Traffic Stop by Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Leads to Drug Trafficking Charges
A traffic stop near Hillsborough on Saturday led to an arrest on drug trafficking charges and the seizure of dozens of grams of cocaine.
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Sheriff’s Office: Moving Truck Hit and Run in Hillsborough Ends With Dramatic Chase, Stop in Greensboro
A Virginia man faces several charges in North Carolina after an extensive vehicle pursuit that...
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Police: Woman Fights Off Attempted Armed Robbery at Hillsborough Gas Station
Officers from the Hillsborough Police Department and deputies from the Orange County...
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Orange County Man Nets $100,000 Prize on North Carolina Lottery Ticket
Orange County resident Steven Smith found one of ten $100,000 prizes in a North Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off series.
Read MoreHillsborough: Commissioners Meeting, Federal Funding, Upcoming Events
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 17, discussing town news and events. He previewed upcoming meetings of the board of commissioners. He also discussed a large federal grant to help fund a water infrastructure project, looked to some upcoming events, and more.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Smita and BJ Patel from The Rookery and Eryk Pruitt from Yonder
Visit Hillsborough presents BJ and Smita Patel , co-owners of Nomad and The Rookery and Eryk Pruitt, co-owner of Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew speaking with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 11. They discussed the vibe and upcoming events at The Rookery and Yonder, provided some suggestions for a Valentine’s night out in Historic Hillsborough, and more.
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Police: Hillsborough Man Arrested in Possession of Illegal Drugs, Stolen Gun
The Hillsborough Police Department has arrested a local man in an ongoing narcotics investigation....
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Local Government Meetings: February 9-13, 2025
This week in local government: residents in Chatham County push back against Flock license-plate cameras and AI data centers.
Read MoreHillsborough: Snow Storm Response, Board of Commissioners Meeting, Development Begins
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 27, discussing town news and events. He discussed the current road conditions in Hillsborough, and the town’s response to the storm. He also discussed the plan for a meeting of the board of commissioners that was cancelled due to the weather. He also talked about a housing development at Cate’s Creek that just broke ground, and more.
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Orange County Communities to Observe Martin Luther King Day Jan. 19. Here’s How it Affects Services.
The observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19 will affect local government...
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