Chapel Hill-Carrboro Icons Howard and Lillian Lee, Braxton Foushee Granted Statewide Honor
Three groundbreaking Black local leaders saw their years of service awarded by being inducted into the Order of The Long Leaf Pine
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Alfredo’s Pizza Villa Opens After Move at Chapel Hill’s University Place
Alfredo’s Pizza Villa completed its move across the University Place parking lot and officially opened to customers in its new space on Thursday night.
Read MoreChapel Hill: Federal Immigration Action Update, Town Council Meeting Recap, Upcoming Events
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 20, discussing town news and events. She discussed the latest on federal immigration action in the community, which as seen no documented cases of arrests in Orange County so far. She also updated the latest from the town council, which included proclamation, a LUMO vote being put off until January, a change to a housing development that will add money to the town’s affordable housing fund, and more.
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UPDATE: Missing Chapel Hill Teen Safely Located
**Update** The Chapel Hill Police announced Friday afternoon that Mikylah Barnes had been safely...
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Chapel Hill High School to Play in North Carolina Boys’ Soccer State Championship Match
The Chapel Hill High School boys’ soccer team is headed to the 7A state championship match...
Read MoreTh 5:00 News – ICE in the Triangle, 2026 Midterms, NCAA Championships
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in the Triangle area. We also learn more about trends leading into the 2026 midterm elections. In sports, we check numerous UNC teams in the NCAA tournament, preview the basketball team’s matchup against Navy and more.
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Multiple UNC Football Players Facing Reckless Driving Charges
Several UNC football players are facing charges of reckless driving, speeding and other...
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The Casual Pint of Chapel Hill Closing Permanently in December
The Casual Pint of Chapel Hill has announced it will be closing its doors permanently in December....
Read MoreThe 5:00 News – Tuition Hike at UNC, Field Hockey Victory, Football Preview
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the details behind the Board of Trustees at UNC deciding on a tuition hike for in-state students for the first time in almost a decade. We also learn of a series of public talks about a reduced state budget for CHCCS, a couple of late afternoon crime updates from Chapel Hill, and more. In sports, UNC Field Hockey moves on to the round of 8 in the NCAA tournament after beating St. Joseph’s, the basketball team looks to go 4-0 tonight, and more.
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Read MoreChapel Hill: Town Council Meeting Recap, Filling the SNAP Gap, and More
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 13, discussing town news and events. She discussed the highlights from the Chapel Hill Town Council meeting from earlier in the week, including an update to the town’s formal petition process. She also talked about the Gap in SNAP funding and the ways in which the community came together to fill those gaps. She also previewed upcoming events and more.
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