Fungibility. It’s a funny word for a powerful concept. Essentially, fungibility means that money is money. Dollars earned or dollars found are actually indistinguishable from each other and are completely interchangeable.
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The start of 2026 featured some early closures, openings and plenty of returns to business in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and beyond.
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“It is a job, but to me it’s more of a privilege and honor to provide healthy, safe livings for our community members.”
The Town of Chapel Hill in collaboration with 97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com present “Our Town: Stories of Chapel Hill.” Each month you’ll hear from the people at the heart of your local government who are learning, serving, and working together to build a community where people thrive. This month, Jamila Lunsford and Derrick Parrish with the Town of Chapel Hill Housing and Community Development Department share their story.
Welcome to Bridging the Gap, presented by Orange Partnership and airing on 97.9 The Hill and...
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The 2026 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament begins Tuesday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte....
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Former teacher of the year Kimberly Jones, once a rural area public school student, says state lawmakers should offer the same opportunities to rural students that are offered to those from wealthier
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Graig Meyer (D-Orange) discusses his decision to leave the State Senate at the end of March – and his new role with the NC Justice Center.
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The 2026 ACC women’s basketball tournament begins Wednesday at Gas South Arena in Duluth, GA...
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It’s not the destination, it’s the journey. We’ve all heard this life advice at some point or another, and it really is useful – in a world that is more focused every day on the next milestone, the next challenge and the next news cycle – appreciating what is going on along your path is essential.
Read MoreShaun Wilburn passed away at his home in Hillsborough, North Carolina on the morning of February 26, 2026. Born on December 4, 1963, in Chapel Hill, Shaun lived a life defined by the work of his hands, the warmth of his heart,...
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