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Car Crash and Downed Utility Lines Close NC 54 Near Chapel Hill on Thursday
Traffic on one of Chapel Hill's most traveled roads, NC 54, is being diverted Thursday thanks to a car crash and subsequent road closure.
Chapel Hill: LUMO, Summer Camp, Upcoming Events
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 8, discussing town news and events. She talked about the town returning to a more normal schedule after the holidays. They both discussed the challenges around signing kids up for summer camp in the Chapel Hill area. She also talked about the town council meeting from this week which included discussion of amendments for the town's Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO), and more.
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, January 5. They discussed New Year's activities and plans for 2026. They discussed the latest on Chapelboro social media, including end of year music countdowns, top stories of 2025, and more.
Inclusive Employer Extraordinary Ventures to Take Over CommunityWorx's Thrift Shop
Extraordinary Ventures, a nonprofit that provides jobs to adults with disabilities, will add the Carrboro thrift shop to its operations.
Sheriff's Office Charges Florida Man After Burglary, Card Theft in Briar Chapel
The Chatham County Sheriff's Office announced several felony charges against a Florida man on Friday following an investigation into a larceny and fraudulent use of credit cards last week.
H&H Bagels Sets Opening Date in Chapel Hill's University Place
H&H Bagels, a chain of restaurants based out of New York, will open its new Chapel Hill location at University Place next week.
On Air Today: Mama Dip's New Year's Meal Tradition Returns at Tonya's
Tonya Council of Tonya's Cookies and Cafe is bringing back a Mama Dip's tradition with a New Years Day Feast, which will be available January 1, New Year's Day, at the Cafe on S. Elliot Road in Chapel Hill and also available for takeout and pre-order. Tonya spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell about bringing this tradition back to Chapel Hill.  
Chapel Hill Planet Fitness Closes at University Place Ahead of Move to S. Elliott Road
Planet Fitness at University Place at 201 South Estes Drive closed to customers on Monday, Dec. 29 as the gym prepares to relocate to a new space at 257 South Elliott Road in Chapel Hill.
Top Stories of 2025: In Orange County, An Anticlimactic Election
The municipal election was always going to be one of the top stories of 2025 in Chapel Hill - though this year's race was unusually quiet.
On Air Today: Tonya Council of Tonya's Cookies and Cafe
Tonya Council of Tonya's Cookies and Cafe spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Monday, December 22. They discussed Tonya's Holiday Meal's available for pickup, which can be pre-ordered this week, and they discussed Tonya bringing back a Mama Dip's tradition with a New Years Day Feast, which will be available January 1, New Year's Day, at the Cafe on S. Elliot Road in Chapel Hill.
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