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Hillsborough’s Lantern Walk Brings Light To Darkest Day of the Year

Posted by Elle Kehres | Dec 22, 2021 | Local Government

Since 2015, the Town of Hillsborough has welcomed visitors to gather along its Riverwalk, with homemade lanterns ablaze, to shed some light on the darkest night of the year.

Hillsborough: Reflection on 2021, Public Health and the Lantern Walk

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 21, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for the final time in 2021 on Tuesday, December 21. She discusses the suggested steps to protect public health this holiday season, as well as reflects on the steps taken this year to vaccinate against COVID-19. Plus: Weaver shares details on the upcoming Solstice Lantern Walk!

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Orange County Reports Second Rabies Case in December, Fourth of 2021

Posted by Elle Kehres | Dec 15, 2021 | Health

Orange County Animal Services has reported its fourth rabies case of the year following a second incident in Hillsborough this month.

Hillsborough: Sworn In (Again) and Train Station Updates

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 14, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, December 14, the day after being sworn in again as mayor. She details other highlights from the town commissioners’ meeting, which include a step in the town’s plans for a train station, and upcoming holiday events.

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Orange County Reports Third Rabies Case of 2021

Posted by Elle Kehres | Dec 8, 2021 | Health

Orange County Animal Services has reported its third rabies case of the year following an incident...

Hillsborough: Holiday Parade, Lantern Walk and Water Assistance

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 7, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, December 7. She discusses the holiday events held in her town over the weekend, including the Elf Run and annual holiday parade, as well as the upcoming Hillsborough Lantern Walk. Plus: Weaver shares how the town’s Water Assistance Program aims to make a difference and her well-wishes to Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle!

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Hillsborough Breaks Ground on New Waterstone Building

Posted by Benjamin Rappaport | Nov 30, 2021 | Development, Fire

The new Waterstone Fire Department officially broke ground earlier this month. The new building will host both the Orange County Rural Fire Department and Orange County Emergency Services.

Hillsborough: Mask Mandate, Last Fridays and Gingerbread Houses

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 23, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 23. She details the latest update from county leaders on continuing the indoor mask mandate through the end of the year. Plus: details on a cancelled Board of Commissioners meeting, the final Last Fridays of the year and several holiday events happening around the community!