New On-Ramp for I-40 Opens Along Chapel Hill’s Highway 86
The North Carolina Department of Transportation officially activated the new west-bound on-ramp from Highway 86 to Interstate 40 on Saturday.
Endswell Funeral Home Expanding to Chapel Hill with Art Gallery, Memorial Space
Opening an art gallery is just the latest example of Endswell Funeral Home attempting to stand out from the traditional experience.
100 Years of Kenan Stadium: ‘Quite an Eye Opener’
Longtime UNC football writer Lee Pace has been to Kenan Stadium more times than he can count. Still, he never forgot his first visit.
Longtime Chatham County Educator Wins $10 Million Lottery Prize
The North Carolina Education Lottery office revealed that Jean Johnson, who teaches in Chatham County, is the winner of a $10 million prize.
Café Root Cellar in Pittsboro to Close, As Renowned Chef Scales Up Nonprofit Work
Renowned head chef Sera Cuni and co-owner of the Café Root Cellar Susan White announced Sunday their plans to close the Pittsboro restaurant in September and pivot to scaling up Feed-Well Fridges' work and meal production.
UNC’s Xavier Lewis, Derek McDonald Named ACC Players of the Week
For their standout performances in the Tar Heels’ 15-10 win against TCU, UNC defensive...
Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: When is it Time to Intervene? Managing a Move and Caregiving: Part 1
When is “I’m fine” no longer fine for an aging parent or loved one? Judy and Jess sit down with aging life care manager Jennifer Szakaly to talk frankly about when to step in, when to move, and what it really costs- emotionally and financially. They dig into caregiving crossroads, aging in place vs. assisted living, solo agers, Medicaid realities, family conflict, and downsizing a lifetime of “stuff.” If you’re caring for parents, aging solo, or finally asking “What’s my plan?,” this episode will nudge you out of denial and into action. This episode is part 1 of the conversation. Tune in next week for part 2 with senior move manager Cindy Greer . Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: The 79°West Innovation Hub, Clarity Legal Group, West Fork Wealth Management, Health Source Chiropractic, Purple Puddle, and HOPE Renovations.
Postal Service Work To Comply With Trump’s Executive Order Is Rushed and Sloppy, a Whistleblower Contends
The U.S. Postal Service is poised to launch a hastily built, error-riddled computer system that could jeopardize the process of mail voting.
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3PM-6PM M-FThe Evening News: Drowning at Eastwood Lake, Economic Development, Endswell Gallery Space
97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn of a tragic drowning at Eastwood Lake in Chapel Hill, hear from some local leaders on economic development initiatives, hear about a new gallery space from Endswell Funeral Home, and more.
