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UNC men's basketball completes comeback against No. 18 UCLA, 76-74, in the CBS Sports Classic

| December 21

Hillsborough

Governor Pat McCrory answers press questions and discusses the impact of the vandalism and firebombing incident on the upcoming election.

McCrory addresses GOP office firebombing with visit to Hillsborough

By Davis McKinney and Kent McDonald | October 17

Gov. Pat McCrory visited the Orange County GOP headquarters in Hillsborough Monday to address the vandalism and firebombing that occurred at the office ...

Hillsborough teacher resigns amid Trump comments

By Olivia Ross | September 28

A Cedar Ridge High School teacher voluntarily resigned Sept. 26 after her comments criticizing Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in class went ...

Britt Sliter of Cedar Grove and Thomas Burton of Maryland roast a pig for the annual BBQ contest.

Hog Day comes to Hillsborough

By Rosie Loughran | September 19

Hillsborough brought home the bacon with the 34th annual Hog Day festival Friday and Saturday.

Orange County unanimously rejects the development of a party barn in rural county outside Chapel Hill

By Camila Molina | November 10

“I agree” and “I disagree” signs waved in Orange County’s West Campus Office Building in Hillsborough Monday in response to the testimonies ...

Local police departments are "letting it grow" for a cause

By Carolyn Paletta | November 8

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Piedmont Laureate and local authors debate hero versus hero

By Sarah Vassello | June 18

Piedmont Laureate James Maxey has thought a lot about a matchup between Captain Jack Sparrow and Cthulhu.

First responders promote understanding of children with autism

By Zhai Yun Tan | April 14

The first time Laura Branan’s 13-year-old son wandered off into the woods out of her sight, she didn’t panic. She merely followed him.

Post-Reconstruction schools on exhibit at Orange County Historical Museum

By Maggie Monsrud | April 9

The Orange County Historical Museum premiered its exhibit on education during the post-Reconstruction period in America Wednesday.

Prescription boxes installed to curb drug abuse

By Mengqi Jiang | March 24

To further its effort to curb prescription drug abuse, Orange County is opening two more drop boxes for prescription drugs in Hillsborough Wednesday.

Burwell School, located in Hillsborough, has been opening its doors for tours since 1970. The school for girls operated from 1837 to 1857.

Historic Burwell School open for tours

By Kiana Cole | February 17

From 1837 to 1857, girls from across the country squeezed their hoop skirts through the Burwell School’s narrow doors.

Orange County plans to install two electric vehicle charging stations

By Lauren Miller | February 4

Orange County is well on its way to advancing an eco-friendly agenda.

Hillsborough will not receive Google Fiber installation

By Hannah Jaggers | February 3

While many Triangle residents rush to their computers to test out new, lightning-speed Internet, the town of Hillsborough will be waiting for their browsers ...

Hillsborough nominated for coolest small town award

By Rupali Srivastava | January 28

North Carolina's Orange County may not have the reputation that California’s boasts, but now, it’s making a name for itself as home to one of the ...

Jamie DeMent and Richard Holcomb own Coon Rock Farm in Hillsborough. They sell their products at their farm, at farmer's markets and now online.

Local sustainable food provider delivers organic food nationwide

By Marisa Bakker | January 19

In my stomach, I’m going to Carolina.

Hillsborough competes for coolest small town contest

By Cici Du | November 25

Hillsborough is competing in Budget Travel magazine's 10th-annual “Coolest Small Towns” contest and is currently leading as one of the top two nominees. ...

Locals Jan Irwin, Dail White, and Ivy Bishop went walking in Hillsborough Tuesday afternoon, exploring the town's recently constructed Riverwalk. Irwin commented on the new installation, "I just could not believe how well constructed it was...it just blew me away."

Hillsborough's Riverwalk Greenway designers receive engineering award

By Maggie Monsrud | October 29

Hillsborough's recent efforts to promote green, sustainable spaces have not gone unnoticed.

Long-anticipated Riverwalk opens along Eno River in Hillsborough

By Sam James | October 7

Pedestrians and cyclists can now enjoy a new 1.8-mile paved trail that runs along the Eno River — named the Riverwalk.

UNC alumnus Chip Venable brings his kids, Preston and Hannah, to the festival every year. "The kids really love it. They love the rides and the balloons and I like to have my barbecue," Venable said.

Hillsborough residents unite to revive annual barbecue festival Hog Day

By Adam Golden | March 24

Barbecue-lovers in central North Carolina can rejoice at the return of Hillsborough’s annual Hog Day festival.

Revolutionary War reenactment as part of Twelfth Annual Revolutionary War Living History Day in Hillsborough Saturday 2-22-14.

Reenactment of His Majesty's 64th regiment of foot during the year of 1781.

Right- Mark Dappert is from Charlotte, reenacting a Sgt., been reenacting for 25 years. Here he is cooking "spotted dog," salt pork and cabbage.

Left- David Snyder is from Efland, reenacting a Captain of Infantry, been reenacting since 1976 and started because of the bicentennial. He has an interest in American history and wanted to learn more about the British side of the story.

Hillsborough offers re-enactment of the Revolutionary War

By Graves Ganzert | February 23

As the smoke cleared at Hillsborough’s Revolutionary War Living History Day, the red coats were not greeted by hordes of angry patriots, but visitors ...

Leah Cook samples Jeff Whitney's Lexington style barbecue, which was cooked slowly over a hardwood fire all night. It's sauce was made with vinegar, ketchup, salt, pepper and other spices. They were competing for People's Choice Award. "It's my first time here and it's awesome. It smells like the fair," Cook said.

31-year Hillsborough tradition ends

By Steven Wright | January 14

This year, fans of Hillsborough’s annual Hogg Day festival will have to look elsewhere for freshly cooked barbecue, live music and antique car shows. ...