Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver talks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, February 22. She shares her thoughts and reactions to the Orange County Schools Board of Education ruling to follow the local government when it comes to face mask requirements. Plus: more information on the county’s mask mandate and the active survey on Orange County’s long-term transit plan.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Related Stories
‹
Orange County Schools District Aligns Mask Changes With County Measures
While Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging counties and school districts to lift their mask mandates, Orange County leaders are keeping their mandate in place for the time being. The Orange County Board of Education voted Monday to move to optional masking for all students 72 hours after the local mask mandate expires in Orange County.
Hillsborough: Mask Mandate, Last Fridays and Gingerbread Houses
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 23. She details the latest update from county leaders on continuing the indoor mask mandate through the end of the year. Plus: details on a cancelled Board of Commissioners meeting, the final Last Fridays of the year and several holiday events happening around the community!
Orange County Schools Becomes Latest District to Pass Universal Masking for Fall
The Orange County Schools district will require universal masking for all students, staff and visitors this fall. As unanimously approved by the district’s Board of Education on Monday, the requirement for face coverings will be for both indoors and outdoors at Orange County Schools amid the ongoing spread of COVID-19’s delta variant. The mask policy […]
Hillsborough: Incoming Mask Mandate and Dorothy N. Johnson
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell and shares more about Orange County's incoming indoor mask mandate on Tuesday, August 10. She details why this step is being taken now amid a renewed spread of COVID-19. Plus: the Town of Hillsborough renames a community center after a local leader.
Hillsborough Residents Working to Change Name of Thomas Ruffin Street
Some Hillsborough residents are petitioning for a town street name to be changed from honoring a state Supreme Court justice with ties to white supremacy. The namesake for Thomas Ruffin Street, which runs through a neighborhood off North Cameron Street, has many ties to the area. Ruffin practiced law in Hillsborough and served as a […]
Orange County Clergy Voice Concerns over Equity in Schools
Members of the clergy from around Orange County gathered with concerned congregants at the steps of the Orange County School office building near downtown Hillsborough during a Board of Education meeting on Monday night. They came here because of concerns over the state of Orange County schools, and whether Board of Education members are adequately […]
Hillsborough: Stormwater Success, An Unusual Legal Settlement and Zwanze Day (Mar. 24, 2026)
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, Mar 24.
Police: Man Arrested, Another Injured After Disturbance in Hillsborough Friday
The Hillsborough Police Department has arrested a Graham man in connection with a disturbance involving a fight and a firearm Friday evening in Hillsborough. Police say they responded to the 200 block of Cheshire Drive at about 5:30 p.m. Friday with assistance from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Upon arrival, officers say they located multiple […]
Road Closures For Repairs In Hillsborough And Carrboro Begin Monday, Mar. 23
Starting Monday, Mar. 23, sections of Hillsborough’s Governor Burke Road and Carrboro’s E. Popular Avenue and Roberson Street will be closed as crews conduct repairs. 
Hillsborough: Storm Updates, Remembering Ken Chavious, Upcoming Events
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 17, discussing town news and events. He gave updates on the town's preparation for the expected storms from the previous day. He also talked about the life and legacy of former town board member Ken Chavious who recently passed away. He previewed upcoming Spring events in the community, and more.
›