2 Injured By Shooting in Hillsborough Apartment Complex
The Hillsborough Police Department is investigating a shooting in the parking lot of Gateway...
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On Air Today: Dale Edwards of The News of Orange County
Managing Editor of “The News of Orange County” newspaper Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, May 2. He shares perspective about the recent broadband expansion announcement in rural Orange County, as well as details on a lawsuit around a set of Hillsborough apartments.
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Read MoreHillsborough: Utilities Infrastructure, Town Offices and Handmade Parade
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, April 26 about recent town news. She details items from Monday’s town board meeting, shares information on town offices reopening to the public and previews the Handmade Parade.
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New Detention Facility in Northern Orange County Campus Now Operational
One of the biggest components of a long-term Orange County project is now operational: a new...
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A Million Empty Spaces: Chronicling COVID’s Cruel US Toll
Written by ADAM GELLER, CARLA K. JOHNSON and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH On the deadliest day of a...
Read MoreHillsborough: Decriminalizing Ordinances + River Walk Public Art
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, April 5. She previews expected agenda items for Monday’s Board of Commissioners meeting, as well as shares her thoughts on a new art installation. Plus: Weaver shares her thoughts on the Tar Heels falling short in the men’s basketball national championship.
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Read MoreHillsborough: Levels of Masking, Daniel Boone Village and Tourism Grants
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, March 8. She shares her expectations for the community as it transitions to this new period of optional masking in the pandemic. Plus: details on a change at the Daniel Boone Village site and opportunities for local businesses to get grants.
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Read MoreHillsborough: OCS Masking Policies + Long-Term Transit Plans
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver talks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, February 22. She shares her thoughts and reactions to the Orange County Schools Board of Education ruling to follow the local government when it comes to face mask requirements. Plus: more information on the county’s mask mandate and the active survey on Orange County’s long-term transit plan.
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More Free N95 Masks To Be Given Out in Orange County on Friday
The Orange County Health Department announced another shipment of N95 masks will be available to...
Read MoreOn Air Today: Dale Edwards of The News of Orange County
Managing Editor of the News of Orange County Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, February 7. Edwards shares details on recent stories written about a new venture in a prominent, downtown Hillsborough space, as well as a profile on a bakery that helps young adults get some life experience. Plus: updates on the newspaper’s local scientist series and election coverage.
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