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
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
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
For the 2026 election, 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com spoke with Orange County candidates to detail their policy goals, positions and inspirations.
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...
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...
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.
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Divides Rural Voters as Midterms Approach, AP-KFF Poll Finds
Voters in rural parts of the country are divided on whether Trump's immigration policies have benefited or harmed their communities.
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Less than a month from the 2026 election, Tom and Aaron break down the Democrats' chances of retaking control of the U.S. Senate.
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3PM-6PM M-FOn Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh
97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 10. He discussed the weekend in sports, including UNC Football's seeming step forward in a loss to Notre Dame. He also discussed the upcoming "crossover" season where Basketball and Football will be happening simultaneously, while looking ahead to UNC Men's hoops. He also recapped a busy weekend that saw big wins for UNC Women's Soccer, Field Hockey, Volleyball, and more.
