Orange County Schools to Hold Remote Instruction on Monday Over Icy Conditions
Amid precipitation on Sunday and freezing temperatures from Winter Storm Fern, Orange County Schools cancelled instruction for Monday.
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Mensah v. Duke Reflects Ongoing Professionalization of College Sports — Stroman On Sports (Jan. 23, 2026)
97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat about Darian Mensah being sued by Duke football for trying to enter the portal.
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UNC Announces Phase 1 Planning for Carolina North Project, Makes $8M Spending Request
UNC leadership announced its early steps and vision for creating a mixed-use development on hundreds of acres of its Carolina North property.
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A Star Witness, Snapchat Messages and Phone Records: Prosecution Advances Testimony in Issiah Ross Trial
Information critical to the prosecution’s first-degree murder case against Issiah Ross was shared during Tuesday’s testimony.
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Testimony to Resume in Trial Over Woods-Clark Killing; Here’s Where Proceedings Stand
After four days of action last week, the jury will resume hearing people share their recollections around the two teenagers’ 2022 deaths.
Read MoreStorylines We’re Following in the College Football Championship Game — Stroman On Sports (Jan. 16, 2026)
Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, Jan. 16 and preview the 2026 College Football Playoff national championship game.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: Court Recess, Water Main Repairs, MLK Day and Reniya Kelly’s Career High
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for Andrew Stuckey on Friday, Jan. 16 and shares local news headlines.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Dale Edwards on the Woods-Clark Murder Trial
“News of Orange” Editor Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill on Friday, Jan. 16 to discuss the trial over Lyric Woods and Devin Clark’s deaths.
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Lawyer, Counselor Kate O’Brien Shares Campaign Details in Chatham County Commissioner Race
Mental health and court counselor Kate O’Brien is running for the District 3 seat, which covers the northern most area of Chatham County.
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Water Main Break Causes Emergency Repairs, Lane Closures on E. Franklin Street in Chapel Hill
Part of East Franklin Street in Chapel Hill was shut down Friday morning as crews respond to a leaking water main that spilled water onto the road.
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