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Hillsborough: Cancelling License Plate Readers

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 28, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 28, discussing town news and events. He recapped the town board of commissioners meeting from Monday night, which saw the board go into closed session to discuss their contract with Flock Safety, who they had contracted to install video license plate readers in town. The board decided to cancel the contract, which they did in open session after concluding the closed session. He discussed the rationale for that choice and the process. He also recapped the River Park Concert, and more.

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Town of Hillsborough Cancels Contract for License Plate Reader Cameras

Posted by Michael Koh | Oct 28, 2025 | Local Government

The Town of Hillsborough has cancelled a contract with the company Flock Safety for 10 license...

‘Ordinary Hopes’: Live and Local with Certain Seas!

Posted by Aaron Keck | Oct 22, 2025 | Live & Local, Live and Local Music

The band Certain Seas stopped by Live and Local last week, following the release of their new album “Ordinary Hopes.”

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Hillsborough: Early Voting, Exit Closed, River Park Concert

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 21, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 21, discussing town news and events. He discussed early voting for the upcoming municipal election, with Hillsborough hosting the only early voting spot in Orange County for the first several days. He also discussed a closure of an exit off of I-40 as part of the ongoing widening project on that road. He previewed this weekend’s River Park Concert, and more.

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Photo Gallery: No Kings Day In Carrboro, Pittsboro, and Hillsborough

Posted by Henry Taylor | Oct 20, 2025 | Local Government, National, News Around Town

Here’s our collection of photos from Saturday’s No Kings Day demonstrations in Carrboro, Pittsboro, and Hillsborough.

2025 Candidate Introductions: Hillsborough Municipal Races

Posted by Staff | Oct 20, 2025 | Candidate Intros, Election

This year’s local election cycle in Hillsborough is defined by continuity — as no challenger candidates filed to run against the incumbents.

‘No Kings’ Demonstrators Take To The Streets In Carrboro, Pittsboro, and Hillsborough

Posted by Henry Taylor | Oct 19, 2025 | Local Government, National, News Around Town

Thousands of demonstrators in Carrboro, Pittsboro, and Hillsborough stepped out to voice their distaste with President Donald Trump.

Hillsborough: License Plate Readers, Land Use 2050, New Police Chief Ceremony

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 14, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 14, discussing town news and events. He talked about the county’s Land Use 2050 Plan, and how there are some areas that may be at issue for Hillsborough. He also talked about the town getting a new license plate reader system and the pushback from some community members on that. He talked about the ceremony for new Police Chief Jason Winn, and more.

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Hillsborough’s Noir at the Bar Returns to Yonder with Star-Studded Lineup of Literary Talent – Oct. 16

Posted by Staff | Oct 10, 2025 | Sponsored, Town Square

Founded in 2019, Noir at the Bar has become a cornerstone of Hillsborough’s thriving arts scene—and a compelling reason for Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents to explore the vibrant cultural offerings just up the road. This free event regularly draws packed crowds and has hosted talent from across the country, all reading original or published work in quick-hit, electrifying performances.

Hillsborough: Flood Update, Business Update, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 7, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 7, discussing town news and events. He gave an update on flood recovery in Hillsborough, with most of the parks space around town reopened, replacement vehicles ordered, and private residents recovering as well. He also discussed local businesses around Hillsborough, including some recent openings. He also talked about upcoming community news and events and more.

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