Tropical Depression Chantal
Orange County Schools Superintendent Jones Talks Back-to-School Tips, District Priorities for 2025-26
Posted by Staff | Aug 13, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education
Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones joined 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell recently to discuss back to school preparation and district priorities.
Read MoreSections of River Park, Riverwalk in Hillsborough Reopen After Flood Cleanup
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 12, 2025 | Local Government, Weather
Two key public amenities in Hillsborough are back open after sustaining damage from floodwaters one month ago: River Park and the Riverwalk.
Read MoreStoney River Sets Reopening Date as Latest University Place Business to Open After Flood Recovery
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 8, 2025 | Business
Stoney River Steakhouse & Grill at University Place will be reopening on August 11, joining other businesses in the Chapel Hill mall.
Read MoreChapel Hill: Reflecting 1 Month After Floods, Welcoming Town Manager and Preparing for UNC’s Return
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 7, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 7 for “Conversations with the Mayors.”
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Read MoreOrange County: Ongoing Flood Recovery Efforts + Uproar Festival Underway
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 6, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for an interview Wednesday, August 6.
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Read MoreLatest Declaration by Gov. Stein Opens More Relief Opportunities for Orange County Flood Victims
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 6, 2025 | State Government, Weather
Nearly a full month removed from Tropical Depression Chantal’s significant rain and subsequent flooding, victims in Orange County and other impacted regions have a new way to seek individual relief.
Read More‘Create Order Out of Chaos’: Community Cleanup Helps Weatherhill Pointe Continue Flood Recovery
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 5, 2025 | Housing, Weather
Weatherhill Pointe in Carrboro was one of the neighborhoods hardest hit by floodwaters on July 6. The community is still cleaning up debris and got help from more community members on August 2.
Read MoreRecovery Efforts Underway on Chapel Hill Trails Damaged by Chantal’s Floodwaters
Posted by Ben Crosbie | Aug 4, 2025 | Environment, Local Government, Recreation
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Read MoreChapel Hill Exchange Pool Asking for Community Support to Help Fund Flood Repairs
Posted by Emma Cooke | Jul 31, 2025 | Weather
July 6’s flooding of Bolin Creek damaged many Chapel Hill properties, including the cooperatively-owned Exchange Pool.
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