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Stories from the Town of Chapel Hill Economic Development
Kenzie Brendle and Kristin Watson from Purvelo Meet Kenzie Brendle and Kristin Watson from Purvelo Cycle Studio, opening soon in Chapel Hill! Owned by Kristin and her husband, this small, locally owned family business is looking forward to working in the...
Don’t Forget to Vote on November 8th
Sponsored by Orange County Government On Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, Orange County registered voters will have the opportunity to vote for or against two bond referenda: $120 million to fund the repair and renovation of safety and security features, as well as...
UNC Women’s Lacrosse Beats No. 25 Duke in Regular-Season Finale
The UNC women's lacrosse team capped off the regular season with a flourish on Thursday afternoon, beating No. 25 Duke 16-11 at Dorrance Field. https://twitter.com/uncwlax/status/1781069668532543668 Caroline Godine, Darcy Felter and Liv Pikiell all posted hat tricks...
The 5:00 News – Deadly House Fire, Chapel Hill Bond Referendum, County Manager Retires
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of an overnight housefire in Chapel Hill that left one person dead. We also hear a story on a possible bond referendum from the Chapel Hill Town Council. We learn of the retirement of Orange County Manager Bonnie Hammersley, VinFast hits a snag in Chatham County, and more. In sports, we look ahead to the Spring Football game, UNC Women’s Basketball gets a decorated recruit, and more.
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Raleigh Sports Bar is Set to Open Carrboro Location
A Triangle business expanding to Carrboro is preparing to welcome customers this weekend. Bru's Public House, a sports bar located on Wade Park Boulevard in Raleigh, is preparing to open its Carrboro location at 370 E. Main Street #110 on Saturday. The business...
On Air Today: Director of Orange County Libraries Erin Sapienza
Director of Orange County Libraries Erin Sapienza spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 18. She discussed the process for opening the new Southern Branch of the Orange County Library when the 203 S. Greensboro project later this year in Carrboro. She talked about the process of getting the materials, including books for the library. She also talked about the input the library was able to give in the design of their future space, and how it will be unique to the library. She discussed staffing of the new library, expected timelines, and more.
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Little Big Moments: A Gentle Runner’s High
Last Saturday, I joined a hundred or so runners for the Haw River Island Ramble in Saxapahaw. A buddy of mine and I parked at a little Methodist church and walked up to the gathering crowd before the start of the race. We dutifully pinned our numbers to our t-shirts....
Chapel Hill: Response to UNC DEI Ban, Budget and Bond Updates, Affordable Senior Housing
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April, 18. She discussed town’s recent legislative breakfast. She also talked about the latest developments in budget and bond conversations amongst the council. She talked about a project coming to Legion Road that will allow for affordable housing for seniors. She responded to UNC’s potential banning of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. She also talked about upcoming town events, activities, and more.
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This Just In: Executive Time
This Just In — What would other former presidents do? Watching just the first couple of days of coverage of the criminal trial of the 45th President it struck me how revealing it is even though we can’t watch the trial on television. So what’s so remarkable? These are...
Talking TABLE: This Small Farm Creates a Big Impact in Carrboro
Located in Efland, Wildflower Lane Farm is one of Orange County’s wonderful small organic farms. Born 35 years ago as a wildflower farm, 10 years ago, owner Jim Sander started a part-time farming operation on the 12 acre property selling organic produce to...
25 Years After Columbine, Trauma Shadows Survivors of the School Shooting
In the quarter-century since two gunmen at Columbine shot and killed 13 people, the traumas have continued to shadow those who were there.
Chansky’s Notebook: Under the Radar
Before the coming college football season, Mack Brown says UNC is not in the national conversation and knows it.
