Thanksgiving Holiday to Affect Local Government Services (2023)
Thanksgiving will fall on Thursday, November 23 this year, and the holiday will affect several...
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Orange County
Phyllis Portie-Ascott Launches 2024 Campaign for Orange County Board of Commissioners
Phyllis Portie-Ascott, a representative for District 2 in Orange County, launched her effort to maintain the seat in the 2024 elections.
Read MoreOrange County: The Latest on the Greene Tract, A U.S. 70 Study, and the Southern Human Services Center
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, November 15.
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Lane Closure Coming to S. Estes Drive as University Place Continues Redevelopment
A protected sidewalk will be installed on South Estes Drive in front of University Place this...
Read MoreOrange County: Election Aftermath, Working With New Mayors, Veteran’s Day
Chair of Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 8. She discussed yesterday’s election, and what it will be like for the county commissioners to work with new mayors in the area. She also outlined upcoming events in the Orange County community, including the Veteran’s Day ceremony scheduled for Friday, and more.
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2023 Municipal Election Results for Local Races
Tuesday marks Election Day for municipal races across North Carolina. Polls opened at 6:30 a.m. in the state and will close at 7:30 p.m.
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Carrboro’s The Cheese Shop Announces Expansion to New Location
The Cheese Shop, a Carrboro-based business selling “exceptional and rare local, domestic and...
Read MoreOrange County: Climate Action Plan, Fire Chiefs Meet, Clean Falls Lake
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 1. She discussed the upcoming adoption of the county’s first Climate Action Plan, and how it will be implemented going forward. She also discussed an upcoming meeting of the fire chiefs in the county, and some guidance for the county to help keep Falls Lake clean. She also updated community events and more.
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Carrboro Town Council Proclaims December 13 as Braxton Dunkin Foushee Day
The Carrboro Town Council passed a resolution on Tuesday proclaiming December 13, 2023 – and every...
Read MoreOrange County: Buckhorn Economic District, Early Voting, Community Activities
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 25. She discussed what comes next for the Buckhorn Economic District near Mebane after the opening of a large Medline facility there. She also gave an update on early voting, and previewed some upcoming events in the community.
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