Enrollment Growth, Legislative Relationships and The Alumni Center: Highlights of the UNC Board of Trustees Meetings (September 2026)
The UNC Board of Trustees held its first set of meetings this week since classes resumed in Chapel...
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Tar Heel Athletes, Teams Volunteer Around Chapel Hill for Annual Montross Day of Service
To honor the birthday of the late Eric Montross, The Rams Club issued a call to action for UNC teams and fans to volunteer.
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UNC Athletic Director, Chancellor Say ‘Corrective Action Plan’ Being Developed After Football Investigation
One week after UNC closed its internal investigation into the Tar Heel football program for potential conduct and policy violations, the university’s leaders shed more light on the decision and their next steps.
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‘Useful and Dynamic Space’: UNC Reveals Concept Designs for The Pit Renovation
The UNC Board of Trustees gave preliminary design approval to a new vision for The Pit on Wednesday morning, moving forward the renovation project for one of campus’ central gathering places.
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UNC Among Top 5 Public Universities in 2027 Rankings, Falls From Top ‘Best Value’ Spot
UNC-Chapel Hill placed in the top 5 of public universities once again in the latest U.S. News...
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With School Closure Decisions Made, CHCCS Starts Elementary Redistricting Process for 2027-28
CHCCS must now prepare for a broader redistricting plan to be crafted for its elementary schools, as it aims for implementation in 2027-28.
Read MoreSpeaking of Schools: Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones — (September 21, 2026)
Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Monday, September 21.
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University Place Celebrates Launch of Entertainment District with Ribbon-Cutting
University Place mall’s entertainment district is officially live — meaning customers can take alcoholic to-go drinks outside.
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Fire Breaks Out in Tonya’s Café & Bakeshop; Business Closed for ‘Foreseeable Future’
An overnight fire at Tonya’s Café & Bakeshop in Chapel Hill caused enough interior damage to indefinitely close the business.
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Clemson Provides Prime Chance for UNC to Make A Statement…Can Carolina Win? — The Carolina Football Hour (Sept. 19, 2026)
97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh preview what could be UNC football’s toughest road test of the year: an afternoon showdown at Clemson.
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