Postino Restaurant and Wine Bar Opening in Chapel Hill’s University Place This Fall
The restaurant and wine bar Postino will open in Chapel Hill’s University Place shopping...
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On Air Today: Chapel Hill’s Inaugural July 4 Drone Show!
This Independence Day, Chapel Hill is celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary with its first-ever July 4 drone show!
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Drone Shows and Parades: Here’s What to Know Before Orange County’s July 4 Celebrations
A variety of July 4 festivities are set to take place across Orange County. Here’s how local governments are celebrating.
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Wastewater Overflow Releases 5,400 Gallons into Chapel Hill Tributary, OWASA Says
The Orange Water and Sewer Authority responded to a wastewater overflow at 4302 Drew Hill Lane in...
Read MoreChapel Hill: Jamezetta Bedford Remembered, LUMO, Upcoming Events
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 25, discussing town news and events. She shared details of a proclamation recognizing County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford after her death earlier in the week. She also talked about recognition for B3 and their work with people with disabilities. She also updated the town’s progress on the Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite, previewed upcoming events including July 4, and more.
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New Chapel Hill Indian Restaurant Ayra Shares Renderings as Remodeling Continues
Remodeling and preparation for Ayra – a new concept from Chef Sujan Sarkar and owners Mayil Rajendran and Ravi Jeyaraman – is underway at 2110 Environ Way in the East 54 development.
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Sitting Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford Dies at 67
Jamezetta Bedford — a longtime elected official in Orange County, accountant and advocate for residents with disabilities — died on Sunday, according to her family. The Chapel Hill resident was 67 years old.
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Local Government Meetings: June 22-26, 2026
This week in local government, Durham County and Hillsborough consider extending their existing moratoriums on AI data centers.
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Juneteenth Holiday to Affect Local Government Services Around Orange County
Across the country on Friday, Black Americans and communities will celebrate Juneteenth — the...
Read MoreChapel Hill: Council Meeting Recap, LUMO, Juneteenth
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 19, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent meeting of the town council, which included several updates, including on the complete communities initiative. She also discussed an upcoming meeting added for Monday to discuss the town’s LUMO rewrite. She previewed Friday’s Juneteenth activities, and more.
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