On Air Today: Small Business Week 2026 in Chapel Hill
This week is Small Business Week, and the town of Chapel Hill is encouraging you to get out and support local businesses!
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Town of Chapel Hill Names Alicia Arnold as Next Director of Housing & Community Development
The Town of Chapel Hill has named Alicia Arnold as its next Director of Housing & Community...
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Local Soccer Player, East Chapel Hill High Schooler Earns Invite to German Training Camp
Cristian Diaz Perez, a sophomore at East Chapel Hill High School, is hoping to attend an exclusive soccer camp in Germany this summer.
Read MoreChapel Hill: No Change to Town Charter, Southern Area Planning, Upcoming Events
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 30, discussing town news and events. She outlined the public hearing on possibly reducing the size of the council and expanding the mayor’s term. After much pushback from the public, the town council voted to close the issue. She discussed an update on the Southern Area Plan, mentioned a few proclamations, previewed some upcoming events, and more.
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Read MoreThe Evening News: CHCCS in Raleigh, Duke Weekend for Baseball, Veesaar to NBA
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more on CHCCS and their trip to Raleigh to defend library books. We hear from Tom Jensen of Public Policy Polling on the Virginia gerrymandering vote, and learn of an upcoming lane closure on a major road across campus. In sports, Henri Veesaar decides to try his luck in the NBA, the Diamond Heels continue a weekend series against Duke, and more.
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Read MoreThe Evening News: CHCCS Defends Library Books, Former CHPD Officer Arrested, Suicide Prevention
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we get details on CHCCS answering to a NC House Committee on oversight about books available in elementary school libraries. We also learn more details of a former Chapel Hill police officer arrested for planning a mass shooting in Louisiana. We hear a story on a suicide prevention event on campus, and more.
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Read MoreChapel Hill: Bike Month, Charter Public Hearing, Climate Action Plan
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 23, discussing town news and events. She discussed some connectivity projects that are set to break ground later this year, including the Fordham side path. She also gave an update on the town council looking at potential charter changes, which would reduce council size and change the mayor’s term from two years to four years. She also shared an update on the town’s Climate Action Goals, and more.
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A Place to Connect and Heal: UNC Holds Annual Community Walk for Suicide Prevention
On Saturday, community members and college students alike met on UNC’s campus for a mile-long walk to destigmatize suicide prevention.
Read MoreThe Evening News: Local Restaurant Owner Charged With Attempted Murder, UNC Faculty Committee Meeting
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Mathivanan Pothiyappan, owner of CholaNad Restaurant in Chapel Hill faces attempted first degree murder charges. We also hear an update from the UNC Faculty Committee Meeting, learn of some new park land coming to Mebane, check in on UNC Baseball, and more.
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Orange County Clerk of Court Mark Kleinschmidt Wins State, National Honors
Orange County Clerk of Superior Court Mark Kleinschmidt has been recognized with two awards – one...
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