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Stories from the Town of Chapel Hill Economic Development
Kenzie Brendle and Kristin Watson from Purvelo Meet Kenzie Brendle and Kristin Watson from Purvelo Cycle Studio, opening soon in Chapel Hill! Owned by Kristin and her husband, this small, locally owned family business is looking forward to working in the...
Don’t Forget to Vote on November 8th
Sponsored by Orange County Government On Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, Orange County registered voters will have the opportunity to vote for or against two bond referenda: $120 million to fund the repair and renovation of safety and security features, as well as...
The Evening News: Drowning at Eastwood Lake, Economic Development, Endswell Gallery Space
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn of a tragic drowning at Eastwood Lake in Chapel Hill, hear from some local leaders on economic development initiatives, hear about a new gallery space from Endswell Funeral Home, and more.
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New On-Ramp for I-40 Opens Along Chapel Hill’s Highway 86
The North Carolina Department of Transportation officially activated the new west-bound on-ramp from Highway 86 to Interstate 40 on Saturday.
Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard on Master Aging Plan, More
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 1, discussing county news and events. She gave details on the county’s recently passed 5 Year Master Aging Plan, looked at how the start to the school year is playing out in the community, and more. She also looked ahead to priorities for the County Commissioners as we turn the corner into fall.
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Hillsborough: Community Survey, Labor Day, Fall Schedules
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 1, discussing town news and events. He talked about this year’s community survey, which went out to residents this week. He also outlined the Labor Day holiday and relevant closures and schedule changes. He also looked at the town falling back into the rhythms of fall with school starting last week and local governments getting back to their regular meetings, and more.
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Chapel Hill Police: Body of Senior Citizen Recovered From Eastwood Lake and Identified
Chapel Hill Police officers and firefighters are searching Eastwood Lake for an 85-year-old man reported missing earlier on Tuesday.
Postal Service Work To Comply With Trump’s Executive Order Is Rushed and Sloppy, a Whistleblower Contends
The U.S. Postal Service is poised to launch a hastily built, error-riddled computer system that could jeopardize the process of mail voting.
Tell Me Something: UNC’s Mitch Prinstein on the Impact of Loneliness
UNC psychology professor Mitch Prinstein discusses the physical impacts of loneliness, which can literally affect us on a cellular level.
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What’s Trending: Another Tinder, Another Hinge
Trending today: The dating app Bumble gives up on its women-first model, the one thing that originally set it apart.
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The Morning News: Cafe Root Cellar Closing, Burwell School Name Change, Endswell Art Gallery
In today’s news: a Pittsboro restaurant announces it’s closing, and a Hillsborough historic site announces it’s changing its name.
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Endswell Funeral Home Expanding to Chapel Hill with Art Gallery, Memorial Space
Opening an art gallery is just the latest example of Endswell Funeral Home attempting to stand out from the traditional experience.
