Hillsborough: Holiday Parade, Lantern Walk and Water Assistance

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 […]

Hillsborough residents in search of seasonal festivities have an opportunity to celebrate the winter solstice on Wednesday during the town’s second annual lantern walk. According to Hillsborough Mayor Tom Stevens, the origins of the town’s latest local tradition lie with the Stickwork sculpture erected last year by Patrick Dougherty. Solstice observers and yuletide merrymakers are […]

Next Friday, October 16, Aaron's organizing a concert at Yonder in Hillsborough to raise money for the SKJAJA Fund!

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 6, discussing town news and events. He recapped the recent Chamber visit to Charlottesville for the InterCity Visit. He also updated a recent installation of a new boat launch at King's Highway Park, marking another upgrade after damage from last summer's Tropical Storm Chantal. He discussed a new entrepreneurial center in Hillsborough, and more.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 22, discussing town news and events. He recapped this past weekend's Hog Day festivities. He also talked about the recent name change for the Burwell School, which led to a broader discussion of town history, and more.

Katherine Whalen of Katherine Whalen's Jazz Squad and Eryk Pruitt of Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 17. They discussed Eryk's recent column 24 Hours In Hillsborough: Off the Beaten Path, which includes several recommendations for things to do in Hillsborough. Katherine discussed highlights of the Hillsborough music scene, including Thursday night jazz at Yonder. They discussed other upcoming events, including a terrarium workshop hosted by Andrew, and more.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 8. He discussed the closure of a longtime downtown business and the general state of local businesses in the downtown area. He also previewed next week’s meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, as they begin their regular fall meeting schedule. He also previewed upcoming events, and more.

In today's news: the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board meets this Thursday, with the Mandarin program tops on the agenda.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 8. He discussed the closure of a longtime downtown business and the general state of local businesses in the downtown area. He also previewed next week's meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, as they begin their regular fall meeting schedule. He also previewed upcoming events, and more.

In today's news: Bill Belichick addresses the media for the first time after new revelations about the investigation of Tar Heel football.