What’s Trending: Not-So-Pleasant Island
Trending today: an unnatural battle between wolves, deer, sea otters, and polluting humans on the ironically-named Pleasant Island in Alaska.
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The Morning News: Rabies, Lottery Funds, and UNC Basketball
In today’s news: Orange County reports a positive rabies test in Hurdle Mills, and UNC women’s basketball gets a big win at Boston College.
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Read MoreWhat’s Trending: Victor, the Sleepy Misogynist
Trending today: almost half of American adults use their smartphones in bed, even though we all know that’s not great for sleep.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Introducing Carolina Longevity!
Aaron welcomes Ryan Schulteis of Carolina Longevity, a new clinic on Governors Drive with an innovative approach to health and wellness.
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Read MoreThe Morning News: Christmas House Fire, CommunityWorx Closing, Clyde Jones
In today’s news: a Chapel Hill home catches fire (twice); the CommunityWorx thrift shop ends operation; and a famed folk artist passes away.
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Top Stories of 2025: In Orange County, An Anticlimactic Election
The municipal election was always going to be one of the top stories of 2025 in Chapel Hill – though this year’s race was unusually quiet.
Read MoreOn Air Today: Congresswoman Valerie Foushee on 2025 and Running for Reelection
U.S. House Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-Chapel Hill) discusses 2025 in national government and looks ahead to 2026 – including a reelection bid.
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Read MoreWhat’s Trending: Murking Up Your Movie
Trending today: a study of movies finds a recent drop in lighting contrast, particularly in science fiction – thanks mostly to CGI.
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Read MoreThe Morning News: Missing Teen, Fare-Free Transit, Elijah Davis, and Bobby Petrino
In today’s news: Chapel Hill police seek a missing teen, and UNC football is (reportedly) set to hire Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator.
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Read MoreWhat’s Trending: Corporate Tax Breaks and Evil Corporate Names
Trending today: increasingly dystopian names for tech companies, and a massive tax break for a Meta data center in Louisiana.
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