New Medline facility plans to bring 250 jobs to Orange County by 2024
The medical supply company's arrival was met with enthusiasm from local government.
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Orange County residents paid taxes on property they didn't own for years
Orange County landowners, like John and Judith Guibert, may have been paying taxes on land not owned by them due to an error in established property boundaries.
Here's what you need to know about the new collaborative Orange County Climate Council
Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Carrboro joined together with local organizations to fight climate change, resulting in the formation of the Orange County Climate Council.
![Mark Marcoplos, a member of the Board of County Commissioners for Orange County, discusses reasons for the failure of the light rail initiative at Graham Memorial on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Marcoplos cites "high cost, bad faith partners... [and] outright animosity from the legislature that put all these hurdles" before the Board. He was hopeful that the light rail could generate tax revenue, help in subsidizing affordable housing, creating jobs, relieving congestion and help lower emissions to combat climate change. "A lot of people that didn't pay attention to what we could have had will never know what we missed."](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/dth/9984bd30-26b3-47a8-9f7c-b062950d8017.sized-1000x1000.JPG?w=800)
Column: Orange County ramping up climate change actions
Orange County Commissioner Mark Marcoplos congratulates the county on its progress on green initiatives and gives residents a preview of what to expect in the future.
UNC first-year hopes to 'provide a youthful perspective' on county advisory board
The Orange County Board of Commissioners appointed the Affordable Housing Advisory Board’s newest members on Sept. 17, including a first-year student at UNC.
Why an Orange County resident is appealing the county's flag ordinance
Robert Hall Jr. is appealing a claim that his 400-square-foot Confederate flag violates an Orange County ordinance. The flag was raised one month before the ordinance was amended.
Gun regulations under fire at Orange County Commissioners meeting
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners is considering a discharge regulation for guns in high-density areas. Commissioners have mixed feelings on the idea.
How a salamander species shaped development of Orange County's Greene Tract
The presence of the four-toed salamander at Orange County's Greene Tract affects how the land can be used. Some argue for conservation of the land, while others believe the land should be used for affordable housing.
Orange County just passed a resolution on UNC's handling of Confederates on campus
According to the resolution, Orange County wants to partner with UNC to help students and the community feel safe and to offer education about law enforcement.
Orange County plans to improve affordable housing bond
Changes proposed by the Board of Orange County Commissioners will be made to the Affordable Housing Bond program following their meeting on March 19.
Orange County begins program to fund community gardens
Groups of three or more people can receive up to $500 to be used on a wide variety of different equipment to start, improve or maintain a community garden.
Not everyone was happy with OWASA's improvement report, despite a community focus
OWASA's main system improvement for the upcoming year is a new water main assessment and prioritization model.
Hemminger releases statement clarifying events surrounding the removals
The Town emphasized it is working closely with UNC to prepare for this weekend's demonstrations and will provide any further information on road closures or service changes later today.
Just when you thought the light rail might finally get going, new oppositions arise
Despite the benefits the Durham-Orange Light Rail will provide on paper, local citizens and groups like Affordable Transit for All have voiced concern over the project's funding.
Going green and climate change continues to be a priority for Orange County
Orange County is working to address persistent climate change issues through forming a specialized committee to push energy efficient initiatives.
Will this Durham lawsuit stall the plans for the Orange-Durham light rail?
A lawsuit by six Durham residents is challenging a Durham City Council decision to rezone property near a proposed maintenance site for the Orange-Durham light rail.
Learn about the history of lynching in Orange County
“I think that we still, as a nation and a region, have not come to terms with our own history."
Orange County Commissioners join the national call for Green New Deal
The resolution, which passed 6-1, asks the representative for Orange County to join other U.S. House Democrats in backing the call of U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., for a Select Committee on the Green New Deal.
Chapel Hill takes another step to remove Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway marker
The Town of Chapel Hill is taking action to finally determine who owns the Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway marker so that it can be removed.
Carrboro residents welcome MLK park construction
A strong sense of community and excitement filled the atmosphere during the groundbreaking ceremony for Carrboro's MLK Park.
