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Positively Mebane: Social Districts and the Dogwood Festival
This month: Kelly previews the Dogwood Festival, and the Mebane City Council considers a downtown “social district.”
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The Morning News: Security Vs. Privacy at UNC
In today’s news: UNC’s contract with a surveillance company sparks privacy concerns, and Chapel Hill considers renaming Cameron Avenue.
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Holding Court: NCAA Women’s Tournament’s Record-Setting Spotlight
For the first time ever, the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments attracted more viewers for the women’s championship game than for the men’s title contest — creating an unforgettable 2024 milestone in the history of American women’s sports in the process.
UNC’s Plan to Install License Plate Readers Sparks Privacy Concerns
UNC recently began a new contract with Flock Safety, a private company, to install 23 license plate reader cameras around campus.
Local Governments, Water Agencies React to New Federal PFAS Regulations
Local water agencies in Orange, Chatham and Durham counties shared their support of new rules against “forever chemicals” in drinking water.
Orange County: The Future of The Greene Tract, Capital Needs Plan, and More
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 10. She discussed this week’s work session, which focused on the county’s 10 Year Capital Improvement Plan. She also talked about an upcoming meeting with the mayors of Chapel Hill and Carrboro to discuss the future of the Greene Tract, and upcoming public input sessions about the development of the property. She also discussed upcoming events in the community and more.
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Weekend Around The Hill: April 12 – April 14
Check out the events happening around our community this weekend. Submit your own event to the Chapelboro local events calendar here. Friday, April 12, all day If you’re a photographer, the Department of Environment, Agriculture, and Parks are holding a photography...
Wellness Wednesday: Teen THC Usage and Effects
This month, join a conversation with Dr. Jessica Hoffman of the UNC Bowles Center on Alcohol Studies, Caroline Hall, a student working with the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT), and Gayane Chambless, Program Director for Orange Partnership.
UNC Edge Rusher Kaimon Rucker to Miss Remainder of Spring Practice With Finger Injury
Star UNC edge rusher Kaimon Rucker will miss the remainder of the Tar Heels' spring practice season with an injury to his right middle finger, the program announced on Tuesday. Rucker had surgery on the finger on Monday and is expected to be ready for the start of the...
The Buzz at Booth Park: Kathryn Booth Butler
This month, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck was joined by Kathryn Booth Butler, a name that might sound familiar! The “Booth” in “Booth Park” comes from her family, and the land currently in development to become the community on the corner of Estes and MLK has an interesting history spanning decades of her family!
