Orange County News

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.

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.

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

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The Orange County Department of Social Services will be taking applications next week for the low-income energy assistance program.

P.H. Craig knows one thing about the tract of wooded property he owns along Seawell Road and Bolin Creek.

The Old Well, a campus landmark and symbol of UNC-Chapel Hill, appears on neckties, jewelry and other products, but a Colorado company's plans to put it on the stock of a rifle has raised concerns.

By Lynda-Marie Taurasi WCHL News Director When the Chapel Hill Fire department responded to an early morning residential fire at 207 Connor Drive, the Orange County Red Cross was not far behind, says Red Cross Volunteer Scott Madry.

A mental health task force convened by Chapel Hill Mayor Kevin Foy has released its findings, and the bad news comes as no surprise: Those living with mental illness in Orange County - " most particularly, young adults and those not covered by Medicaid or private insurance - " are dangerously underserved by mental health care services.

"Watch out for the Child Week" takes place October 19-23 in an effort to remind drivers that they must stop when a school bus stop sign arm is extended.

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The violent North Carolina criminals set to be freed later this month because of a court ruling and good conduct credits have racked up more than 250 infractions in prison for offenses such as fighting, weapon possession and theft.

Last night, the Board of Commissioners decided to move forward with plans to host a public forum on the safety of biosolid application to local land.

Perhaps feeling the buzz of the election season, Orange County Commissioner Mike Nelson announced that he will not seek re-election come May.

13 3:46 pm Tweet This! http://mync.com/site/43105/ HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. - Orange County reports that the health department has received a "limited supply of H1N1 nasal mist." The county plans to conduct two walk-in clinics on Oct.

The arrival of autumn seems more official to local Tar Heels when the town of Chapel Hill presents its annual art festival, Festifall.

Two incumbents and three challengers are vying for three seats on the Carrboro Board of Aldermen.