‘Bridging the Digital Divide’: Orange County, Lumos Celebrate Installation of Expanded Broadband Services
On the way to the Orange County Rural Fire Station #2 in Schley on Tuesday, crews with fiber optic...
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Hillsborough Woman Killed By Fallen Tree While Driving in Durham
UPDATE: Durham Police issued a correction on Thursday clarifying that Donna Warshaw is the correct...
Read MoreHillsborough: Uproar Aftermath, Upcoming Agenda, Homicide Response
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 15th. She discussed the aftermath of the Uproar Arts Festival, which saw many installations in downtown Hillsborough, as well as one piece purchased by the town to become permanent. She also discussed some of the priorities for town during the rest of the calendar year. She also responded to news of a homicide in Hillsborough from earlier this week, and more.
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Hillsborough Woman Arrested for Murder and Kidnapping
UPDATE: A GoFundMe campaign was launched the week of August 21 to raise money for Delila...
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Orange County Business, Tourism Community Remembers Kim Tesoro
Kim Tesoro, a key figure in Orange County’s tourism and business community, recently died...
Read MoreHillsborough: Water and Sewer, Local Budget Implications, Uproar Arts
Hillsborough Mayor Pre Tem Matt Hughes spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 1st. He discussed some of the history of Hillsborough water and sewer system. He also talked about local implications of the state budget still not being passed. He also shouted out a couple of local businesses that he appreciates, and talked about the National Night Out event coming up this evening.
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Read MoreHillsborough: Mark Bell Talks Running for Mayor, NC 86 Bridge, and More
Hillsborough Town Commissioner and mayoral candidate Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 25th. He talked about the reopening of the NC 86 bridge in Hillsborough, his decision to run for mayor, and what comes next for Hillsborough. He also discussed the Uproar Arts Festival, with several installations in Hillsborough this month.
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N.C. 86 Bridge in Hillsborough Re-Opens After Repairs
The North Carolina Highway 86 bridge over Interstate 85 in Hillsborough re-opened on Monday...
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The Filing Period for 2023 Local Elections Is Now Finished. Who Is Running?
The deadline for candidates to file for 2023 local elections across North Carolina has now passed....
Read MoreOn Air Today: News Director Brighton McConnell Talks Fall Elections
97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 21st. He discussed the end of the filing period for our local fall elections, breaking down trends that emerged as the candidate lists formed. He discussed who is running for the open seats in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Durham, and Pittsboro.
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