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The 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com team work hard to bring consistent and strong local coverage to our community. While you’re learning more about local elections, candidates, platforms and policy, check out some of our other stories involving local government, politics, development and more through this curated selection of relevant recent posts. Of course, you can find more content on the Chapelboro homepage, our 97.9 The Hill radio homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

 

Chapel Hill: Storm Prep, LUMO, Carolina North

by | January 22, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast | 0 Comments

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 22, discussing town news and events. She talked about the upcoming winter weather and the preparations being made as the town expects snow and ice over the weekend. She also discussed the most recent town council meeting which saw the passage of amendments to the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance. She talked about UNC’s announced plans for the Carolina North campus, and more.

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A Living Wage in Orange County Means $22.60 in 2026

by | January 21, 2026 | Business, Local Government | 0 Comments

After ending operations in 2024, nonprofit organization Orange County Living Wage has left a gap in our community’s discussion surrounding what constitutes a “living wage” and what the exact number in our specific area might be. In 2025, a new organization has picked up the torch.

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Lawyer Lori Russell Details Run For Orange County Schools Board Of Education

by | January 21, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Pre-K - 12 Education | 0 Comments

Russell, an Orange County-based lawyer working in biotechnology, is one of six candidates vying for a seat on the board of education.

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Local Government Meetings: January 19-23, 2026

by | January 19, 2026 | Local Government | 0 Comments

This week in local government, the Chapel Hill Town Council votes on amendments to the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO).

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Orange County Communities to Observe Martin Luther King Day Jan. 19. Here’s How it Affects Services.

by | January 19, 2026 | Local Government | 0 Comments

The observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19 will affect local government services around the Orange County community. Here’s what residents can expect this year: Town of Chapel Hill Most town offices will be closed Monday. Residential trash...
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Carrboro: Protests, Poet’s Party, MLK Preview

by | January 16, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast | 0 Comments

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 16, discussing town news and events. She discussed participation in a protest march in Carrboro last weekend. She also outlined the Poet’s Party at the Drakeford Library Complex, as well as previewing next weekend’s Carrboro Film Fest at the same location. She also previewed several Martin Luther King, Jr. Day activities in our community, and more.

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NCDOT Installing Pedestrian Infrastructure at 3 N.C. Highway 54 Intersections

by | January 16, 2026 | Local Government, Safety, Traffic, Transit | 0 Comments

The North Carolina Department of Transportation will partner with the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro to install pedestrian and bicyclist improvements at three intersections along North Carolina Highway 54. NCDOT will begin work Monday, Feb. 2 to install crosswalks...
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Lawyer, Counselor Kate O’Brien Shares Campaign Details in Chatham County Commissioner Race

by | January 16, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government | 0 Comments

Mental health and court counselor Kate O’Brien is running for the District 3 seat, which covers the northern most area of Chatham County.

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Chapel Hill: Council Retreat, New Website Launch, MLK Day

by | January 15, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast | 0 Comments

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 16, discussing town news and events. She shared discussions from the town council’s two day retreat last weekend, which included budget talks and more. She also talked about the town’s launch of their newly designed website which went live on Thursday. She previewed upcoming weekend events including Martin Luther King, Jr. memorials and more.

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Town of Chapel Hill Debuts New Logo, Website Design

by | January 15, 2026 | Local Government | 0 Comments

The Town of Chapel Hill has debuted a new logo and town website, chapelhillnc.gov, amid a branding overhaul. The new logo depicts a stylized tulip poplar on rolling hills. "With this new website, we've created a more user-friendly experience for all who visit our...
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