Local Municipal Offices to Close for Observance of Good Friday
Local government offices and services around the community will be closed to observe Good Friday...
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Chapel Hill
‘Mind Your Business’: Local Openings, Closings and Updates in January-March 2026
The start of 2026 featured some early closures, openings and plenty of returns to business in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and beyond.
Read MoreThe Evening News – No Kings Protest, Mebane Growing, Caleb Wilson to NBA
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Henry Taylor reports from this past weekend’s No Kings Protests. We hear from a joint meeting between Orange County and Mebane, and more. In sports, UNC Women’s Basketball concludes their season, Caleb Wilson declares for the NBA draft, and more.
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Chapel Hill And Carrboro Hold Third No Kings Day, Joining Communities Nationwide
Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents participated in the third No Kings Day on Saturday, Mar. 28, protesting President Donald Trump.
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Photo Gallery: No Kings Day Orange County, March 2026
On Mar. 28, people from across Orange County gathered to participate in the third ‘No Kings Day.’ Here is our photo gallery from the event.
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Town Of Chapel Hill Announces Departure From Social Media Site X
The Town of Chapel Hill announced it will no longer post or monitor its accounts on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
Read MoreThe Morning News: Sweet 16 Basketball, Board of Trustees Meeting, Downtown Pittsboro
Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck reporting today’s news, including a recap of this week’s Board of Trustees meetings at UNC. Pittsboro gathers information from residents about how to further develop downtown; we learn of an arrest from a gunfire incident earlier this month in Chapel Hill, and more. In sports, the UNC Women’s Basketball team prepares to face top ranked UCONN in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament, and more.
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Read MoreThe Evening News: Coaching Search, Office of Violence Prevention, Spring Football
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the latest on the UNC Men’s Basketball coaching search, hearing from Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham on the process. We also hear from Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley on what many fans are looking for in a new coach. We also hear a story on the state Office of Violence Prevention, which recently had its five year anniversary. The UNC Board of Trustees have their final meeting of the academic year, and more.
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Read MoreChapel Hill: Council Meeting Recap, Leaf Collection Update, Mayor’s Office Intern
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 26, discussing town news and events. She recapped the most recent meeting of the town council, which included an update on the town’s leaf collection and the acquisition of a new leaf vacuum truck. Jess was joined by Mayor’s Office Intern Camilla Maldanado, who shared some of her experiences interning with the town, and more.
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Chapel Hill Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize
Chapel Hill resident Joey Bass won a $1 million top prize on a $10 scratch-off game from the North...
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