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2023 Candidate Introductions: Hillsborough Races

Posted by Staff | Nov 6, 2023 | Candidate Intros, Election

There are three seats available in this year’s Hillsborough Board of Commissioners race with four candidates running. Listen to them here.

Hillsborough: Rewriting the UDO and Reimagining Solid Waste

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 3, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors

Hillsborough Mayor Pro Tempore Matt Hughes joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, October 3.

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Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough Officials Pick Up Endorsements From Equality NC

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 25, 2023 | Local Election Coverage, Local Government

As local municipal elections creep closer in North Carolina, the political action wing of Equality...

Hillsborough: Water and Sewer, Local Budget Implications, Uproar Arts

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 1, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Pre Tem Matt Hughes spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 1st. He discussed some of the history of Hillsborough water and sewer system. He also talked about local implications of the state budget still not being passed. He also shouted out a couple of local businesses that he appreciates, and talked about the National Night Out event coming up this evening.

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Chapel Hill, Durham Mayor Races and CHCCS School Board Among Highlights as 2023 Filing Period Ends

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 24, 2023 | Election, Local Election Coverage

The filing period for this fall’s upcoming local elections came to a close on Friday, locking in...

Hillsborough: Local Elections, N.C. 86 Bridge, and Advisory Boards

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 11, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors

Hillsborough Mayor Pro Tem Matt Hughes speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, July 11.

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Meaghun Darab Shares Plans to Enter Hillsborough Commissioners’ 2023 Race

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 6, 2023 | Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Meaghun Darab, who is a local nonprofit board member, recently shared her intentions to run for the Hillsborough town board.

Hillsborough Commissioner Matt Hughes Announces Reelection Campaign

Posted by Michael Koh | Jun 8, 2023 | Local Government

Town of Hillsborough Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem Matt Hughes announced his campaign for a...

Orange, Chatham and Durham Elected Officials Share Reactions to New NC Abortion Law

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 17, 2023 | Health, Local Government, State Government

The North Carolina General Assembly overrode a veto from Governor Roy Cooper Tuesday night,...

Hillsborough: Update From Biden’s Visit To Durham, Annexation of Gatewood, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 28, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Pro Tem Matt Hughes spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 28th. He discussed President Biden’s visit to Durham and why North Carolina is a national leader in economic and infrastructure development. He also discussed news from last night Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting, including the possible annexation of the Gatewood Property, and more.

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