UNC Women’s Basketball Ranked No. 12 in 2026-27 AP Preseason Poll
Head coach Courtney Banghart and UNC checked in at No. 12 in the AP Preseason Top 25 poll, which...
UNC Reaches Deal with Trump Administration’s Justice Department to End Civil Rights Investigations
UNC agreed to terms outlined by both departments to curb race-based considerations in admissions practices and strengthen policies responding to antisemitism.
Never Too Far: Head Coaches Drop The Ball as Educators of the Protect College Sports Act
Should the coaching staffs at major schools help their athletes better understand what faces them in the proposed Protect College Sports Act?
On Air Today: ‘We Are Coming’ to Popsicle at Cat’s Cradle!
Saturday, October 24, Cat’s Cradle presents Popsicle, a show with 12 bands – including The Popes, who are releasing a long-lost album.
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Pittsboro Reviews First Section Design Plans for Chatham Park’s South Village
Pittsboro’s Board of Commissioners recently saw the first Section Design Plans for Chatham Park’s...
100 Years of Kenan Stadium: Rick Steinbacher Invades Spain
Rick Steinbacher, UNC's senior associate athletic director for facilities, has a lot on his plate when the Tar Heels play at Kenan Stadium.
Small Business, Big Lessons® — Shop Local, Shop Small® Top Tips 2026
Here are some fresh ideas—and a little encouragement—to shop and support small businesses. They are vital to the health of our community. Please share this post with friends, family, and, most importantly, small business owners.
Trump’s Decision To Waive Russian Sanctions Outrages Congress, But No Quick Counter Seen
President Donald Trump’s decision to waive sanctions on Russia drew outrage from members of Congress. What action comes of it is unclear.
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3PM-6PM M-FThe Evening News: Trial Update, Chatham Park South Village, Michael Malone
97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we get a recap of the prosecutions case in the Hedgepeth murder trial, which will resume after taking today off. We also hear more on the plans for Chatham Park's South Village. We also get an update of our local government meeting schedule, and more. In sports, UNC Men's Basketball Head Coach Michael Malone addresses the rebounding discrepancy in their exhibition loss to Indiana over the weekend, and more.
