š± What Hillsborough is losingāand winningāin this quarterās business shakeup
Hillsborough, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Hillsborough! Weāre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donāt miss out, keep going! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- What Hillsborough is losingāand winningāin this quarterās business shakeup
- Why travel writers say Hillsborough might outshine your usual NC getaway
- How Hillsborough fits into this yearās 450-mile Mountains-to-Coast ride
Also on today's calendar: The Velvet Feast presents Mike June & Chip Robinson and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 72 and low of 60 degrees.
- Sunday: Rain and a t-storm; cooler, temps: high: 66, low: 59.
- Monday: Warmer with decreasing clouds, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ āMind Your Business': Local Openings, Closings and Updates in July-September 2026 (chapelboro.com) ā Hillsborough readers will notice two big business changes this quarter: longtime hardware mainstay Dual Supply is in its final days on West King Street, while local favorite Big Spoon Roasters just won a statewide Grand Champion award for its Vanilla Latte Almond Butter. The broader roundup also tracks dozens of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Pittsboro, and Chatham business openings, closings, and upcoming projects that shape the wider areaās shopping and dining options. 
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ā¢ 11 Underappreciated Towns To Visit In North Carolina (worldatlas.com) ā Hillsborough gets a prime spotlight as one of North Carolinaās most underappreciated small towns, praised for its thriving literary scene, historic streets, and easy walks along the Eno. The piece highlights Churton and King streets, Ayr Mountās Poetās Walk, and nearby Occoneechee Mountain as reasons to stop here instead of just driving past on the interstate. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ 800+ Cyclists Expected Overnight In Henderson On Oct. 4 For 2026 'Mountains To Coast' Ride (wizs.com) ā Hundreds of cyclists on the 2026 Cycle NC āMountains to Coastā ride will roll out of an overnight stay in Hillsborough before arriving in Henderson on October 6. While Henderson hosts this leg, Hillsborough serves as the prior nightās base camp on a 450āmile route from Mount Airy to Hatteras, showcasing small towns, scenic back roads, and fully supported camping along the way. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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9th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K - 2026 ā
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Sunday October 4
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Other local events
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The Velvet Feast presents Mike June & Chip Robinson ā
903 Eno Street, Hillsborough
5:00 pm -
GEN LIFE STUDENTS MEETING ā
753 Sinai Circle, Hillsborough
6:00 pm -
Exercise for Brain Health ā
Snow Approach Foundation, 129 East King Street, Hillsborough
1:30 pm -
Community Connection CafĆ© ā
Snow Approach Foundation, 129 East King Street, Hillsborough
1:30 pm -
Harvesting Opportunities: Leveraging Your Farm Assets for Agritourism ā
1020 U.S. 70, Hillsborough
8:30 am -
In-Person Course: Champion 1+2 ā
Snow Approach Foundation, 129 East King Street, Hillsborough
1:00 pm -
FREE LINE DANCING ā
Snow Approach Foundation, 133 East King Street, Hillsborough
6:00 pm -
Sisterhood Fall Bible Study ā
753 Sinai Circle, Hillsborough
6:30 pm -
Orange County Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting ā
Whitted Human Services Building, 300 W. Tryon Street, Hillsborough
7:00 pm -
Open Mic at Yonder ā
Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, 114 W King St, Hillsborough
7:30 pm -
VAST: Visual Art Studio Training, a 7-week foundational art class with Debi Drew ā
Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/ F-Stop 2, 302 W Corbin, Hillsborough
2:00 am
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ABB posted a job opening for ELSP Machine Operator 2nd Shift in Mebane. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Mebane. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hillsborough here.
š Nearby News
Carrboro
- Brian Griffith retires after 34 years of making Carrboro more accessible (dailytarheel.com)
- Carrboro to resurface, add accessibility upgrades to 1.1 miles of streets (dailytarheel.com)
- Would Demolishing Century Center Save Carrboro Money? (thelocalreporter.press)
Mebane
- Visiting judge dismisses long-running lawsuit over parking dispute at Mebane's Manorfield subdivision (alamancenews.com)
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