Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Election Day, Tuesday November 2. Weaver details what her day’s been like as a candidate running unopposed, as well as a new mural project that just finished in downtown Hillsborough.
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On Air Today: Dale Edwards of The News of Orange County
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.
On Air Today: Dale Edwards of The News of Orange
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!
New Muralist Needed to Capture the 'Rich History of Hillsborough'
The Town of Hillsborough is looking for an artist to complete a new mural on East King Street.
Staggering Number of Early Votes Leads to Low Election Day Turnout in Orange County
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 Artist Seeks Public Submissions for New Downtown Mural
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 […]
Early Voting Begins for Orange County Elections
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 […]
Orange County Sheriff: Suspect Captured in Stabbing Death of Hillsborough Woman
Orange County Sheriff’s Office says it has taken 53-year-old Matthew Jared Vukmer into custody. Vukmer is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of 54-year-old Paula Floyd at Vukmer’s Hillsborough home Friday morning. The sheriff’s office says an investigator working with the U.S. Marshals Carolina Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Capital Area […]
Wild Vehicle Pursuit Leaves 2 Orange County Sheriff's Cars Damaged, 2 Charged for Drug Possession
A cross-county vehicle pursuit on Wednesday resulted in two Durham residents facing several felony changes, as well as a pair of damaged Orange County Sheriff's vehicles and Alamance County properties.
Hillsborough: Bridge Closure, Commissioners Meeting Preview
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 3, discussing town news and events. He talked about election day and his experience voting early with his family. He also discussed a bridge closure affecting overnight traffic in Hillsborough. He also gave a preview of the upcoming Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners meeting next week, previewed some upcoming town events, and more.
Traffic Stop by Orange County Sheriff's Deputy Leads to Drug Trafficking Charges
A traffic stop near Hillsborough on Saturday led to an arrest on drug trafficking charges and the seizure of dozens of grams of cocaine.
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