Rabid Raccoon Reported in Southern Chapel Hill, Orange County’s 7th This Year
Orange County Animal Services alerted the community on Monday of its latest positive rabies test: a raccoon seen on October 29 in Chapel Hill.
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Miami is Scary Good. How Can UNC Football Hang Tough? — The Carolina Football Hour (Oct. 31, 2026)
Who enjoys a scary story? 97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh and Brighton McConnell host a Halloween edition of The Carolina Football Hour on Franklin, featuring a spooky preview of UNC’s matchup with Miami and revisiting the tragic tale of the Tar Heels’ overtime loss to Syracuse.
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Read MoreBig Games for UNC Football, Women’s Basketball and the WNBA – Stroman On Sports (October 30, 2026)
97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, October 30 about a big weekend ahead with some dramatic games.
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Pittsboro Water Treatment Plant Back Online, Operating at Full Capacity After Repairs
TriRiver Water issued an alert on Friday saying repairs are needed to the raw water line for the Pittsboro Water Filtration Facility.
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Carrboro Police Warn of Downtown Car Wreck; Detour Cars Around South Greensboro Street
The Town of Carrboro issued an alert Thursday afternoon about a multi-vehicle collision at South Greensboro Street and Braxton Foushee Street.
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Construction Zones, Poor Communication and Tenants’ Departure: Amid Changes, Elliott Woods Renters Wonder What’s Next
As Elliott Woods Apartments undergoes needed renovations, how the process is managed and the exodus of tenants is raising concerns.
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Hillsborough Warns Residents of Blasting at Auman Village Construction Site
Hillsborough residents who hear explosive noises are not imagining things. Blasting at the construction site for Auman Village is underway.
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Carrboro: Firefighter Injured in Response to ‘Heavy Fire’ at Storage Facility
Carrboro and other area firefighters battled “heavy fire conditions” at a storage...
Read MoreMen’s Basketball’s First-Team All Name Team in 2026-27 – What’s Trending (October 26, 2026)
97.9 The Hill’s Curran Campbell subs in on “What’s Trending” on Monday, October 26, sharing some of the funniest names in college basketball.
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Read MoreHedgepeth Family Speaks After Conviction; UNC Football Fumbles Its Momentum – The Morning News (October 26, 2026)
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest-hosts on Monday, October 26 and share the latest local news stories.
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