Hillsborough: Election Day, A New Mural and Advisory Board Openings

Managing Editor Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to talk about some recent stories shared in the News of Orange County newspaper. He details the election coverage in Hillsborough, as well as some news regarding the paper's home in the town and expanded sports coverage.

Managing Editor of the News of Orange County newspaper Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. He shares updates on the paper’s recent stories on a hair salon closing under challenging circumstances and a special surprise for some Hillsborough elementary school teachers. Plus: the News of Orange headquarters will be the site of a new mural -- and its looking for artists interested in painting!

The Town of Hillsborough is looking for an artist to complete a new mural on East King Street.

Election Day looked a little different this year as North Carolina and the country took advantage of early voting like never before. In the Tar Heel state, more than 4.5 million voters cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. That is more than 95 percent of all North Carolina voters who cast ballots in 2016. […]

Hillsborough community members will soon have a way to show off their creativity as part of an upcoming mural installation in the town. The Orange County Arts Commission shared a release on Tuesday announcing a partnership with Hillsborough artist Carlos González García called the #LoveHillsborough Community Art Project. The public art project will blend García’s expertise […]

After months of campaigns, voting for the 2019 elections begins Wednesday, October 16, as Orange County residents make their choices for municipal races and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School Board. The Board of Elections office in Hillsborough on South Cameron Street is the first early voting location to open this election cycle. The other early […]

The Hillsborough Police Department has arrested a local man in an ongoing narcotics investigation. According to police, officers arrested 66-year-old Jeffrey Marsheal Ruffin Friday morning after executing a search warrant in the 200 block of Daye Street, north of downtown. During the search, investigators say they recovered several items, including about 31.8 grams of cocaine, […]

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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 27, discussing town news and events. He discussed the current road conditions in Hillsborough, and the town's response to the storm. He also discussed the plan for a meeting of the board of commissioners that was cancelled due to the weather. He also talked about a housing development at Cate's Creek that just broke ground, and more.

The observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19 will affect local government services around the Orange County community. Here’s what residents can expect this year: Town of Chapel Hill Most town offices will be closed Monday. Residential trash normally collected Monday will be collected Wednesday, Jan. 21. Curbside recycling collection will […]