Orange County DA, Alliance Health Share Progress Update on Community Commitments
Around 300 people gathered in-person and over Zoom at St. Thomas Moore on Tuesday for the Orange County Public Accountability Assembly.
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Orange County: Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford
Chair of Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 17th. She discussed the board’s decision to hire a consultant to help update the county’s comprehensive plan. Included will be an update of the climate action plan and a greater focus on minority neighborhoods. She also discussed area high school robotics teams that recently competed at state and national competitions. She also discussed the UPROAR Arts festival coming to Orange County in July. Finally, the board approved three new cites to be designated as historic.
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East Chapel Hill High’s Teresa Fang Wins Congressional Art Competition
East Chapel Hill High School student Teresa Fang’s artwork will be on display at the Capitol...
Read MoreOrange County: Budget Update, Capital Investment Plan, and Community Events
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 10th. She discussed highlights from the proposed county budget. Included in the budget is a 10% increase in school funding, and a 6% increase in compensation for county staff. She also talked about some upcoming events int he community, including the upcoming reopening of Blackwood Park.
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East Chapel Hill High Student Named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar
East Chapel Hill High School student Clara Brodey was named a U.S. Presidential Scholar on...
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Silver Alert Issued for Missing Orange County Woman
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s assistance in locating a...
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Widespread AT&T Outage in Orange and Durham Counties Still Ongoing
AT&T internet and television customers in parts of Orange and Durham County have been without...
Read MoreOrange County: Pay Raise for County Staff, County Budget, Rezoning on Dairyland Rd.
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 3rd. She discussed the proposed county budget revealed at Tuesday’s commissioner’s meeting. Included in the budget are increased funding for schools, a 6% pay raise for county employees, and more. She also responded to some state news from the General Assembly, including proposed tightening of abortion restrictions in the state. She concluded by previewing some upcoming Orange County events.
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Read MoreOrange County: Meals on Wheels, School Funding, Opioid Funds
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 26th. She discussed a recent outing shadowing Meals on Wheels, and an upcoming funding meeting with both of the county school districts. She also discussed how the county is addressing the opioid crisis, and what comes next for the county’s use of opioid settlement funds.Â
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Town of Carrboro Announces New Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Director
The Town of Carrboro has named Jerry Glenn “J.G.” Ferguson, Jr. as the director of its...
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