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On Air Today: Aria Allen from Economics With Aria

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 4, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Aria Allen, host of the new show “Economics With Aria” on 97.9 The Hill spoke with Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 4. She discussed her new show, which takes a more light-hearted and non-conventional approach to understanding. She talked about her first episode, which explores how tariffs affect Orange County through the lens of the adult toy industry in the area. She outlined here guests, how the stories will be told, and more.

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Bedford, Stegman Projected to Win Orange County Commissioner Seats; Bronson Leads Tight District 2 Race

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 3, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Karen Stegman won the Democratic primary for the open at-large seat on the Orange County Board of...

NCDOT: Corbett Ridge Road in Orange County to Temporarily Close Beginning March 4

Posted by Michael Koh | Mar 3, 2026 | Traffic, Transit

Maintenance crews with the North Carolina Department of Transportation are set to temporarily...

Sheriff’s Office: Moving Truck Hit and Run in Hillsborough Ends With Dramatic Chase, Stop in Greensboro

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 2, 2026 | Crime, Safety

A Virginia man faces several charges in North Carolina after an extensive vehicle pursuit that...

Orange County: Tax Administrator Hire, Upcoming Budget Decisions, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 25, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 25, discussing county news and events. She talked about the timeline and priorities around the hire of a new county Tax Administrator, outlined some of the upcoming discussions around the county’s budget, discussed early voting in our community, and more.

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Orange County Man Nets $100,000 Prize on North Carolina Lottery Ticket

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 24, 2026 | State

Orange County resident Steven Smith found one of ten $100,000 prizes in a North Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off series.

Orange County: Transit Work Programs, Tax Administrator Hire, Early Voting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 18, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 18, discussing county news and events. She talked about the recent meeting of the county commissioners, which included reports on transit work programs, Orange County Animal Services, the Longtime Homeowner Assistance Program, and more. She also talked about the process for hiring a new Tax Administrator, the early voting period continuing, and more.

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Conversation We Need to Have: Orange County Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 16, 2026 | Conversations We Need To Have

Orange County Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, February 16. He discussed his connection to Minneapolis and recent events that have played out with protesters and federal agents there. He also talked about ADA work his office has been completing for the town’s website, and some other recent programs that have come through the Office of Civil rights, and more.

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2026 Candidate Introductions: Democratic Primaries for the Orange County Board of Commissioners

Posted by Staff | Feb 16, 2026 | Candidate Intros, Election, Local Election Coverage

After only one of the 2024 races for the Orange County Board of Commissioners was contested in the primary cycle, all three have competition this year.

‘Together is The Only Path Forward’: Orange County’s Habitat for Humanity Hosts Affordable Housing Summit

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 13, 2026 | Housing, Nonprofit

Amid a shortage of affordable housing – both locally and nationally – the Orange County chapter of Habitat for Humanity recently held a summit to discuss how leaders can collectively aim to better address the issue.

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