One on One: The Daniels and Their Newspaper
In February, I wrote a column on Rob Christensen’s book about the Raleigh News and Observer, “Southern News, Southern Politics: How a Newspaper Defined a State for a Century.
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Obituary for Carol Ruth Stainback Newnam
Carol Ruth Stainback Newnam died Saturday, April 19, 2025. She was 82 years old. Born in Charlotte, NC, Carol moved to the Chapel Hill area in 1966 after marrying Boyd Lee Newnam (dec. 2001). She worked as a home economics...
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Sally Victoria Carson, of Cary, NC, died on April 23, 2025, at Duke Regional Hospital, peacefully, with family by her side. She was born on July 13, 1950 in Springfield, Massachusetts to Earla Rowley Carson and Parker Cooke...
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‘A Very Unique Opportunity’: Read Bill Belichick’s Comments on UNC Football’s Trip to Ireland
The UNC football program formally announced its participation in the 2026 Aer Lingus College...
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Broadcaster Jim Lampley Talks About the Luck, Timing and Moments that Led to Book, ‘It Happened!’
Sports broadcaster Jim Lampley joined 97.9 The Hill to discuss how his first book “It Happened!” came together and themes throughout it.
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Bridging the Gap: How Product Marketing Impacts Young People
Welcome to Bridging the Gap, presented by Orange Partnership and airing on 97.9 The Hill and...
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Our Town: The Story of Sustainability in Chapel Hill
The Town of Chapel Hill in collaboration with 97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com present “Our...
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Excellence Unveiled: Karsen Kitchen
“Excellence Unveiled at UNC with Chancellor Lee Roberts” is a series on 97.9 The Hill...
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‘Let’s Not Forget Our Neighbors’: UNC Leader Shares Western NC’s Needs Amid Helene Recovery
In western North Carolina, recovery continues from Hurricane Helene last fall. UNC officials are working to harness their resources to help.
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‘Mind Your Business’: Local Openings, Closings and Moves in January-March 2025
The start of 2025 marked the beginning and end for several businesses in the Chapel Hill, Carrboro and broader Orange County community.
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