Hillsborough is getting a new park, Blackwood Farm Park, which is not quite like other parks.  No kinds of ball fields here but there is the opportunity to explore biddie house, the wood barns and all the other buildings that make up a farm.  In addition to sitting on the porch you can walk the trails and look at what it might have been 250 years ago.  Just ignore the I-40 noise.  The land was bought by Orange County in 2001 when the heirs sold the land.  Many of the extended Blackwood family were on hand for the opening of the park. They shared stories of the time at the old farmhouse and are glad it is has not been forgotten. 06/29/2015

Once again, the weekend is upon us, and Hillsborough has plenty going on, lots of entertainment and sales and opportunities to give! and there's a little bit about what's happening next week in here too.   Friday, Feb. 7 Dinner and a Show at Hillsborough Christian Academy - How's about a bowl of Chili on a Chilly night?  6 pm at 512 US Hwy 70  Read more   Saturday, Feb 8 Qi Garden Hosts Morrocan Trunk Show - Beautiful pillows, silk and brocade, along with market baskets, leather bags, and jewelry. And don't forget Lucia's hand crafted soaps. Isn't there a gift giving holiday coming up? 112 South Churton Street Read more   Monday, Feb. 10 Hillsborough Rotary Club Guest Bartenders at Hot Tin Roof - Get your favorite cocktail from your favorite Rotarian. 5 to 7 pm at 115 West Margaret Lane... 02/07/2014

Save the date, you do not want to miss The Historic Hillsborough Holiday Home Tour!   The Historic Holiday Home Tour is the culmination of the Historic Hillsborough Holiday Weekend, which kicks off the holiday season in Hillsborough. This is a unique opportunity to visit historic buildings, churches, sites and private homes in Hillsborough.  Tickets for the Holiday Home Tour will be available for online purchase on Friday, November 1.  In the meantime, purchase tickets by calling the Chamber at 919-732-8156; visiting the Chamber at 1000 Corporate Drive, Suite 301, or visiting the Hillsborough Visitors Center at 150 East King Street. Schedule for Hillsborough Holiday Weekend: Friday, December 6, 7 pm – Lighting of the Town Tree Ceremony including carols and stories presented by the Oran... 10/13/2013

The 19th Annual Hillsborough Chamber Golf Classic fund raising event will be held on Friday, October 4 at Occoneechee Golf Course in Hillsborough. Proceeds from the Classic fund scholarships to local high school seniors and K-12 programs in Orange County Schools and programs implemented by the Chamber’s Education Committee. Proceeds from the 2012 Golf Classic resulted in the award of four $1000 scholarships, to Anderson Pope (UNC-CH), Lamar Smith (Winston-Salem State University), Alyssa Medenblik (Wake Forest University), and Madison Chandler (UNC-CH). Whether you are a business person or just a lover of golf, come enjoy an afternoon of golfing. Meet with old friends and make new ones. The Classic is for experienced golfers and hackers alike. Sign up individually or in pairs, or in team... 07/29/2013

You may want to check out Saratoga Grill. Kevin and Colleen St. John who own and operate Saratoga Grill, opened its doors in February 1995. The couple is originally from upstate New York where Kevin had worked in the restaurant business for 18 years, first waiting tables as a teenager in Saratoga, N.Y.   Saratoga’s menu features fresh mesquite and charcoal grilled seafood, several beef and steak dishes, plus pasta dishes for the vegetarian. The St. Johns' insist on the highest quality ingredients and good service. You will even find Kevin cooking in the kitchen and both he and Colleen make a point to visit with diners regularly, and often wait on guests themselves. It’s this personal touch that makes Saratoga Grill so different. Some of the more popular items on the menu include the Hon... 12/04/2012

The 34th Annual Christmas Craft Show, Hosted by the Daniel Boone Merchants Association, at the Big Barn at Daniel Boone Village begins at 9am on December 2nd. Parking and admission are free. Start your Christmas shopping here with dozens of fabulous items! You can also visit with Santa and Mrs. Clause and see a LIVE Nativity Scene. Don't forget to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to Orange Congregations in Mission (OCIM) food bank and help a neighbor in need.   This is only the start to the Holidays in Hillsborough in December! 11/24/2012

The Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the 26th annual Hillsborough Candlelight Home Tour is Sunday, December 2 from Noon – 6 pm.  The tour showcases numerous residences including historic homes, restored mill homes and others “West of Churton Street”, the main North-South thoroughfare through town. There are eight private homes and structures, plus many more historic sites, churches and public buildings to visit.  All will be exquisitely decorated for the holiday season. Many venues will feature live music and some will have refreshments. This is a self-guided walking tour, though a shuttle will be available during the tour. The tour begins at the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough/Hillsborough Visitors Center, located at the Alexander Dickson House (1... 11/21/2012

