Michael Jordan Donates $10 Million to UNC School of Social Work in Honor of His Mother

UNC said the donation is the largest in the school of social work’s history, and said it will use the funds to advance social work innovation.

Small Business, Big Lessons® — Know When to Walk Away, Know When to Run

by Gregory Woloszczuk | Columns, Small Business, Big Lessons, Town Square

Kenny Rogers, in his song The Gambler, shares advice that works at the poker table and in business: “You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, Know when to walk away, and know when to run.”

Local Government Meetings: October 5-9, 2026

by Aaron Keck | Local Government

This week in local government: Orange County Commissioners discuss data centers and property revaluation, while Carrboro talks composting.

2026 Candidate Introductions: Orange County Board of Commissioners

by Staff | Candidate Intros, Election

For the 2026 election, 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com spoke with Orange County candidates to detail their policy goals, positions and inspirations.

News

18-Year-Old Arrested, Charged After Gunfire on West Franklin Street

The Chapel Hill Police Department has arrested and charged 18-year-old Axel Zizumbo after he...

Sports

This Week in UNC Sports: October 5-11, 2026

This series of posts will be made weekly on Chapelboro with a full schedule of UNC sports...

Town Square

On the Porch: Jason Damico: Modern Blues Rocker

This Week: Jason Damico is a 2x Carolina Music Award winner, 18-time GRAMMY®-considered artist, SAG-AFTRA actor, producer, and content creator based in North Carolina. Known for blending blues-rock roots with thoughtful songwriting, his work spans music, film, podcasting, and digital media. He is the founder of New Blue Entertainment, an independent recording studio and production house, as well as creator and host of The Jason Damico Show, where he has interviewed hundreds of guests from the worlds of entertainment, business, sports, politics, and faith. Damico's music has been featured in the feature film Laws of Man, and his growing online audience continues to expand through a combination of original music, storytelling, and comedy content.