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The Diamond Heels swept Notre Dame in a three-game series at Boshamer Stadium during the weekend, and in the process set a program record with their 27th straight home win. Carolina’s 23 consecutive home wins to open the 2024 season is a program record.
A Japanese delegation – including the prime minister – visited the United States this week to speak with President Joe Biden, host a summit with Philippine leaders, and tour spots in North Carolina. While Prime Minister Fumio Kishida went to the Toyota and Honda Aircraft factories across the state with Governor Roy Cooper Friday morning, his spouse stopped by Chapel Hill High School.
Local water agencies in Orange, Chatham, and Durham counties shared their support and excitement around new rules against “forever chemicals” in drinking water on Wednesday, after the Environmental Protection Agency announced its first national and legally enforceable limits.
CHHS will celebrate the award on Thursday with a presentation of a $10,000 check at a ceremony featuring more than 100 students, teachers and administrators.
Editor’s Note: The original version of this story said Flying Pierogi’s soft opening was April 15. That is incorrect. The restaurant’s soft opening is this week, with the official opening date set for April 15.
Residents in Pittsboro may have noticed some increased construction activity in parks lately. That activity may even be increasing in the coming months. Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke to Chapelboro about the town’s recent investment in parks.
Erin Matson, the head coach of the reigning national champion UNC field hockey team and a four-time national champion as a player, has been denied the opportunity to try out for the U.S. Olympic team at its trials in Charlotte on Monday.
Chapelboro is beginning a new series summarizing some of the latest stories, announcements, and updates from businesses in the community every three months. From local openings to closings to everything in-between, we’re sharing a snapshot of what’s happened in the most recent quarter of the calendar year.
Another UNC men’s basketball season is in the books!

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The 5:00 News – Greene Tract, International Visit to CHHS, Deja Kelly’s Future

Apr 15, 2024 |

97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn about the next step for the Greene Tract in Chapel Hill. We also hear a story on the spouse of the Japanese Prime Minister visiting Chapel Hill High School, learn of East Chapel Hill's Robotics team competing in a championship, and more. In sports, we hear from Deborah Stroman on what comes next from Deja Kelly, recap the weekend in UNC sports, and more.

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