Chapel Hill Moving Forward with Plans for New Fire Station, Affordable Housing Development
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The Evening News: Seth Trimble Moves On, Eno Arts Mill Returns, Athletic Department Evolves
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn that Seth Trimble will transfer to Louisville for his newly awarded 5th season of eligibility, as UNC has already completed their roster for the upcoming season. We also hear more details from Athletic Director Steve Newmark on a plan to consolidate the athletic department’s revenue generation. We get a detailed story on the Eno Arts Mill’s reopening, and more.
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Read MoreThe Evening News: Athletic Department Financial Structure, VinFast Reflections, Local Government
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear of a proposal to make the athletics department’s revenue generation housed as an associated entity. We reflect on the VinFast plant not materializing at the Moncure megasite. We check in on local government leaders, hear some national polling numbers from Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jensen, and more.
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Read MoreThe Evening News: Carolina North, South Campus Arena, Social District
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more on the direction of the Carolina North campus from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, members of a group advocating for a south campus arena explain their thinking, University Place is set to bring Chapel Hill’s first social district starting September 1, and more. In sports, UNC teams continue to prepare for the fall season, and more.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: 97.9 The Hill Social Media Manager Henry Taylor
97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 10. They discussed weekend activities, which included trips to Boone and Washington, D.C. Henry highlighted some of the most trending social media posts for Chapelboro, which included the Breadmen’s closure and the announcement that DJ Diesel will be performing before a UNC Football game, and more.
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Read MoreThe Evening News: Pipelines, Data Centers, Big Donation for Lineberger
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn more about a proposed pipeline in Chatham Count that was the subject of a special meeting of the Chatham County Commissioners. We also hear about how counties nationwide are addressing the prospect of data centers in their communities. The Lineberger Cancer Center gets a large donation, and more. In sports, we hear from football Head Coach Bill Belichick on the scope of fall practice, and more.
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Chapel Hill’s Chelsea Theater Names Jamie Webb as New Executive Director
Chapel Hill’s Chelsea Theater has appointed Jamie Webb as its new executive director....
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Merritt’s Grill Opening Second Location in Chapel Hill; Einstein Bros. Bagels Opening First
Merritt’s Grill, whose BLT sandwiches have been a staple of the Chapel Hill culinary scene...
Read MoreThe Morning News: Legion Road, ArtsOrange, Jason Johnson, Bill Belichick
In today’s news: Chapel Hill provides an update on the future of its 36-acre property on Legion Road, with a pond slated for removal.
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