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Bubba Cunningham Exclusive Part 2: Working on Campus Projects While Facing New Era of College Sports

Posted by Staff | Jun 16, 2026 | Sports, UNC, UNC Sports

Chatham County Sheriff’s Office: First Drowning of 2026 Reported at Jordan Lake, Victim Lacking Life Jacket

A Chapel Hill resident drowned in Jordan Lake on Monday while trying to retrieve a drifting boat, according to Chatham County authorities.

Bubba Cunningham Exclusive Part 1: Reminiscing on 15 Years as UNC Athletics Director

by Staff | Sports, UNC, UNC Sports

Before the end of his time as the UNC athletic director, Bubba Cunningham joined 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for a wide-ranging interview.

Local Government Meetings: June 15-19, 2026

by Aaron Keck | Local Government

This week in local government: a proposed AI moratorium in Durham and a board appointment (maybe) in Chatham County.

This Year’s July 4 Celebration in Hillsborough: ‘Together, We Are America’

by Victor Lewis | Entertainment, Local Government

Independence Day in 2026 is slated to have even bigger celebrations than usual as the America 250 campaign kicks off across the United States, and Hillsborough is no exception.

Chapel Hill Approves FY27 Budget with No Tax Increases; Will Revisit Library Funding, Greenways in Fall

by Brighton McConnell | Jun 12, 2026 | Local Government

The unanimous vote approved the Town of Chapel Hill to operate on a $170 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a slight increase.

Here Are the Orange County Local Governments’ Approved Budgets, Tax Rates for 2026-27

by Brighton McConnell | Jun 12, 2026 | Local Government

The final totals and changes for Orange County governments’ budgets are being finalized. Here are the details of each approved so far.

Kitten Rescued, Adopted After Found in Car Serviced by Chapel Hill Tire Crew

by Brighton McConnell | Jun 11, 2026 | Animals, Business

When a Chapel Hill Tire technician was working on an SUV, he was surprised to hear meows coming from the front right side of the vehicle.

La Vita Dolce Shares Details on Upcoming Southern Village Move, Including New Menu and Hours

by Brighton McConnell | Jun 11, 2026 | Business

The Southern Village café and gelato shop owned by Annie Johnston will move a block down to 700 Market Street and aims to open in early July.

Here’s What You Need to Know Before CHCCS, Orange County High Schools’ 2026 Graduations

by Emma Cooke | Jun 11, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools will celebrate its high school graduates across three days this weekend.

Buc-ee’s Breaks Ground on New Mebane Travel Center, First in North Carolina

by Henry Taylor | Jun 11, 2026 | Business, Development, Traffic

Leaders from across Alamance County, the North Carolina General Assembly, and Buc-ee’s representatives gathered to break ground.

Sought-After Surplus Sid’s Sign Surfaces at Shuttered Store

by Brighton McConnell | Jun 10, 2026 | Business

A social media post on Wednesday morning showed the once-missing Surplus Sid’s sign returned to the Carrboro shop’s building.

‘Professionals Behind the Wheel’: Chapel Hill Transit Competition Challenges and Celebrates Its Operators

by Brighton McConnell | Jun 10, 2026 | Local Government, Transit

Chapel Hill Transit held its annual roadeo competition this past weekend, where operators showed off their skills in a timed obstacle course.

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Bubba Cunningham Exclusive Part 2: Working on Campus Projects While Facing New Era of College Sports

Chatham County Sheriff’s Office: First Drowning of 2026 Reported at Jordan Lake, Victim Lacking Life Jacket

Bubba Cunningham Exclusive Part 1: Reminiscing on 15 Years as UNC Athletics Director

Local Government Meetings: June 15-19, 2026

This Year’s July 4 Celebration in Hillsborough: ‘Together, We Are America’

Chapel Hill Approves FY27 Budget with No Tax Increases; Will Revisit Library Funding, Greenways in Fall

Here Are the Orange County Local Governments’ Approved Budgets, Tax Rates for 2026-27

Kitten Rescued, Adopted After Found in Car Serviced by Chapel Hill Tire Crew

La Vita Dolce Shares Details on Upcoming Southern Village Move, Including New Menu and Hours

Here’s What You Need to Know Before CHCCS, Orange County High Schools’ 2026 Graduations

Buc-ee’s Breaks Ground on New Mebane Travel Center, First in North Carolina

Sought-After Surplus Sid’s Sign Surfaces at Shuttered Store

‘Professionals Behind the Wheel’: Chapel Hill Transit Competition Challenges and Celebrates Its Operators

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