Photo Gallery: Black Lives Matter Protest on the Fourth of July in Hillsborough

Elected officials and residents gathered once again on Saturday at the old courthouse in Hillsborough to condemn the actions taken by white supremacists during a virtual Zoom call. On July 26, a virtual Northern Orange NAACP town hall event on how to transform and improve law enforcement was disrupted by white supremacists. The Zoom call was interrupted when users […]

Young students took to the streets in Hillsborough on Tuesday, rallying around the Black Lives Matter movement and calling for an end to systemic racism in the country. “These issues of racism are so on the minds of young people now and they’ve watched the generations ahead of us kind of, I don’t want to […]

Hours after an Independence Day celebration in downtown Hillsborough, Black Lives Matter activists gathered at the same location to call for equality and police reform. “No one wants to do this,” Event organizer Del Ward said. “We don’t want to be out here.” Saturday’s protest in Hillsborough was one of hundreds that have popped up […]

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Founded in 2019, Noir at the Bar has become a cornerstone of Hillsborough’s thriving arts scene—and a compelling reason for Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents to explore the vibrant cultural offerings just up the road. This free event regularly draws packed crowds and has hosted talent from across the country, all reading original or published work in quick-hit, electrifying performances.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 7, discussing town news and events. He gave an update on flood recovery in Hillsborough, with most of the parks space around town reopened, replacement vehicles ordered, and private residents recovering as well. He also discussed local businesses around Hillsborough, including some recent openings. He also talked about upcoming community news and events and more.

Both Hillsborough's Gold Park and Riverwalk Greenway are back open to the public following damages from July’s historic flooding during Tropical Depression Chantal.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 30, discussing town news and events. He discussed major takeaways from a recent parking study the town commissioned from a consultant. He also discussed the recent reopening of Gold Park and sections of River Walk that had been closed since Tropical Depression Chantal back in July. He also previewed upcoming town events and more.

The Town of Hillsborough recently adopted a parking study assessing its parking supply and demand across downtown and West Hillsborough.