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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 26. She discussed the news of a Barnes and Noble coming to University Place later this year. She also talked about the recent Town Council meeting, which saw a recognition of Black History Month, and approval of a couple of developments on Weaver Dairy Road. She also gave an update on the Legion Road property, and more.

The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a Barnes and Noble Bookstore coming to University Place. We also hear a story on the future of multi-model paths on Estes Drive Extension. We check the local government meeting schedule and early voting totals, and more. In sports, we hear a Carolina Connection story on the UNC Gymnastics team, check other results from Tuesday, and more.

UPDATE: An OC Alerts message shared at 8:51 p.m. said Amit Desai was safely located. The Chapel Hill Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a missing person. Police officers say 51-year-old Amit Desai was last seen around 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Circle K gas station at the intersection of East […]

The bookstore Barnes & Noble will open at University Place in Chapel Hill later this year, the shopping center said in a release Wednesday. The announcement was made while also detailing four other new businesses at the complex. Three of those businesses have already opened: the SWTHZ fitness center, VEG Emergency Vet and H&H Bagels. […]

Lapin Blue owner Mike Benson, Baxter Bar and Arcade owner Nick Stroude, and Franklin Real Estate's Sammy Martin spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 24. They discussed some of the challenges facing Midway area businesses with recent construction on Rosemary St. They highlighted the appeal of the Midway district's locally owned businesses and "old Chapel Hill" vibe, and more.

The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the latest in early voting totals, a story on Community Spend Week, a restaurant closure in Carrboro, and more. In sports, both basketball teams get weekend wins, while the men's team preps for a Monday night matchup against Louisville, and more.

The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, February 23. He discussed weekend activities, including watching the last events of the Olympics. He also talked about some upcoming social media projects involving behind-the-scenes looks at 97.9 The Hill, staff member pets, and more.

The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, the CHCCS Board discussed the process for closing an elementary school, but doesn't make much progress. They do sign off on a design for the rebuild of Carrboro Elementary School. We also get an update on a string of vehicle break-ins, hear from Wake Radiology on their new location, and more. In sports, UNC Women's Basketball gets a big come from behind win on the road at Virginia Tech to kick off a busy weekend in UNC sports, and more.

Carl Nordgren, host of Exploring Your Creative Genius on 97.9 The Hill, spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 19, discussing town news and events. He discussed the process of getting to that many episodes, lesson he's learned in producing the show, and several highlights that have happened during the first 150 episodes. He talked about guests he's had in, a "dream show" to aim for in the future, and more.

The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn details on a new police substation opening on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. We also learned of the Carrboro Town Council delaying a pilot program that would have closed East Weaver Street to automobiles on weekends this summer. We learn of a reopen date and a partnership with a local nonprofit for the brunch restaurant Snooze. In sports, UNC Women's Basketball has a big road matchup at Virginia Tech, and more.