José Hidalgo Named Orange County Schools Teacher of the Year
José Hidalgo, a seventh-grade science teacher at A.L. Stanback Middle School in Hillsborough, was...
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New Italian Restaurant Coming to Former Radius Pizzeria Space in Hillsborough
Serratore’s Pizza and Pasta, a new Italian-American restaurant headed by local chef Josh...
Read MoreHillsborough: End of COVID Aid, Annexation, General Assembly Briefing
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
Hillsborough is now scrambling for ways to move forward with relocating its River Pump Station, a critical water and sewer project.
Read MoreHillsborough: FEMA Funding Pulled, Sewage Spill, Climate Challenge Concludes
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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Read MoreHillsborough: Dog Costume Contest and Easter Egg Hunt, Climate Challenge, River Hazard Mitigation
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 8. He previewed a Hillsborough Police event coming up at Gold Park this weekend that will include an easter egg hunt and a dog costume contest. He also discussed several of the Hillsborough Climate Challenge Events coming up this week. He talked about a virtual public meeting on mitigating hazards in the Haw and Eno rivers, previewed the next board of commissioners meeting, and more.
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Read MoreHillsborough: Climate Challenge Continues, 250th Celebration, Water Infrastructure
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 1. He discussed the ongoing Hillsborough Climate Challenge which continues through Earth Day on April 22. He discussed upcoming events in the Climate Challenge, and the broader intent of the program. He also updated a pump station replacement project, discussed the timeline for the town’s participation in the America 250 Celebration coming up next year, and more.
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STIHL Holds Open House, Celebration For New Orange County Distribution Center in Mebane
The power tool manufacturer STIHL welcomed corporate leaders, local government dignitaries and more to its open house celebration in Mebane.
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Fight During Arrest Lands 3 Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies in Hospital
53-year-old Hillsborough resident Jorge Luis Lopez Duran faces three felony charges of assault on a law enforcement officer.
Read MoreHillsborough: Duane Hampton Day, Property Revaluation, Return of Climate Challenge
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 25, discussing town news and events. He talked about the proclamation of Duane Hampton Day on March 24. He also discussed a presentation on the upcoming Orange County property revaluation. He discussed the upcoming Hillsborough Climate Challenge returning to the community in April, and more.
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