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Chapel Hill: Town Council Update, Chantal Updates, Honoring First Responders

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 11, 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, September 11, discussing town news and events. She gave updates on the major items from this week’s town council meeting, including a mixed use development project on MLK Blvd, updates on the affordable housing plan and Chantal recovery. She discussed a change to the way the town will be collecting leaves from residents this fall, some upcoming closures to Parks and Rec facilities, and more.

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After Reopening For Dinner, Mediterranean Deli Set To Open For Lunch Hours

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 11, 2025 | Business, Fire

Two years and two months after a fire destroyed its interior, Mediterranean Deli will welcome back customers to in-person dining next week.

Silverspot Cinema Re-Opens in Chapel Hill After 7 Weeks of Flood Damage Repairs

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 6, 2025 | Business, Entertainment

The Chapel Hill movie theater, which sustained flood damage during July’s Tropical Depression Chantal, welcomed patrons back on Friday.

The 5:00 News – The Return of Med Deli, Displaced Residents, Solid Waste Closure

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 4, 2025 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Chapel Hill staple Mediterranean Deli is set to reopen early next week. We also hear more on funding for residents displaced by July’s flooding. We learn of a brief midday closure coming Friday for Orange County Solid Waste sites, and more. In sorts, UNC Football Head Coach Bill Belichick addresses several areas of needed improvement. The women’s soccer team welcomes and undefeated Alabama team, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Gameday Experience, Affordable Housing Tax Credits, Sustainability Showdown

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 4, 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, September 4, discussing town news and events. She talked about the pre-game experience in Chapel Hill for this season’s opening game for UNC Football. She also discussed a new development on Homestead Road that was awarded tax credits for building affordable senior housing. She previewed a Sustainability Showdown competition between Chapel Hill and other municipalities, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Occaneechi Replica Village Update, Campus Art Controversy, Hubert Davis

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 3, 2025 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on the latest timeline for the Occaneechi Replica Village, which has been closed since being damaged during the early July flooding. We also get an update on a campus controversy around some removed art, learn more about a new crosswalk coming to MLK, and more. In sports, we hear from UNC Basketball Head Coach Hubert Davis ahead of the upcoming season, and more.

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New Chapel Hill Crosswalk Under Construction at Site of Past Pedestrian Collisions

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 3, 2025 | Local Government, Safety, Traffic

The Town of Chapel Hill and North Carolina Department of Transportation partnered to add a crosswalk, pedestrian island and RRFBs (rectangular rapid flashing beacons) to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

The 5:00 News: U-Haul Hits Gas Station, Yan Memorial, Football Weekend

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 29, 2025 | 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 an accident in Hillsborough where a U-Haul truck hit multiple cars and people as it crashed into a gas station on NC 86. Additionally, a major accident involving a tractor-trailer on I-85 caused traffic delays all afternoon. On campus, the community marked the two year anniversary of the shooting death of Zijie Yan in Caudill Labs. In sports, the UNC football team and Chapel Hill prepare for the official start of the Bill Belichick era, both soccer teams win, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Football Game Day, UPROAR Conclusion, Pedestrian Safety

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 28, 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, August 28, discussing town news and events. She talked about game day in Chapel Hill, as football season is set to begin on Monday for UNC. She discussed the conclusion of the UPROAR Arts Festival in Orange County, provided an update on some pedestrian safety features recently added on some of the busier streets around town, and more.

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Labor Day to Affect Local Government Services Around Orange County Community (2025)

Posted by Michael Koh | Aug 28, 2025 | Local Government

Monday marks the observance of Labor Day, which is meant to celebrate the contribution of workers...

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