Obituary: Former Orange County Commissioner, Environmental Builder Mark Marcoplos
Devoted family man and innovative green builder, county commissioner and civic activist, musician and athlete, Mark Marcoplos passed suddenly on Oct. 19.
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Obituary for Julie Allison Harrison
Julie Glasser Harrison, 66, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, passed away on October 30th, 2025, surrounded by her family. Julie was born on November 24th, 1958, in Siler City, North Carolina. She attended Jordan Matthews High...
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2025 Election Results for Local Races in Orange County and Pittsboro
Tuesday marked Election Day for local races across North Carolina. Here are the vote tallies for Orange County and Pittsboro’s elections.
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2025 Candidate Introductions: Pittsboro Municipal Races
No local race has more questions surrounding it than the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners election and its eight first-time candidates.
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2025 Candidate Introductions: Chapel Hill Municipal Races
Five candidates for Chapel Hill Town Council are vying for four seats — two of which are open — while the mayor’s election is unopposed.
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The Monday Morning Huddle: Let the Score Take Care of Itself
UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi joined 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck this morning for...
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News Around Town: Halloween on Franklin Street in 2025
Read a conversation between Chapel Hill mayor Jess Anderson and 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey about Halloween on Franklin Street.
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97.9 The Hill Named NCAB’s 2025 Non-Metro Station of the Year
Your hometown radio station has once again been honored as the best in North Carolina. The North...
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Photo Gallery: UNC Football vs. Virginia
Virginia defeated UNC 17-16 in overtime at Kenan Stadium Saturday afternoon. Check out our photos...
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UNC Falls in Another Heartbreaker vs. Virginia. Can They Get Over the Hump? — The Carolina Football Hour (Oct. 27, 2025)
UNC played another close game Saturday at Kenan Stadium, but again the Tar Heels fell inches short in a 17-16 overtime loss.
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