Teacher, Rapper, Inspiration: Josh ‘Rowdy’ Rowsey Dead at 32
The local community is mourning the loss of Kevin Joshua “Rowdy” Rowsey, who carried the love of hip-hop around the globe.
Carrboro Police Identify Victim, Suspect in Fatal Hit and Run Case
Carrboro Police shared details of a fatal hit and run case from one week prior, where a 29-year-old unhoused man died after being struck.
One on One: North Carolina’s Most Famous Person
Who is North Carolina’s most famous person? If you go by who got featured in a front-page article last week in The New York Times, the answer is easy. Virginia Foxx.
Chansky’s Notebook: Going and Coming
The 2024 offseason is one of uncertainty around UNC basketball, with decisions by Seth Trimble and Harrison Ingram looming large.
Local Government Meetings: April 22-26, 2024
This week, Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell delivers his first-ever State of the Town address, while county commissioners meet with the schools.
UNC Women’s Tennis Defeats Virginia to Win ACC Tournament Title
The UNC women’s tennis team capped off a dominant ACC Tournament run with a 4-1 win against...
Hometown Heroes: Gene Medler
This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Gene Medler. Medler is the...
Children of Flint Water Crisis Make Change as Young Environmental and Health Activists
Dozens of children of the Flint water crisis — now teenagers and young adults — have turned their trauma into advocacy.
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6AM-9AM M-FWhat We’re Thinking: Biden Up With Seniors, Down With Students
Tom discusses an interesting trend in recent polls: Joe Biden is overperforming with older voters, but underperforming with younger voters.
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3PM-6PM M-FOn Air Today: Kramer Reeves of the Trailheads on the Philosopher’s Way Trail Runs
Kramer Reeves, a member of the Trailheads Running Group and one of the organizers of the 16th Annual Philosopher's Way Trail Runs spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 22. He discussed the race, coming up on April 28. He discussed the history of the run, Carolina North Forest, and how all the funds go toward maintenance of the forest.