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Carrboro: Safe Routes To School, Arbor Day, Freight Train Blues
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 24, discussing town news and events. She talked about the most recent meeting of the town council, which saw a presentation on the Safe Routes to School program, and the town purchasing a parking lot on West Weaver Street. She also previewed some upcoming town events, including Arbor Day festivities, the Freight Train Blues Series, and more.
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On Air Today: Brendan Marks of The Athletic on Dean Dome’s Future
National College Basketball Reporter for The Athletic Brendan Marks spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 24. He discussed his recent reporting which outlined the timeline of UNC’s build up to announcing a new basketball arena on the Carolina North campus, which ultimately never happened. He talked about how close the announcement came to being made, and what the delay in a decision ultimately means. He discussed the Odum Village option, which would keep the arena on campus, but also allow for a fresh build. He talked about what comes next for the university, and more.
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After Shooting at Vehicle in Pittsboro, Wilmington Man Faces Road Rage Charges
A road rage incident along the U.S. Highway 64 bypass in Pittsboro on Thursday led to one man charged, according to the sheriff’s office.
UNC’s Henri Veesaar to Declare for NBA Draft
UNC center Henri Veesaar plans to leave Chapel Hill and declare for the NBA Draft. The news came as Veesaar was approaching the deadline to enter his name to the draft process, which is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 24. "This journey didn't happen alone," Veesaar said...
UNC’s Reese Brantmeier Named ACC Women’s Tennis Player of the Year for 2nd Straight Year
UNC's Reese Brantmeier was named the ACC Player of the Year this week for the second consecutive season, and four other teammates earned All-ACC honors as well. https://twitter.com/UNC_wtennis/status/2047383693262495839?s=20 Brantmeier was named first team...
Chansky’s Notebook: The Arena
Art Chansky wonders aloud whether alumni and fans can afford to support UNC in this ever-changing world of play for play.
US Soldier Charged With Using Classified Intel to Win $400K Polymarket Bet on Maduro Raid
Gannon Ken Van Dyke was part of the operation to capture Maduro in January and used the prediction market site Polymarket to place a bet.
Date Night: I Heart New York
What’s a good New York-themed date night? Brad and Aaron recommend theater: Broadway at Chapel Hill High, or Shakespeare in Southern Village.
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What’s Trending: Our Lifesaving Friend, The Vulture
Trending today: a rapid decline in the vulture population in India – which indirectly results in tens of thousands of human deaths.
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The Morning News: Republicans Vs. CHCCS, Former Chapel Hill Police Officer Arrested for ‘Domestic Terrorism’
In today’s news: Chapel Hill-Carrboro school officials defend library books with LGBTQ characters against attacks from GOP lawmakers.
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