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Stories from the Town of Chapel Hill Economic Development
Kenzie Brendle and Kristin Watson from Purvelo Meet Kenzie Brendle and Kristin Watson from Purvelo Cycle Studio, opening soon in Chapel Hill! Owned by Kristin and her husband, this small, locally owned family business is looking forward to working in the...
Don’t Forget to Vote on November 8th
Sponsored by Orange County Government On Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, Orange County registered voters will have the opportunity to vote for or against two bond referenda: $120 million to fund the repair and renovation of safety and security features, as well as...
UNC Golf: Men No. 2 Seed, Women No. 3 Seed in NCAA Regionals
The UNC men's and women's golf teams are both postseason-bound. The women's team earned a No. 3 seed in the NCAA's Norman Regional, while the men's team will be the No. 2 seed in the Urbana Regional. The regional appearance is the fourth in a row for the women's team,...
North Carolina Court Says Stripping Governor of Election Board Appointments Can Go Ahead for Now
A North Carolina appeals court ruled Wednesday that a law stripping the governor’s authority to appoint State Board of Elections members can take effect for now, even though trial judges struck it down as unconstitutional just last week.
Chatham County 911 Operator Helps a Woman Give Birth at Home
After entering labor, Chatham County’s Sarah Gianni called 911 and was helped by operator Lorie Teague. Now they’ve met for the first time.
UNC Baseball Earns Run-Rule Win vs. Queens at Boshamer Stadium
The Diamond Heels scored nine runs in the bottom of the fourth inning on their way to a 14-3 win against Queens at Boshamer Stadium Wednesday evening. The game ended after a two-run home run from Hunter Stokely in the bottom of the eighth brought the 10-run rule into...
Speaking of Schools: Daniel Kearns-Pickett on the OCS Health and Wellness Fair
Orange County Schools Mental Health Coordinator Daniel Kearns-Pickett spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 30. He discussed the upcoming Second Annual Orange County Schools Health and Wellness Fair at Orange High School on Saturday, May 3 from noon to 3 p.m. He talked about what would be at the Health and Wellness Fair, what motivated its creation initially, and who it is aiming to serve. He also discussed his journey in education, the importance of student mental health, and more.
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The 5:00 News – Campus Protest Anniversary, PEACH Apartments, Return of Zaden High
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from an organizer for UNC Students for Justice in Palestine, as they marked one year since police broke-up a protest on campus last spring. We also hear from the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the PEACH apartments in the Pine Knolls neighborhood. In sports, the Diamond Heels get a win yesterday and play again today, Zaden High is set to return to UNC, and more.
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‘Not Going Anywhere’: Pittsboro’s Havoc Brewing Prepares for Anniversary Amid Bankruptcy Shuffle
A downtown Pittsboro business is preparing for an important milestone while juggling a financial reorganization. Havoc Brewing Company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on April 25, according to a report by the Triangle Business Journal, amid the challenges of rising...
Orange County: School Board Requests and Federal Funding Cuts
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 30. She discussed the business of this week’s Board of Commissioners meeting, which also included the boards of education from Orange County School and Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools. The school boards submitted budget requests for the upcoming year, and all three boards heard a presentation on the impact of federal spending cuts, and more.
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Holding Court: Carolina Hurricanes Reach Elite Eight, Among Stanley Cup Favorites
David Glenn shares four key questions surrounding the Carolina Hurricanes as they enter the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs.
UNC’s Jenny Levy Named ACC Coach of the Year, Eliza Osburn Freshman of the Year
UNC women's lacrosse head coach Jenny Levy was named the ACC Coach of the Year for a league-record eighth time Wednesday afternoon, while Eliza Osburn also took home Freshman of the Year honors. https://twitter.com/theACC/status/1917657227374256503 Levy most recently...
