Hillsborough Commissioner Matt Hughes Sets Sights on NC House District 50
As political dominos continue to fall around the 2022 elections, a Hillsborough town commissioner...
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Gov. Cooper Appoints Orange County Residents to Historic Hillsborough Commission
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper recently appointed several Orange County residents to serve on...
Read MoreHillsborough to Purchase, Fly Pride Flags Throughout June
This June, the Town of Hillsborough will pursue a new strategy to publicly display its support for the LGBTQ+ community. During a virtual work session on Monday, the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to...
Read MoreHillsborough: Eligibility, Sustainability and A Train Station
Hillsborough Commissioner Matt Hughes joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to fill in for Mayor Jenn Weaver. Hughes shares thoughts on vaccine eligibility advancing in North Carolina, the town board learning about utilities costs and the reasoning behind creating a Comprehensive Sustainability Plan.
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Carrboro Leads Orange County’s Census Response Rate; Mayor Encourages More
The 2020 Census is in full swing, with the biggest change for this decade being the first time...
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Census Day on April 1 Aims to Show Importance of 2020 U.S. Census
As the majority of America is confined to their homes during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the...
Read MoreMarch 23, 2020: US Census – Be Counted!
Hillsborough town commissioner Matt Hughes discusses the US Census and why it’s extremely important for all of us to be counted.
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Halfway Through 2019 Election Filing Period, Orange County Races Taking Shape
There’s still one week left to go in the filing period for this year’s municipal elections, but there’s already a crowded field of candidates.
Read MoreNine Hats In The Ring: Filing Begins For 2019 Elections
Announced candidates include Carrboro’s incumbent mayor and two first-time candidates for Chapel Hill Town Council.
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ICV 2018: Reflections From Lawrence
Last month, about 75 local residents traveled to Lawrence, Kansas, for the Chamber of Commerce’s biennial Inter-City Visit. What did they learn while they were there?
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