Local News in Orange County, North Carolina
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Orange County launches business-friendly website
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:35:47 -0800
DURHAM - In its quest to let the world know that Orange County, N.C., is open for business, its economic development office has launched a redesigned website called Grow in Orange NC. The website launched Jan. 27 at www.growninorangenc.com . The website is part of the...
Commissioners reject marriage amendment
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:16:40 -0800
The Orange County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution Jan. 24 opposing a North Carolina constitutional amendment to appear on the May 8 ballot.
New Orange County judge sworn in
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:35:47 -0800
HILLSBOROUGH - As attorney Jay Bryan stood at the front of the large courtroom in Hillsborough, he looked out on a room full of people, all smiling faces, all happy to see him. On Monday, it's likely to be a quite a bit different. Instead, the faces that stare back...
Giving His Voice: The Mayor of Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:24:09 -0800
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Chapel Hill Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt was recently interviewed by the Chapel Hill / Orange County Visitors Bureau. Kleinschmidt, an openly gay elected official, is committed to progressive ideals that are changing the face of this college town, including its tourism industry. And he wants the world to know about the city.
Store owner, ex-sheriff's investigator killed in Orange County robbery
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:37:00 -0800
HILLSBOROUGH - Two men are dead after an apparent robbery and double homicide at a store in northwest Orange County Wednesday afternoon.One of the men has been identified as Skip Wade, a retired investigator from the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Wade's family owned the building...
Orange commissioners adopt resolution opposing gay marriage ban
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:36:57 -0800
The Orange County commissioners have adopted a resolution opposing a proposed state constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex domestic unions.
Orange officials question light-rail route, tax
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:15:11 -0800
Orange County elected leaders still have questions about a possible regional light-rail line.
Woman hit w/ stun gun after blocking McDonald's drive-thru
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:27:27 -0800
A woman in North Carolina was hit with a stun gun after blocking a McDonald's drive-thru for more than 20 minutes.
Here is the latest North Carolina news from The Associated Press
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:18:44 -0800
An Orange County judge is considering whether a former aide to John Edwards should be held in contempt. Andrew Young, his wife and their lawyers face jail time for providing confidential documents from a state civil case to...
Sampson’s jobless rate dips slightly
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:03:40 -0800
The slow economic recovery is evident in the recent release of unemployment rates for the state and counties across North Carolina. Unemployment rates decreased in the majority of North Carolina’s...