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Carrboro: Revisiting Recent Events, Look Ahead to Summer, Chantal One Year Later

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 10, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 10, discussing town news and events. She discussed the recent string of town-planned events, which included their program of Juneteenth events, Pride Month events, and their annual 4th of July celebration. She also looked ahead to the town’s schedule through the traditional down time of late July and early August. She also discussed the lasting impacts of Tropical Storm Chantal, and more.

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Neighborhoods Flooded by Chantal Last Year Are Recovering, But Still Feel Storm’s Impacts

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 7, 2026 | Housing, Weather

During Tropical Storm Chantal’s floods, 448 homes in Orange County were impacted – with more than half suffering major damage or being destroyed – and around 190 residents displaced.

Celebration of Independence Day to Alter Local Government Services in Orange County

Posted by Michael Koh | Jul 3, 2026 | Local Government

The celebration of Independence Day on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 will affect several...

Drone Shows and Parades: Here’s What to Know Before Orange County’s July 4 Celebrations

Posted by Emma Cooke | Jul 3, 2026 | Entertainment, Local Government

A variety of July 4 festivities are set to take place across Orange County. Here’s how local governments are celebrating.

Chapel Hill Man Wins $200,000 Lottery Prize on Scratch-Off Ticket

Posted by Michael Koh | Jul 1, 2026 | News Around Town

Kevin Valdez of Chapel Hill won the top prize of $200,000 on a $5 scratch-off ticket, the North...

Carrboro: Council Update, July 4, Jamezetta Bedford

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 26, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 26, discussing town news and events. She discussed the town council’s meeting from June 16, previewed July 4th festivities in the town, updated Tropical Storm Chantal Recovery as the one year anniversary nears, discussed Jamezetta Bedford’s legacy, and more.