State Treasurer and Republican Gubernatorial candidate Dale Folwell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 24. He discussed his campaign for governor, changes in the state health care and pension plans, a recent debt affordability study, and more.
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Chapel Hill: Federal Immigration Action Update, Town Council Meeting Recap, Upcoming Events
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 20, discussing town news and events. She discussed the latest on federal immigration action in the community, which as seen no documented cases of arrests in Orange County so far. She also updated the latest from the town council, which included proclamation, a LUMO vote being put off until January, a change to a housing development that will add money to the town's affordable housing fund, and more.

Chapel Hill Police Seeking Missing Teen Last Seen Wednesday
The Chapel Hill Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating a missing local teen. Police say 16-year-old Mikylah Barnes was last seen in the area of Valentine Lane – just off North Carolina Highway 86 – around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night. Barnes is described as standing at five-feet-four and weighing about 140 […]

Chapel Hill High School to Play in North Carolina Boys' Soccer State Championship Match
The Chapel Hill High School boys’ soccer team is headed to the 7A state championship match after upsetting New Hanover in the state semifinals Tuesday night. The Tigers will play Marvin Ridge High School, one of the two No. 1 seeds in the tournament field, in the championship match Friday in Greensboro. Chapel Hill entered […]
Th 5:00 News - ICE in the Triangle, 2026 Midterms, NCAA Championships
The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in the Triangle area. We also learn more about trends leading into the 2026 midterm elections. In sports, we check numerous UNC teams in the NCAA tournament, preview the basketball team's matchup against Navy and more.

Multiple UNC Football Players Facing Reckless Driving Charges
Several UNC football players are facing charges of reckless driving, speeding and other violations. An investigation by WRAL, originally published Monday afternoon, reported that “nearly 20 percent” of UNC’s 101-man roster has been cited for speeding since October of 2024. The investigation named three specific players: linebacker Khmori House, safety Gavin Gibson and cornerback Thaddeus […]

The Casual Pint of Chapel Hill Closing Permanently in December
The Casual Pint of Chapel Hill has announced it will be closing its doors permanently in December. The announcement comes as the bar approaches six years of service at its Chapel Hill franchise, located at 201 South Elliott Road, Suite 51. In a social media post shared early Tuesday morning, owners Bill and Donna Darragh […]
The 5:00 News - Tuition Hike at UNC, Field Hockey Victory, Football Preview
The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the details behind the Board of Trustees at UNC deciding on a tuition hike for in-state students for the first time in almost a decade. We also learn of a series of public talks about a reduced state budget for CHCCS, a couple of late afternoon crime updates from Chapel Hill, and more. In sports, UNC Field Hockey moves on to the round of 8 in the NCAA tournament after beating St. Joseph's, the basketball team looks to go 4-0 tonight, and more.
Chapel Hill: Town Council Meeting Recap, Filling the SNAP Gap, and More
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 13, discussing town news and events. She discussed the highlights from the Chapel Hill Town Council meeting from earlier in the week, including an update to the town's formal petition process. She also talked about the Gap in SNAP funding and the ways in which the community came together to fill those gaps. She also previewed upcoming events and more.

Shake Shack Sets Post-Flood Reopening Date For Chapel Hill Location
Shake Shack, one of the Eastgate Crossing businesses closed due to flood damage from Tropical Depression Chantal, said it is set to reopen.
On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor
The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 10. He discussed some recent content on Instagram celebrating 97.9 The Hill's 9th consecutive win as North Carolina Association of Broadcasters Non-Metro Station of the Year. He also discussed some recent trends on social media, including a new video game featuring a "Proximity Chat" feature, and more.
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