated Orange County property values and pointing out notable discrepancies in assessments.

Orange County Sheriff’s Office: 1 Arrested, 1 At Large After Attempted Burglary

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 22, 2025 | Crime, Safety

A Durham man is wanted by local law enforcement after an attempted break-in and burglary of an...

Orange County Highlights the Importance of Community at Third Cardiac Arrest Survivors Reunion

Posted by Emma Cooke | May 22, 2025 | Health, Local Government

Orange County Emergency Services recently kicked off National EMS Week with the third Cardiac Arrest Survivors Reunion.

Orange County: Budget Updates, Revaluation, Farmland for TABLE

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 21, 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, May 21. She discussed the latest on the county’s budget, as that process continues with community feedback and board input. She also further discussed the results of the recent property revaluation and its impact on historically black communities. She talked about the county leasing land for TABLE to farm, and more.

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Orange County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Discovery of Human Remains

Posted by Michael Koh | May 17, 2025 | Safety

Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office are investigating human remains found off...

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