Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation Archives

Deal to Expand Eno River State Park in Hillsborough Made Official; Historic Speedway Added to Park System

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 30, 2025 | Environment, Instagram, Nonprofit, State

After nearly four years of negotiations, Eno River State Park is formally adding more than 205 acres in Hillsborough to its control.

Orange County Honors John “Blackfeather” Jeffries and Lynette Coles Jeffries with Permanent Dedication

Posted by Emma Cooke | Nov 27, 2024 | Instagram, News Around Town

The Hillsborough community honored the lives and legacies of John “Blackfeather” Jeffries and Lynette Coles Jeffries on Sunday.

First North Carolina Buc-ee’s Gas Station Location Approved in Mebane

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 18, 2024 | Business, Development, Instagram

After pulling out of its plans to build in Efland in 2021, Bucee’s received approval from Mebane to build its first North Carolina location.

Orange County Community Holds Tribute to Remember John “Blackfeather” Jeffries

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 21, 2023 | Obituaries

The Passmore Center in Hillsborough was standing room only on Sunday afternoon, as hundreds of people gathered to remember and honor John “Blackfeather” Jeffries.

On Air Today: Chairman of the Occanechi Tribal Council Tony Hayes

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 30, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)

Chairman of the Occanechi Tribal Council Tony Hayes spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Monday, January 30th. They remembered John “Blackfeather” Jeffries.