Inclusive Employer Extraordinary Ventures to Take Over CommunityWorx’s Thrift Shop
Extraordinary Ventures, a nonprofit that provides jobs to adults with disabilities, will add the Carrboro thrift shop to its operations.
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On Air Today: Previewing the 2025 Moorefields Bluegrass Festival
This year’s Moorefields Bluegrass Festival is Saturday, October 11, with five hours of music at the historic estate near Hillsborough.
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Statewide Honors Given to Chapel Hill, Chatham County Leaders for Local Gov. Service
Two leaders in the Chatham County and Town of Chapel Hill governments — one outgoing and one who stepped away from elected office last year — each recently received statewide honors as recognition for their long-time service.
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WATCH: Manchester City Mascot Greets Locals on Franklin Street
In anticipation of his team’s exhibition match against Celtic F.C. in Kenan Stadium this...
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Anderson Sworn In as Chapel Hill’s Latest Mayor; 3 New Members Join Town Council
Monday marked a transition in leadership for Chapel Hill, as Jess Anderson took her oath as the...
Read MoreChapel Hill: Mayor Pam Hemminger’s Final Conversations With the Mayors
Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 14. She reflected on her time as Mayor, discussing some of the personal highlights for her. She also discussed some of the policy achievements she is most proud of, and talked about what she thinks she will be remembered for as mayor. She also looked ahead to what 2024 will look like for her, and more.
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Read MoreChapel Hill: Downtown Businesses (Yes, Raising Cane’s), Parking Deck Updates, and Employee Climate Impact
Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, December 7, for her second-to-last appearance before leaving office.
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306 W. Franklin Life Sciences Building Moves Ahead After Chapel Hill Vote
The Chapel Hill Town Council passed a zoning ordinance Wednesday for development of a new life science center at 306 West Franklin Street.
Read MoreChapel Hill: Downtown Developments, Homestead Skatepark Improvements, and More
Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 30. She discussed a couple of development proposals that the town council considered this week. One is the Life Sciences Center at 306 West Franklin, the council passed. The council denied a 15 story mixed use development at 157 E. Rosemary St. She also talked about the timeline for improvements coming to the Homestead Skate Park, some upcoming community events, and more.
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Read MoreChapel Hill: Crisis Unit Turns 50, Extending Services South, and More
Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 16. She discussed a celebration for the 50th year of Chapel Hill’s Mobile Crisis Unit. She also discussed the town council’s decision to approve extending water and sewer services southward. She also previewed upcoming holiday activities, a weekend tree planting, and more.
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