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Local D.A. Shares Timeline, Decision to Not Seek Death Penalty in UNC Murder Case

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 1, 2023 | Crime, Local Government

While those following the killing of a UNC faculty member on Monday are likely months away from learning the fate of police’s suspect, Tailei Qi, one early detail on how Qi will be prosecuted has already been clarified.

Orange County: Reaction to Monday’s Shooting, Preview of Board Meeting, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 30, 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, August 30th. She discussed her reaction to Monday’s deadly shooting on UNC’s campus. She discussed the inclement weather coming our way from Hurricane Idalia. She also discussed the agenda for the board of commissioners return to regular meetings starting next week.

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Orange County Sheriff’s Office Reports Deputy’s Shooting of Armed Suspect

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 27, 2023 | Crime, Safety

An Orange County Sheriff’s deputy shot an armed suspect during the attempted serving of a...

Orange County: Community Feedback, Clear the Shelters, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 23, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 23rd. She discussed some survey’s collecting community feedback. She also talked about an upcoming clear the shelters event at Orange County Animal Services. She also talked about a proposal to consolidate some of the county’s waste and recycling centers, and much more.

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Eno River State Park Celebrating 50th Birthday, Opening New Visitor Center This Week

Posted by Michael Koh | Aug 23, 2023 | Environment, Instagram, State

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the first land acquisition for Eno River State Park, which...

Chapel Hill Resident Taylor Tally Running for CHCCS Board of Education

Posted by Michael Koh | Aug 21, 2023 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Pre-K - 12 Education

Chapel Hill resident and Air Force veteran Taylor Tally is joining the crowded race for the Chapel...

Orange County: Rural Internet Access, Storm Damage, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 16, 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, August 16th. She discussed the Orange County and Lumos partnership to bring high speed Internet access to rural parts of Orange County. She also discussed the aftermath of the recent storm that caused power outages for thousands of people in Orange and Durham Counties. She concluded with thoughts about the recently concluded Uproar Arts festival in Orange County, and more.