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Orange County: Storm Recovery Continues

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 9, 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 9th. She discussed the continued recovery from Tropical Depression Chantal. She discussed the stage water restriction in Mebane, which has led to the closure of some of Orange County’s large employers. She also talked about services disrupted by the storm, and services the county is providing for folks who have been displaced, and more.

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‘We Need Help’: Orange County Flood Victims Beginning to Pick Up the Pieces

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 9, 2025 | Housing, Local Government, Weather

Orange County residents whose homes were flooded during Sunday’s storm shared their emotions and what help they need in the aftermath.

Orange County Reports First Fatality From Storm; Shelter Opens for Flood Victims

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 7, 2025 | Local Government, Safety, Weather

As the area continues assessing storm damage and waiting for high waters to recede, Orange County opened a public shelter at Smith Middle School.

Local Gov. Services in Orange County Closed on Monday After Flooding, Road Damage

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 7, 2025 | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education, Safety, Weather

Several typical local government services in Orange County are delayed or closed entirely on...

Mebane, Orange County Warn of Lake Michael Dam Potential Failure Amid Heavy Rain

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 7, 2025 | Local Government, Safety, Weather

UPDATE: During a press conference on Monday afternoon, Orange County Emergency Services Director...

Dozens of Water Rescues, Evacuations Reported in Orange County After Flash Flooding

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 6, 2025 | Safety, Traffic, Weather

Heavy rains fell on Orange County and the region on Sunday, causing flash flooding and leading to both evacuations and road closures.

Union Grove Farm to Appeal Ruling Preventing Construction of Music Stage

Posted by Michael Koh | Jul 4, 2025 | Business, Environment

Union Grove Farm in rural Orange County will appeal a ruling from the county preventing the construction of a “Farm Stage.”

Orange County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Second Man in Connection to Break-In, Theft

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 3, 2025 | Crime, Safety

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced charges against two Rougemont men on Monday following an investigation into a residential break-in.

Orange County: Orange County Recognized, Carrboro Recognized, 4th of July

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 2, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 2, discussing county news and events. She talked about a recent award Orange County won for government achievement. She also discussed Carrboro’s recent designation as an All-America City, the first Orange County town to earn that distinction. She talked about some events and closures for the upcoming 4th of July holiday, and more.