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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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Hillsborough Under Boil Water Notice, OWASA Responds to Chapel Hill Wastewater Overflows

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 8, 2025 | Health, Local Government, Weather

Flooding from the Eno River led to the Town of Hillsborough issuing a boil water notice for water and sewer customers until further notice.

Photo Gallery: Tropical Depression Chantal Causes Floods In Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Chatham County

Posted by Henry Taylor | Jul 7, 2025 | News Around Town, Safety, Weather

Here’s Chapelboro’s photo gallery of flooding and aftermath, featuring images gathered from Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Chatham County.

Hillsborough Police Investigate Gunfire, Injury From A Fourth of July Party

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 5, 2025 | Crime, Safety

One man suffered a gunshot wound to the leg during a Fourth of July celebration in Hillsborough in the early morning hours of Saturday, with the police investigation extending into the day.

Celebration of July 4 to Alter Local Government Services in Orange County

Posted by Michael Koh | Jul 2, 2025 | Local Government

The celebration of Independence Day on Friday, July 4 will affect several local government...

Hillsborough: Mark Bell on Running for Re-election

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 1, 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 1, discussing town news and events. He talked about his recent decision to run for another two-year term as Hillsborough’s Mayor. He discussed when he made the decision, the challenges of balancing public office private life, what he’s most proud of during his first 18 months, and more. He also mentioned upcoming town events, a recent ribbon cutting, and more.

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