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Juvenile Suspect Arrested, Charged in Carrboro and Chapel Hill Armed Carjacking

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 16, 2025 | Crime, Safety

Investigators identified and charged the suspect of armed carjackings in downtown Carrboro and Chapel Hill, according to the police department.

TABLE Celebrates Full Renovation, Operations in New Carrboro Location With Ribbon Cutting

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 15, 2025 | Business, Health, Instagram, Nonprofit

TABLE’s leaders and community dignitaries gathered at 311 East Main Street in Carrboro to cap off its full renovation of its permanent home.

Carrboro: Budget Talks, Weaver Street Reimagined, Response to General Assembly

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 11, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 11, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent Town Council work session, in which the looked at the budget big picture. She also discussed recent open streets events that closed Weaver Street to vehicle traffic, and talked about the long-term possibility of that becoming permanent. She also responded to the number and scope of bills introduced to the General Assembly, and more.

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On Air Today: Designing a 97.9 The Hill WCHL T-Shirt with Mike Benson and Chip Hoppin

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 11, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

Local Artist and Owner of Lapin Blue Mike Benson and Screen Printer and Owner of The Merch Chip Hoppin spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 11. They discussed T-shirt design dos and don’ts, offering tips for making a good and effective T-shirt. Mike talked about the artistic process of designing a shirt, while Chip discussed what designs are most effective for a T-shirt. They also talked about WCOM moving to Drakeford Library Complex, and more.