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Shake Shack Sets Post-Flood Reopening Date For Chapel Hill Location

Posted by Henry Taylor | Nov 11, 2025 | Business, News Around Town, Weather

Shake Shack, one of the Eastgate Crossing businesses closed due to flood damage from Tropical Depression Chantal, said it is set to reopen.

On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 10, 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, November 10. He discussed some recent content on Instagram celebrating 97.9 The Hill’s 9th consecutive win as North Carolina Association of Broadcasters Non-Metro Station of the Year. He also discussed some recent trends on social media, including a new video game featuring a “Proximity Chat” feature, and more.

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Sheriff: Durham Man Arrested in Chapel Hill After Cutting Victim ‘Multiple Times’ in Fight

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 9, 2025 | Crime, Safety

An alert from the Durham County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to the 5100 block of Barbee Chapel Road at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.

Orange County to Host Emergency Food Distributions This Weekend for Local SNAP Recipients

Posted by Emma Cooke | Nov 6, 2025 | Local Government, Nonprofit

For residents who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Orange county will host food distributions this weekend.

Chapel Hill: Election Night, Food Access, Trails Reopen

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 6, 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, November 6, discussing town news and events. She talked about election night, which saw two town councilmembers earn reelection and the election of two first time councilmembers. She also talked about upcoming food distribution events and ongoing effects to community members. She discussed the town’s trails reopening several months early after storm damage. She also previewed several upcoming town events and more.

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Grand Openings Announced for 2 National Businesses Adding Chapel Hill Locations

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 5, 2025 | Business

A pair of national businesses are set to open their doors to Chapel Hill customers in just a few weeks’ time: sweetgreen and J. Crew Factory.

Berry, Miller-Foushee Reelected to Chapel Hill Town Council; Newcomers Rivers, McMahon Earn Most Votes

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 4, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

With the early vote totals and nearly all of Chapel Hill’s precincts reported on Tuesday night, the Chapel Hill Town Council election appears unofficially decided.

The 5:00 News – Election Day, Hurricane Melissa, UNC Basketball Season Begins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 4, 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 from Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jensen ahead of election day. We hear from a UNC student with family recovering from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. In sports, UNC Men’s Basketball opens the season with an emphatic victory and Hubert Davis responds to Luka Bogavac’s sudden eligibility. We also check in on the rest Tar Heels sports, and more.