2024 Candidate Introductions: U.S. House of Representatives, NC District 4 Posted by Staff | Oct 17, 2024 | Candidate Intros, Election During this election season, 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro spoke with candidates for local races... Read More
Morinaga Officially Breaks Ground on Orange County Manufacturing Expansion Posted by Aaron Keck | Oct 7, 2024 | Business, Development On Thursday in Mebane, dignitaries from multiple nations came together as the Japanese company Morinaga broke ground on a major expansion of its Hi-Chew candy factory in Orange County. Read More
Durham Tech Secures Major Federal Funding for Affordable Student Housing Project Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 4, 2024 | Higher Education, Housing Durham Tech saw one of its future housing projects gain traction this week after it got more federal funding from the local congresswoman. Read More
NCDOT Dedicates I-40, 15-501 Exchange in Durham to Honor Former Rep. David Price Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 7, 2024 | Instagram, State Government, Transit The exchange of I-40 and U.S. 15-501 is now dedicated to the retired David Price, who is known for his transportation advocacy in Congress. Read More
North Carolina’s Congressional Delegation Headed for a Shake-up With 5 Open Seats and Party Shifts Posted by Associated Press | Mar 5, 2024 | Election, State Written by JEFFREY COLLINS Tuesday’s primaries mark the start of what will likely be an... Read More
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee Named to New Artificial Intelligence Task Force Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 22, 2024 | National As the U.S. government continues to assess the risks and rewards of artificial intelligence, an... Read More
Carrboro, Remembrance Coalition Unveil Marker to Manly McCauley 125 Years After His Lynching Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 20, 2024 | News The dedication ceremony of a new historical marker in Carrboro was held Sunday, honoring the legacy of lynching victim Manly McCauley. Read More
$1.09 Billion Grant Reflects North Carolina’s Renewed Interest in Rail Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 3, 2024 | State, Transit The two federal grants announced in early December come as North Carolina sees record interest in passenger rail as a transit option. Read More
Chapel Hill’s Hargraves Center Officially Added to Statewide Civil Rights Trail Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 19, 2023 | Instagram, Local Government, News Chapel Hill unveiled a new marker at the Hargraves Community Center, announcing the property as part of the growing N.C. Civil Rights Trail. Read More
Orange, Chatham and Durham Elected Officials Share Reactions to New NC Abortion Law Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 17, 2023 | Health, Local Government, State Government The North Carolina General Assembly overrode a veto from Governor Roy Cooper Tuesday night,... Read More