Roberson Accepts Appointment to Chatham County Commissioners’ Seat; Will Step Down as Sheriff in July
Longtime Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson will officially step down from the role and join the county’s Board of Commissioners after accepting an appointment to the elected body.
Viewpoints: More Than Controversy
On June 11, 2026, WFDD – Public Radio published a story about two UNC system schools that deleted pride posts because they supposedly violated a UNC system policy that prohibits speaking about “political controversies of the day.”
UNC Baseball Not Discussing Championship Stakes Before Wednesday’s Semifinal Game
Chapelboro.com’s coverage of Carolina baseball in the Men’s College World Series is proudly...
Past Rhymes With Present Times: Trumpism, Universities, and the Death of Socrates
Contemporary Trumpism attacks diverse social, political, and cultural communities throughout the United States, but the attacks share a common desire to discredit and weaken public institutions.
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office: First Drowning of 2026 Reported at Jordan Lake, Victim Lacking Life Jacket
A Chapel Hill resident drowned in Jordan Lake on Monday while trying to retrieve a drifting boat, according to Chatham County authorities.
UNC Men’s Basketball to Play Indiana for Preseason Exhibition in Indianapolis
In what may be the first live action under Michael Malone, UNC men's basketball will suit up to play Indiana in Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Hometown Hero: Mary Lucas
This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by the O. Max Gardner Foundation, is Mary Lucas. Mary...
Some Parents Don’t Want Their Kids to Use Tech at School. But Districts Are Pushing Back
Across the country, parents are voicing concerns about excessive screen time in schools and lobbying educators to go back to pencil and paper.
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Founder and CEO of Therapy Smarts Avani Shah and N.C. District 20 Sen. Natalie Murdock speak with 97.9 The Hill on Monday, June 15.
