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UNC Student Body President Cites Campus Tensions as Latest Step in ‘Racial Epidemic’
UNC Student Body President Lamar Richards said he believes the ongoing dispute over the tenure...
Read MoreOn Air Today: Damion Moore and Matt Gladdek
Damion Moore, the co-founder of Dame’s Chicken and Waffles, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on the air with Matt Gladdek of the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership. He shares the history of his restaurant, details on the variety of its menu and why he’s excited the new location is open on Franklin Street.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: Road Rage Arrest, Elections Updates and Revaluation Deadlines
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you the latest local news headlines on Thursday, June 24, including local election updates. In Chapel Hill, an arrest over a road rage shooting and tension on UNC’s campus. In Hillsborough, the town government is crafting its comprehensive sustainability plan. Plus: an extension on property tax appeals and UNC men’s basketball lands a new recruit.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Aaron Nelson
Aaron Nelson, President and CEO of the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro, joins 97.9 The Hill to discuss the latest chamber forum: Risk and Resiliency.
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Read MoreChapel Hill: Short-Term Rentals, Public Safety, Dance Parties and More!
Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell after a full town council meeting and before an upcoming Pride event.
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Allen Buansi Will Not Seek Re-Election to Chapel Hill Town Council
Chapel Hill Town Council member Allen Buansi will not seek re-election after the end of his first...
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Chapel Hill Police: Road Rage Shooting Suspect Arrested
Authorities arrested a Durham man on Thursday for his involvement in a Chapel Hill road rage...
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Chapel Hill Town Council Approves Plans for Putt Putt Fun Center
The Chapel Hill Town Council approved a request that allows the construction of a mini golf and go...
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Second Reading on Aura Development in Chapel Hill Delayed to Monday
The Chapel Hill Town Council did not hold a vote on a conditional zoning request for the mixed-use...
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