Photo Gallery: No Kings Day Orange County, March 2026
On Mar. 28, people from across Orange County gathered to participate in the third ‘No Kings Day.’ Here is our photo gallery from the event.
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Chapel Hill
Town Of Chapel Hill Announces Departure From Social Media Site X
The Town of Chapel Hill announced it will no longer post or monitor its accounts on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
Read MoreThe Morning News: Sweet 16 Basketball, Board of Trustees Meeting, Downtown Pittsboro
Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck reporting today’s news, including a recap of this week’s Board of Trustees meetings at UNC. Pittsboro gathers information from residents about how to further develop downtown; we learn of an arrest from a gunfire incident earlier this month in Chapel Hill, and more. In sports, the UNC Women’s Basketball team prepares to face top ranked UCONN in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament, and more.
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Read MoreThe Evening News: Coaching Search, Office of Violence Prevention, Spring Football
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the latest on the UNC Men’s Basketball coaching search, hearing from Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham on the process. We also hear from Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley on what many fans are looking for in a new coach. We also hear a story on the state Office of Violence Prevention, which recently had its five year anniversary. The UNC Board of Trustees have their final meeting of the academic year, and more.
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Read MoreChapel Hill: Council Meeting Recap, Leaf Collection Update, Mayor’s Office Intern
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 26, discussing town news and events. She recapped the most recent meeting of the town council, which included an update on the town’s leaf collection and the acquisition of a new leaf vacuum truck. Jess was joined by Mayor’s Office Intern Camilla Maldanado, who shared some of her experiences interning with the town, and more.
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Chapel Hill Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize
Chapel Hill resident Joey Bass won a $1 million top prize on a $10 scratch-off game from the North...
Read MoreThe Morning News: Hubert’s Future, Orange County Recreation, Buc-ee’s
Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck reporting today’s news: 97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh recaps the men’s basketball season, and the possible implications of the team’s NCAA Tournament collapse for Head Coach Hubert Davis. We also hear about Orange County’s plans for a future sports recreation facility, check the local government meeting schedule, learn more about the timeline for the Buc-ee’s coming to Mebane, and more.
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‘Recreation for Folks from Orange County:’ Commissioners Further Plans for Millhouse Road Site
Orange County is continuing to make progress on its plans for a recreational playing field facility north of Chapel Hill.
Read MoreThe Morning News: Men’s Basketball Collapse, Women’s Basketball Hosts, Local Climate Action
Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck reporting today’s news: the UNC Men’s Basketball team suffers an historic collapse in the round of 64 against VCU. Also: both Carrboro and Orange County took action on climate change during their meetings on Tuesday night; women’s basketball prepares to host Western Illinois in NCAA Tournament action tonight; Hillsborough mourns the loss of former commissioner Ken Chavious, and more.
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Read MoreChapel Hill: Storm Water Plan, Budget Conversations, Remembering Mae McClendon
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 19, discussing town news and events. She recapped the most recent meeting of the Chapel Hill Town Council, which included discussion of the town’s stormwater plan, early budget conversations for 2026, and more. She also discussed the life and legacy of community legend Mae McClendon, who passed away earlier this week. She also previewed upcoming town events, and more.
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