Local News: Arthur, IL 

 | 

Sign Up

 | 

Sign In

Advertisment

Orange County News Editors

RoboBlogger

I edit this news page on Topix when no humans are available to help.

People just like you make Orange County News on Topix better every day. If you're interested in becoming an editor, apply today!

Edits History | Editor Blog

RSS icon mobile icon

Orange County News

Local, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

8 hrs ago | The Gaston Gazette

A prescription for a gag order

N.C. legislators who claim to support free speech want Blue Cross to come under official scrutiny because of its opposition to the Obamacare plan November 30, 2009 9:54 AM Twenty North Carolina legislators have taken an action that should send chills down the spines of First Amendment advocates.

Comment?

Related Topix: North Carolina Government, North Carolina, Guilford County, NC, Sampson County, NC, Nash County, NC

Sat Nov 28, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

Thanksgiving Shifts Recycling Schedule 2009-11-26 15:18:07.722

The Eubanks Rd. landfill will reopen Friday, and will resume all services such as household hazardous waste collection and mulch sales.

Comment?

Related Topix: Carrboro, NC, Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC

Thu Nov 26, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

Orange County Library On The Move 2009-11-26 15:21:34.863

December 13th is the official date that the Orange County Main Library will shut its 300 West Tryon Street doors.

Comment?

Related Topix: Cedar Grove, NC, Carrboro, NC, Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC

Wed Nov 25, 2009

NBC 17

Orange Co. Main Library To Close For Relocation

25 10:25 am Tweet This! http://mync.com/site/44988/ ORANGE COUNTY, N.C. - Orange County's main library will soon close in order to relocate to their new facility, according to library officials.

Comment?

Related Topix: Libraries, Carrboro, NC, Cedar Grove, NC

Tue Nov 24, 2009

The Carrboro Citizen

Commissioners hear objections to Millhouse transfer site

Though the Orange County Board of Commissioners isna t scheduled to vote on the countya s future solid-waste disposal options until its Dec.

Comment?

Related Topix: Durham County, NC, Carrboro, NC, Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Chapel Hill News

County to test Rogers Road wells

Rogers Road residents have been asking for better water systems for more than a decade.

Comment?

Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC, Carrboro, NC

Fri Nov 20, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

Felon Shot Himself, Called Police 2009-11-19 18:29:27.274

Upchurch says Daniel Lee Cagle initially told the Sheriff's Office that he was shot by a person in a red pickup truck, but was found to have shot himself.

Comment?

Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Durham, NC, Chapel Hill, NC

Thu Nov 19, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

NC Leaders Discuss Wind Power Pilot Project 2009-11-19 10:16:16.368

UNC and Duke Energy will join forces for a pilot project focusing on wind energy.

Comment?

Related Topix: Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Wind Power, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy, Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC

Wed Nov 18, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

Orange County To Test Wells On Rogers Road 2009-11-17 23:39:11.91

The board is currently considering sites on Millhouse Road and Highway 54, as well as a plan to ship trash to Durham.

Comment?

Related Topix: Durham, NC

Mon Nov 16, 2009

The Robesonian

Recyling made easy

Recycling has never been easier for Robeson County residents. For the past decade, the county has lagged behind in the race to "go green." Until three years ago, cost concerns coupled with apathy left few recycling options in the county, and it showed: The North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources ranked Robeson County third ...

Comment?

Related Topix: Robeson County, NC, North Carolina, Lumberton, NC, Pembroke, NC, St. Pauls, NC

Sat Nov 14, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

Orange County Power Outages Corrected 2009-11-13 08:53:21.082

Over 1,000 residences in Orange County lost power overnight. A spokesperson for Duke Energy says a tree fell across some power lines.

Comment?

Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC

Fri Nov 13, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

Orange County Tethering Ban Effective Next Week 2009-11-12 19:13:11.41

After a year of planning and outreach, Orange County's tethering ban takes effect November 19th.

Comment?

Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC, Hillsborough, NC

Thu Nov 12, 2009

WNCN-TV Raleigh

NC Gallery Holds Auction To Help Wounded Soldiers

At MyNC.com we're focused on being your source for community news and information.

Comment?

Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC

Wed Nov 11, 2009

The Carrboro Commons

Halloween in Carrboro a safe alternative to Franklin Street for teens

While thousands roamed Franklin Street in costumes on Saturday night, Halloween scenes in Carrboro were more subdued - but no less entertaining.

Comment?

Related Topix: Carrboro, NC, Life, Holidays, Halloween, Family, Kids, Raleigh Metro, Durham, NC

Mon Nov 09, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

Stimulus Funds Hit The Roads 2009-11-04 17:48:54.367

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has been awarded 18 contracts for highway and bridge projects throughout North Carolina and one project has landed in Orange County.

Comment?

Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC, Burlington, NC, Carrboro, NC

Sat Nov 07, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

County Working On Address Systems 2009-11-07 20:49:17.975

In an effort to improve emergency response times, Orange County's Information Technologies and Emergency Services Department are working to update addresses for better service in case of an emergency.

Comment?

Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC

Fri Nov 06, 2009

WNCN-TV Raleigh

Duke, UNC Hold Summit On Blacks And Recession

At MyNC.com we're focused on being your source for community news and information.

Comment?

Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC, Duke University, African-American, Durham, NC

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Raleigh News & Observer

50,000 attended Franklin Street Halloween

The Triangle's biggest Halloween party on Franklin Street drew approximately 50,000 people this year.

Comment?

Related Topix: Chapel Hill, NC

Mon Nov 02, 2009

WNCN-TV Raleigh

Suspect Arrested In Halloween Night Stabbing

Orange County Story sdf Caption By NBC17, NBC17, 3 hours, 58 minutes ago Updated: Nov.

Comment?

Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC

Sun Nov 01, 2009

WNCN-TV Raleigh

Families Push For Stiffer Murder Laws

Orange County Story sdf Caption By Kendall Jones, NBC17, 3 hours, 51 minutes ago Updated: Oct.

Comment?

Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Click Here

Also on Topix

Sponsored links

Find a Local Lawyer

Find a local Lawyer through Lawyers.com

Find a Contractor

Get Orange County, NC contractors estimates Fast quotes from pre-screened contractors