Carrboro Resident, 2 Juveniles Arrested in Connection to Chapel Hill Murder
The Chapel Hill Police Department announced a trio of arrests related to a murder at the South...
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Former Town of Chapel Hill Employee Arrested on Fraud, Money Laundering Charges
A former transportation engineer for the Town of Chapel Hill is facing 23 counts of felony wire...
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1 Year After UNC Spurns ‘Tarred Healing,’ Photo Exhibit Opens in National Civil Rights Museum
One year after a UNC center canceled its display of the photo exhibit “Tarred Healing,” it debuted at the National Civil Rights Museum.
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New Orange County Aquamation Business Aims to Provide Eco-Friendly Comfort
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University Place Businesses Close Early on Wednesday Due to Water Outage
A water main break at University Place mall in Chapel Hill led to some early and unexpected...
Read MoreThe 5:00 News: A Ponzi Scheme Arrest, Blood Donations and Tar Heel Wins
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the top local news headlines on Tuesday, January 17. A former Town of Chapel Hill employee is arrested by the FBI in connection to a Ponzi scheme. OWASA alerts residents of a 1,800-gallon wastewater spill. A new cookie bakery plans to open in February in downtown Chapel Hill. Plus: big recruiting news for UNC men’s basketball and a weekend full of Carolina victories.
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Read MoreHillsborough: MLK Day, Riding the Bus and A Music Venue
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, January 17.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: Shooting Details, BOCC Applicants and Bacot’s Status
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 13. Chapel Hill Police share annual deadly shooting statistics after two homicides in the last week and the latest victim is identified. The public learns more about applicants to a vacancy on the Board of Orange County Commissioners. Our community prepares for several Martin Luther King Jr. Day events — including a big book drive. And: UNC’s Hubert Davis provides an update on men’s basketball star Armando Bacot’s twisted ankle ahead of a road game.
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Read MoreCarrboro: Racial Equity, MLK Day Programming and THE CRANE!
Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, January 13, and shares details on the town council’s upcoming meeting, Martin Luther King Jr. Day recognitions and updates on The 203 Project.
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