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Chapel Hill: Banana Ball, Science Expo, Lumo

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 9, 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, April 9, discussing town news and events. She gave a recap of the most recent meeting of the Chapel Hill Town Council, which saw updates on economic development, the Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite, and more. She also talked about a busy weekend coming up in Chapel Hill, which includes two sold out “Banana Ball” games at Keenan Stadium, the UNC Science Expo, and more.

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Police: 12 Vehicles Broken Into at Chapel Hill Apartment Complex; Residents Asked to Stay Alert

Posted by Michael Koh | Apr 8, 2026 | Crime, Safety

The Chapel Hill Police Department is asking community members to exercise caution amid a string of...

The Town of Chapel Hill Selects Design For New W. Cameron Avenue Bike Lanes

Posted by Henry Taylor | Apr 8, 2026 | Local Government, News Around Town, Safety

The Town of Chapel Hill announced it has chosen an option for how it will improve bicycle infrastructure on West Cameron Avenue.

The Casual Pint of Chapel Hill to Reopen Under New Ownership, Targeting May 1

Posted by Michael Koh | Apr 6, 2026 | Business

Under a new ownership group, The Casual Pint of Chapel Hill will reopen at its former location at 201 South Elliott Road.

North Carolina’s Electoral Future May Hinge on Rural Black Voters Who Feel Ignored by Democrats

Posted by Associated Press | Apr 4, 2026 | Election, State

Roughly 4 in 10 Black voters in North Carolina’s last presidential election said they live in small towns or rural communities.

Local Municipal Offices to Close for Observance of Good Friday

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

Local government offices and services around the community will be closed to observe Good Friday...

Groundbreaking for Chapel Hill’s Homestead Gardens Marks Milestone for Significant Affordable Housing Project

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 3, 2026 | Housing, Local Government

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‘Mind Your Business’: Local Openings, Closings and Updates in January-March 2026

Posted by Staff | Apr 1, 2026 | Business, Mind Your Business

The start of 2026 featured some early closures, openings and plenty of returns to business in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and beyond.

The Evening News – No Kings Protest, Mebane Growing, Caleb Wilson to NBA

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

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

Posted by Henry Taylor | Mar 30, 2026 | News Around Town

Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents participated in the third No Kings Day on Saturday, Mar. 28, protesting President Donald Trump.

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