UNC Fundraising Leader Set to Leave After Record-Breaking Year, Staff Dissatisfaction
UNC announced on Wednesday Vice Chancellor for University Development Michael Andreasen will depart after more than three years in the job.
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Chapel Hill’s Breadman’s Closed, Padlocked by Sheriff’s Office After Defaulting Lease
Could a Chapel Hill breakfast and lunch favorite be gone for good? Breadman’s in the Elliott...
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As Chapel Hill Readies to Clear Legion Road Site, Mayor Acknowledges ‘Bittersweet’ Loss of Pond
The Town of Chapel Hill recently shared an update on its timeline to start turning dirt at its property off Legion Road – a long-standing project that aims to build an affordable housing neighborhood and formally designate some of the land as a town park.
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Latest Update on Disney’s Asteria Neighborhood in Pittsboro Features Entrance Design
Disney posted the “first look” of its entrance sign into Pittsboro’s Asteria neighborhood on Wednesday, featuring a “moon gate” archway.
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Rani Dasi Prepares to Close Chapter of CHCCS Leadership, Take On County Commissioner Role
Rani Dasi visited 97.9 The Hill for an exclusive interview about her appointment, her legacy during three terms on the school board, and more.
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Defense For Faith Hedgepeth Murder Suspect Enters ‘Not Guilty’ Plea During Pretrial Motions
Defense attorneys for the man arrested in 2021 and accused of murdering former UNC student Faith Hedgepeth nearly 14 years ago pleaded ‘not guilty’ on Monday afternoon.
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Major UNC Alumnus, Donor Announces Plans to Give Away North Carolina Boat Company’s Proceeds
Eddie Smith Jr., a UNC alumnus and major donor, is cementing the spirit and philanthropic efforts of his company, Grady-White Boats.
Read MoreUNC Football Under Microscope Again With Lombardi’s Administrative Leave – Stroman On Sports (July 31, 2026)
97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, July 31, about UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi landing on administrative leave amid a university-led investigation.
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Read MoreUNC Professor and Researcher Erianne Weight on NCAA’s New Eligibility Rules – On Air Today (July 31, 2026)
UNC sport administration professor and Director of the Center for Research on Intercollegiate Athletics Erianne Weight joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, July 31.
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Paused Degrees, Strong Fundraising, and An Arts District: Highlights of the July 2026 UNC Board of Trustees Meeting
Returning from an extended summer break — which saw board members skip a regular meeting in May — the UNC Board of Trustees and university leadership met this week for updates ahead of a new academic year.
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