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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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Robb English Shares Plans to Seek Second Term as Hillsborough Town Commissioner

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 25, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Robb English launched his re-election campaign Monday with a release, saying he will seek a second full term as a Hillsborough commissioner.

Orange Rural Fire Department Responds to Blaze at Hillsborough Storage Facility

Posted by Michael Koh | Jun 25, 2025 | Fire

The Orange Rural Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire at the Surety Storage...

Hillsborough: Extreme Heat, UDO, America 250

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 24, 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, June 24. He discussed the recent board of commissioners meeting which saw an update on the town’s Unified Development Ordinance rewrite. They also discussed plans for next summer’s America 250 Celebration, and more. He also discussed the extreme heat and how it is affecting Hillsborough, and more.