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Opening Date, Open House Announced for New Chapel Hill Police Headquarters

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 19, 2025 | Local Government

The Town of Chapel Hill announced Thursday its new headquarters for the police department at 7300 Millhouse Road will open Monday, Sep. 29.

Candidates Drop Out in 2 Chapel Hill Races; Town Council Opens Applications for Brief Vacancy

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 19, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

A pair of candidates in two Chapel Hill elections withdrew recently. Meanwhile, the town council is taking applications for a vacant seat.

Chapel Hill: Leaf Policy, Glen Lennox Development, Parks & Rec Master Plan

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 18, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 18, discussing town news and events. She discussed the town’s recent change to leaf collection policy, and feedback coming from the community on that topic. She also discussed a proposed grocery store at Glen Lennox, and how that may not come before council under the development agreement with Grubb Properties. She talked about upcoming opportunities to give the town feedback on the parks master plan, and more.

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Grocery Store Proposal for Glen Lennox Draws Resident Concerns, Questions Around Development Agreement

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 18, 2025 | Business, Development

Is a new grocery store right for Glen Lennox? Developers want to push forward with a project proposal, while residents question its validity.

Chapel Hill Town Council Reviews Updated Apartment Concept Along MLK Boulevard

Posted by Emma Cooke | Sep 17, 2025 | Development, Housing, Local Government

The Chapel Hill Town Council recently opened a public hearing to review a potential multifamily development at 701 MLK Jr. Boulevard.

The 5:00 News – Football Win, Local Government, Leaf Collection

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 15, 2025 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we check the local government meeting schedule, which includes meetings today for the Chatham County Commissioners, and the Durham City Council. We learn of a new policy on leaf collection this fall from the Town of Chapel Hill, and we hear a Carolina Connection story on a September 11 memorial events at Keenan Stadium last week. In sports, UNC linebacker Makai Gbayor is named ACC Linebacker of the week, and we hear more on UNC Football’s Saturday afternoon win against Richmond, and more.

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On the Porch: Mayor Kyle Shipp and Tami Schwerin – Sculpture Celebration at The Plant

Posted by Aaron Johnson | Sep 14, 2025 | On The Porch

This Week:

Tami Schwerin is a re-developer of The Plant, taking a cold-war industrial plant and creating a community hub of food, beverage and experiences. Her past experience includes founding a local food, renewable energy and cultural non-profit; Abundance NC. Before that she helped build Chatham Marketplace, a local co-op grocery store. She has served on art and environmental boards of directors. She traveled the world selling software in her younger years and renovated several old broken-down houses. Tami loves a challenge and creating a world that she wants to live in. She grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina and loves the south and Pittsboro.

Kyle Shipp serves as the Mayor of Pittsboro, North Carolina, where he focuses on responsible growth, infrastructure, and transparent governance. He previously served as a Town Commissioner and Planning Board member. In his full-time role, Kyle works as an engineer in the data center industry, specializing in industrial control systems. He also serves as Board Chair of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina, supporting youth development across the region. With a background in engineering and a passion for community service, Kyle works to ensure Pittsboro grows in a way that reflects its values and long-term vision.