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‘Mind Your Business’: Local Openings, Closings and Updates in January-March 2026

Posted by Staff | Apr 1, 2026 | Business, Mind Your Business

The start of 2026 featured some early closures, openings and plenty of returns to business in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and beyond.

Hillsborough: Stormwater Success, An Unusual Legal Settlement and Zwanze Day (Mar. 24, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 24, 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, Mar 24.

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Police: Man Arrested, Another Injured After Disturbance in Hillsborough Friday

Posted by Michael Koh | Mar 21, 2026 | Crime, Safety

The Hillsborough Police Department has arrested a Graham man in connection with a disturbance...

Road Closures For Repairs In Hillsborough And Carrboro Begin Monday, Mar. 23

Posted by Henry Taylor | Mar 20, 2026 | Traffic

Starting Monday, Mar. 23, sections of Hillsborough’s Governor Burke Road and Carrboro’s E. Popular Avenue and Roberson Street will be closed as crews conduct repairs.

Hillsborough: Storm Updates, Remembering Ken Chavious, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 17, 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, March 17, discussing town news and events. He gave updates on the town’s preparation for the expected storms from the previous day. He also talked about the life and legacy of former town board member Ken Chavious who recently passed away. He previewed upcoming Spring events in the community, and more.

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Orange County Sheriff: Suspect Captured in Stabbing Death of Hillsborough Woman

Posted by Michael Koh | Mar 6, 2026 | Crime, Safety

**UPDATE** The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says it has taken 53-year-old Matthew Jared...

Wild Vehicle Pursuit Leaves 2 Orange County Sheriff’s Cars Damaged, 2 Charged for Drug Possession

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 5, 2026 | Crime, Safety

A cross-county vehicle pursuit on Wednesday resulted in two Durham residents facing several felony changes, as well as a pair of damaged Orange County Sheriff’s vehicles and Alamance County properties.

Hillsborough: Bridge Closure, Commissioners Meeting Preview

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 3, 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, March 3, discussing town news and events. He talked about election day and his experience voting early with his family. He also discussed a bridge closure affecting overnight traffic in Hillsborough. He also gave a preview of the upcoming Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners meeting next week, previewed some upcoming town events, and more.