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On Air Today: Hillsborough Commissioner Matt Hughes on AG Jackson’s Visit, BRIC Funding

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 24, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

Hillsborough Commissioner Matt Hughes joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell in studio on Thursday, July 24.

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‘Large, Unnatural Numbers’: Neighbors’ Dispute Over Vultures Puts Hillsborough in Odd Position

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 21, 2025 | Instagram, Local Government

The Town of Hillsborough is considering an ordinance against feeding wild animals — in part because one resident has regularly fed vultures.

Police: Hillsborough Commissioner Matt Hughes Facing 2nd DWI Charge in 2 Years

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 10, 2024 | Crime, Safety

Matt Hughes, who serves on the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, faces a DWI charge stemming from the early hours of Tuesday, Oct. 8.

‘How Do We Normalize This Work?’: New Segment on DEI Airs on 97.9 The Hill

Posted by Staff | Sep 12, 2024 | News

97.9 The Hill launched a weekly segment called “Conversations We Need To Have” featuring different voices and local leaders in the DEI space.

Conversations We Need To Have: Community Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leaders

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 9, 2024 | Conversations We Need To Have, On Air Today (PM), Town Square

The topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has become a hot-button issue in Chapel Hill over the course of 2024. The fallout of divestment of funding at UNC has restarted old discourse and begun new conversations about how these issues are handled at every level.

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Former Chapel Hill Mayor Howard Lee Writes Endorsement of Josh Stein for NC Governor

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 17, 2024 | Election, Local Election Coverage, State Government

In a Spectacular Magazine column, former Chapel Hill mayor Howard Lee wrote why he is endorsing Josh Stein for North Carolina’s governor.

Hillsborough Preparing for Parking Study Following Discussions with Businesses, Staff

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 29, 2024 | Business, Local Government, Traffic

After a return to downtown traffic in recent years, the Town of Hillsborough is beginning the earliest stages of a parking study.

Hillsborough: Parking Study, Legislative Priorities, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 27, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Town Commissioner Matt Hughes spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 27. He discussed the board’s decision to go forward with a parking study as they consider the future of downtown parking in Hillsborough. He also discussed the Board’s recent meeting with State Rep. Renee Price and State Senator Graig Meyer as they discussed the town’s legislative priorities going into the short session. He also discussed some upcoming community events, and more.