What’s Open or Closed on Labor Day? Holiday to Impact Local Government Services
Monday marks the observance of Labor Day, which is meant to celebrate the contribution of workers...
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Hillsborough
Hillsborough’s Burwell School Adopts New Name to Honor Enslaved Dressmaker
The name is in honor of Elizabeth Hobbes Keckley, a nationally-renowned seamstress and writer who was enslaved at the site.
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‘A Beautiful and Lasting Tribute’: New Orange County Crisis Diversion Center Named in Jamezetta Bedford’s Honor
Jamezetta Bedford’s Orange County commissioner colleagues recently dedicated the future crisis diversion facility in her honor and memory.
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Dual Supply Hardware Store in Hillsborough Enters Final Sale Ahead of Closing
For seven decades, some iteration of the Dual Supply Co. has sat in downtown Hillsborough. But soon, the local hardware store will close.
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60 Years Apart, Bowman Relatives Lead Through Tennis and Student Body Presidency
Seaforth High women’s tennis is hosting Orange High on Wednesday. There will be a story unfolding in the stands as well as on the court.
Read MoreHillsborough: Community Survey, Labor Day, Fall Schedules
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 1, discussing town news and events. He talked about this year’s community survey, which went out to residents this week. He also outlined the Labor Day holiday and relevant closures and schedule changes. He also looked at the town falling back into the rhythms of fall with school starting last week and local governments getting back to their regular meetings, and more.
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Endswell Funeral Home Expanding to Chapel Hill with Art Gallery, Memorial Space
Opening an art gallery is just the latest example of Endswell Funeral Home attempting to stand out from the traditional experience.
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Orange County Sheriff: Student Assaults Staff Members at Partnership Academy
A School Resource Officer from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office detained a student at...
Read MoreHillsborough: Boil Water Notice, Meeting Preview, Upcoming Events
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 18, discussing town new and events. He recapped the weekend’s water main break which led a boil water notice for the downtown area. He also previewed next week’s meeting, discussed some upcoming events around town and more.
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Read MoreThe Morning News: National Blood Crisis, Sheremy Dillard, Phi Gamma Delta Fire Anniversary
In today’s news: the Carrboro HS community mourns the tragic death of Sheremy Dillard, their longtime former girls’ basketball coach.
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