Orange County Shares Homelessness Data, Resources and Strategies During Town Hall
To gauge interest and start a dialogue among residents, the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness held a town hall on Sep. 11.
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UNC Women’s Lacrosse Coach, Former Soccer Star Welcomed Into Order of the Long Leaf Pine
The governor inducted six people to the state’s Order of the Long Leaf Pine on Friday, including two accomplished UNC sports figures.
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Clemson Crushes Carolina. Where Do The Heels Go From Here? — The Carolina Football Hour (Oct. 6, 2025)
97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh react to the poor game by UNC football vs. Clemson on the Oct. 6 Carolina Football Hour.
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Read MoreStroman on Sports: What is HAPPENING in The W???
Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, October 3 to discuss the latest updates from the WNBA.
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UNC Completes Investigation, Reinstates Professor After ‘No Basis’ to Advocacy of Political Violence
UNC reinstated Professor Dwayne Dixon on Friday after a “robust” review of claims he advocated for politically motivated violence.
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Gas Explosion in Food Truck Injures 2 Ahead of Pittsboro Music Festival
Two food truck employees suffered burns after a gas leak caused an explosion inside their truck at the Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival in Pittsboro on Thursday afternoon.
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UNC Investigates Professor Over Ties to Anti-Racist Group; Rally Held in His Support
As a UNC professor is on administrative leave for his advocacy of alleged politically-motivated violence, supporters led a rally on Wednesday.
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Questions Remain as Clemson Comes to Town — The Carolina Football Hour (Sep. 29, 2025)
UNC football returns from its first bye week with plenty of questions still surrounding the team. Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh discuss.
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Read MoreStroman on Sports: WNBA Playoffs Delivering So Far, with Phoenix Standing Out and Wilson Winning MVP
Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 26 ahead of Game 3 in each of the WNBA Playoffs’ semifinals.
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Town of Carrboro Argues Case in Duke Energy, Climate Change Lawsuit’s Initial Hearing
The Town of Carrboro presented its legal rationale for continuing a 2024 climate change-focused lawsuit against Duke Energy on Thursday.
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