Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 9. She discusses her experience of children 5-11 years-old being now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. Plus, from the local government: updates from the latest Board of Commissioners meeting and early discussions of when they might return to in-person again.
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Written by BRYAN ANDERSON Few North Carolina parents had their children vaccinated in the first days COVID-19 shots were available for kids age 5 to 11, according to the latest data collected by the state Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Mandy Cohen, the state’s top public health official, said in a Wednesday news […]

COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign Expands to Elementary-Age Children
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Hillsborough: Nondiscrimination Ordinances and Autumn Activities
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, October 26 about what's happening around the local government. She details a recent discussion on enforcing the town's nondiscrimination ordinances, as well as early voting participation so far. Plus: Weaver shares some upcoming fall events in the area!Â

Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine More Than 90% Effective in Kids
Written by LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE Kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appear safe and nearly 91% effective at preventing symptomatic infections in 5- to 11-year-olds, according to study details released Friday as the U.S. considers opening vaccinations to that age group. The shots could begin in early November — with the first children […]

Hillsborough Asks Residents to Help Identify Upcoming Town Priorities With Community Survey
Hillsborough is asking residents to take its community survey. This year, the input will help inform the town’s upcoming strategic plan.

Upcoming Hillsborough Plan to Expand Affordable Housing Options and Address Affordability Issues
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What's Open or Closed on Labor Day? Holiday to Impact Local Government Services
Monday marks the observance of Labor Day, which is meant to celebrate the contribution of workers and employees across the United States. With that, the local governments in Orange County will be giving many of their employees the day off, which will affect certain local government services. Ahead of the holiday on Monday, Sep. 7, […]
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Could An Orange County Railroad Become A Public Trail? Ongoing Study Seeks Answers, Community Feedback
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