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Nelson says he won’t seek re-election

County commissioner Mike Nelson announced today on his blog that he would not seek re-election next year. I will not be running for reelection to the … Full Story »
Oct 13, 2009 • Posted in: News • Tags: , 0 Comments

UNC Climate Action Plan: Netting out at zero by 2050

UNC releases its first Climate Action Plan detailing the path to a carbon-neutral future. Full Story »

County sets timetable for transfer site pick

By Kirk Ross and Taylor Sisk Staff Writers The Orange County board of commissioners voted 4-3 Tuesday night to draw its attempt to find a site for … Full Story »

Two bats test positive for rabies

On Tuesday, Aug. 18, Orange County Animal Services received positive rabies results for two bats from the North Carolina Rabies Laboratory. These are the 11th … Full Story »
Aug 21, 2009 • Posted in: News • Tags: , , 1 Comment

Recently: Happy to be here after great preparation

By Valarie Schwartz Rarely does a day pass in our community without police officers answering a domestic violence call. It happens in all neighborhoods to all … Full Story »
Feb 5, 2009 • Posted in: Community, Recently • Tags: , 0 Comments

Landfill gas project approved

The Orange County Board of Commissioners tentatively approved an agreement with UNC for a gas-recovery project at the Orange County Landfill. The board voted last … Full Story »
Feb 5, 2009 • Posted in: News • Tags: , , 0 Comments

Community brief: Music show, workshop planned

The Orange Charter School will receive an Arts in Education Grant from the Orange County Arts Commission to celebrate Black History Month and support the … Full Story »
Jan 22, 2009 • Posted in: Community • Tags: , 0 Comments

Orange County BOCC agenda

The Orange County Board of Commissioners meets tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 at the Orange Central Senior Center adjoining the Triangle Sportsplex on Meadowlands Drive in … Full Story »
Jan 22, 2009 • Posted in: Agendas • Tags: , 0 Comments

Red Cross blood drives

The Orange County American Red Cross will hold a number of blood drives over the next weeks. Locations include: Berry’s Grove Baptist Church, 9828 Berry Road, … Full Story »
Dec 31, 2008 • Posted in: News • Tags: , 0 Comments

Thorp offers assurances on airport

UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Holden Thorp sent a letter last week to Orange County Board of Commissioners chair Valerie Foushee in response to concerns raised by … Full Story »
Dec 19, 2008 • Posted in: News, Top Story • Tags: , , 0 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Civics 101

Civics 101 I commend Commissioner Pam Hemminger for clearly speaking the truth at the Orange County Board of Commissioners meeting on Dec. 11. She said that … Full Story »
Dec 18, 2008 • Posted in: Opinion • Tags: , , 0 Comments

Manager recommends waste transfer site on 54

Orange County Manager Laura Blackmon has named a 147 acre parcel .7 miles west of Orange Grove Road on N.C. 54 as the preferred site … Full Story »
Dec 8, 2008 • Posted in: News • Tags: 1 Comment

New farmers’ market opens

The Orange County Farmers’ Market opens for the first time on Saturday. The market is at The Public Market House at 120 East Margaret Lane, … Full Story »
Feb 28, 2008 • Posted in: Land and Table • Tags: , 0 Comments

Get your tickets for the Community Dinner

By Susan Dickson Staff Writer On March 2, nearly 600 people from Orange County are expected to gather for the 11th annual Community Dinner. The event – … Full Story »
Feb 21, 2008 • Posted in: Community • Tags: , , 0 Comments

Hillsborough farmer’s market plan delayed

By Susan Dickson Staff Writer The Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday postponed a decision regarding who would administer the farmers’ market at the county’s new Public … Full Story »
Jan 18, 2008 • Posted in: News • Tags: , , , 0 Comments