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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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 […]
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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 […]
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Hillsborough: ICE in The Triangle, Plate Readers, Community Events
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 18, discussing town news and events. He talked about reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers being in Hillsborough. He also clarified the town's use of license plate reading technology, previewed some upcoming community events, and more.
Hillsborough: Veterans Day, Cold Weather, UPROAR Art Installed
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 11, discussing town news and events. He discussed Veteran's Day, and his participation in an Orange County event earlier in the day. He also discussed cold weather shelters and a food distribution event from last weekend. He talked about the installation UPROAR art in the town's sculpture garden, and more.
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