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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 Football Loses Late Lead After Long Weather Delay, Falls at Clemson
UNC led 14-3 after the first quarter at Clemson, but the Tigers steadily clawed their way back and – after a weather delay of more than two hours in the fourth quarter – scored a late go-ahead touchdown to beat the Tar Heels 28-20 in Death Valley Saturday. It's...
UNC Volleyball Loses to No. 1 Nebraska, Beats Florida Gulf Coast in Lincoln
UNC dropped a four-set match at No. 1 Nebraska Friday night but came back and beat Florida Gulf Coast the next day in four sets, splitting a weekend event in Lincoln. In the weekend's first matchup against the top-ranked team in the nation, the Cornhuskers flexed...
Trump Refers to Black Man From Racially Offensive 1988 Campaign Ad While Stumping in North Carolina
During a stop in North Carolina, Trump referenced one of the most controversial campaign advertisements that relied on racist tropes.
Music in ‘Many Moods’: Live and Local with Mad Crush!
The band Mad Crush stopped by Live & Local this week, celebrating the release of their new album “The Many Moods of Mad Crush.”
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Fire Breaks Out in Tonya’s Café & Bakeshop; Business Closed for ‘Foreseeable Future’
An overnight fire at Tonya’s Café & Bakeshop in Chapel Hill caused enough interior damage to indefinitely close the business.
Clemson Provides Prime Chance for UNC to Make A Statement…Can Carolina Win? — The Carolina Football Hour (Sept. 19, 2026)
97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh preview what could be UNC football’s toughest road test of the year: an afternoon showdown at Clemson.
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Protect College Sports Act and UNC Football Investigation in the Spotlight – Stroman On Sports (September 18, 2026)
97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, September 18 about the Protect College Sports Act and UNC football.
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Orange County Sheriff: Missing Woman Found, Returned Home
Margaret Browning was last seen walking at 103 Groomsbridge Court in Chapel Hill. She is white and was seen using a cane.Â
Carrboro: Police Chief Retires, Public Works Delays, Meeting Recap
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 18, discussing town news and events. She talked about the announcement of police chief Chris Atack’s retirement later this fall. She also discussed some of the challenges facing Carrboro Public Works. She recapped this week’s meeting of the Carrboro Town Council from Tuesday, previewed some upcoming events, and more.
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Judge Acquits UNC Campus Shooter After Experts Agree on Tailei Qi’s Insanity
Roughly 37 months after a campus shooting left a UNC professor dead, the shooter is acquitted from his murder charges on an insanity plea.
