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Chapel Hill: Town Council Member Louie Rivers

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 6, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

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The Morning News: Legion Road, ArtsOrange, Jason Johnson, Bill Belichick

Posted by Aaron Keck | Aug 6, 2026 | 6:00 News

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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Chapel Hill Police Creates Team to Investigate Vehicle Break-Ins; 14 Reported Over Weekend

Posted by Henry Taylor | Aug 4, 2026 | Crime, Safety

The department said it responded to 14 vehicle break-ins over the weekend, and 320 so far in 2026. The team will focus on finding patterns.

Chapel Hill: Growth and Development, Carolina North, Legion Pond

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 31, 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, July 30, discussing town news and events. She talked about a chamber event on growth and development she had attended earlier that day, which included updates on the North South Bus Rapid Transit project, and more. She also shared updates on UNC’s Carolina North Plans, the Legion Road property and pond, and more.

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Red Cross Declares Blood Crisis: Here’s Where You Can Donate Locally

Posted by Emma Cooke | Jul 28, 2026 | Health, Nonprofit

The American Red Cross is calling for immediate blood donations, declaring a national blood crisis for the second time in history.

Chapel Hill Shares LUMO Draft, Which Could Reshape Development Standards and Housing Types

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 28, 2026 | Development, Housing, Local Government

After nearly a decade since Chapel Hill first launched plans to rewrite its land use management ordinance, or LUMO, a draft has arrived.

The Morning News: Educator Pay, Blood Shortage, Return of Arts Mill

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 27, 2026 | 6:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. In today’s news: We hear from the president of the North Carolina Association of educators on the shortcomings of teacher pay in the new budget; we hear of a national blood donation shortage; an energy company in Durham faces a hefty fine; the Eno Arts Mill is set to reopen soon; a longtime Carrboro-area bar is getting a new owner and a rebrand, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Weather Update, LUMO Draft Availability, Public Info Session

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 23, 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, July 23, discussing town news and events. She discussed the recent inclement weather, and discussed preparedness for future inclement weather as we get further into hurricane season. She also talked about the Land Use Management Ordinance re-write, and the opportunities for public feedback on that draft document. She previewed an upcoming public information session, National Night Out, and more.