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Carrboro: Parking Study, Resolution Against Femicide, Community Surveys

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 8, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 8. She discussed results of a 2023 parking study that was shared with the council by town Economic Development Director Jon Hartman-Brown. She also discussed a recent resolution from the town in conjunction with El Centro Hispano raising awareness about femicide. She discussed an upcoming survey about the community that will be going out to 2,000 residents soon. She also talked about some upcoming community events and more.

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Small Businesses, Big Changes: Owners Share Local Challenges and Access to Resources

Posted by Sierra Pfeifer | Mar 1, 2024 | Business, Development

With more demand for property and land in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, small businesses are being priced out. This year, during 97-9 the Hill’s annual Forum on The Hill series, FRANK Gallery, The Gathering Place and The Purple Bowl came in to talk about the stages of change they have experienced as a result.

Carrboro Town Council Votes to Move Forward With W. Main Street Housing Project

Posted by Ethan Sorell | Feb 29, 2024 | Development, Housing, Local Government

The Carrboro Town Council passed a text amendment and zoning map amendment allowing for a residential development at 1307 W. Main Street.

Threat Made Toward Staff Member at McDougle Middle School

Posted by Michael Koh | Feb 28, 2024 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Safety

A student made a threat toward a staff member at McDougle Middle School in Chapel Hill on Monday,...

Carrboro: A New Marker, Jones Ferry Road, and Final Black History Month Events

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 23, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell in the studio on Friday, February 23 for her weekly interview.

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Carrboro Police Investigating Attempted Sexual Assault

Posted by Michael Koh | Feb 23, 2024 | Crime, Safety

Content warning: This article contains information some may find disturbing. The Carrboro Police...

‘More Self-Governance’: Panel Discusses Free Speech, Political Influence at UNC

Posted by Sierra Pfeifer | Feb 23, 2024 | State Government, UNC

A panel of UNC guests talked about the state of democracy on campus and the chilling effect that has followed the increased pressure from state lawmakers.

Stretch of Jones Ferry Road in Carrboro to be Closed Week of February 26

Posted by Michael Koh | Feb 21, 2024 | Traffic, Transit

UPDATE: As of March 1, NCDOT says its Jones Ferry Road project is complete and the road is...

Carrboro: Reimagining Boards and Commissions, Triangle Native American Society, Black History Month

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 16, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, February 16. She discussed a recent meeting with the Triangle Native American Society, a recent discussion amongst the town council about reorganizing the advisory boards and commissions for the town, upcoming Black History Month events, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Pittsboro Suing Chemical Company, Carrboro Street Rename, Miss America Teen

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 13, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of Pittsboro’s plan to sue Apollo Chemical for violating the Clean Water Act. We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on the street renaming process in Carrboro. We hear a story on the Miss America Teen pageant winner who has local ties, and more. In sports, we preview the UNC men’s basketball game against Syracuse, and more.

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