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If You Only Knew: October 11, 2026 – Dwight Hollier

Posted by Staff | Oct 11, 2026 | If You Only Knew

Join Dr. Deborah Stroman on “If You Only Knew” for stimulating sports and society discussions with some of the biggest influencing forces in sports and sports business. From athletes to owners, “If You Only Knew” covers all the bases with informative and engaging content from endzone to endzone.

This week Dr. Stroman is joined by Dwight Hollier, Senior Associate Athletic Director Student-Athlete Health, Well-Being & Program Outreach at UNC.

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On the Porch: Steve Rao: Changing Political Landscape

Posted by Staff | Oct 11, 2026 | On The Porch, Town Square

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Steve Rao is a partner at State Federal Strategies, a government relations and lobbying firm, focused on assisting technology companies on their government sales strategies, and is also a Political Analyst on PBS Carolinas Statelines and Black Issues Forum, and hosts the Leaders and Legends Podcast on Radio Nyra, the Triangle’s largest growing South Asian Radio Station.

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2026 Candidate Introductions: Chatham County Board of Commissioners

Posted by Staff | Oct 8, 2026 | Candidate Intros, Election

Three Chatham County Board of Commissioner seats are on the ballot this fall, with Districts 4 and 5 featuring general election races.

100 Years of Kenan Stadium: Swamping the Gators

Posted by Staff | Oct 8, 2026 | 100 Years of Kenan, Football, Sports, UNC Sports

The term “football weather” doesn’t usually mean a rainstorm, but a memorable Kenan Stadium win for UNC came on just that kind of day.

Obituary for Mary Elizabeth Daniel

Posted by Staff | Oct 7, 2026 | Submitted Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Daniel, who preferred to go by Mary E. or Emmie, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026, under hospice care at home in Pittsboro, NC. She was 74 years old.

Carrboro High School Soccer Captain Reaches Quarterfinal Round of National Award

Posted by Staff | Oct 7, 2026 | High School Sports, Sports

Carrboro High School’s men’s soccer captain Emmanuel Bastidas Noriega is in the quarterfinals round for a national Athlete of the Year award.

100 Years of Kenan Stadium: Dress for Success

Posted by Staff | Oct 6, 2026 | 100 Years of Kenan, Football, Sports, UNC Sports

UNC alumnus Hal Fischer recalls his surprise at seeing Tar Heel fans at Kenan Stadium dressed in coats and ties.

2026 Candidate Introductions: Orange County Board of Commissioners

Posted by Staff | Oct 5, 2026 | Candidate Intros, Election

For the 2026 election, 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com spoke with Orange County candidates to detail their policy goals, positions and inspirations.

If You Only Knew: October 4, 2026 – Art Chansky

Posted by Staff | Oct 4, 2026 | If You Only Knew

This week Dr. Stroman is joined by Art Chansky for an in-depth conversation on the state of college sports.

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On the Porch: Jason Damico: Modern Blues Rocker

Posted by Staff | Oct 4, 2026 | On The Porch, Town Square

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Jason Damico is a 2x Carolina Music Award winner, 18-time GRAMMY®-considered artist, SAG-AFTRA actor, producer, and content creator based in North Carolina. Known for blending blues-rock roots with thoughtful songwriting, his work spans music, film, podcasting, and digital media. He is the founder of New Blue Entertainment, an independent recording studio and production house, as well as creator and host of The Jason Damico Show, where he has interviewed hundreds of guests from the worlds of entertainment, business, sports, politics, and faith. Damico’s music has been featured in the feature film Laws of Man, and his growing online audience continues to expand through a combination of original music, storytelling, and comedy content.

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