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Chapel Hill: LUMO, Football Home Opener, Shaq

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 10, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey in studio on Thursday, September 10, discussing town news and events. She discussed the upcoming football home opener, which features a pre game concert by Shaquille O’Neil (as DJ Diesel) on campus at 10 a.m. on Saturday. She also talked about the town council’s return to regular meetings, with Wednesday night’s work session focused on specific aspects of the LUMO document, and more.

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Nonprofit Buys Chapel Hill Space, Announces Plans for New B3 Clubhouse

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 10, 2026 | Nonprofit

A popular, and growing, nonprofit is taking a major step to provide a space for its Chapel Hill...

Chapel Hill Accepting Applicants for Its Next Poet Laureate, Donovan Livingston Reflects on His Term

Posted by Emma Cooke | Sep 10, 2026 | Arts, Local Government

Chapel Hill is currently seeking applicants for its next Poet Laureate to help inspire creativity and celebrate the community through poetry.

What’s Open or Closed on Labor Day? Holiday to Impact Local Government Services

Posted by Michael Koh | Sep 5, 2026 | Local Government

Monday marks the observance of Labor Day, which is meant to celebrate the contribution of workers...

The Evening News: Michael Lombardi Out, Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center, CHCCS School Board

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 4, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more on the resignation an investigation around former UNC Football General Manager Michael Lombardi. We also hear more on the Orange County Commissioners decision to name the Crisis Care Center after late board member Jamezetta Bedford. We get a recap of the CHCCS Board meeting from Thursday, and more. In sports, UNC Women’s Soccer and Volleyball both get wins, as Field Hockey looks to get on track this weekend, and more.

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Chapel Hill: G20 Debrief, LUMO, Labor Day

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 3, 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, September 3, discussing town news and events. She debriefed the impact on the town from this week’s meeting of G20 leaders at the Carolina Inn. She also talked about upcoming business of the Town Council this fall, including the rest of the process of finishing the Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite, and more.

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The Evening News: Drowning at Eastwood Lake, Economic Development, Endswell Gallery Space

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 1, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn of a tragic drowning at Eastwood Lake in Chapel Hill, hear from some local leaders on economic development initiatives, hear about a new gallery space from Endswell Funeral Home, and more.

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New On-Ramp for I-40 Opens Along Chapel Hill’s Highway 86

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 1, 2026 | State Government, Traffic

The North Carolina Department of Transportation officially activated the new west-bound on-ramp from Highway 86 to Interstate 40 on Saturday.

Endswell Funeral Home Expanding to Chapel Hill with Art Gallery, Memorial Space

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 1, 2026 | Arts, Business

Opening an art gallery is just the latest example of Endswell Funeral Home attempting to stand out from the traditional experience.

The Evening News: Football Wins, Reclaimed Water, Restaurant Closing

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 31, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition, we hear a story on OWASA’s reclaimed water program. We get updates on a couple of recent crime stories. In sports, The UNC Football team scored an upset win in Ireland, while Field Hockey took two upset losses, and more.

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