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Chapel Hill: Metro Mayors Recap, Look Back at 2025, Skate Park Opens

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 18, 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, December 18, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent meeting of Metro Mayors, which was hosted by Chapel Hill. She also took a look back at some of the major stories for the community, including Tropical Storm Chantal, and more. She also reported that the Homestead Skate Park has reopened after being closed for upgrades.

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‘So Much Fun’: Community’s First ‘Cardboard War’ Brings Out Creativity and Whimsy

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 16, 2025 | News Around Town

The Carrboro Town Commons was the site of a “cardboard war” on Saturday, which was created to spur whimsy and creativity among the community.

On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill Social Media Manager Henry Taylor

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 15, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, December 15. He discussed the latest on Chapelboro social media, including last week’s Forum on The Hill. He also talked about what’s gaining attention on social media at large, including the latest in the “Knives Out” series, and more. He also talked about an upcoming terrarium video they plan on filming, and more.

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On the Porch: James Whalen, for NC Court of Appeals

Posted by Aaron Johnson | Dec 14, 2025 | On The Porch

James Whalen is an experienced appellate attorney in private practice at Brooks Pierce LLP. Earlier this year, he was part of the legal team that defended Justice Allison Riggs’s win and stopped a dangerous attempt to overturn a free and fair election.

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Chapel Hill Alerts Residents To Upcoming S. Columbia Road Closure

Posted by Henry Taylor | Dec 13, 2025 | Traffic, UNC

The Town of Chapel Hill announced that a section of S. Columbia St. will be closed as UNC conducts maintenance on its steam tunnel system.

Arts in Uncertain Times – Dec. 12, 2025

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 12, 2025 | Forum On The Hill

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey speaks with North Carolina Poet Laureate Jakie Shelton Green, Carrboro Town Council Member Fred Joiner, and Executive Director of Orange County Arts Katie Murray on Friday, December 12. They discuss the challenges facing the arts community both generally and locally. They also discuss the role of arts in times of political division. They discuss the economic, social, and personal impact of having art in non-traditional spaces. They look ahead to 2026, and more.

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Orange County Authorities Find Missing Teenager After Brief Search

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 12, 2025 | Safety

UPDATE: The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said at 10:57 p.m. the missing child has since been located.

Checking the Area Housing Inventory – Dec. 11, 2025

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 11, 2025 | Forum On The Hill

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey speaks with Vice President of Advocacy for the Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro Ian Scott, Policy Director for Carolina Forward and Chapel Hill Town Council Member Theodore Nollert, and President of the Orange and Chatham County Association of Realters Randy Voller. They discussed the current housing inventory in the Chapel Hill area, including how much and what type of housing is still missing, and what tools the community has to encourage more housing. They also discussed what they hope to see different in the area’s housing market in 2026, and more.

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Reframing How We Discuss and Plan For Extreme Weather – Dec. 10, 2025

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 10, 2025 | Forum On The Hill

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey speaks with Chapel Hill’s Community Sustainability Manager John Richardson, Inside Climate News North Carolina Reporter Lisa Sorg, and Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard. They discuss increased extreme weather in our community, and how we continue to adjust and react to that extreme weather. They discuss ways of bouncing back from flood events, preparing for extreme heat, and looking ahead to potential future resiliency and sustainability issues in our community. They also discuss some of the positive climate work happening in our community, and more.

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Food Banks Step Up, But Need Help – Dec. 9, 2025

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 9, 2025 | Forum On The Hill

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey speaks with CORA’s Melissa Driver Beard, TABLE’s Suzanne Tormollen, and PORCH’s Erin Riney. They discuss the new challenges facing organizations battling food insecurity in our community, and the sense that their role is becoming more permanent. They also discussed the specific challenges faced in our community around food insecurity, and what is needed to improve their effectiveness. They also talked about the sea-change moment when SNAP benefits were withheld during the government shutdown, and more.

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