Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share some updates from the town government. She details the town’s preparation for building its Comprehensive Sustainability Plan, as well as the Tourism Board’s launch of a new grant available for community institutions.
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Hillsborough: Reflecting on 2023 Accomplishments, Previewing Thursday's Lantern Walk
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, December 19 to talk about some upcoming events in town and to look back on 2023 accomplishments. Bell shares details on additions to the annual Solstice Lantern Walk set for Thursday by the Hillsborough Arts Council and what to expect before […]
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With Mayor Jenn Weaver of this week, Stephanie Trueblood of the Town of Hillsborough joins 97.9 the Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss the early stages of the town's Comprehensive Sustainability Plan.
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Garbage Collection, Local Transit and More: How Memorial Day Will Impact Local Services
The observation of Memorial Day Monday, May 25 will affect local government services around the Orange County community. Here’s what residents can expect: Town of Chapel Hill Memorial Day is an official town holiday. Most town and other administrative offices will be closed. Residential trash will not be collected on Monday, with the make-up day […]
Hillsborough Bank Robbed, Police Seeking Unidentified Man
The Hillsborough Police Department is seeking a man who it says robbed a bank just after 9 a.m. Wednesday. Police say an unidentified man walked into the First National Bank at 237 South Churton Street and demanded money from the teller. He then left with an undisclosed amount of cash. No injuries have been reported […]
Town of Hillsborough Sues Residents for Attracting Vultures, Violating Wildlife Ordinance
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The Hillsborough Police Department arrested three men during the weekend following separate investigations into the solicitation of minors. Police have taken 36-year-old Timothy William (Bill) Armstrong of Hurdle Mills, 52-year-old Howard Anttwein Cox (Johnson) of Durham and 28-year-old Tyron Paul Smith of Woodleaf (a town in Union County) into custody. Armstrong and Smith were both […]
Local Municipal Offices to Close for Observance of Good Friday
Local government offices and services around the community will be closed to observe Good Friday on April 3. Here’s a rundown of what residents can expect: Town of Chapel Hill The Town of Chapel Hill’s government offices will be closed Friday, and some facilities will also be closed Easter Sunday, April 5. Residential trash collection […]
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 […]
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