Hillsborough
News and events in Hillsborough, NC
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Days-long boil advisory lifted for Hillsborough water customers
A boil advisory was lifted Monday for water customers in the town of Hillsborough.
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Hillsborough police are seeking First National Bank robbery suspect
Hillsborough police are seeking bank robbery suspect. A man robbed First National Bank at 237 S. Churton St. Wednesday morning just after 9 a.m.
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Exploring the Hillsborough Riverwalk
From unique local businesses to family-friendly fun, the Hillsborough Riverwalk is more than a trail — it’s an outdoor destination.
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Hillsborough weighs water and sewer rate increases amid Chantal damage, higher costs
A local government consulting company is recommending that the Town of Hillsborough increase water and sewer rates by 7.5% over the next three fiscal years to maintain the town's ability to cover debt obligations.
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Some NC towns still waiting for millions in reimbursements while others await funds
Millions in federal disaster mitigation funds have been reimbursed to some North Carolina communities, while others report receiving no money. Attorney General Jeff Jackson alleges that FEMA isn’t complying with a court order to resume funding.
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Hillsborough creek turns bright green after 50-gallon cleaning product leak raises safety concerns
Hillsborough officials are addressing a vivid green hue in the local creek caused by a 50-gallon cleaning product leak from a nearby business. Concerns over contamination and safety have arisen, prompting a thorough cleanup effort.
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Hillsborough park damaged by Chantal serves as a reminder to prepare for next storm
After weeks of work and hundreds of thousands of dollars in repairs following damage from Tropical Storm Chantal, Hillsborough town leaders have officially reopened Gold Park.
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Hillsborough's Gold Park reopens after major repairs from Tropical Storm Chantal damage
After weeks of work and hundreds of thousands of dollars in repairs following damage from Tropical Storm Chantal, Hillsborough town leaders have officially reopened Gold Park.
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Hillsborough names Jason Winn as new police chief
The Hillsborough Police Department has named Jason Winn as its permanent police chief.
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The Graduate: Developers pitch hotel near NC State Belltower
The owners of property in the 1900 block of Hillsborough Street in Raleigh are applying with the city to build a hotel there.
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Hillsborough charter school relocates after Eno River flooding, community rallies in support
The Expedition School, a Hillsborough charter school, has found a temporary new home at the Cloth Mill at Eno River Mill after devastating floods from Chantal left 98% of its original location's contents destroyed.
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Volunteers help move charter school flooded by Chantal in Hillsborough into new, temporary space
Volunteers gathered Saturday to help temporarily relocate The Expedition School, a Hillsborough charter school damaged by flooding during Chantal. Flooding left 98% of its original location's contents destroyed.
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Hillsborough's Expedition School opening delayed because of Chantal flood damage
98% of what is inside the Expedition School in Hillsborough is at a total loss, delaying the opening of this school for students.
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'There’s nothing woke about this pump station:' AG Jackson tours Hillsborough plant
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson on Thursday toured the Hillsborough water pump station that has become one of the focal points in a fight over canceled federal funding.
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AG Jackson heads to Hillsborough pump station, calls for restoration of FEMA grants
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson on Thursday will visit Hillsborough, where a pump station has become one of the focal points in a fight over canceled federal funding.
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Hillsborough allocates over $1M for vehicle replacements after Chantal flooding, provided updates
In a special meeting, the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners addressed key budget decisions following Tropical Storm Chantal, which delivered 10.5 inches of rain, causing substantial flooding and damage to town facilities, including the total loss of nine public works vehicles.
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Hillsborough leaders meet to discuss costly Chantal recovery
The town of Hillsborough is one of dozens of communities in North Carolina that lost FEMA funding that would've helped with flooding mitigation.
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Hillsborough town leaders meeting Wednesday to discuss costly Chantal recovery
Hillsborough town leaders will meet Wednesday night to discuss how to pay for storm damage after Tropical Depression Chantal.
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How will Orange County pay for about $30 million in Chantal flooding repairs?
Chantal caused catastrophic flooding and six deaths in central North Carolina. Orange County leaders said the cost of repairs from Chantal will be about $30 million.
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FEMA funding cuts impact communities' ability to fix infrastructure before next major weather event
Chantal caused catastrophic flooding and six deaths in central North Carolina. Orange County leaders said the cost of repairs from Chantal will be about $30 million.
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Hillsborough police make second arrest in July shooting
Hillsborough police have made a second arrest in connection with a shooting that occurred earlier in July.
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'Oh, it's bad': Orange County woman recounts terrifying escape from Chantal floodwaters
A routine trip to a prayer service on Monday morning became a fight to survive after Tropical Depression Chantal’s rapid floodwaters overtook her car.
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Hillsborough leaders discuss flooding at Eno River pump station
Flash flooding sent raw sewage into the Eno River, prompting a boil order from the town of Hillsborough.
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Hillsborough leaders share update on efforts to restore water and sewer services
The town of Hillsborough shared an update with residents on efforts to restore water and sewer services.
