Longtime Chapel Hill Business Owner and Community Supporter Jack Sanders Passes Away John Martin “Jack” Sanders, 63, of Chapel Hill, passed away on January 5, 2025. Jack was the longtime owner of Jack Sanders Paint...
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My office, and all the items in it, have a story to tell. I sit at former Treasurer Harlan Boyles’ desk – it reminds me of the legacy of stewardship of our state’s finances that I must live up to.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL was named as The North Carolina Association of Broadcasters’ 2025 Non-Metro Station of the year, making this year the ninth consecutive time 97.9 The Hill has been honored with the award.
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As 2025 draws to a close, The Chapel Hill Media Group (97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com) will be airing some special programming and wrapping up 2025 in our own way, so here’s what to expect from both The Hill and Chapelboro this holiday.
Read MoreTonya Council of Tonya’s Cookies and Cafe is bringing back a Mama Dip’s tradition with a New Years Day Feast, which will be available January 1, New Year’s Day, at the Cafe on S. Elliot Road in Chapel Hill and also available for takeout and pre-order. Tonya spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell about bringing this tradition back to Chapel Hill.
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From lovely islands to pretty summers and all the way to the Upside Down, the Triangle made its way onto the small screen in a big way this year.
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NC District 04 Rep. Foushee joined Aaron Keck to discuss her future in Congress and important next steps for Democrats.
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A dispute between neighbors over one person attracting vultures to his property developed into a broader discussion in Orange County about wildlife ordinances and enforcement.
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Clyde Jones, “The Critter Man,” a beloved artist and longtime resident of Bynum, North Carolina, passed away on December 24, 2025, leaving behind a rich legacy of creativity, generosity, and quiet influence.
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In 2025, Carrboro and its local government won an All-America City award from the National Civic League. Carrboro was specifically recognized for “intentional steps to build a welcoming, sustainable, and diverse community” with special attention paid to restoring watersheds, prioritizing greener neighborhoods and hosting community events
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