‘This is a Loud Voice’: Former UNC Trustee Discusses Push to ‘Renovate, Don’t Relocate’ Dean Smith Center
There are many contentious issues currently being discussed on the UNC campus. But perhaps none...
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The South Orange Dispatch: What Motivates People To Volunteer With SORS?
Did you know SORS is completely staffed by volunteers? It’s true! In this issue, we highlight some of our EMS Division members and learn what motivates them to take volunteer shifts on top of their work and school obligations.
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2026 Candidate Introductions: Orange County Register of Deeds
With the current Orange County Register of Deeds Mark Chilton retiring from the role after 12 years, the race to replace him is on.
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READ: Valerie Foushee, Nida Allam Answer 97.9 The Hill’s Questions on 2026 Campaigns
Valerie Foushee and Nida Allam, who are running for the U.S. House in North Carolina District 4, answer our questions about their campaigns.
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2026 Candidate Introductions: Democratic Primaries for the Chatham County Board of Commissioners
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners sees contested Democratic primaries in Districts 3 and 5 seats on the ballot for this spring.
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2026 Candidate Introductions: Orange County Board of Education
As the Orange County Schools district grapples with many of the same challenges other public schools are in North Carolina, four seats on the Board of Education are up for grabs in 2026.
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2026 Candidate Introductions: Democratic Primaries for the Orange County Board of Commissioners
After only one of the 2024 races for the Orange County Board of Commissioners was contested in the primary cycle, all three have competition this year.
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Hillsborough After Dark: Love, Actually Edition
Valentine’s Day gets most of the attention, but anyone who’s been in a real relationship knows that love is so much more than a single evening. It’s a sequence. A progression.
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Photo Gallery of 2025 WCHL Hometown Heroes Celebrated at Local Luncheon
Saturday, Feb. 7 marked another special occasion in Chapel Hill as community members gathered for WCHL’s annual Hometown Heroes Luncheon.
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Our Town: The Story of Ted Voorhees, Chapel Hill Town Manager
“You know, when you’re looking to make the world a better place, local government is where it’s at.”
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, Ted Voorhees reflects on his first six months serving as town manager; and tells the story of why he chose to come to Chapel Hill.
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