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97.9 The Hill WCHL Presents Tabitha Meeks and Jesse Fox at Cat’s Cradle Back Room

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 13, 2026 | Arts, Entertainment, Town Square

Prosecution’s Experts Testify on Palm Print Identification, Evidence Handling in Faith Hedgepeth’s Murder

by Brighton McConnell | Crime, Safety

Testimony continued Tuesday in the trial of Miguel Salguero-Olivares for the murder of Faith Hedgepeth. Here are the latest highlights.

Al’s Burger Shack Prepares to Open New Location in Hillsborough

by Henry Taylor | Business

Al’s co-owner Charlie Farris, who also owns Jersey Mike’s two units down, spoke with 97.9 The Hill about the new location.

Police Investigating Car Crash Into Chapel Hill House; No Injuries Reported

by Brighton McConnell | Crime, Safety

Chapel Hill Police seeking a driver as part of an investigation into a car crash into a house in the Northside neighborhood overnight.

Chapel Hill Rezones Weaver Dairy Road Site for New Fire Station and Affordable Housing Community

by Emma Cooke | Development, Local Government

Chapel Hill recently voted to rezone a four-acre site to allow for both a new fire station and neighboring affordable housing community.

2026 Candidate Introductions: U.S. House – North Carolina District 4

by Staff | Oct 13, 2026 | Candidate Intros, Election

This cycle, Democrat Valerie Foushee is seeking a third term in Congress after facing a spirited challenge in this spring’s primary. She’ll face two candidates on the fall ballot who had no primary contest: Republican Mahesh (Max) Ganorkar and Libertarian Guy Meilleur.

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NCDOT Announces Overnight Closures on Interstate 40 at Old N.C. 86

by Henry Taylor | Oct 12, 2026 | State Government, Traffic

Crews will work to repair the bridge from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. starting the night of Monday, Oct. 12 through Thursday, Oct. 15.

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2026 Candidate Introductions: Chatham County Sheriff

by Staff | Oct 12, 2026 | Candidate Intros, Election

Steve Maynor and Marcus Globuschutz are facing off on the ballot to replace the recently retired Mike Roberson as Chatham County Sheriff.

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Local Government Meetings: October 12-16, 2026

by Aaron Keck | Oct 12, 2026 | Local Government

This week in local government: property valuation in Orange County, Chatham Park in Pittsboro, and Churton Street’s future in Hillsborough.

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UNC’s Ackland Art Museum Receives Lead Grant for $70 Million Expansion Project

by Emma Cooke | Oct 11, 2026 | Arts, UNC

Preparing for a $70 million expansion, the Ackland Art Museum recently received its lead commitment for the project.

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Former Chapel Hill High School Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sex Crimes with Student

by Brighton McConnell | Oct 9, 2026 | Crime, Safety

David Orion Bennett, who taught at Chapel Hill High School for a decade, formally pleaded guilty on September 28 to a variety of sex crimes.

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2026 Candidate Introductions: Chatham County Board of Commissioners

by Staff | Oct 8, 2026 | Candidate Intros, Election

Three Chatham County Board of Commissioner seats are on the ballot this fall, with Districts 4 and 5 featuring general election races.

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Faith Hedgepeth Murder Trial: Opening Statements Complete, Prosecution Begins Witness Testimony

by Henry Taylor | Oct 7, 2026 | Crime, Safety

Following the jury’s finalization, the prosecution and defense delivered opening statements for the trial in the murder of Faith Hedgepeth.

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