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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.

Hillsborough: Flood Damange Assessment, Boil Water Notice

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 8, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 8, discussing town news and events. He recounted his experience with Tropical Storm Chantal, and the realization that this was more than an ordinary tropical rain event. He discussed some of the long term challenges facing the town’s water infrastructure, as well as the short-term implications of the town’s boil water notice. He shared the probable timeline for the lifting of the boil water notice, and more.

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Carrboro’s Public Works Facility and Vehicles Damaged by Floodwaters

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 8, 2025 | Local Government, Safety, Weather

The Carrboro Public Works facility, located off Smith Level Road, suffered significant flooding Sunday night and saw a portion of the town’s vehicle fleet totaled by the high waters.