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Stories from the Town of Chapel Hill Economic Development
Kenzie Brendle and Kristin Watson from Purvelo Meet Kenzie Brendle and Kristin Watson from Purvelo Cycle Studio, opening soon in Chapel Hill! Owned by Kristin and her husband, this small, locally owned family business is looking forward to working in the...
Don’t Forget to Vote on November 8th
Sponsored by Orange County Government On Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, Orange County registered voters will have the opportunity to vote for or against two bond referenda: $120 million to fund the repair and renovation of safety and security features, as well as...
The 5:00 News – Small Fire on W. Franklin, Conviction in 2023 Shooting, New Carrboro Town Manager
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, West Franklin Street is briefly closed due to an electrical fire. There’s a conviction in a shooting from 2023. We also learned of Carrboro’s hiring of a new Town Manager. We hear a story about the dedication of Braxton Foushee Street in Carrboro, hear about OWASA’s water quality report card, and more. In sports, UNC Men’s Basketball prepares for a Sweet 16 matchup against Alabama, and more.
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Climate Thursday: Ashley Ward, Director of Duke’s Heat Policy Innovation Hub
Ashley Ward, Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 28. She discussed a recent fine levied by the North Carolina Department of Labor against a sweet potato farm in Nash County after a farm worker died in a heat-related incident last September. She pointed out the need for clearer regulations for employers in this area. She also talked about a recent roundtable discussion, previewed some of her upcoming activities, and more.
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Chapel Hill: Potential Tax Increase, Budget Season, Rubbish The Racoon
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 28. She discussed upcoming plans for the town council, including the possibility of a tax increase as we get into budget season. She also discussed the Vision Zero strategy for eliminating pedestrian fatalities, with a public presentation coming up tonight at the Chapel Hill Public Library. They also both shared thoughts on Chapel Hill’s new downtown art installation “Rubbish the Racoon,” and more.
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Little Big Moments: That Awesome, Fearsome Responsibility
As each of my children has gone to kindergarten, I have had occasion to think of my own experience at that age. Most of all, I remember my teacher.
Durham Man Found Guilty in 2023 UNC Shooting, Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison
Ronell Canion was found guilty on all counts of assault with a deadly weapon following a trial over the April 2023 shooting that injured one.
Easter Weekend to Affect Local Government Services
The observation of Good Friday on March 29 will alter several government services around Orange County. Here's what residents can expect: Town of Chapel Hill Good Friday is an official town holiday. Residential trash collection will not be affected, but collection of...
Carrboro Names Winston-Salem’s Patrice Toney as Next Town Manager
After a months-long national search, the Town of Carrboro announced its pick for its new town manager: Patrice Toney, a current assistant city manager for Winston-Salem's government. The town shared a release Thursday with its pick, saying Toney's hiring will be...
Chansky’s Notebook: Best of the West
If the oddsmakers are right, it will be Arizona and UNC on Saturday in Los Angeles for a trip to the Final Four.
What We Know about the Baltimore Bridge Collapse
A cargo ship rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Bridge early Tuesday, causing the span to collapse and the presumed deaths of six people.
History Matters: Fires, Schools, and Towers
Scott and Aaron discuss the invention of the fire extinguisher, the opening of the Eiffel Tower, and a court order desegregating schools.
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