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Duke Energy, county officials to test sirens around Harris Nuclear Plant next week
Duke Energy and county officials will be testing the sirens at a New Hill nuclear plant next week. The 85 outdoor warning sirens around Harris Nuclear Plant will be tested for five to 30 seconds between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on July 10. To ensure they are functioning properly, it may be necessary to test some sirens more than once.
Raleigh man charged with embezzling $124,000 in state money from assisted living centers
The president of an assisted living management company was arrested Saturday on felony tax charges. Charles Gross Jr., 64, of Raleigh, is charged with nine counts of embezzlement of state property. Gross’ first court appearance is scheduled for Monday in Wake County Superior Court in Raleigh. Authorities have placed...
VinFast’s $4B EV factory remains delayed over contractor approvals
Plans to build VinFast’s proposed $4 billion electric vehicle factory in Moncure, Chatham County, remain on hold as the county awaits information on the contractors that will be working on the site. “The Chatham County Central Permitting and Inspections Department has finished reviewing the revised plans for both the...
615 properties on or near New Bern Avenue rezoned for Bus Rapid Transit line
615 properties on or around New Bern Avenue have been rezoned as the City of Raleigh prepares to start construction for the Bus Rapid Transit line.The old DMV building is one of the properties rezoned for mixed-use space at Tuesday's Raleigh City Council meeting.Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin said the zoning changes will offer more housing options."Density is key and the federal government is very excited for what we've done," said Baldwin.Lifelong Raleigh resident Angel Howard said the development comes at a price. Some residential properties were rezoned."They're tearing up the community and putting up buildings. It's not right," said Howard.ALSO SEE...
The 5:00 News – Pittsboro Water System, Buckhorn Flea Market, Mural Misspelling
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear about Pittsboro’s water merger happening today. We also get the latest on the Buckhorn Flea Market. We hear a Media Hub story on a campus mural with a problematic misspelling, and more. In sports, more Tar Heels signing in the NBA, year in review for athletics, and more.
A journey through time: The George Moses Horton Middle School mural
Pittsboro, NC – A mural at George Moses Horton Middle School in Pittsboro stands as a testament to the rich history and significant contributions of African-Americans in Chatham County. Mary Nettles, a community leader and advocate, provides an insightful tour of the mural, sharing the stories behind each element and its relevance to the local heritage.
NC Chinese Lantern Fest tickets go on sale
Tickets are on sale for this year's North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, which will return to Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre in November. The annual event features more than 40 all new hand-crafted displays, each one comprised of hundreds of parts, and thousands of LED lights. Cultural arts performances will take place each night on the main stage. This is the ninth year the event has been hosted at Booth Amphitheatre. It will run Nov. 16 to Jan.12, 2025.
Biden campaign has its eye on North Carolina
Standing on the tarmac at Raleigh-Durham International Airport just after midnight Friday, Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams knew he needed to spark some energy for the arrival of President Biden after a disastrous debate performance hours earlier.Why it matters: It was a critical moment for Biden. His scheduled Raleigh rally the following afternoon, here in the capital of a swing state his campaign is prioritizing, would be pivotal to prove he still has it in him to run for president.So Williams worked with the Biden campaign to organize a dance party at 2am on the tarmac.About 200 people, a DJ and...
The 5:00 News – Mebane Chooses Truck Depot, 828 MLK Brownfields Agreement, and More
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the Mebane City Council’s decision on the future of the Buckhorn Flea Market. We also learn more about the Brownfields Agreement draft for Chapel Hill’s 828 MLK Jr. Blvd. site. We also hear from Inside Climate News reporter Lisa Sorg on the historic water tower in Bynum. Durham will be looking for a new City Manager, we update state news, and more. In sports, two tar heel football players earn pre-season All-American honors, and Deb Stroman weighs in on the current state of the center position in the NBA, and more.
Using fireworks safely during Independence Day weekend
Bryson Diggs and his father Rashad Diggs have built a tradition over the years: buying fireworks together for the Fourth of July holiday. “I come with my dad basically every year,” Bryson Diggs said. They left the TNT Fireworks tent with an assortment of fireworks, including Pop-Its and the...
On Air Today: July 4 Fireworks in Chapel Hill!
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Power back on for many customers in Durham, Wake and other counties after trees fall on power lines
Electricity has been restored to most customers across multiple counties in central North Carolina.Duke Energy workers spent the morning on Lakeview Drive clearing trees that fell on some power lines causing dozens to lose power.According to the Duke Energy outage map, only a few dozen homes lost power in that area because of it.Sunday night storms led to downed trees that fell or power linesThe peak of the outages was around 5:30 p.m., according to a Duke Energy map. The map now shows most across the Triangle should have their power back on.The severe weather also caused troubles at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. There are only a handful of delays and cancellations on Monday morning compared to the hundreds of flights on Sunday.This comes as Independence Day approaches. Airports across the country are dealing with a record number of travelers.SEE ALSO | Hurricane Beryl makes landfall as Category 4 storm on Caribbean island of Carriacou in GrenadaThe storm is the earliest to ever reach Category 4 strength in the Atlantic, fueled by record warm waters.
Saint Augustine's University board seeks dismissal of alumni lawsuit
The Saint Augustine’s University Board of Trustees is trying to stop a lawsuit filed by the alumni organization Save SAU Coalition and two former board members. On Monday, lawyers representing the board filed a motion in Wake County Superior Court to dismiss the complaint filed by the Save SAU Coalition and former board members Henry Debnam and John Larkins.
NHC school board amends controversial campus display policy
One major change to the policy will now allow teachers to display family photos. The policy previously appeared to prohibit these, leading to pushback from staff and advocates. Board Chair Pete Wildeboer voted to amend the policy language to remove family photos from acceptable forms of displays last month when...
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