This Just In: News 101
This Just In — Maybe it has finally hit the fan. The President of the United States announced early this week that he planned to make a national address tonight to discuss election security
Little Big Moments: Heron Many Names
Canada geese reside in my neighborhood pond. Although they spend time in Canada, most of the year-round time is spent in the United States.
Cases of Diarrhea Parasite Reported in Orange County, Health Department Shares Guidance
As an outbreak of cyclospora continues in the United States, eight people in Orange County have reported falling sick from the parasite.
Lori Russell Takes Oath, Orange County Board of Education Sets Leaders for 2026-27
The Orange County Schools Board of Education swore in its newest member on Monday, alongside choosing its next chair and vice chair.
More than 38,000 Gallons of Untreated Sewage Spills into Unnamed Hillsborough Creek
The Town of Hillsborough responded to a discharge of untreated sewage into an unnamed creek Monday...
‘Joy Through Struggle’: UNC Gymnastics Head Coach Danna Durante Looks Forward to 2027
UNC gymnastics coach Danna Durante shared her optimism and excitement for her program's 2027 season with 97.9 The Hill's Aaron Keck.
Weekend Around The Hill: July 16 – July 19
Check out the events happening around our community this weekend. You can view the full Chapelboro...
Heavy Smoke From Wildfires Blankets the US Midwest and Northeast, Prompting Evacuations
More than 100 wildfires are burning in Canada, sending dangerously heavy smoke over the U.S. Midwest and Northeast this week.
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6AM-9AM M-FThe Morning News: Orange County’s Wolf Dogs, Five Years Later
In today's news: we revisit the wolf dogs who captivated our community when they went loose in Cedar Grove five years ago.
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3PM-6PM M-FChapel Hill: The Land Use Management Ordinance Rewrite Goes Live
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 16. She discussed the release of the town’s long-awaited rewrite of the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO)....
