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Chapel Hill: Trails Reopen, Festifall Markets, Early Voting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 16, 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, October 16, discussing town news and events. She talked about the town finding a way to open some of the greenways damaged by this summer’s flooding, while the repairs are ongoing. She also previewed some upcoming events in the community, including the town’s Festifall Markets, the beginning of the early voting period for our municipal elections, and more.

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Town Of Chapel Hill Shares Updates On Post-Chantal Trail Repairs

Posted by Henry Taylor | Oct 15, 2025 | Environment, Local Government, Transit, Weather

The Town of Chapel Hill said it will begin the process of repairing trails damaged by Tropical Depression Chantal this week.

Chapel Hill Police Seek Missing Teen, 15, Last Seen Monday

Posted by Aaron Keck | Oct 15, 2025 | Safety

Chapel Hill Police are seeking your help as they search for 15-year-old Dyani Grant, last seen Monday near Chapel Hill High School.

OWASA’s Extensive West Rosemary Street Project Begins on Nov. 3. Here Are The Details

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 13, 2025 | Business, Safety, Traffic

OWASA plans to begin its construction Monday, Oct. 20 to replace a water main on Rosemary Street in downtown Chapel Hill.

Kenan Stadium to Host Savannah Bananas in 2026

Posted by Michael Koh | Oct 10, 2025 | Sports

Banana Ball is coming to Chapel Hill. Kenan Stadium will host the Savannah Bananas exhibition...

Chapel Hill: Affordable Housing Report, 9 Story Development, Rosemary St. Closure

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 9, 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, October 9, discussing town news and events. She discussed Wednesday night’s town council meeting, which saw an affordable housing report, a vote on a nine-story development on MLK, an upcoming closure to Rosemary Street, and more.

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On the Porch: Emily Sutton – Riverkeeper for The Haw

Posted by Aaron Johnson | Oct 5, 2025 | On The Porch

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Emily Sutton is the Executive Director of Haw River Assembly (“HRA”) as well as being the Haw Riverkeeper. She joined the staff of Haw River Assembly in 2016, managing citizen science projects to watchdog against sediment pollution and monitor the tributaries and main stem of the Haw River. She has been Haw Riverkeeper since 2018, leading the fight for HRA against pollution in the Haw River on many fronts, including emerging contaminants, Jordan Lake nutrients, and sediment pollution. She is a current member of the NC Sedimentation Control Commission. Emily grew up paddling rivers in the Midwest, and moved to North Carolina to receive her B.A at Appalachian State University in Sustainable Development, where she studied Agroecology, Watershed Ecology, and Outdoor Education. Emily lives in Durham, NC.

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Community Home Trust Recognized with Statewide Innovative Affordable Housing Award

Posted by Emma Cooke | Oct 3, 2025 | Nonprofit

An Orange County nonprofit recently took home a statewide award for helping make homes permanently affordable for a group facing eviction.

Chapel Hill: Football Gamedays, New Police Station, North Carolina Starter’s Launch

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 2, 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, October 2, discussing town news and events. She talked about football gameday impacts on downtown businesses, including an upcoming study with the university, the Chamber, and the visitor’s bureau to measure that impact. She discussed the Chapel Hill Police getting their new headquarters up and running. The talked about a recent trip to Raleigh with some of the economic development for the North Carolina Starter’s Launch, and more.

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‘Elated Every Time They Come In’: A Look at the New Chapel Hill Police Station

Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 28, 2025 | Local Government, Safety

Chapel Hill Police will begin formally working out of 7300 Millhouse Road on Monday. Before that, they opened their doors to local media.

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