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Chapel Hill: Metro Mayors Conference, Fire Station and Affordable Housing, Senior Housing at Meadowmont

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 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, October 8, discussing town news and events. She joined on the telephone from Asheville, where she is participating in the Metro Mayors Conference. She also recapped this week’s Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, which included approval of building a new fire station to replace Fire Station #4. She also discussed the affordable housing that would be a part of that project.

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The Evening News: Hedgepeth Trial Update, Lower Booker Creek Trail Upgrade, Candidate Introductions

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 7, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we get an update on the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial, which concluded jury selection and had opening statements today. We hear a story on a project to increase vegetation on the Lower Booker Creek Trail. We hear a candidate introduction from Orange County Commissioner Candidate Beth Bronson, and more. In sports, UNC Men’s Basketball takes the spotlight at the ACC Tipoff event in Charlotte, and more.

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The Morning News: Trails, Trials, and Property Revaluations

Posted by Aaron Keck | Oct 7, 2026 | 6:00 News

In today’s news: nonprofits work to transform Chapel Hill’s Lower Booker Creek Trail, and Orange County reexamines its property revaluation.

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The Evening News – Hedgepeth Trial, Candidate Introduction, Local Government Meetings

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 6, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included this edition of the news, we hear the latest update on jury selection in the Hedgepeth murder trial. We also hear from Orange County Commissioner candidate Rani Dasi. We check in on the local government meeting schedule, and more. In sports, UNC Women’s Basketball Head Coach Courtney Banghart talks about this year’s version of the team, CBS Sports Classic tickets go on sale, and more.

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The Evening News – Michael Jordan’s Big Donation, Football Falls to Irish, Local Government Meetings

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 5, 2026 | 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 Michael Jordan making a $10 million donation to the UNC School of Social Work. We check this week’s local government meetings. In sports, UNC Football falls to Notre Dame after a competitive performance, and more.

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Local Government Meetings: October 5-9, 2026

Posted by Aaron Keck | Oct 5, 2026 | Local Government

This week in local government: Orange County Commissioners discuss data centers and property revaluation, while Carrboro talks composting.

18-Year-Old Arrested, Charged After Gunfire on West Franklin Street

Posted by Michael Koh | Oct 2, 2026 | Crime, Safety

The Chapel Hill Police Department has arrested and charged 18-year-old Axel Zizumbo after he...

The Evening News: Chatham Housing Retreat, Hispanic Heritage Month, Football Preview

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 2, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Chatham County Commissioner Franklin Gomez-Flores on a recent housing retreat for the commissioners. We also hear from Orange County Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack on Hispanic Heritage Month, and more. In sports, UNC Football prepares for a challenging matchup against #3 Notre Dame, and more.

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The Evening News: Judicial Forum, Alert Carolina, School Board Meeting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 1, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from local leader Rani Dasi on an upcoming Judicial Candidate Forum. We hear a Carolina Connection story on the Alert Carolina system and criticism of it’s (lack of) use earlier this year. In local government, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education meets tonight. Among other agenda items, they will swear in new board member Tongde Wu. We also hear a local business update, and more. In sports, we hear from newcomer Angelo Brizzi, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Inter-City Visit, LUMO Update, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 1, 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, October 1, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent Inter-City visit organized by the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill Carrboro, in which community leaders visited Charlottesville, Virginia. She discussed some of the key takeaways, noticeable similarities, potential ideas to incorporate going forward. She also talked about the group’s experience riding Bus Rapid Transit in Richmond. She updated the LUMO rewrite process, looked at some upcoming town events, and more.

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