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 […]

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 22, discussing town news and events. He recapped this past weekend's Hog Day festivities. He also talked about the recent name change for the Burwell School, which led to a broader discussion of town history, and more.

Katherine Whalen of Katherine Whalen's Jazz Squad and Eryk Pruitt of Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 17. They discussed Eryk's recent column 24 Hours In Hillsborough: Off the Beaten Path, which includes several recommendations for things to do in Hillsborough. Katherine discussed highlights of the Hillsborough music scene, including Thursday night jazz at Yonder. They discussed other upcoming events, including a terrarium workshop hosted by Andrew, and more.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 8. He discussed the closure of a longtime downtown business and the general state of local businesses in the downtown area. He also previewed next week’s meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, as they begin their regular fall meeting schedule. He also previewed upcoming events, and more.

In today's news: the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board meets this Thursday, with the Mandarin program tops on the agenda.