Our Town: The Story of Ted Voorhees, Chapel Hill Town Manager
“You know, when you’re looking to make the world a better place, local government is where it’s at.”
The Town of Chapel Hill in collaboration with 97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com present “Our Town: Stories of Chapel Hill.” Each month you’ll hear from the people at the heart of your local government who are learning, serving, and working together to build a community where people thrive. This month, Ted Voorhees reflects on his first six months serving as town manager; and tells the story of why he chose to come to Chapel Hill.
Chansky’s Notebook: Desperation
Anyone who has experienced a hangover understands at least part of the explanation for UNC’s loss at Miami on Tuesday night.
Talking Culture: ‘The First To Know’
February 27-28 and March 6-7, The ArtsCenter in Carrboro is staging a new play by Jessica Abrams, “The First to Know.”
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UNC Men’s Basketball Falls Flat in Loss at Miami
UNC fell behind early and never led Tuesday night at Miami, falling to the upset-minded Hurricanes...
Police: Hillsborough Man Arrested in Possession of Illegal Drugs, Stolen Gun
The Hillsborough Police Department has arrested a local man in an ongoing narcotics investigation....
Chansky’s Notebook: The Hangover
UNC will need to avoid a classic trap game when it faces a dangerous Miami Hurricanes team tonight in Coral Gables.
Past Rhymes With Present Times: Minneapolis Murders, the ‘Boston Massacre’ and Resistance to Military Occupations
It’s a long journey from the mountains of North Carolina to the ICE-covered, winter streets of Minneapolis. One of our state’s native sons, however, has made this personal and professional trip to secure his place in contemporary American history as the recent “commander-at-large” of the United States Border Patrol.
As ICE Expands, An AP Review of Crimes Committed by Agents Shows How Their Powers Can Be Abused
At least two dozen U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees and contractors have been charged with crimes since 2020, and their documented wrongdoing includes patterns of physical and sexual abuse, corruption and other abuses of authority.
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3PM-6PM M-FSpeaking of Schools: OCS Board Chair Will Atherton and CTE Director Shannon Braxton
Orange County Schools Board of Education Chair Will Atherton and Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Shannon Braxton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, February 9, discussing district news and events. They discussed the challenges around the recent winter weather events that kept students off campus, and the small changes to the schedule because of those cancellations. They also discussed the district's CTE program, including the different pathways students can explore, the opportunity to partner with community businesses, and more.
