North Carolina Legislature Reconvenes To Address Budget, Vouchers as Big Elections Approach
The North Carolina General Assembly begins its annual work session Wednesday with a little extra money to spend and limited pressing issues to address before key elections this fall.
Chansky’s Notebook: Common Denominator
It is no coincidence that two terrific UNC programs used their new home facilities to recruit great players and win trophies.
‘Paying it Forward’ with Piedmont Health’s Dana Iglesias
Dr. Dana Iglesias joins Aaron for this month’s round of “Paying It Forward,” a series of conversations with staff at Piedmont Health.
UNC Baseball Defeats Gardner-Webb, Earns 31st Win of Season
The Diamond Heels rallied from an early 2-0 deficit against visiting Gardner-Webb Tuesday night at...
Orange County School Board Accepts Moore’s Resignation During Monday Meeting
Jennifer Moore's departure from the Orange County Schools Board of Education was made official Monday with a vote to accept her resignation.
Seth Trimble Withdrawing From Transfer Portal, Returning to UNC Men’s Basketball
Seth Trimble has withdrawn his name from the transfer portal and will return to the UNC...
A Vibrant Chapel Hill: Launching a Local Business
Welcome to “A Vibrant Chapel Hill, Today and Tomorrow!” a monthly interview series with...
Biden’s Long Fight With Republicans Over Ukraine Aid Has Ended, But Significant Damage Has Been Done
While President Joe Biden will sign a $95 billion war aid measure, significant damage has been done to his efforts to help Ukraine.
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6AM-9AM M-FOn Air Today: ‘Young Frankenstein’ at Chapel Hill High School
Chapel Hill High School is staging the Mel Brooks musical "Young Frankenstein"! Aaron chats with the assistant director and two actors.
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3PM-6PM M-FThe 5:00 News – Seth Trimble Returns, Surgical Tower Opens, West Hillsborough Pizzeria
97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn more about the 7-Story Surgery Tower about to open at the UNC Hospital campus. We also learn of a missing person in Chapel Hill, hear about student groups working for climate action, preview local government meetings, and hear about the yearly educator awards in CHCCS. We also learn of a new pizzeria opening in Hillsborough, and more. In sports, Seth Tremble returns to UNC, the Diamond Heels have mid-week action, we hear from Mack Brown on the transfer portal, and more.