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French Manufacturer Shares Plans to Relocate U.S. Operations to Hillsborough

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 28, 2025 | Business, Local Government, State

Gov. Josh Stein’s office shared the French manufacturing company CITEL is planning on relocating its U.S. business to Hillsborough and will invest $12.5 million in the project.

Thanksgiving Holiday to Affect Local Government Services in Orange County (2025)

Posted by Michael Koh | Nov 25, 2025 | Local Government

Thanksgiving will fall on Thursday, November 27 this year, and the holiday will affect several...

Hillsborough: ICE in The Triangle, Plate Readers, Community Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 18, 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, November 18, discussing town news and events. He talked about reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers being in Hillsborough. He also clarified the town’s use of license plate reading technology, previewed some upcoming community events, and more.

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Hillsborough: Veterans Day, Cold Weather, UPROAR Art Installed

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 11, 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, November 11, discussing town news and events. He discussed Veteran’s Day, and his participation in an Orange County event earlier in the day. He also discussed cold weather shelters and a food distribution event from last weekend. He talked about the installation UPROAR art in the town’s sculpture garden, and more.

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Orange County to Host Emergency Food Distributions This Weekend for Local SNAP Recipients

Posted by Emma Cooke | Nov 6, 2025 | Local Government, Nonprofit

For residents who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Orange county will host food distributions this weekend.

Hillsborough Commissioners Kathleen Ferguson and Robb English Retain Board Seats

Posted by Henry Taylor | Nov 4, 2025 | Election, Local Government

The two commissioners will retain their seats on the board after being re-elected. Both candidates ran in uncontested races.

Hillsborough: Reelection Night for Mark Bell, Reaction to Plate Reader Cancelation

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 4, 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, November 4, discussing town news and events. He discussed election day in Hillsborough, which will result in his election to a second term as mayor as he is running unopposed. He discussed what he is proud of and what lessons he learned during his first term. He also discussed his vision for Hillsborough during his second. He also shared positive feedback he’s heard since the board voted to cancel their contract with Flock Safety, and more.

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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.