UNC Women’s Basketball Ranked No. 12 in 2026-27 AP Preseason Poll
Head coach Courtney Banghart and UNC checked in at No. 12 in the AP Preseason Top 25 poll, which...
UNC Reaches Deal with Trump Administration’s Justice Department to End Civil Rights Investigations
UNC agreed to terms outlined by both departments to curb race-based considerations in admissions practices and strengthen policies responding to antisemitism.
Never Too Far: Head Coaches Drop The Ball as Educators of the Protect College Sports Act
Should the coaching staffs at major schools help their athletes better understand what faces them in the proposed Protect College Sports Act?
On Air Today: ‘We Are Coming’ to Popsicle at Cat’s Cradle!
Saturday, October 24, Cat’s Cradle presents Popsicle, a show with 12 bands – including The Popes, who are releasing a long-lost album.
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Local Government Meetings: October 19-23, 2026
This week in local government: affordable housing proposals on Rogers Road and Old Lystra Road, and a public hearing on Chapel Hill's LUMO.
100 Years of Kenan Stadium: Rick Steinbacher Invades Spain
Rick Steinbacher, UNC's senior associate athletic director for facilities, has a lot on his plate when the Tar Heels play at Kenan Stadium.
Small Business, Big Lessons® — Shop Local, Shop Small® Top Tips 2026
Here are some fresh ideas—and a little encouragement—to shop and support small businesses. They are vital to the health of our community. Please share this post with friends, family, and, most importantly, small business owners.
Trump’s Decision To Waive Russian Sanctions Outrages Congress, But No Quick Counter Seen
President Donald Trump’s decision to waive sanctions on Russia drew outrage from members of Congress. What action comes of it is unclear.
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6AM-9AM M-FTell Me Something: How to Classify a Tomato, with UNC’s Melanie Feinberg
Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable? According to UNC's Melanie Feinberg, the technically correct answer is: both.
News on the Hill
3PM-6PM M-FHillsborough: ICE Detention for Local Resident, Police Summit, Early Voting
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 20, discussing town news and events. He revisited the ongoing detention of Isaac Gallegos by ICE, and his decision to release an official statement calling for Gallegos release. He also recapped a recent Police Summit held by the Hillsborough Police Department in order to communicate with the community and more. He also discussed the early voting period, which continues in Hillsborough and the rest of the community, and more.
