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Orange County Commissioners Pass 1-Year Moratorium on Constructing Large-Scale Data Centers
Orange County recently approved a one-year moratorium on the construction of large-scale data centers. The commissioners unanimously passed the ordinance at an April 21 meeting, which will prohibit the county from approving any development proposals for the...
Viewpoints: Citizens Voices or Taxation Without Representation?
Chapel Hill’s Town Council voted 8-1 to hold a public hearing on Wednesday April 29 to discuss changes that could shrink Council membership from eight to six members, plus give the mayor a four-year term.
No. 9 Coastal Carolina Trounces UNC Baseball at Boshamer Stadium
No. 9 Coastal Carolina scored six runs in the seventh inning to blow open a close game at Boshamer Stadium, and the Chanticleers cruised from there to a 12-2 win against the Diamond Heels. Coastal Carolina opened the scoring quickly against UNC starter Jackson Rose,...
Starting ‘Over Again’: Live and Local with A Different Thread!
Alicia Best and Robert Jackson of A Different Thread stopped by Live & Local ahead of the May 1 release of their album “Over Again.”
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International Prospect Sayon Keita Commits to UNC Men’s Basketball
Sayon Keita, a seven-foot center currently playing with FC Barcelona in Spain, has committed to the UNC men's basketball program for the 2026-27 season. https://www.instagram.com/p/DXsNrrhif_h/ Keita, originally from Bamako, Mali, is currently 18 years old and...
On Air Today: Burlington Carousel Festival
City of Burlington Recreation Supervisor of Special Events Sean Echeverria spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 28. He discussed this weekend’s upcoming 35th Burlington Carousel Festival. He discussed the carousel’s recent renovation and the special place it holds in the community. He outlined the festivals, rides, events, vendors, food and more. He also told how people can plan their trip to this free event, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Park Improvements and More
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 28, discussing town news and events. He discussed several parks and rec updates, including some upgrades coming to Knight Farm Park. He talked about a ribbon cutting for Chatham Park Way, and more.
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Hillsborough: UDO Rewrite, Corner Stores, Annexation Request
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 28, discussing town news and events. He recapped the most recent meeting of the town board of commissioners, which included a lengthy update of the town’s Unified Development Ordinance. One provision in that rewrite would allow for more small scale corner stores in residential neighborhoods. He also talked about an annexation request, a Zwanze Day recap, and more.
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The South Orange Dispatch: How To Help Someone Who’s Overdosing
What if I told you there’s an easy way to save someone who’s overdosing? It’s true! Quickly giving naloxone can reverse symptoms and buy time until EMS arrives.
Freshmen, Transfers and More: Every Newcomer Joining UNC Men’s Basketball for the 2026-27 Season
As Michael Malone embarks on his first season as the head coach of the UNC men's basketball program, he's gotten busy securing the additions of several newcomers to the program. Malone and his staff have mined from traditional high school recruiting and the transfer...
