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The Morning News: Elementary School Redistricting, Bedford Memorial, Football Week
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. In this edition of the news we hear more on upcoming elementary school redistricting in Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools. We also hear highlights and reflections from the memorial service for Jamezetta Bedford, which took place this past weekend. In sports we hear from TCU head coach Sonny Dikes on how to prepare for the Tar Heels, and more.
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‘A Professional Encourager’: Jamezetta Bedford’s Chapel Hill Memorial Service Honors Her Life of Service
Hundreds gathered at University United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill on Saturday to mourn and honor the late Jamezetta Bedford.
Public Safety Incidents and Greenhouse Work at Local High Schools – The Evening News (August 25, 2026)
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes and shares the latest local news stories on Tuesday, August 25.
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Chatham County Roundup: Kyle Shipp on Upcoming Economic Development Strategy, Pittsboro Town Hall Designs (Aug. 25, 2026)
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell over the phone on Tuesday, August 25.
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Hillsborough: An Early Look at the Town’s Affordable Housing Strategy (Aug. 25, 2026)
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 25.
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Viewpoints: On the Feeding of Deer
Hi Neighbors! I want to share my thoughts on something that’s been going on in the area for years – the feeding of deer.
Orange County Sheriff: Student Assaults Staff Members at Partnership Academy
A School Resource Officer from the Orange County Sheriff's Office detained a student at Hillsborough's Partnership Academy Tuesday after the student allegedly assaulted two staff members, per a release. The sheriff's office says the SRO will now coordinate with the...
3 Juveniles Arrested Following Series of Chapel Hill Vehicle Break-Ins
Three juveniles are facing charges following a series of vehicle break-ins in Chapel Hill Tuesday. In a release, the Town of Chapel Hill confirmed the break-ins occurred between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in two areas: Franklin Street and Estes Drive Martin Luther King...
Never Too Far: Stephen A. Smith Is Talking, but Is He Listening?
Let me begin here: I respect Stephen A. Smith. I respect his work ethic, his remarkable career, and his ability to build a powerful media platform.
The Governor’s Column: New Notebooks, New Beginnings
As families across North Carolina fill shopping carts with binders and fresh boxes of crayons, another school year is just around the corner. As a dad of three graduates of North Carolina public schools, I have fond memories of back-to-school shopping together: debating backpack colors and making sure everyone had exactly what they needed for the first day.
