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UNC Women’s Soccer Locks Down Cal, Wins ACC Opener
UNC held visiting Cal without a single shot on target Thursday night at Dorrance Field, and the Tar Heels cruised to a 3-0 win in their first ACC match of the season. https://twitter.com/uncwomenssoccer/status/2098217983818555569?s=20 Carolina took the lead...
The Evening News: Poet Laureate Applications, School Bus Assignments, College Basketball
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news we hear a story on the open application for Chapel Hill Poet Laureate. We also hear more on the CHCCS School Bus assignment saga to start the school year. A missing person is located injured near the Haw River just outside of Pittsboro, and more. In sports, we hear from UNC head basketball coach Michael Malone, update results from fall sports, and more.
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On Air Today: UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media Professor Daniel Kreiss
UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media Professor Daniel Kreiss spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 10. He shared his experience on September 11, 2001 living in Brooklyn, specifically outlining the way people consumed media at the time. He talked about how the tragic event fostered a sense of community in a way that would be less likely in the current media landscape. He also talked about the advantages of having more information available, and more.
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Climate Thursday: Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton
Keeper of the Haw and Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 10. She discussed recent work of the Haw River Assembly, including the upcoming State of the Haw Report, learning opportunities for 4th graders, and more.
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Chapel Hill: LUMO, Football Home Opener, Shaq
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey in studio on Thursday, September 10, discussing town news and events. She discussed the upcoming football home opener, which features a pre game concert by Shaquille O’Neil (as DJ Diesel) on campus at 10 a.m. on Saturday. She also talked about the town council’s return to regular meetings, with Wednesday night’s work session focused on specific aspects of the LUMO document, and more.
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‘Do You Dream Of Me Too?’ Live and Local with Anne-Claire!
Local musician Anne-Claire stopped by Live & Local last week, following the release of her new EP “Do You Dream Of Me Too?”
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This Just In: Turn On Your Television
This Just In — Twenty-five years ago tomorrow at about 9:30 in the morning, I was answering an email I had received from my uncle. He lived in Phoenix and as a morning person, I knew he was up.
Viewpoints: Legion Road and Chapel Hill’s Complete Community Contradiction
Legion Road is not fundamentally a dispute about a pond. It is a case study in how Chapel Hill’s stated commitments to complete communities, equity, affordable housing, environmental stewardship, and parks can come into conflict — and how those conflicts have actually been resolved.
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Rescues Raleigh Man Missing Since Monday
The Chatham County Sheriff's Office says it located a missing Raleigh man Thursday morning. Preston Scott Hill, 35, was found injured in the Haw River near Pittsboro, "in an area of difficult terrain," according to a release. A helicopter was used to access Hill's...
Nonprofit Buys Chapel Hill Space, Announces Plans for New B3 Clubhouse
A popular, and growing, nonprofit is taking a major step to provide a space for its Chapel Hill community and supporters: building a clubhouse. B3 announced on Tuesday its purchase of space at 308 West Rosemary Street as the future home of the B3 Clubhouse, a "third...