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District Attorney: No Charges for Orange County Deputy Who Shot Suspect in August

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 20, 2023 | Crime, Local Government

After reviewing the case of an officer-involved shooting in Orange County from August, the local...

Hillsborough: Reflecting on 2023 Accomplishments, Previewing Thursday’s Lantern Walk

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 19, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors

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On Air Today: Author Eryk Pruitt on ‘Noir at the Bar’ at Yonder in Hillsborough

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 12, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)

Author, Owner of Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew, and co-host of “Howdy Hillsborough” on 97.9 The Hill spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 12. He discussed his recent novel, his upcoming novel, and the “Noir at the Bar” event coming to Yonder on Thursday. That event will feature readings from an all-star cast of writers, including S.A. Cosby.

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Hillsborough: New Mayor Mark Bell’s First Day on the Job

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 12, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He discussed his swearing in ceremony, seeing off former Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver, and more. He also talked about his priorities for Hillsborough going forward. He also discussed an upcoming open house for feedback on a NCDOT S. Churton Street project.

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Hillsborough: Mayor Jenn Weaver Reflects on Her Time as an Elected in Hillsborough

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 5, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver stopped by the 97.9 The Hill studios to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. She reflected on her time in office, talking about how Hillsborough has changed in the 10 years since she first began to serve. She also outlined the evolution of the Riverwalk project and the train station project. She also shared how the handoff to mayor Mark Bell is going, and more.

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Town of Hillsborough to Host South Churton Street Feedback Session

Posted by Michael Koh | Dec 5, 2023 | Local Government, Transit

The Town of Hillsborough will host an open house for feedback on a proposed concept for the South...

Sheriff: Suspect in Orange County Armed Robbery Identified, Charged

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 4, 2023 | Crime, Safety

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said it charged 21-year-old Tyree Javeon Vernon-Williams over an armed robbery off Old N.C. 86 in October.

Hillsborough: Holiday Activities, Strategic Plan Quarterly Updates, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 28, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 28. She discussed upcoming holiday activities in Hillsborough, including the downtown gingerbread house displays. She also discussed quarterly updates for the town’s Strategic Plan, and more.