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Yesterday | 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

Sat Oct 31, 2009

WNCN-TV Raleigh

Chapel Hill Mayoral Candidates Making Final Push For Votes

Orange County Story sdf Caption By Lauren Hills, NBC17, 4 hours, 47 minutes ago Updated: Oct.

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Related Topix: Chapel Hill, NC, Raleigh Metro

Thu Oct 29, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

DSS Ready For Energy Assistance Program 2009-10-26 16:55:01.758

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

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

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Chapel Hill News

Popular trails put off limits

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

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Related Topix: Carrboro, NC

Sun Oct 25, 2009

Raleigh News & Observer

Old Well adorns design for rifle

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.

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

Fri Oct 23, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

Red Cross Helps Fire Victims 2009-10-23 01:30:29.055

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.

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Related Topix: Fire, Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC, Natural Disasters, Wildfire

Wed Oct 21, 2009

The Carrboro Citizen

Mental Health Task Force issues somber report

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.

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Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC

Mon Oct 19, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

NC Pushes Stop Arm Safety 2009-10-19 17:08:54.454

"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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Sun Oct 18, 2009

WNCN-TV Raleigh

Carrboro Family Gets Home Renovated For Free

Orange County Story sdf Caption By Lauren Hills, NBC17, 7 hours, 23 minutes ago Updated: Oct.

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

Fri Oct 16, 2009

WBT-AM Charlotte

NC inmates being freed have 256 prison infractions

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.

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Related Topix: Prison, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Sampson County, NC

Thu Oct 15, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

County Commissioners Want Public Sludge Forum 2009-10-13 22:15:16.127

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.

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Related Topix: Durham, NC, Raleigh Metro, Hillsborough, NC

Wed Oct 14, 2009

WCHL-AM Durham

Mike Nelson Won't Seek Re-Election 2009-10-14 07:34:24.772

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

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

Tue Oct 13, 2009

WNCN-TV Raleigh

Orange Co. To Begin Administering First Round Of H1N1 Vaccine Oct. 16

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.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Hillsborough, NC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Chapel Hill, NC

Sun Oct 11, 2009

The Carrboro Commons

Art fair attracts over 10,000

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

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Related Topix: Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC

Fri Oct 09, 2009

The Carrboro Citizen

Election a 09: Carrboro Aldermen

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

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Related Topix: Carrboro, NC

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