News of Orange County

07/03/2024

Reposting because, for some reason, Facebook took down the original.

The director of Our Wild Neighbors, a nonprofit that has for the last seven years specialized in rescuing injured or sick small wildlife, said the high cost of running the

07/03/2024

We can attest — the food is very good.

Local chicken enthusiasts have been flocking over the past week to a new Alpaca Chicken location that held a soft opening at its new location at 1414 Mebane Oaks Road,

06/26/2024

Suspect charged in a series of other break ins, larceny.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with the late Saturday night fire in Hillsborough at 1515 Coleman Loop Road, which is home to several business,

06/21/2024

UPDATE: She has been found and is safe.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance from the public as they search for Ruth Pettiford Miles, 86. Family members reported her missing Thursday night.

06/19/2024

Trenton Gill wants to show kids that big dreams can come true even if you’re from a small town.

Denver, Colorado, is about as far away from Hillsborough as playing in the NFL is to most middle and high schoolers who play football. But later this month, a Hillsborough

06/17/2024

A family-friendly garden bar.

The owners of Nomad, a restaurant in downtown Hillsborough that touts a world of flavors and an always unique experience, are preparing to flip the script on a storied bar,

06/14/2024

“According to a 2023 infographic, OCAS coordinated with other organizations to return a total of 452 cats to communities that otherwise could have been euthanized.”

Community cat programs, which involve sterilizing, vaccinating, and ear-tipping feral and free-roaming cats before returning them to their original locations, are becoming increasingly popular in both public and non-profit animal

06/12/2024

It's been 25 years since Payne Stewart won the U.S. Open in Pinehurst, and then paid a visit to Mebane.

After Payne Stewart won the 1999 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, he fulfilled his media obligations, got into a van, and rode to Mebane.

06/12/2024

Shop dog keeping me company this morning, at Dodson’s on Main Street in Mebane.

06/06/2024

A neighborhood email urging people watch out for our cat sent people indoors and had businesses closing early.

Two things that don’t mix well are social media and sightings of unusual animals. The latest case and point happened over the last few days when a black bear was

06/05/2024

Local restaurant offers high schoolers opportunity in a professional kitchen.

Orange High School students Kayla McMann and Sofia Deloera, who soon will travel to Seattle, Washington, to participate in the National FCCLA Leadership Conference, got a chance to prepare a

06/05/2024

Scheduling conflict at the Dean Dome created need for change.

Families and friends attending graduation for the Class of 2024 in Orange County Schools will want to pay special attention to new information about schedules, locations, and security for this

05/30/2024

Circumstances of her death being investigated.

While searching a remote area near an old tractor path this afternoon, deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office found the body of a woman matching the description of 79-year-old

05/29/2024

Facility will include a mural that will showcase the town's values.

At Cates Creek Park for about the next eight weeks, the omnipresent efforts of cicadas providing Nature's tinnitus will be drown out by the sound of construction equipment clearing rocks

05/28/2024

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The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to search for Shirley Haith, 79. They are renewing their request for assistance from the public after the Memorial Day weekend, hoping to

05/24/2024

After release of “Something Bad Wrong,” writer was immediately urged to continue storyline of main character.

In early 2023, Hillsborough’s Eryk Pruitt introduced fans of crime and suspense to Jess Keeler, a no-nonsense amateur journalist/podcaster/investigator, who led readers on a thrilling and fast-paced ride to get

05/17/2024

Teacher suspended with pay while matter is investigated.

On Friday, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation into Robert Herman, a teacher at Efland-Cheeks Elementary School, based on allegations of inappropriate behavior involving a student.

05/17/2024

Report from a concerned citizen prompted investigation.

Today, investigators with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office charged Robert James Herman, a teacher at Efland-Cheeks Elementary School, with one count of secret peeping. The crime is a Class I

05/15/2024

'Mythic Persona' exhibit runs through June 23.

It’s not easy to look at the dozens of masks displayed in the Hillsborough Arts Council gallery without wanting to put on at least one of them and slip into

05/15/2024

Eryk Pruitt, a local author and owner of Yonder Southern Cocktails & Brew, celebrated the release of his newest book, "Blood Red Summer," with a live Q&A event with News of Orange Editor Dale Edwards. A packed house braved heavy downpours for an entertaining and informative evening. "Blood Red Summer" is widely available for purchase, and locally at Purple Crow Books at 109 W. King St. in downtown Hillsborough.

Photos by Jim Herrington of Hillsborough Photography.

05/14/2024

Team improves to 24-1 for the season.

Orange High’s magical lacrosse season was extended by one final game on Monday night.

05/09/2024

Sets up in new, bigger downtown digs.

Agriculture in North Carolina is huge, accounting for one fifth of the state’s workforce and an economic impact of $103.2 billion, according to a 2023 report from the N.C. Department

05/04/2024

Victim listed as in stable condition.

Hillsborough police officers arrested a man early Saturday morning after assisting a shooting victim in the southern part of town.

05/02/2024

Standout Hillsborough athlete makes leap to the NFL.

On Friday, April 26, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Payton Wilson, an Orange High School alum, with the 98th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

05/01/2024

Odrakek Books has creative way to 'peddle' books.

(Would also have accepted "Need a Kickstarter? Try using a kickstand," or "Gone With the Schwinn?")

Hillsborough has become well-known as a literary hotbed in the south, impressive with the large population of people producing books. For Adam Cheshire, a writer and someone who knows plenty

04/30/2024

Looking for something to do that could morph into something to read? Hillsborough author and bar owner Eryk Pruitt is having a book release event for his newest murder mystery thriller, and will sit for a live Q&A with News of Orange Editor Dale Edwards, followed by a reading by Eryk, who will then answer questions from the audience.

The event is May 14, at Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew.

04/27/2024

Congrats to Payton Wilson — and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hillsborough’s own is going to be part of the ‘Steel Curtain.

04/25/2024

With lease and other expenses set to expire in May, a decision had to be made.

After news broke last week of the Hot Tin Roof’s plans to close at the end of the month, the community — particularly on social media — has been buzzing

04/25/2024

May 4th (Star Wars Day) is National Free Comic Book Day.

Coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic, brothers Mikey and Mark Phillips found themselves frustrated and burned out. Both ran stores for Reed’s Jewelers and were exhausted from working well beyond

04/24/2024

"I accept responsibility for not clarifying that I do not have a Ph.D.”

Jennifer Moore, who resigned last week from her position as a member of the Orange County Board of Education, issued an updated statement on her decision to step down, even