In Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, live music is a summer staple. We’ll tell you where to spend an evening — and grab a bite — accompanied by the sweet sound of summer.
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Occoneechee Speedway Is the Track That Time Forgot
Occoneechee Speedway was born at the same time as NASCAR, lived a short but spectacular life, and then faded away into the woods in Hillsborough. The forest that hid it for decades has given it new life as a hiking trail.
An Inn for the Ages in Hillsborough
Having survived Civil War pillaging and nearly two decades of neglect, a historic hotel in Hillsborough refuses to surrender. The structure’s latest incarnation brings memories of the past together with modern twists on Southern cuisine.
Lighting the Sky for Solstice in Hillsborough
Hillsborough’s Lantern Walk will change direction this year, but the colorful lights will still shine for the community to enjoy during the longest night of the year.
Young Farmers Have True Grit at Hoof Beat Farm
The young farmers behind this family operation in Hillsborough are hardworking, enthusiastic, and full of hope for a bright future.
Village Diner in Hillsborough
After more than 40 years, the hub that brought mill workers and civic leaders together over meat loaf and mashed potatoes is still the heart of Hillsborough.
Coon Rock Farm in Hillsborough
A restaurant, an online farmers market, two cookbooks: This couple is tending a crop of nourishing ventures. And it all starts on their farm in Orange County.
Around Town: Hillsborough
This small town on the Eno River might fly under the radar in comparison to its bigger neighbors, Durham and Chapel Hill, but its history and charm set it apart.
Just My Type
Writers in Hillsborough keep their friendships close — and their adored, clickety-clackety story machines even closer.