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The Morning News: Education, Health Care, Thanksgiving

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 26, 2025 | 6:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck, presenting the morning news. In this edition of the news, we hear from U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee on Health Care. We hear from State Superintendent Mo Green on improving education. We hear from Carolina Connection on students celebrating Thanksgiving locally. In sports, the UNC Men’s Basketball team got a win last night, and both they and the women’s team play games on Thanksgiving. We also check the rest of the UNC sports schedule, and more.

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Thanksgiving Holiday to Affect Local Government Services in Orange County (2025)

Posted by Michael Koh | Nov 25, 2025 | Local Government

Thanksgiving will fall on Thursday, November 27 this year, and the holiday will affect several...

The Morning News: Chatham Park South Village, Honey Against Hunger, Basketball Preview

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 25, 2025 | 6:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. In this edition of the news, we take a deep dive on the Chatham Park South Village Small Area Plan with the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners. We hear a Carolina Connection story on the beekeeping club at UNC working against food insecurity. In sports, UNC Women’s Soccer has their season end in the round of 16, basketball gears up after a week off, and more.

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Chapel Hill-Carrboro Icons Howard and Lillian Lee, Braxton Foushee Granted Statewide Honor

Posted by Staff | Nov 22, 2025 | Local Government, State

Three groundbreaking Black local leaders saw their years of service awarded by being inducted into the Order of The Long Leaf Pine

Alfredo’s Pizza Villa Opens After Move at Chapel Hill’s University Place

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 20, 2025 | Business

Alfredo’s Pizza Villa completed its move across the University Place parking lot and officially opened to customers in its new space on Thursday night.

Chapel Hill: Federal Immigration Action Update, Town Council Meeting Recap, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 20, 2025 | 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, November 20, discussing town news and events. She discussed the latest on federal immigration action in the community, which as seen no documented cases of arrests in Orange County so far. She also updated the latest from the town council, which included proclamation, a LUMO vote being put off until January, a change to a housing development that will add money to the town’s affordable housing fund, and more.

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UPDATE: Missing Chapel Hill Teen Safely Located

Posted by Michael Koh | Nov 20, 2025 | Safety

**Update** The Chapel Hill Police announced Friday afternoon that Mikylah Barnes had been safely...

Chapel Hill High School to Play in North Carolina Boys’ Soccer State Championship Match

Posted by Michael Koh | Nov 19, 2025 | High School Sports

The Chapel Hill High School boys’ soccer team is headed to the 7A state championship match...

Th 5:00 News – ICE in the Triangle, 2026 Midterms, NCAA Championships

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 18, 2025 | 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 Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in the Triangle area. We also learn more about trends leading into the 2026 midterm elections. In sports, we check numerous UNC teams in the NCAA tournament, preview the basketball team’s matchup against Navy and more.

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Multiple UNC Football Players Facing Reckless Driving Charges

Posted by Michael Koh | Nov 18, 2025 | Football, Safety, Sports, UNC, UNC Sports

Several UNC football players are facing charges of reckless driving, speeding and other...

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