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Hillsborough: Trespassing on Athletic Fields, Reorganization of Community Services Department, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 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, April 14, discussing town news and events. He recapped the most recent meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting, which saw a discussion of unhoused individuals damaging youth athletic fields in Hillsborough, and creative town solutions for preventing that. He also talked about a proposed reorganization of the town’s Community Services Department, a recent trio of arrests for soliciting minors, and more.

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Hillsborough Police Arrests 3 Men in Child Exploitation Investigations

Posted by Michael Koh | Apr 13, 2026 | Crime, Safety

The Hillsborough Police Department arrested three men during the weekend following separate...

Orange County Sheriff: Paula Floyd Murder Suspect in Local Custody After Extradition to N.C.

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 10, 2026 | Crime, Safety

UPDATE: The Orange County Sheriff’s Office shared an alert on the morning of Apr. 10 saying Matthew Vukmer was now in its office’s custody.

On Air Today: Hillsborough Jazz Festival at Moorefields and A New Menu at Colonial Inn

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 9, 2026 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored

Moorefields Executive Director Cecily Nisbet and Colonial Inn General Manager Kaity Farthing spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 9, discussing upcoming events in Hillsborough. Nisbet discussed the history of Moorefields, the upcoming Hillsborough Jazz Festival, and other events at Moorefield’s. Farthing discussed her experience in Hillsborough so far, the revamped menu at Spencer’s Tavern, and more.

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Hillsborough Woman Wins Jackpot of More Than $200,000 from $1 Lottery Ticket

Posted by Michael Koh | Apr 9, 2026 | News Around Town

Sara Brewer of Hillsborough won a $215,051 jackpot off a $1 Cash 5 lottery ticket. Brewer bought...

Hillsborough: America 250 Celebration, Police Academy, Upcoming Board Meeting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 7, 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, April 7 discussing town news and events. He talked about the upcoming July 4 celebration for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. He also discussed sign ups for an upcoming Police Academy from the town of Hillsborough. He also previewed the upcoming meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, and more.

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Noir at the Bar Returns to Hillsborough’s Yonder on April 9

Posted by Staff | Apr 7, 2026 | Sponsored, Town Square

On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m., Yonder: Southern Cocktails and Brew (114 W King Street) will host its next installment of Noir at the Bar, a quarterly literary event that brings together crime writers for an evening of live readings, storytelling, and atmosphere.