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Odd Goal Helps UNC Men’s Soccer Win at East Tennessee State
The UNC men's soccer team rallied from a halftime deficit to earn its first win of the season Friday night, a 2-1 victory at East Tennessee State. Carolina is now 1-0-1 on the season (its second game of the year was called due to rain the first half). The Tar Heels...
September 2, 2023
Chapel Hill’s Molly Worthen, an associate professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
and author or author of “Apostles of Reason,” talks about how religion intersects with American politics.
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Stroman On Sports: Conference Expansion, Football Preview, and More
University of North Carolina and University of Virginia faculty member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 1st. They discussed the decision to expand the ACC by adding Stanford, Cal, and SMU. They also previewed the UNC football game this weekend and the season in general, and more.
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The 5:00 News – ACC Expands, No Death Penalty, Football Preview
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn that the ACC has voted to expand by three teams for next season. We also hear a story about Orange County District Attorney Jeff Neiman’s decision to not pursue the death penalty. In sports, we preview this weekend’s matchup with South Carolina, check in on several Tar Heel teams in action, and more.
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Carrboro: Shooting Reaction, Town Manager Update, Truth Plaque
Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 1st. He discussed the tragic events on Monday at UNC, and the ensuing response and reaction by the community. He also gave us an update on both the Interim Town Manager, and the upcoming search for a long term replacement for departing manager Richard White. He also talked about this evening’s Truth Plaque dedication at the Strayhorn home on Jones Ferry Road.
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On Air Today: UNC Graduate and Professional Student Government President Lauren Hawkinson
UNC Graduate and Professional Student Government President Lauren Atkinson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 1. She discussed the events of Monday afternoon, and how they have affected the start of the school year for students and faculty on campus. She also discussed mental health challenges for graduate students, and what she hopes to accomplish during her year in the role of president.
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Equality NC Endorses Chapel Hill Town Council, CHCCS School Board Candidates
One week after sharing its endorsements in two local mayoral races, the statewide advocacy group Equality North Carolina shared further support for candidates in the Chapel Hill Town Council and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education elections. The...
Viewpoints: Our Community Is Mourning
"Viewpoints" is a place on Chapelboro where local people are encouraged to share their unique perspectives on issues affecting our community. If you'd like to contribute a column on an issue you're concerned about, interesting happenings around town, reflections on...
911 Call to UNC Police About Shooting: ‘I Know Exactly Who It Is’
Editor’s Note: This story contains details that some readers may consider graphic or disturbing. "Close the doors and stay inside! There's an active shooter!" The 911 call reporting gunshots and the presence of an armed person at Caudill Laboratories on UNC campus...
Despite UNC Opposition, ACC to Add Cal, Stanford and SMU to League
The Atlantic Coast Conference will add Cal, Stanford and Southern Methodist University to the league starting next season. The conference was able to obtain the required 12 of 15 votes in favor from member universities' presidents on Friday morning after failing to do...
