Rep. Allen Buansi Seeks Third Term in N.C. House to Represent Chapel Hill, Carrboro
North Carolina District 56 Rep. Allen Buansi is seeking a third full term in the state house, announcing he will run for re-election in 2026.
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The Morning News: Sheriff Roberson Not Running for Reelection, Basketball at Kentucky
97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. In this edition of the news, we learn the results of the first day of the filing period for 2026 elections. Highlights included Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson deciding to not run for reelection and instead pursue a seat on the Chatham County Board of Commissioners. We check the candidates in Orange County, hear from Jamezetta Bedford on her decision to run for reelection, and more. In Sports, the men’s basketball team gears up for a high profile trip to Lexington to face Kentucky, several athletes earn individual accolades, and more.
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Read MoreThe Morning News: Political Conversations, Downtown Pittsboro, Football Season Ends
97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. In this edition of the news, we check the local government meeting schedule, learn about some feedback opportunities for Pittsboro residents, hear about an organization fostering difficult political conversations in person, and more. In sports, the UNC Football team’s season comes to an end, and more.
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Soccer Fields and Open Space: Orange County Explores Potential Uses for Millhouse Road Site
Orange County is starting to make headway on a piece of land it has owned for two decades along Millhouse Road.
Read MoreThe Morning News: Education, Health Care, Thanksgiving
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck, presenting the morning news. In this edition of the news, we hear from U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee on Health Care. We hear from State Superintendent Mo Green on improving education. We hear from Carolina Connection on students celebrating Thanksgiving locally. In sports, the UNC Men’s Basketball team got a win last night, and both they and the women’s team play games on Thanksgiving. We also check the rest of the UNC sports schedule, and more.
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Thanksgiving Holiday to Affect Local Government Services in Orange County (2025)
Thanksgiving will fall on Thursday, November 27 this year, and the holiday will affect several...
Read MoreThe Morning News: Chatham Park South Village, Honey Against Hunger, Basketball Preview
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. In this edition of the news, we take a deep dive on the Chatham Park South Village Small Area Plan with the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners. We hear a Carolina Connection story on the beekeeping club at UNC working against food insecurity. In sports, UNC Women’s Soccer has their season end in the round of 16, basketball gears up after a week off, and more.
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro Icons Howard and Lillian Lee, Braxton Foushee Granted Statewide Honor
Three groundbreaking Black local leaders saw their years of service awarded by being inducted into the Order of The Long Leaf Pine
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Alfredo’s Pizza Villa Opens After Move at Chapel Hill’s University Place
Alfredo’s Pizza Villa completed its move across the University Place parking lot and officially opened to customers in its new space on Thursday night.
Read MoreChapel Hill: Federal Immigration Action Update, Town Council Meeting Recap, Upcoming Events
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 20, discussing town news and events. She discussed the latest on federal immigration action in the community, which as seen no documented cases of arrests in Orange County so far. She also updated the latest from the town council, which included proclamation, a LUMO vote being put off until January, a change to a housing development that will add money to the town’s affordable housing fund, and more.
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