Leesa Finley | Circa Properties | (919) 649-6128 2316 Woodbury Drive, Hillsborough, NC Private Back Yard and Rocking Chair Front Porch! 4BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $227,000 Year Built 2000 Sq Footage 2,152 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size .38 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Relax on the Front Porch or Enjoy the Very Private Wooded Fenced Backyard in this 4 Br or 3 Br plus Bonus Home. Watch Nature from the Eat in Kitchen with BRAND NEW GRANITE COUNTERS! Nice Open Family Room w/Fireplace and Hardwoods. Upstairs Laundry, Washer & Dryer, and Kitchen Appliances Convey! Great Storage Structure in backyard or use as a Playhouse! Easy access to I-40 or I-85! Very Convenient! Great House with Larger Lot! see additional photos be... 07/23/2010

Raleigh Relocation Information Impact Fees Increasing in Orange County Hillsborough NC New Home Cost UP! There are a multitude of different permits and fees required to build any new home.  Orange County and Chapel Hill have long had some of the highest fees in the Triangle. And they're going up. These fee increases were approved in December 2008, with new increases taking affect each January. Orange County School District Changes School district impact fees in Orange County have been $3,000 per single family home since 2001. On January 1 2011, these fees will be increasing again, as part of a yearly increase for each of three years. Orange County Schools District impact fees will increase from $3749 to $4686 at the end of 2010, with an even more significant increase in 2012.  This is a... 07/10/2010

Paws4Ever Names New Board Member Local Custom Home Building Veteran Brings Extensive Management Expertise to Paws4Ever. Orange County, NC, May 5th 2010 – Paws4Ever, formally known as the Animal Protection Society of Orange County, Inc., today announced the unanimous election to its board of directors, Chad D. Collins, who brings more than 20 years of financial and operational experience in the construction industry.   The talent and diverse expertise of our board has always been one of Paws4Ever’s key assets, as witnessed by our tagline: "Educate. Care. Adopt. Train." Which brings focus to the four core areas of service that continue to make our whole community a progressive leader in the humane treatment of animals. Stellar industry leaders like Collins, with his proven aptitude to ex... 05/11/2010

  The Road To Quality. It is what every family looking for a Builder wants to find. The Road is the idea embodied in this logo.The challenge with any logo is to maintain clean simplicity while giving pertinent information and eliciting an emotional response from the person viewing it. This logo has a warm feel and meets this challenge quite well.The graphic representation of the road on the left balances the lettering on the right. As well, the logo's colors may be used in a variety of ways without losing its impact. The graphic might be used alone as a design element in brochures or a website. The white and blue color scheme could be reversed in some cases extending marketing possibilities.Overall, the logo is balanced, clean and powerful in its simplicity. The logo conveys profession... 02/24/2010

  2009 NCHBA STARS Award Winners Chad & Emilee Collins of Collins Design-Build, Inc.   The North Carolina Home Builders Association is pleased to announce the winners of the annual STARS Awards, an awards program that honors the achievements of home building industry professionals. More than 250 industry professionals gathered in Charlotte September 16 for the awards gala.Winners received recognition in categories such as marketing and advertising, Web design, landscape design, interior merchandising, architecture/floor plans and special projects. Awards were also given to local home builders associations.   Best Single Family Detached Home with a sales price $250,000 - $500,000 for the Courtland at Pleasant Green Woods in Durham Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange and Chatham ... 11/09/2009

This is not your typical subdivsion. Big wooded lots are everywhere. The house exterior is a pea green, which matches the wooded lot. The wraparound porch is spacious and allows for a swing bench. Very solid wood. Inside the colors are neutral with a formal dining room with tray ceiling. The kitchen, living room and breakfast nook are connected in an open floor plan style with a gas log fire place. The kitchen has beautiful 42 inch cabinets, recessed lighting and solid surface countertops. Since the kitchen is an open area, the countertop facing the living room that can be used as a bar type sitting area. The living room has a cathedral ceiling. All of the lighting fixtures are brushed nickel. The first floor master has vaulted ceilings and connects to the screen porch via sliding glass... 10/20/2008

