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Gov. Stein Surveys Flooding Damage in Chapel Hill, Pledges to ‘Do Everything We Can’ for Relief

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 18, 2025 | Business, Housing, State Government, Weather

Gov. Josh Stein toured some of the Chapel Hill residences and businesses damaged by Chantal’s flooding nearly two weeks prior.

Gov. Stein Declares Emergency for Orange County to Help Chantal Flood Relief Efforts

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 16, 2025 | Local Government, State Government, Weather

Gov. Josh Stein issued a state of emergency declaration for Orange County after severe flooding, which could help spark disaster assistance.

Orange County: Damage Assessment, Community Giving Fund, Criminal Justice Resource Director

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 16, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 16, discussing county news and events. She talked about on going damage assessments ahead of possible disaster declarations from the state and federal government. She talked about the Community Giving Fund, a centralized place for donations to those affected by the storm. She also discussed the promotion of a new Criminal Justice Resource Director, and more.

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Orange County Sheriff’s Office: Sex Offender Arrested, Charged Over Child Porn

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 16, 2025 | Crime, Safety

An Orange County resident and sex offender faces several counts of sexual exploitation of a minor following an investigation by North Carolina law enforcement and Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

As White Cross Firefighter Rescued Others from Chantal’s Flooding, Water Damaged Her Own Home

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 16, 2025 | Housing, Safety, Weather

Claudia Lima of the White Cross Fire Department lost her home in Chantal’s flooding. But the first responder community stepped up to help.

Chapel Hill Approves Rezoning for Greene Tract Site, Hears Next Steps for Development

Posted by Emma Cooke | Jul 15, 2025 | Development, Local Government

The Chapel Hill Town Council is making progress on developing the Greene Tract, meeting in June to rezone part of the site.

Here’s How You Can Help Orange, Chatham Locals Affected by Tropical Depression Chantal

Posted by Staff | Jul 14, 2025 | Local Government, Weather

In the wake of historic rains and floods brought on by Tropical Depression Chantal, many in the...

City of Mebane Loosens Water Usage Restrictions, Still Encourages Conservation

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 11, 2025 | Health, Local Government, Weather

As the City of Mebane continues repairs on a water treatment plant, the local government issued an urgent message to residents on Wednesday morning to stop using water amid a drastic shortage.