Managing Editor of “The News of Orange County” newspaper Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, May 2. He shares perspective about the recent broadband expansion announcement in rural Orange County, as well as details on a lawsuit around a set of Hillsborough apartments.
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Hillsborough Police Announce Reward for Information in Teen's Murder
After searching for answers for nearly two months, the Hillsborough Police Department is offering a reward for information about the shooting of a teenager. A release from the department on Friday said a reward up to $5,000 is available for details that lead to the arrest of the person or people involved in the murder […]
Bellevue Mill Fire Deemed 'Suspicious'
The fire at the Bellevue Mill in Hillsborough last week has been deemed “suspicious but undetermined,” the town announced Thursday evening. A release says a large amount of debris remains at the burned section of the mill. Hillsborough fire marshal Jerry Wagner said in a release, “We know about where the fire started and what […]
Hillsborough Opens Investigation On Bellevue Mill Fire
Hillsborough has opened an investigation into the cause of the Bellevue Mill fire that started Friday evening. Hillsborough Fire Marshal Jerry Wagner is seeking any photos taken from inside the weaving room of the former Bellevue Manufacturing Company textile mill. Anyone with interior photos is asked to scan and email them to the fire marshal. […]
Bellevue Mill Destroyed in Hillsborough Fire
Crews are still working to extinguish all portions of a fire that destroyed a historic mill in West Hillsborough on Friday. Smoke poured out of the former Bellevue Manufacturing Company’s textile mill on Nash Street Friday afternoon. Crews were fighting the fire throughout the night but said that the fire was continuing to burn under the […]
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 […]
Bridge Replacement to Close Halls Mill Road Near Hillsborough for 6 Months
A contractor with the North Carolina Department of Transportation will begin removing and replacing a bridge over the Eno River near Hillsborough next week. NCDOT crews will close Halls Mill Road and parts of Bane Road beginning Monday, May 25. Bane Road will only be closed at its intersection with Halls Mill Road. According to […]
Hillsborough: Budget Update, Tax Increase, Water and Sewer
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 19, discussing town news and events. He talked about the latest budget conversations for the town, which include the town board asking the town manager for a tax increase. He discussed the timeline for the updated budget, other upcoming town events, and more.
Hillsborough: Budget Updates, Data Center Moratorium, Longtime Employee Retires
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 13, discussing town news and events. He discussed the town budget proposal, which includes no tax increase, but does have a water and sewer rate increase. He also talked about the town board's decision to impose a 60-day moratorium on the construction of data-mining facilities as town staff looks at updating land use ordinances. He also congratulated longtime wastewater plant operator Shawn Maines who is set to retire after 28 years with the town, and more.
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
After receiving complaints about the presence of vultures around West Queen Street, the Town of Hillsborough is suing a pair of residents.
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