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OBITUARIES
Obituary for Valerie Yow
Valerie Yow, a resident of Chapel Hill for over thirty years, and deeply involved in local history projects, passed away on May 23, 2024. An obituary was submitted in .pdf form, and you can read the piece in its entirety by clicking here. As your daily local news...
Ralph Frasier, One of the First Black Undergraduates at UNC, Dies at 85
Ralph Frasier, who in 1955 became one of the first three Black undergraduate students to attend UNC-Chapel Hill, died last week. He was 85. Frasier, along with brother LeRoy and John Lewis Brandon – all three of whom were graduates of Hillside High School in Durham –...
Obituary for William Giduz
William R. “Bill” Giduz, longtime public relations official for Davidson College, advocate for affordable housing, and committed community servant died May 11, 2024 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was 72. Born April 12, 1952 in Chapel Hill, NC, he was...
Teacher, Rapper, Inspiration: Josh ‘Rowdy’ Rowsey Dead at 32
The local community is mourning the loss of Kevin Joshua “Rowdy” Rowsey, who carried the love of hip-hop around the globe.
On The Porch: A Conversation with Dr. Frank H. Russell, Part 2
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Randy was joined by Lesley Landis and her father, Dr. Frank H. Russell in February of 2023. They discussed his experiences during a long career as a trauma surgeon. Following his passing, we’re airing this episode in memoriam.
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Dexter Romweber, Chapel Hill Music Legend, Passes Away at 57
One of the defining figures in Chapel Hill’s music scene is gone: rock legend Dexter Romweber passed away Friday, February 16, aged 57.
‘I Am,’ Now and Always: Remembering Lynn Swisher Spears
The local community is mourning the loss of Lynn Swisher Spears, a celebrated architect and musician who passed away in December at 69.
UNC, Basketball Community Share Memories and Messages After Eric Montross’ Death
The UNC community and basketball world shared an outpouring of grief and support on Monday after the news of Eric Montross — a former UNC men's basketball star and 1993 NCAA champion — dying from cancer. Montross, 52, was a major figure around the basketball program...
UNC Men’s Basketball Alumnus Eric Montross Dies at 52
Eric Montross, who won an NCAA title with the UNC men's basketball team in 1993 before serving as the team's radio analyst, died on Sunday after a battle with cancer. He was 52 years old. https://twitter.com/UNC_Basketball/status/1736748559607677422 "To know Eric was...
Former Chapel Hill Mayor Joseph Nassif Dies at 90
Joseph Lee Nassif Sr., who once served as the mayor of Chapel Hill, died on September 2 according to his family. He was 90 years old. Nassif moved to Chapel Hill with his young family in 1964. He was elected in 1978 and served as the town's mayor for six years after...
