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Hillsborough: Passing of a Local Legend, Traffic Calming for Fairview, Toy Drive

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 19, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 19. He discussed the events of last week’s Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners meeting, including the approval of traffic calming measures for the Fairview neighborhood. He also discussed an upcoming toy drive from the Hillsborough Police and Fire Departments. He talked about the passing of local legend Wesley Woods from Dual Supply, and more.

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NCDOT: Bridge Work on I-40, Old NC 86 Means Overnight Closures in Orange County

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 17, 2024 | Safety, Traffic

The latest batch of overnight closures for Interstate 40 and Old N.C. 86 in Orange County are set to happen this week, according to an alert from the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Repair Cafe NC Coming to Help Fix Items, Teach Skills in Hillsborough

Posted by Ben Crosbie | Nov 15, 2024 | News Around Town

The organization invites people to bring damaged items and be coached through the repair process by volunteers.

Rabid Bat Reported Near Cedar Ridge High School in Hillsborough

Posted by Michael Koh | Nov 8, 2024 | Health, Safety

Orange County Animal Services has reported a positive rabies test on a bat found in Hillsborough....

Hillsborough: Pedestrian Safety, Matt Hughes Reaction, Halloween

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 29, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 29. He shared a discussion the board of commissioners has around bike and pedestrian safety after the recent death of a young pedestrian along the US 70 bypass. He shared the challenges around getting a sidewalk added to that stretch of road. He also talked about Town Commissioner Matt Hughes addressing the board about some recent legal issues. He talked about the upcoming Halloween celebration in town, and more.

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Orange County Hosts Simulation Illustrating Struggle of Re-entering Society After Prison

Posted by Ben Crosbie | Oct 23, 2024 | Crime, Local Government

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Hillsborough: Early Voting, Trunk or Treat, Mayor’s House Haunted?

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 22, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 22. He discussed early voting in northern Orange County, including wait times at Orange Works and Effland-Cheeks Community Center. He also previewed some upcoming Halloween events around town, including a Trunk or Treat event hosted by the Hillsborough Police. He also discussed the history of his home in historic downtown Hillsborough, and why some people think it is haunted.

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The 5:00 News – Gas Main Rupture in Hillsborough, Hurricane Aid, Election Season

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 10, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a ruptured gas main closing part of downtown Hillsborough. We also hear the latest on hurricane recovery, including a large aid package passed by the General Assembly, and Roy Cooper weighing in on the recovery so far. We check the local government meeting schedule, hear from Tom Jensen on the importance of voter turnout, and more.