A planned Hillsborough affordable housing project recently hit a roadblock. Collins Ridge, a 1,000 unit development, was set to have 88 affordable housing properties within the neighborhood. Now, those units are being relocated.
Read MoreEDITOR’S NOTE: An earlier version of the Progressive Democrats of Orange County’s endorsements listed support for Randee Haven-O’Donnell in the Carrboro Town Council race. An updated version now has removed...
Read MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, October 12. She discusses Monday’s town commissioners meeting, which included discussions about the affordable housing meant to be part of the Collins Ridge development. Plus: details on an extension of meeting virtually and what to do while early voting in Hillsborough.
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A tree removal in Hillsborough will cause road closures on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Read MoreManaging Editor of the News of Orange County newspaper Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, October 4. Edwards shares updates on stories regarding the grand opening of new arts space in Hillsborough, as well as a profile on a unique Chapel Hill business and the potential for Hillsborough to add a restaurant known for its popular milkshake.
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Hillsborough residents should expect traffic delays along South Churton Street Friday due to a town utility project. The affected area is near Triangle Visions Optometry at 320 South Churton Street and the shopping center at 106 Rebecca Drive.
Read MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on a rainy Tuesday, September 21. She shares the emotions around the upcoming consideration of approval for COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11. Plus, she shares how county residents can weigh in on a countywide racial equity plan and details for this month’s Last Fridays event!
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The Hillsborough Police Department is seeking children to decorate rocks for a pollinator garden.
Read MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Elle Kehres on the air Tuesday, September 14. She shares the latest from Hillsborough’s Board of Commissioners meeting, including a discussion with Duke Energy about flags on electrical poles and the town’s comprehensive sustainability plan survey results. Plus her thoughts on the Orange County Board of Education’s decision to continue “high risk” sports programs.
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Read MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, September 7. She shares details on her Labor Day holiday, as well as thoughts on state and local government news, like Texas’ new abortions law and North Carolina’s police reform.
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