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updated: Sat Jul 19, 2008 08:37 am

Hillsborough News

Local news for Hillsborough, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

3 hrs ago | The Carrboro Citizen

Mission on Weaver St.

If you've been on Weaver Street at all in the past four months, you've probably seen a sign that reads, "The Episcopal Church of the Advocate." Curious as to what that is? The Episcopal Church of the Advocate ...

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Related Topix: Religion, Episcopal Church, Carrboro, NC, University of North Carolina System, Chapel Hill (University of North Carolina System), Raleigh Metro, Chapel Hill, NC

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Independent Weekly

Caltrop's not exactly a metal band

It rained yesterday. The Hillsborough air is thicker than usual. The mosquitoes are out early.

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Related Topix: Beer, Headphones, Carrboro, NC

Tue Jul 15, 2008

News Observer

Raccoon is Orange's 12th rabies case of '08

Orange County got its second confirmed case of rabies this week and its 12th case of the year.

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Related Topix: Mebane, NC, Orange County, NC

Sun Jul 13, 2008

Tampa Bay Online

Fatal Accident Closes Hillsborough Avenue Near Interstate 4

A fatal accident has shut down eastbound Hillsborough Avenue near Interstate 4. The accident, involving a 1995 Honda, occurred about 7:47 a.m. today, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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News Observer

Man turns in possible live mortar

Sections of West Tryon, West King and Churton streets - where the police station is located - were blocked off for almost two hours today, after a man brought to the police station what he claimed to be a live ...

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Related Topix: Durham County, NC

Fri Jul 11, 2008

FANGORIA

This Old Michael Myers House

Think of it as, "The Night He Came Home, Sweet Home." On Monday, July 7, horror fan Kenny Caperton will close on his purchase of 5.21 acres of property, the site where the 27-year-old plans to build his first ...

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Related Topix: John Carpenter, Life, Holidays, Halloween, Horror, Thriller

Wed Jul 09, 2008

News Observer

Rabid skunk pulled from dog's mouth

A skunk found in a dog's mouth in Hillsborough on Sunday tested positive for rabies, the 11th confirmed case in Orange County this year.

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Related Topix: Orange County, NC

Tue Jul 08, 2008

Chapel Hill News

Library cutbacks frustrate patrons

The Carrboro Branch Library is located in McDougle Middle School at 900 Old Fayetteville Road.

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Related Topix: Orange County, NC, Carrboro, NC, Libraries

Chapel Hill News

Hillsborough man named North Carolina's top comic

John Loftin steps onto the stage, thanks the audience for its welcoming applause and takes the microphone from its stand.

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Related Topix: Theater, Arts, Durham, NC, Raleigh Metro

Mon Jul 07, 2008

StarNewsOnline.com

More charges considered in shooting death of UNC student leader

Published: Monday, July 7, 2008 at 10:15 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, July 7, 2008 at 10:17 a.m. HILLSBOROUGH More charges could be filed against the suspects charged in the death of the former student body ...

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Orange County, NC, Raleigh Metro

Sun Jul 06, 2008

Abc11tv.com

Streets closed due to live mortar

A Hillsborough's street is closed after someone brought a live mortar round to the police station.

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Chapel Hill News

Amtrak aboard town's rail plan

Art Mines knew the train passed by Hillsborough. He heard it each night as he drove to his home just north of town.

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Related Topix: Audiology, Medicine, Greensboro Metro

Chapel Hill News

A house well lived in

Details: White hall-and-parlor house with original two rooms, circa 1785, in the front.

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Related Topix: Home Listing, Home

Sat Jul 05, 2008

PropertyProf Blog

Independence Day In Hillsborough, NC

Blogware Notices July 5, 2008 What could be better for someone who studies history and cemeteries than an Independence Day visit to the grave of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence?! Not much, ...

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News Observer

Metal artists overcome fire to keep creating

Emily Lewis paints butterflies outside of the Beechwood Metalworks studio she runs with her husband, Casey, in Burlington.

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Related Topix: Greensboro, NC, Greensboro Metro, Burlington, NC

Fri Jul 04, 2008

WCHL-AM Durham

Amtrak Analysis Of Rail Stop In Hillsborough

According to Town of Hillsborough officials, the N.C. Department of Transportation and Amtrak have confirmed that a rail stop in Hillsborough could be financially viable.

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Thu Jul 03, 2008

News Observer

Hillsborough to buy 20 acres near downtown

The Town of Hillsborough has signed an offer to purchase about 20 acres in the middle of town for $600,000. The property, north of Daniel Boone Village, includes the ball fields used by the Hillsborough Youth ...

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Tue Jul 01, 2008

Chapel Hill News

Art scene heats up in July

Helen Fann's acrylic paintings will be on display at Turning Point Gallery in University Mall from July 11 through Aug.

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Related Topix: River Road, NC, Pittsboro, NC, Carrboro, NC

Chapel Hill News

County draws new retirement center

Corbinton, a continuing care retirement community for people 62 and up, is set to become a part of the Orange County landscape.

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Related Topix: Orange County, NC

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Chapel Hill News

Hillsborough celebrates Last Fridays

Hoodoo, a five-piece funk and rock band, will perform on center stage at this month's Last Fridays celebration in downtown Hillsborough on Friday.

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Related Topix: Orange County, NC, Yanceyville, NC

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