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Chapel Hill: LUMO Update, Federal Funding for Projects, Financial Report

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 12, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 12, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent town council meeting, which included a presentation on the town’s financial report, and an update in the Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite. She outlined some recent federal funding secured for some major projects for the town, and more.

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Confirmed Measles Case Reported at Chapel Hill Goodwill Store

Posted by Michael Koh | Feb 12, 2026 | Health, Safety

The Orange County Health Department has reported that a person infected with measles recently...

Local Government Meetings: February 9-13, 2025

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 9, 2026 | Local Government

This week in local government: residents in Chatham County push back against Flock license-plate cameras and AI data centers.

Bicyclist Injured By Driver Along NC Highway 54 in Chapel Hill

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 5, 2026 | Crime, Safety

A driver struck and injured a bicyclist on N.C. Highway 54 on Thursday evening. Police later cited them for a failure to reduce speed.

The Evening News: Local Government, Hoover the Cat, Women’s Basketball

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 5, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, a check of our local government meeting schedule, an update on a crime story from Chatham County. We also hear the story of Hoover the Cat, who somehow traveled from the coast to Orange County as a stray before being returned home. In sports, the UNC Women’s Basketball team welcomes Clemson to Chapel Hill for a 6 p.m. tipoff, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Weather Response, UNC vs. Duke, Rosemary Closure

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 5, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 5, discussing town news and events. She talked about the response and ongoing impacts of our recent rounds of winter weather. She also talked about the upcoming UNC vs. Duke basketball game which takes place in Chapel Hill on Saturday, February eighth. She discussed an upcoming OWASA closure to Rosemary Street, and more.

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Chapel Hill: UNC Visitors Center Evacuated Due to Gas Leak

Posted by Michael Koh | Feb 4, 2026 | Safety, Traffic

The UNC Visitors Center, located at 134 East Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill, was...

Chapel Hill Passes Amendments to LUMO, Plans to Expand Missing Middle Housing in Town

Posted by Emma Cooke | Feb 3, 2026 | Development, Housing, Local Government

Chapel Hill recently passed amendments to its Land Use Management Ordinance that could make it easier to expand housing options in town.

The Evening News: Snow Aftermath, Trial Aftermath, UNC Basketball

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 2, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we take stock of the aftermath of this weekend’s snowfall, which sees the second consecutive day of remote learning for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. We also hear from District Attorney Jeff Neiman just after the conclusion of the Ross murder trial last week. We check the local government meeting schedule, and more. In Sports, UNC Men’s Basketball moves up in the rankings after a dominant road win, and prepares for a home matchup against Syracuse tonight. The women’s team travels to NC State, women’s tennis gets two top-ten wins, and more.

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The Evening News: Weather Preview, Trial Recap, Closures and Delays

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 30, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, the weekend weather forecast from meteorologist Chrissy Anderson, which includes the possibility of several inches of snow, high winds, and dangerously cold temperatures. We also get a recap of the Ross murder trial, which saw a mixed verdict returned from the jury on Thursday. In sports, UNC Men’s Basketball looks ahead to a weekend matchup with Georgia Tech, while Men’s Lacrosse has their season opener cancelled due to weather, and more.

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