Looking for Custom Homes Near Raleigh NC or Durham NC? Available Land and Lots in the Hillsborough Area - Bring Your Own Builder Walnut Grove Church Road - Wooded Acreage   We've discovered another great Raleigh new home community you might enjoy.  Looking to build a custom home in Hillsborough, NC? Check out Walnut Grove Church Road opportunities. Stanton Homes helps make it easy to find the right place to build your new home, by putting together information on great new home communities, lots and land throughout central North Carolina. All information per MLS, and current as of posting date.     Looking for wooded acreage in Hillsboroug, NC? Searching for land to build a home on?  Click here for information on available lots in Walnut Grove.   Walnut Grove Church Road is less than 2 m... 10/06/2008

Looking for Custom Homes Near Raleigh, NC? Available Land and Lots in the Hillsborough Area - Bring Your Own Builder   We've discovered another great Raleigh new home community you might enjoy.  Looking to build a custom home in Hillsborough, NC? Check out these lots on Buck Quarter Farm Road. Stanton Homes helps make it easy to find the right place to build your new home, by putting together information on great new home communities, lots and land throughout the Triangle area.  All information per MLS, and current as of posting date.    Looking for a great wooded lot in Hillsborough, NC? Searching for land to build a home on?  This very private lot off Buck Quarter Farm Road may be just what you're looking for. From New Sharon Church Rd, turn left on Buck Quarter Farm Rd.  Go half mile... 10/02/2008

Looking for Custom Homes Near Raleigh NC?   We've discovered another great Raleigh new home community you might enjoy.  Looking to build a custom home in Hillsborough? Stanton Homes helps make it easy to find the right place to build your new home, by putting together information on great new home communities, lots and land throughout the Triangle area.  All information per MLS, and current as of posting date.   Looking for a great wooded lot in Hillsborough, NC? Searching for land to build a home on?  Take a drive through Burkes Meadow, just 2 minutes from shopping and less than 2 miles from historic downtown Hillsborough, NC.         These Lots Have Been Sold!!!!  There are currently no lots for sale in Burkes Meadow.  Contact us for more available lots in Hillsborough. Click here to ... 09/30/2008

Available Lots in the Raleigh/Triangle Area - Bring Your Own Builder Available Land and Lots in Hillsborough, NC Here are some examples of land and neighborhoods with available lots in Hillsborough NC, near Durham and Chapel Hill.  Hillsborough, NC is a historic town just west of Durham and just northwest of Chapel Hill.  Founded in 1754, Hillsborough was one of the largest towns near the Eno River, and was a center of activity during the colonial period and the Revolutionary War. Today, Hillsborough has a thriving historic district with over 100 buildings dating from the late 18th and early 19th centuries.   There's new shopping and restaraunts, and the town of Hillsborough is only a few minutes from large malls and cultural opportunities in Durham and Chapel Hill, as well as major hos... 09/17/2008

Looking for Custom Homes Near Raleigh NC? Available Land and Lots in the Hillsborough Area - Bring Your Own Builder   We've discovered another great Raleigh new home community you might enjoy.  Looking to build a custom home in Hillsborough? Check out available lots on Pleasant Green Road, courtesy of Pickett/Sprouse Realtors. Stanton Homes helps make it easy to find the right place to build your new home, by putting together information on great new home communities, lots and land throughout the Triangle area.  All information per MLS, and current as of posting date.    Looking for wooded acreage in Hillsborough, NC? Searching for land to build a home on?  This acreage wooded lot may be just what you're looking for. Click here for more information on Pleasant Green Road lots for sale. ... 09/14/2008

Looking for Custom Homes Near Raleigh NC? Available Land and Lots in the Hillsborough Area - Bring Your Own Builder   We've discovered another great Raleigh new home community you might enjoy. Looking to build a custom home in Hillsborough, NC? Check out Walnut Grove Church Road opportunities. Stanton Homes helps make it easy to find the right place to build your new home, by putting together information on great new home communities, lots and land throughout central North Carolina. All information per MLS, and current as of posting date.     Looking for wooded acreage in Hillsborough, NC? Searching for land to build a home on?  This 1.67 acre wooded lot may be just what you're looking for. Offered at $75,000, this lot is noted as being level, and will require a septic and well.        ... 09/11/2008

Looking for Custom Homes Near Raleigh NC? Available Land and Lots in the Hillsborough Area - Bring Your Own Builder to Hillcroft   We've discovered another great Raleigh new home community you might enjoy.  Looking to build a custom home in Hillsborough, NC? Check out this available lot in Hillcroft, courtesy of Realty Executives Triangle Stanton Homes helps make it easy to find the right place to build your new home, by putting together information on great new home communities, lots and land throughout the Triangle area.  All information per MLS, and current as of posting date.      Looking for wooded acreage in Hillsborough, NC? Searching for land to build a home on?  Hillcroft may be just what you're looking for!  Lots for sale in Hillcroft are generally available starting at $62K. ... 09/08/2008