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Hillsborough: Budget Updates, Federal Funding Cuts, Storm Damage

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 13, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 13, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recent meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, which saw a preview of the Budget proposal for next year, with hopes of the full document being available later in the week. He also talked about storm damage in Hillsborough, as overnight weather caused some downed trees in town, and more.

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NCDOT: Overnight Bridge Demolition for I-40 Widening Project Will Close Old NC 86

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 12, 2025 | Safety, State Government, Traffic

A old bridge of I-40 in Hillsborough is set to be demolished as the state Department of Transportation continues widening in Orange County.

Hillsborough: Graffiti Art at Cate’s Creek, Orange Grove Road Closed, Meeting Preview

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 6, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bells spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 6, discussing town news and events. He talked about a traffic accident from earlier in the afternoon that has closed parts of I-85 and Orange Grove Road, and diverted traffic downtown. He talked about the opening of a Graffiti Art park at Cate’s Creek park near the skate spot. He also previewed next week’s Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting, which will continue budget talks, and more.

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Truck Crash on Interstate 85 South Closes Lane and Orange Grove Road in Hillsborough

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 6, 2025 | Safety, Traffic

The crash of a tractor-trailer truck on Interstate 85 South in Hillsborough is leading to major traffic delays and closures on Tuesday afternoon.

Hillsborough Parking Study Underway; Town Asks for Community Input

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 5, 2025 | Business, Local Government, Traffic

As Hillsborough continues to plan for the future, the town government is asking for feedback on where people prefer to park their vehicles.

José Hidalgo Named Orange County Schools Teacher of the Year

Posted by Michael Koh | May 2, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education

José Hidalgo, a seventh-grade science teacher at A.L. Stanback Middle School in Hillsborough, was...

New Italian Restaurant Coming to Former Radius Pizzeria Space in Hillsborough

Posted by Michael Koh | May 1, 2025 | Business

Serratore’s Pizza and Pasta, a new Italian-American restaurant headed by local chef Josh...

Hillsborough: End of COVID Aid, Annexation, General Assembly Briefing

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 29, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 29, discussing town news and events. He discussed the events of the recent board of commissioners meeting, where they talked about the end of a federal block grant program. He also discussed some annexation being considered by the town, some rezoning requests from residents, a briefing on some bills in the General Assembly that would affect the town’s ability to plan for growth, and more. He also talked about a parking survey, as the town gathers more information about parking habits in the community, and more.

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‘Financial Disaster’: Cancelled FEMA Program Leaves Hillsborough Pump Station Project $6 Million Short

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 24, 2025 | Development, Instagram, Local Government, National

Hillsborough is now scrambling for ways to move forward with relocating its River Pump Station, a critical water and sewer project.

Hillsborough: FEMA Funding Pulled, Sewage Spill, Climate Challenge Concludes

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 22, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 22. He discussed the recent loss of FEMA funding for a couple of crucial projects for the town of Hillsborough. He also discussed a recent sewage spill and the subsequent cleanup. He talked about the Hillsborough Climate Challenge, which wraps up today, including the likelihood that the challenge will be repeated next year, and more.

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