2026 Candidate Introductions: Chatham County Board of Commissioners
Three Chatham County Board of Commissioner seats are on the ballot this fall, with Districts 4 and 5 featuring general election races.
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100 Years of Kenan Stadium: Swamping the Gators
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.
Read MoreObituary for Mary Elizabeth Daniel
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.
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Carrboro High School Soccer Captain Reaches Quarterfinal Round of National Award
Carrboro High School’s men’s soccer captain Emmanuel Bastidas Noriega is in the quarterfinals round for a national Athlete of the Year award.
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100 Years of Kenan Stadium: Dress for Success
UNC alumnus Hal Fischer recalls his surprise at seeing Tar Heel fans at Kenan Stadium dressed in coats and ties.
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2026 Candidate Introductions: Orange County Board of Commissioners
For the 2026 election, 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com spoke with Orange County candidates to detail their policy goals, positions and inspirations.
Read MoreIf You Only Knew: October 4, 2026 – Art Chansky
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
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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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100 Years of Kenan Stadium: Wait, Which One is Kenan?
UNC band director Jeff Fuchs recalls a miscommunication when staging a pregame ceremony at Kenan Stadium, and the hilarious consequences.
Read MoreObituary for John Washington Fredette III
John Washington Fredette III July 11, 1955 – July 16, 2026 Is he native to this realm? No, his wide nature grew out of both worlds. They more adeptly bend the willow’s branches who have experience of the willow’s...
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