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Orange County: Residents received $149.45 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.3% of income in Orange County, providing an average of $993 per capita to residents.

By Chapel Hill Review | Apr 13, 2025

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Orange County saw 5.8% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

In 2022, government transfers made up 10.5% of income in Orange County, a 5.8% surge from 4.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

By Chapel Hill Review | Apr 4, 2025

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Orange County ranks 99th highest in North Carolina for per capita government transfer income at $8,141 in 2022

By Chapel Hill Review | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Orange County received an average of $8,141 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it second lowest in North Carolina.

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Orange County ranks second in North Carolina for government transfer dependency at 10.5% in 2022

By Chapel Hill Review | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 10.5% of income in Orange County—ranking it second least dependent among North Carolina counties.

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Orange County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 0.9% of income in 2022

By Chapel Hill Review | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.9% of income in Orange County, providing an average of $718 per capita to residents.

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FOIA Request Sent to Orange County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Chapel Hill Review | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Orange County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to Orange County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Chapel Hill Review | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Orange County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

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EDA awards $109,618 in grants for economic development projects in Orange County in 2023

By Chapel Hill Review | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $109,618 in grants for economic development projects in Orange County, North Carolina.

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FOIA Request Sent to Orange County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By Chapel Hill Review | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Orange County Election Department regarding pre-election voting machine test reports on October 30, 2024.

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Upcoming events highlight parks celebration, soccer match & community engagement

By Chapel Hill Review | Jul 18, 2024

Residents of Chapel Hill are encouraged to explore local parks and recreation facilities, attend international soccer matches, and participate in community events this summer. The town's latest newsletter outlines various activities and updates.

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Police investigate deadly shooting in Chapel Hill

By Chapel Hill Review | Jul 17, 2024

At 1:04 a.m., the Chapel Hill Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 100 block of Ashley Forest Road. Officers discovered a man with gunshot wounds. He was transported to UNC Hospitals, where he later died.

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Man arrested after firing shots on Franklin Street

By Chapel Hill Review | Jul 17, 2024

The Chapel Hill Police Department has charged a man following an incident involving shots fired in the 100 block of East Franklin Street just before 6 p.m. on July 17, 2024.

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Missing teenager safely located in Chapel Hill

By Chapel Hill Review | Jul 15, 2024

Auj’nae Edwards, a 17-year-old from Chapel Hill, has been safely located, according to an update provided by the Chapel Hill Police Department at 8 a.m. on July 15, 2024.

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Chapel Hill closes park section due to contamination

By Chapel Hill Review | Jul 12, 2024

The Town of Chapel Hill has closed a section of Community Center Park following the discovery of elevated levels of lead, cadmium, and petroleum compounds in the soil. The affected area, located at the northeast corner near the Estes Drive entrance, is currently blocked off with temporary materials and signage. Plans are underway to install more permanent fencing and signage.

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Upcoming events in Chapel Hill include international soccer match between Manchester City vs Celtic FC

By Chapel Hill Review | Jul 11, 2024

July 11, 2024 - Chapel Hill is gearing up for an array of events this July, including an international soccer match, a Parks and Recreation facilities tour, and another Family Fun Friday at the Chapel Hill Public Library. Residents are encouraged to sign up for the Greene Tract newsletter and provide comments on NCDEQ's draft Brownfields Agreement addressing coal ash at the 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. property.

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Manchester City vs Celtic FC set for July 23 in Chapel Hill

By Chapel Hill Review | Jul 10, 2024

International soccer is returning to Chapel Hill this month. Manchester City will face Celtic FC at Kenan Memorial Stadium at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, as part of the 2024 FC Series.

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Chapel Hill police locate missing person

By Chapel Hill Review | Jul 3, 2024

Samuel Bumpass, who was reported missing earlier today, has been safely located, according to an update from the Chapel Hill Police Department at 9:30 p.m. on July 3, 2024.

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Upcoming events highlight Fourth of July celebration in Southern Community Park

By Chapel Hill Review | Jul 3, 2024

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Chapel Hill Police locate missing person

By Chapel Hill Review | Jul 2, 2024

Lycurtis Satterwhite, a 68-year-old resident of Chapel Hill, has been safely located, according to an update from the Chapel Hill Police Department on July 2, 2024, at 7:45 a.m.

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TV filming causes street closures and transit detours in Chapel Hill

By Chapel Hill Review | Jun 27, 2024

A production company will film a television show in downtown Chapel Hill and on the UNC campus from Monday, July 8 through Wednesday, July 10. Most of the filming will occur on campus, with one morning of filming on Franklin Street.