UNC Hospitals Names Former UVA Medical Center Leader as Incoming President
UNC Health announced on Tuesday its selection of Min Lee to become president of UNC Hospitals later this summer.
Nonprofit, Sheriff’s Office Highlight Recovery of Neglected Dog Found in Chatham County Home
A neglected dog discovered in Chatham County is on the path to recovery after he was rescued by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office in early May.
Géos Tavern & Oyster Bar Set To Open In Chapel Hill June 8
Géos Tavern & Oyster Bar is set to open Monday, June 8. The restaurant will feature seafood inspired by the flavors of North Carolina cooking.
Former N.C. House Representative Dr. Kristin Baker Appointed to UNC Board of Trustees
The UNC System’s Board of Governors approved Dr. Kristin Baker of Cabarrus County during its meeting on May 21, selecting the psychiatrist to fill the seat left by John Preyer’s resignation.
Local Government Meetings: June 1-5, 2026
This week in local government: budget decisions for Orange County, Carrboro, and Durham, and the final vote on a CHCCS school closure.
‘Region of Death for Everybody Else’: UNC Baseball Fired Up After Regional Sweep
The Diamond Heels were not impressed with the prognostications of a difficult regional weekend in Chapel Hill.
Hometown Hero: Suzanne Tormollen
This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by the O. Max Gardner Foundation, is Suzanne Tormollen....
Republican Senators Want More Answers on $1.8 Billion Settlement Fund as Trump Considers Its Future
GOP senators want more information from the administration about the fund, which could potentially go to Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 28, discussing town news and events. She gave updates on the town budget, including the timeline for the budget's likely passage. She also talked about the town's long on going rewrite of the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO), which will become a council focus going into the summer. She also previewed some upcoming events, the reopening of a town swimming facility, and more.
