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Hillsborough: State Budget, Heat Plan, Sewer Spill

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 14, 2026 | 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 14, discussing town news and events. He discussed the summer heat, and detailed resources available in Hillsborough for folks who need relief on particularly hot days. He also talked about the state budget and the potential for getting Chantal Recovery funds from that budget. He shared details on a large sewage spill from over the weekend, and more.

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Eno Arts Mill Announces Reopening Ceremony After Repairing Flood Damage From Chantal

Posted by Henry Taylor | Jul 11, 2026 | Arts, Weather

The Eno Arts Mill is preparing to fully return to its regular operations after a year of recovery and rebuilding from flood damage sustained during Chantal.

The Return of Noir at the Bar with Eryk Pruitt, S.A. Cosby, Linda Sands, and More

Posted by Staff | Jul 11, 2026 | Sponsored, Town Square

Noir at the Bar, the long-running live literary event that combines crime fiction, cocktails, and live performance, returns to Yonder in downtown Hillsborough on Wednesday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m. Hosted by longtime emcee Tracey Reynolds, the evening will feature live readings from an all-star lineup of acclaimed authors including Eryk Pruitt, S.A. Cosby, Linda Sands, Jen Conley, Russell Johnson, Morgan Sullivan, Nathan Kotecki, and Isaac Hughes Green.

Downtown Hillsborough, 1,000 Duke Energy Customers Lose Power in Friday Thunderstorm

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 10, 2026 | Safety, Weather

More than 1,000 Duke Energy customers in Hillsborough reported a power outage on Friday evening after a storm rolled through the region.

Hillsborough: Storm Anniversary and Impacts, NCDOT Projects and 18th Century Graves

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 7, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, July 7.

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Celebration of Independence Day to Alter Local Government Services in Orange County

Posted by Michael Koh | Jul 3, 2026 | Local Government

The celebration of Independence Day on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 will affect several...

Drone Shows and Parades: Here’s What to Know Before Orange County’s July 4 Celebrations

Posted by Emma Cooke | Jul 3, 2026 | Entertainment, Local Government

A variety of July 4 festivities are set to take place across Orange County. Here’s how local governments are celebrating.

Viewpoints: America at 250: The Revolution Happened Here, Too

Posted by Viewpoints | Jul 3, 2026 | Town Square, Viewpoints

Two questions continued to nag at me: How many generations of my family had lived in Orange County? And was Jacob Albright my direct ancestor?

Hillsborough: July 4 in Hillsborough

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 1, 2026 | 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 30, discussing town news and events. The conversation focused on a deep dive into the upcoming ‘Together We are America” festival at River Park in downtown Hillsborough on July 4. The celebration will include live music, crafts, living history demonstrations, family activities, and more from 10am to 9:30pm.

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Hillsborough: Board Meeting, America 250, Reservoir Capacity

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 23, 2026 | 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 23, discussing town news and events. He recapped the recent meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, which revisited the data center moratorium, and more. He also continued to look ahead to the town’s July 4th celebration, discussed reservoir capacity, and more.

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