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The Afternoon News: Closing Arguments, Ice Storm Coming, Basketball Wins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 22, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we update the Ross murder trial in Hillsborough, which has concluded arguments and moved to jury deliberation. We also continue to keep an eye on the winter storm coming to North Carolina this weekend, which includes possible record levels of freezing rain. We also learn more about UNC’s plans for their Carolina North Campus, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Storm Prep, LUMO, Carolina North

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 22, 2026 | 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, January 22, discussing town news and events. She talked about the upcoming winter weather and the preparations being made as the town expects snow and ice over the weekend. She also discussed the most recent town council meeting which saw the passage of amendments to the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance. She talked about UNC’s announced plans for the Carolina North campus, and more.

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Orange County Communities to Observe Martin Luther King Day Jan. 19. Here’s How it Affects Services.

Posted by Michael Koh | Jan 19, 2026 | Local Government

The observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19 will affect local government...

NCDOT Installing Pedestrian Infrastructure at 3 N.C. Highway 54 Intersections

Posted by Michael Koh | Jan 16, 2026 | Local Government, Safety, Traffic, Transit

The North Carolina Department of Transportation will partner with the towns of Chapel Hill and...

Chapel Hill: Council Retreat, New Website Launch, MLK Day

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 15, 2026 | 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, January 16, discussing town news and events. She shared discussions from the town council’s two day retreat last weekend, which included budget talks and more. She also talked about the town’s launch of their newly designed website which went live on Thursday. She previewed upcoming weekend events including Martin Luther King, Jr. memorials and more.

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Town of Chapel Hill Debuts New Logo, Website Design

Posted by Michael Koh | Jan 15, 2026 | Local Government

The Town of Chapel Hill has debuted a new logo and town website, chapelhillnc.gov, amid a branding...

East Franklin Street Reopens After Repair of Small Sinkhole, Traffic Detours

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 12, 2026 | Safety, Traffic

The Town of Chapel Hill issued an alert at 3:40 p.m. on Monday saying East Franklin Street had been repaired from the sinkhole and any resulting damage.

Car Crash and Downed Utility Lines Close NC 54 Near Chapel Hill on Thursday

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 8, 2026 | Safety, Traffic

Traffic on one of Chapel Hill’s most traveled roads, NC 54, is being diverted Thursday thanks to a car crash and subsequent road closure.

Chapel Hill: LUMO, Summer Camp, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 8, 2026 | 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, January 8, discussing town news and events. She talked about the town returning to a more normal schedule after the holidays. They both discussed the challenges around signing kids up for summer camp in the Chapel Hill area. She also talked about the town council meeting from this week which included discussion of amendments for the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO), and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 5, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, January 5. They discussed New Year’s activities and plans for 2026. They discussed the latest on Chapelboro social media, including end of year music countdowns, top stories of 2025, and more.

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