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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...
Hillsborough: Budget Update, Tax Increase, Water and Sewer
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 19, discussing town news and events. He talked about the latest budget conversations for the town, which include the town board asking the town manager for a tax increase. He discussed the timeline for the updated budget, other upcoming town events, and more.
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Our Town: The Story of Bike Month in Chapel Hill
This month, Alyson West from the Office of Mobility and Greenways and Brennan Bouma from Chapel Hill’s Sustainability team, tell the story of Bike Month in Chapel Hill.
Russia Holds Massive Drills of its Nuclear Forces as Ukraine Steps Up its Drone Attacks
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Tuesday began massive maneuvers of its nuclear forces featuring practice launches of nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles in drills that come amid surge in Ukrainian drone strikes. The three-day exercise...
What’s Trending: The Coolest Trends Segment Ever?
Victor’s excited about “elastocaloric refrigeration,” a new technology that could make your fridge more efficient and ecofriendly.
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The Morning News: Chapel Hill House Fire, Local Taxes, and Eyeglasses for Mental Health
In today’s news: a house fire displaces eight Chapel Hillians, and local budget talks continue with two public hearings tonight.
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Gov. Josh Stein’s Office Honors 2 Local Volunteers With Service Awards
Two volunteers working in Orange and Chatham County were recently honored on the state level by North Carolina’s governor.
Rep. Allen Buansi Shares Details on Bill for Millionaire Tax to Fund Public Schools
The District 56 representative joined 97.9 The Hill to discuss the bill he’s co-sponsoring to explore new ways for funding public schools.
On Air Today: Co-Chairs of CHCCS Project Graduation – Aylin McGowan, Natalie Fitzhugh, and Ellie Zerden
Co-Chairs of CHCCS Project Graduation, Aylin McGowan of Carrboro High School, Natalie Fitzhugh from Chapel Hill High School, and Ellie Zerden of East Chapel Hill High School spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 18. They discussed the purpose and history of Project Graduation, what they expect at this year’s event, what motivated them to get involved, and more. They also shared this year’s fundraising goal, which they are still 20k away from.
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Crumbl Cookies Closes Chapel Hill Location After 3 Years In Business
The store, located in Suite 150 at 133 West Franklin St., first opened its doors in February of 2023. It was open for just over three years.
Here’s the Complete Bracket for the 2026 ACC Baseball Tournament
The 2026 ACC Baseball Tournament will take place this week at Truist Field in Charlotte. UNC is the defending champion in the tournament and will compete as the No. 2 seed in the field, having earned a double bye into Friday's quarterfinals. The 2026 season is the...
