Orange County Sheriff’s Office Locates Missing 19-Year-Old in Rougemont
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office sent out a missing persons alert Monday for Bryce Howerton of Rougemont, a high-functioning autistic man.
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As Final Year Begins, Glenwood Elementary Families Feeling ‘Powerless’ After Closure and Program Votes
Monday’s first day of class is bittersweet for Glenwood Elementary School families, who feel hurt by CHCCS leaders’ decision to close its campus and change its program.
Read MoreUpdates on Student-Athletes Fighting for Fifth Year and Stephen A. Smith-NABJ Controversy – Stroman On Sports (August 21, 2026)
97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman joins News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 21 to share her perspective on a pair of stories building headlines this week.
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Sheriff’s Office Charges, Seeks Pittsboro Man and Goldston Woman over Debit Card Fraud
A pair of Chatham County residents face fraud charges after stealing a debit card from the mail and making cash withdrawals from its account.
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Glenwood Elementary’s Mandarin Dual Language Program Moving to Rashkis; Questions Remain for World Language
The school board voted to relocate one of Glenwood Elementary School’s Mandarin learning tracks to Rashkis. The other could go to Scroggs.
Read MoreDual Language Education Advocate Bonnie Wang on Glenwood’s Mandarin Program – On Air Today (August 20, 2026)
Bonnie Wang, the president of the language education advocacy group FLANC, speaks with 97.9 The Hill on Thursday, August 20.
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UNC School of Social Work Prepares for New Undergraduate Degree Program
The UNC School of Social Work earned approval to add an undergraduate major for social work this summer, setting up its launch in Fall 2027.
Read MoreDale Edwards on The News of Orange County’s Top Summer Stories – On Air Today (August 19, 2026)
Dale Edwards, the managing editor for the News of Orange County, speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 19.
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Read MoreA New UNC-NC State Series, Student Wellness Hub and Chapel Hill Fire Station – The Evening News (August 19, 2026)
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts on Wednesday, August 19 and shares the latest local news.
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Read MoreOrange County: Jamezetta Bedford’s Memorial and Federal Grant Distribution (Aug. 19, 2026)
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 19.
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