Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 25.
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Read MoreSteven Dubb, the Principal and President of the Beechwood Organization spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 18. He discussed the latest news from the South Creek development in the southern portion of Chapel Hill. He talked about the importance of having homes in a lower price range than is typical for Chapel Hill, the value of having 80 acres of nature preserve as part of the development, and what future timelines are for South Creek. He also shared some upcoming milestones, and more.
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Read MorePittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 14, discussing town news and events. They talked about the recent mid-July town meeting including some Parks and Rec updates, provided some new info on affordable housing at Chatham Park, and more.Â
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Durham Technical Community College began early steps of construction at the site of its 124-unit affordable housing complex in April.
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In a housing market long defined by square footage and scale, a quieter shift is taking shape across Chapel Hill, Durham, and the surrounding Triangle, one that favors simplicity, flexibility, and a more intentional way of living.
Read MoreIn this episode of “Economics with Aria,” host Aria Allen dives into how one economic policy can impact the general trend of affordable housing: interest rates.
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Orange County’s recently met with Mebane to discuss ways to plan for the future of the city and how to accommodate its growing population.
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Amid a shortage of affordable housing – both locally and nationally – the Orange County chapter of Habitat for Humanity recently held a summit to discuss how leaders can collectively aim to better address the issue.
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Beth Bronson is a 2026 candidate for County Commissioner of Orange County NC, in District 2. An Orange County native and UNC alum, Beth and her partner Dale, bought their first home in 2020 and rehabilitated their vernacular brick ranch into their forever home in the Mebane/Cheeks area. She has come up in both the local service industry and as a clinical researcher at one of the area’s top research hospitals. After working to ensure over-development did not change her neighborhood, she applied to multiple advisory boards, with current appointments on both the Planning Board and Board of Adjustments for Orange County.
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Read More97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey speaks with Vice President of Advocacy for the Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro Ian Scott, Policy Director for Carolina Forward and Chapel Hill Town Council Member Theodore Nollert, and President of the Orange and Chatham County Association of Realters Randy Voller. They discussed the current housing inventory in the Chapel Hill area, including how much and what type of housing is still missing, and what tools the community has to encourage more housing. They also discussed what they hope to see different in the area’s housing market in 2026, and more.
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