NCDOT Set to Close Part of New Hope Church Road in Chapel Hill for Bridge Rehabilitation
New Hope Church Road in rural Chapel Hill is set to see a section above Interstate 40 close for ten days starting May 11, according to NCDOT.
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Garson Shares Vision for Serving District, Keeping Long-Term Policy Goals while Joining N.C. Senate
Gov. Josh Stein appointed Jonah Garson to N.C. Senate District 23 on Friday. Before that, Garson visited the 97.9 The Hill studios.
Read MoreHome is Where Lower Interest Rates Are: The Struggle for Affordable Housing in Chapel Hill
In this episode of “Economics with Aria,” host Aria Allen dives into how one economic policy can impact the general trend of affordable housing: interest rates.
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UNC Finishes South Building Roof Repair Project, Shares Details on New Touches
South Building’s roof replacement, which began last May, wrapped up last month. UNC recently shared more details on its final touches.
Read MoreWill UNC’s Michael Malone and His Tough Coaching Work in Modern College Ball? – Stroman on Sports (Apr. 10, 2026)
97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman joins News Director Brighton McConnell for her weekly segment on Friday, Apr. 10.
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Read MoreChapel Hill Goes Bananas and Roy Cooper’s Senate Campaign Visits Durham — The Evening News (Apr. 10, 2026)
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in for Andrew Stuckey on Friday, Apr. 10 and shares the latest local news stories.
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Read MoreSarah Potter on Chapel Hill’s Business Preparation on Banana Ball — On Air Today (Apr. 10, 2026)
Town of Chapel Hill Business Vitality Manager Sarah Potter joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, Apr. 10.
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Orange County Sheriff: Paula Floyd Murder Suspect in Local Custody After Extradition to N.C.
UPDATE: The Orange County Sheriff’s Office shared an alert on the morning of Apr. 10 saying Matthew Vukmer was now in its office’s custody.
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Carrboro Resident Faces Drug Trafficking and Unsafe Driving Charges After Pursuit, Crash with Sheriff’s Deputies
A Carrboro man faces a myriad of charges after a pursuit across southern Orange County and parts of Chatham County on Wednesday that ended with a crash after he rammed a sheriff’s deputy’s patrol vehicle.
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Homestead Skate Park ‘Grand Opening’ Ceremony Celebrates Chapel Hill Skating Scene and Its Advocacy
Chapel Hill organized a party at the renovated Homestead Skate Park to celebrate the project’s completion and skating community’s passion.
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