Zayden High Enters Transfer Portal, Open to Return After Turbulent 3 Years with UNC Basketball
Sophomore Zayden High shared Tuesday he plans to enter the transfer portal, but is leaving open a return to UNC men’s basketball.
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Here’s How to Watch and Listen to Michael Malone’s Introductory UNC Press Conference
Michael Malone’s first availability as UNC men’s basketball head coach is set for 6 p.m. in Chapel Hill. Here’s what you need to know.
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Democratic Party Committee Selects Jonah Garson for Nomination to Succeed Graig Meyer in N.C. Senate
North Carolina Democratic Party Vice Chair Jonah Garson is poised to join the state Senate through an appointment to succeed Graig Meyer.
Read MorePreviewing the Women’s Final Four + What the Four No. 1 Seeds Bring – Stroman on Sports (Apr. 3, 2026)
Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell from Phoenix on Friday, Apr. 3 ahead of the women’s NCAA Tournament Final Four.
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Read MoreAwaiting A District 23 Appointment…Plus Leandro Ruling Reactions and A Coaching Candidate Gone — The Evening News (Apr. 3, 2026)
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in for Andrew Stuckey on Friday, Apr. 3 to share the latest local news stories.
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Groundbreaking for Chapel Hill’s Homestead Gardens Marks Milestone for Significant Affordable Housing Project
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Read MoreDelores Bailey on the P.E.A.C.H Apartments (Finally!) Welcoming Residents — On Air Today (Apr. 2, 2026)
Executive Director of EmPOWERMent Inc. Delores Bailey joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, Apr. 2.
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Read MoreLeandro Ruling Gets Thrown Out, A July 4th Drone Show and More Affordable Housing — The Evening News (Apr. 2, 2026)
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guests hosts on Thursday, Apr. 2 and shares all the top local news stories.
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Read MoreClimate Thursday: Riverkeeper Emily Sutton of the Haw River Assembly (Apr. 2, 2026)
Haw Riverkeeper and Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly Emily Sutton speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, Apr. 2.
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