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Armando Bacot Endorses Candidates in Chapel Hill Municipal Races

Posted by Michael Koh | Oct 17, 2023 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Two candidates in high-profile Chapel Hill municipal elections received an endorsement from an unexpected source on Monday.

Orange County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Body Found Off A Road

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 15, 2023 | Safety

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated on October 16 with information about the deceased...

Hillsborough Police Arrest 2 in Connection With September Shooting

Posted by Michael Koh | Oct 12, 2023 | Crime

Two more people have been arrested in connection with a September shooting in Hillsborough that...

On Air Today: Cassie Rice of Orange Dems on New Voter I.D. Law

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 12, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)

Chair of the Orange County Democratic Party Cassie Rice spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 12. She discussed North Carolina’s new Voter I.D. law, which requires a valid North Carolina I.D. for voting. She discussed what identification will be valid, and how to make sure you have the correct I.D.

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Orange County: Fire Personnel Honored, Greene Tract, Board and Commission Member Needed

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 11, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 11. She discussed Fire and Rescue personnel honored at the recent board of commissioners meeting. She also talked about the latest on the County’s goal to collect feedback on the Greene Tract. She also discussed the need for community volunteers for advisory boards and commissions, listening sessions for community health, and more.

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Orange, Durham County Sheriffs Team Up for Cocaine and Heroin Bust

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 8, 2023 | Crime

The Orange and Durham County sheriff’s offices teamed up in the last week to bring charges...

Here Are the Important Dates to Know for 2023 Election Season in Orange, Chatham Counties

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 7, 2023 | Election, Local Election Coverage

What are the dates and deadlines Orange and Chatham County voters should know for the 2023 municipal election cycle?

Orange County: Register of Historic Places, 4-H Week, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 4, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 4. She discussed highlights from Tuesday night’s Board of Commissioners meeting, including property tax evaluation for 2025 and renewing the lease on Hillsborough Commons. She also discussed 4-H Week in Orange County. The board also approved an application to place a two room school house north of Hillsborough on the National Register of Historic Places, and more.