Barnes & Noble in Chapel Hill Mall Sets Grand Opening Date with Author Appearance
Barnes & Noble, the major bookstore and entertainment chain, is planning a grand opening for Wednesday, September 23 at its University Place location in Chapel Hill.
24 Hours in Hillsborough: Off the Beaten Path with Eryk Pruitt
Join local author Eryk Pruitt for a guided tour through what 24 hours in charming Hillsborough, NC, could look like with a special eye for local flavor!
Equipment Failure Causes Delays to Carrboro’s Household Trash Collection
Carrboro said the breakdown led to Wednesday’s collection taking longer than normal. As a result, Thursday and Friday collection has moved.
Orange County Reports Rabid Skunk After Altercation in Mebane
Orange County Animal Services has confirmed a positive rabies test on a skunk seen in Mebane...
Steve Belichick to Resign as UNC Ends Investigation Into Football Program, Saying Issues ‘Isolated in Scope’
A release from UNC on Thursday said Steve Belichick will step down after his medical leave, which is part of its concluding investigation.
UNC Football at Clemson (2026): How to Watch, Cord-Cutting Options and Kickoff Time
UNC will look to continue its strong start to the 2026 season when it visits Clemson...
Little Big Moments: Fierce Stalking, Holy Attention
The writer Annie Dillard died this week. In tribute to her, I first wrote these words now...
Speaker Johnson Recesses the House Early as Rep. Thomas Massie Pushes Hegseth Impeachment
Speaker Mike Johnson closed up the House early, sending lawmakers home Wednesday to campaign for the midterm elections. But not without a scathing rebuke from GOP Rep. Thomas Massie for all the unfinished business.
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3PM-6PM M-FChapel Hill: LUMO Update, Pope Road Closure, Vehicle Break-Ins
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 17. She discussed the latest meeting of the Town Council, which saw an update on the Everywhere to Everywhere Greenways initiative, and another lengthy deep dive into the Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite, and more. She also discussed the once again delayed Pope Road reopening, a recent slew of vehicle break-ins, and more.
