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Hillsborough: Rep. Foushee Visits, UPROAR, Government 101

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 5, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 5, discussing town news and events. He discussed U.S. Representative Valerie Foushee’s visit to see some of the flood damage sustained at Hillsborough’s water treatment facilities. He also talked about the UPROAR Art Festival, which features several installations around Hillsborough, Carrboro, and Chapel Hill. He discussed an upcoming Government 101 Course offered by the town, and more.

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Hillsborough: AG Jackson’s Visit, Ongoing Flood Recovery and Preparation for Uproar

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 29, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, July 29.

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Orange County Arts Community Set for Uproar Festival Despite Recent Flood Damage

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 25, 2025 | Arts, Business, Local Government, Weather

Orange County’s Uproar Festival of Public Art returns on Aug. 1 – and it comes as the arts community recovers from catastrophic flooding.

Work on I-40 Widening Project Set to Close Lanes, Exit Ramps Overnight in Hillsborough

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 23, 2025 | Safety, State Government, Traffic

The ongoing work to widen I-40 in Orange County is set to disrupt overnight traffic patterns for the rest of the week, according to NCDOT.

Hillsborough: Special Budget Meeting, Storm Recovery, Riverwalk Update

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 22, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 22, discussing town news and events. He discussed continued response to Tropical Depression Chantal, including a special meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners to address budgeting the response and recovery. He also discussed updates on the River Walk, which has limited damge, and Gold park, which sustained more substantial damage. He discussed upcoming town events and more.

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Hillsborough: Special Meeting of the Board, Storm Recovery, Occaneechi Village

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 15, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell Spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stucky on Tuesday, July 15, discussing town news and events. He discussed an upcoming meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners to address how to pay for storm recovery, and to hear an initial assessment of the response. He talked about the steps needed to start recovery on Gold Park and River Walk, as well as the state of the historic Occaneechi replica village, and more.

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Despite Restored Water Operations, Town of Hillsborough Faces Extensive Costs From Flooding

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 14, 2025 | Health, Local Government, Weather

While the Town of Hillsborough ended its conservation call for water and sewer customers after...

Hillsborough Repairs Water, Wastewater Treatment Plants; Residents No Longer Asked To Conserve

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 12, 2025 | Health, Local Government, Weather

The Town of Hillsborough lifted the boil water notice for residents on Wednesday afternoon — but still warned against using much water.

‘We Need Help’: Orange County Flood Victims Beginning to Pick Up the Pieces

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 9, 2025 | Housing, Local Government, Weather

Orange County residents whose homes were flooded during Sunday’s storm shared their emotions and what help they need in the aftermath.

Hillsborough: Flood Damange Assessment, Boil Water Notice

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 8, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 8, discussing town news and events. He recounted his experience with Tropical Storm Chantal, and the realization that this was more than an ordinary tropical rain event. He discussed some of the long term challenges facing the town’s water infrastructure, as well as the short-term implications of the town’s boil water notice. He shared the probable timeline for the lifting of the boil water notice, and more.

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