Hillsborough Commissioners Voice Support for New Greenway Design, Cost Options
The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners recently gave feedback and advanced a potential design for a new north-south greenway: the Ridgewalk.
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Hillsborough: New Route Proposed for Ridgewalk Greenway, Police Summit, Skate Spot
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 24. He discussed the recent meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, where they chose a new route for the proposed Ridgewalk Greenway, which would connect southern Hillsborough with downtown and the Riverwalk. He also discussed an upcoming Police Summit with the community, the upcoming dedication of the Cate’s Creek Skate Spot, Last Friday Artwalk, and more.
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Hog Day Festivities to Impact Traffic Around Downtown Hillsborough
Motorists in Hillsborough should expect heavier traffic than usual this weekend due to the annual...
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Positive Rabies Test Reported on Skunk in Hillsborough
Orange County Animal Services has announced a positive rabies test on a skunk in Hillsborough....
Read MoreHillsborough: Community Satisfaction, South Waterstone Development, Strategic Plan Update
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 10. He discussed the recent town board of commissioners meeting, including signing off on a rezoning for some development at Waterstone South on the south end of town. He also gave an update on the town’s Strategic Plan, discussed a community satisfaction award the town recently received, previewed the upcoming Hog Day event, and more.
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Towns of Hillsborough and Carrboro Receive Resident Satisfaction Awards
The towns of Hillsborough and Carrboro are two of 14 communities nationwide recognized with the...
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Hillsborough Driver Injured, Charged with Reckless Driving After Crash with Orange County School Bus
A Hillsborough resident suffered “serious” injuries and faces reckless driving charges...
Read MoreHillsborough: Water Pump Replaced, Commissioners Consider Growth, Police Community Summit
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 27. He discussed the recent replacement of a large water pump at the town’s water treatment facility. He also previewed an upcoming community summit being held by Hillsborough Police. He discussed some recent rezoning applications that the town board is considering, as they decide how to appropriately allow the town to grow, and more. He also previewed upcoming events around town.
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Reward for Escaped Convict Up to $50,000; Local and State Officials Continuing Investigation
The manhunt for Ramone Alston stretched into a second day in Orange County, with investigators increasing the reward for his arrest.
Read MoreHillsborough: Escaped Convict, Debby Cleanup, and More
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 13. He discussed the events of the day that began with a convicted murderer escaping a transport vehicle at UNC Hospitals Hillsborough, and the ensuing search throughout that part of town. He discussed the communication that has taken place between law enforcement and the town, and the impact he has seen around the community. He also talked about cleanup around town and the Riverwalk after Tropical Storm Debby passed through the area, and more.
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