Gov. Stein Appoints Orange County Residents, Including Sheriff, to Advisory Boards
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein appointed five Orange County community members to the Historic Hillsborough Commission and two other boards.
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Helping Veterans Age In Place is Priority for Chatham County Government, Local Roofing Business
Two initiatives in Chatham County step up to handle home repairs for veterans aging in place: Helping Homebound Heroes and the Skyline Exterior Group’s 100 Roof Pledge.
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As Chapel Hill Library Weighs Options Amid Possible Funding Cut, Supporters Speak Up to County
After receiving more than $620,000 annually from the Orange County government, the Chapel Hill Public Library may soon lose that funding.
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Carrboro High Students Dismissed Early Due to Piedmont Electric Power Outage
More than 7,000 Piedmont Electric Cooperative customers in Orange County lost power Friday due to a transmission issue affecting substations.
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Interim Dean Andy Hessick Lands Permanent Job of Leading UNC School of Law
UNC announced Thursday that it selected Andy Hessick, who has worked at the law school for a decade, to serve in the deanship permanently.
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Brush Fire Contained, But Still Burning in Carolina North Forest; Officials Warn of Smoky Conditions
A brush fire in the Carolina North Forest just south of Seawell Elementary School continues to...
Read MoreAnderson Clayton on N.C. Democratic Party’s General Election Preparation — On Air Today (May 20, 2026)
Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party Anderson Clayton joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, May 20.
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Carolina Performing Arts Unveils Multi-Day Performance Festival for ‘Campus and Downtown’
The Carolina Performing Arts festival, called “All. Together. Now.”, is set to debut Feb. 18-21, 2027 and take place every year.
Read MoreAlison Friedman on Carolina Performing Arts’ New Festival — On Air Today (May 19, 2026)
Alison Friedman of Carolina Performing Arts, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, May 19 to bring details of a new festival.
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House Fire Closes Part of Chapel Hill Road; 8 People Displaced
An alert shared by the Town of Chapel Hill at 5:28 p.m. said Erwin Road from River Birch Lane to Sage Road is closed because of a house fire.
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