Chapel Hill Town Council Approves Senior Housing Development on Legion Road
The Chapel Hill Town Council passed a resolution approving a three-story affordable housing development project on Legion Road.
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UNC Asks Pro-Palestine Protesters To Stop Wearing Masks, Citing 1953 Anti-KKK Law
Students for Justice in Palestine has been part of more than a half-dozen protests at UNC since the October 7th. At the protests, many participants wore masks, which has become a point of contention for university officials.
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Here’s What to Know Ahead of the Tar Heel 10 Miler on Saturday
The annual Tar Heel 10 Miler race is set for the morning of Saturday, April 20 through the UNC...
Read MoreThe 5:00 News – Deadly House Fire, Chapel Hill Bond Referendum, County Manager Retires
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of an overnight housefire in Chapel Hill that left one person dead. We also hear a story on a possible bond referendum from the Chapel Hill Town Council. We learn of the retirement of Orange County Manager Bonnie Hammersley, VinFast hits a snag in Chatham County, and more. In sports, we look ahead to the Spring Football game, UNC Women’s Basketball gets a decorated recruit, and more.
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Read MoreChapel Hill: Response to UNC DEI Ban, Budget and Bond Updates, Affordable Senior Housing
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April, 18. She discussed town’s recent legislative breakfast. She also talked about the latest developments in budget and bond conversations amongst the council. She talked about a project coming to Legion Road that will allow for affordable housing for seniors. She responded to UNC’s potential banning of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. She also talked about upcoming town events, activities, and more.
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Chapel Hill: 1 Found Dead in House Fire Along Rogerson Drive
The Chapel Hill Fire Department is investigating a fatal house fire that took place in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Read MoreOn Air Today: Brad Freeman, Yvonne Lue, and Whopper From PetPalsNC
Executive Director of PetPalsNC Brad Freeman and PPNC Board Member and Certified Therapy Dog Handler Yvonne Lue and Therapy Dog Whopper spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 17. They discussed their organization’s purpose, which is to provide free therapy dog services to schools. They also previewed a fundraiser coming up on April 21st at Cptain John’s Dockside Restaurant in Chapel Hill.
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East Rosemary Street Reopens to Traffic in Chapel Hill as Parking Deck Construction Progresses
East Rosemary Street in Chapel Hill reopened on Monday, which is the latest sign of the parking deck’s construction progressing.
Read MoreThe 5:00 News – Greene Tract, International Visit to CHHS, Deja Kelly’s Future
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn about the next step for the Greene Tract in Chapel Hill. We also hear a story on the spouse of the Japanese Prime Minister visiting Chapel Hill High School, learn of East Chapel Hill’s Robotics team competing in a championship, and more. In sports, we hear from Deborah Stroman on what comes next from Deja Kelly, recap the weekend in UNC sports, and more.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo
97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 15. She discussed the top three stories on WCHLChapelboro social media this week. Those stories included a UNC Media Hub story on license plate readers being installed on campus at UNC, and basketball players Seth Tremble and Deja Kelly entering the transfer portal. She also talked about Ben & Jerry’s free cone day, and more.
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