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Sheriff: Orange County Resident Killed in Home Invasion, 1 Suspect Injured in Gunfire

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 3, 2024 | Crime, Safety

An early-morning home invasion in western Orange County led to one resident’s fatal shooting on Sunday. A suspect was also injured and caught.

Single-Car Crash, Fire Kills 2 High Schoolers in Western Orange County

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 1, 2024 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Safety

A crash along a rural road in western Orange County killed two people, who were reportedly high schoolers, late Thursday night.

Orange County Investigators Identify, Charge 4 Men in Connection to Chapel Hill Thefts

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 29, 2024 | Crime

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday it obtained warrants against a quartet...

Orange County: Rural Buffer Philosophy, Public Safety Jobs, and Tax Resources

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 28, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford speaks with 97.9 The Hill on Wednesday, February 28.

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What Makes Orange County Attractive to Visitors? Results of Survey Show What Locals Think

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 27, 2024 | Business, Local Government

The Orange County Visitors Bureau rolled out a third-party study to see how aligned its community is as to why people should come visit.

Carrboro Police Investigating Attempted Sexual Assault

Posted by Michael Koh | Feb 23, 2024 | Crime, Safety

Content warning: This article contains information some may find disturbing. The Carrboro Police...

Orange County: Countywide Strategic Plan, Priorities for General Assembly, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 21, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 21. She discussed the adoption of a county-wide Strategic Plan. She talked about the process of adopting the plan, how that is likely to impact county business going forward, and more. She also discussed the commissioners priority for the General Assembly during the upcoming short session, including the Medicaid expansion finally being taken off of that list. She also talked about Black History Month activities in the county, and more.