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The Morning News: Back-To-School Blues, UNC Soccer
In today’s news: a few hiccups in this year’s back-to-school process, and a doubleheader for UNC soccer as the men open their season.
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Feral Cats Have a Second Chance in the Orange County Barn Cat Program
This program will allow unsocial cats to be adopted to control rodent infestations in barns and other areas.
Chatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller
Former Pittsboro Mayor and host of 97.9 The Hill’s On the Porch, Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 23rd. He discussed real estate trends in Chatham and Orange Counties. He also talked about some of the political developments in the Pittsboro area.
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The 5:00 News: UNC Long Snapper Profile, Go Fund Me For Victims’ Families, and More
97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a profile on UNC Football long-snapper Ben Little. We also hear about go fund me accounts set up to offer support to families of some recent murder victims in the area. We also hear about the importance of talking personal finance with teenagers, and more.
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Orange County: Community Feedback, Clear the Shelters, and More
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 23rd. She discussed some survey’s collecting community feedback. She also talked about an upcoming clear the shelters event at Orange County Animal Services. She also talked about a proposal to consolidate some of the county’s waste and recycling centers, and much more.
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Chapel Hill: Town Manager Chris Blue Talks New Job, Town Projects, and More
Chapel Hill Town Manager Chris Blue joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 23rd. He discussed what it has been like to transition from Police Chief to Interim Town Manager, to permanent Town Manger. He also discussed some ongoing town projects, including the construction of the Rosemary Street parking deck. He also discussed some other projects around town, the town’s response to recent storms, and how the town prepares for the return of students each Fall.
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Holding Court: Can Drake Maye Lead the Way?
Can Drake Maye Lead UNC to Places Tar Heels’ Other NFL QBs Didn’t Reach? By David Glenn The best professional quarterback Duke has ever produced is Sonny Jurgensen, who played 18 seasons in the National Football League, made five Pro Bowls and earned four...
Weekend Around The Hill: August 25 – August 27
Check out the events happening around our community this weekend.Friday, August 25 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, August 26 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, August 27 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This Friday, the Chapel Hill Public Library will be holding their Friends of...
Eno River State Park Celebrating 50th Birthday, Opening New Visitor Center This Week
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the first land acquisition for Eno River State Park, which stretches across 4,600 acres in northern Orange and Durham Counties. To celebrate, the park and the Eno River Association are marking the anniversary with daily...
Viewpoints: What’s in a Label?
"Viewpoints" is a place on Chapelboro where local people are encouraged to share their unique perspectives on issues affecting our community. If you'd like to contribute a column on an issue you're concerned about, interesting happenings around town, reflections on...