Chapel Hill: Home Football Games, 9/11 Events and Bus Drivers

A North Carolina football player charged with misdemeanor sexual battery and assault on a female student is scheduled to go on trial next month, though his attorney says the case has already “gone on too long.” Allen Artis appeared Friday for a court hearing addressing several pretrial motions. He was charged in September stemming from […]

The UNC football player who was accused of raping another student has been cleared of any wrongdoing under university policy. The defense attorney for Allen Artis, Kerry Sutton, said the university’s Title IX Compliance Coordinator had notified the reserve linebacker that Artis was cleared after a “thorough investigation.” UNC student Delaney Robinson accused Artis of […]

In today's news: the CHCCS board appoints a new member, and UNC athletic director Steve Newmark addresses the recent football investigation.

UNC football player Keeyun Chapman was arrested for carrying a concealed handgun and teammate C.J. Sadler was cited for speeding during a traffic stop Tuesday night in Chapel Hill. The police report for Chapman’s arrest notes the traffic stop took place at 1050 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at 9:30 p.m. The charge against him […]

In today's news: Chapel Hill provides an update on the future of its 36-acre property on Legion Road, with a pond slated for removal.

Several UNC football players are facing charges of reckless driving, speeding and other violations. An investigation by WRAL, originally published Monday afternoon, reported that “nearly 20 percent” of UNC’s 101-man roster has been cited for speeding since October of 2024. The investigation named three specific players: linebacker Khmori House, safety Gavin Gibson and cornerback Thaddeus […]

Tommy with special guests, discuss where UNC football is with the transfer portal, assess the new offensive coaches, and talk a lot of hoops!

Local insurance giant All About Insurance, through an NIL partnership with UNC football star Storm Duck, has released a new television commercial featuring Duck as a “coverage expert.” The commercial will be airing this week on Hulu, WRAL and WRAZ morning news, Spectrum Reach and will air during the local FOX broadcast of the San […]

I find the harder I work the more I have of it.” — Thomas Jefferson What a weekend to be a Tar Heel. From basketball to field hockey to soccer to tennis to wrestling, athletes and teams won all over the place. Football, of course, must be the […]

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on the air Thursday, September 9. She details several upcoming events around town, including 9/11 remembrance events, UNC football's home opener, meetings about stormwater management and more!