FEMA Approves Disaster Assistance for Chantal’s Flood-Damaged Areas, Including Orange County
Two months after flash floodwaters ripped through central North Carolina, funding from FEMA is headed to the affected areas.
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Silverspot Cinema Re-Opens in Chapel Hill After 7 Weeks of Flood Damage Repairs
The Chapel Hill movie theater, which sustained flood damage during July’s Tropical Depression Chantal, welcomed patrons back on Friday.
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Orange County Approves Bridge Funding to Continue Housing Displaced Chantal Flood Victims
Orange County recently approved bridge funding to help residents displaced as a result of Chantal flood damage.
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Facing End of Temporary Shelter, Displaced Camelot Village Residents Lament Landlord Inaction and Limited Options
Some flood victims from Camelot Village have not received July rent or security deposits back even as they face financial and housing strains.
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Trader Joe’s Reopens in Chapel Hill After Remediation from Flood Damage
After being among the many businesses to sustain flood damage at Eastgate Crossing in July, the...
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Guglhupf Bake Shop in Eastgate Crossing Moves Back Reopening Date; Now Aug. 19
UPDATE: Guglhupf owner Sean Scott shared a message on the bakery’s Facebook page Friday saying it would be pushed back to Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Read MoreCarrboro: Celebrating The All-America City Win, Upcoming Fall Festivals and UNC Students
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell over the phone on Friday, August 15.
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Read MoreClimate Thursday: Riverkeeper Samantha Krop on Water Quality Testing After Chantal’s Floods
Neuse River Basin Riverkeeper Samantha Krop joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 14.
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Orange County Schools Superintendent Jones Talks Back-to-School Tips, District Priorities for 2025-26
Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones joined 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell recently to discuss back to school preparation and district priorities.
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