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Stories from the Town of Chapel Hill Economic Development
Kenzie Brendle and Kristin Watson from Purvelo Meet Kenzie Brendle and Kristin Watson from Purvelo Cycle Studio, opening soon in Chapel Hill! Owned by Kristin and her husband, this small, locally owned family business is looking forward to working in the...
Don’t Forget to Vote on November 8th
Sponsored by Orange County Government On Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, Orange County registered voters will have the opportunity to vote for or against two bond referenda: $120 million to fund the repair and renovation of safety and security features, as well as...
Art’s Angle: Ring The Bell!
On the verge of another a devastating blown lead at Duke, UNC football showed off some guts and gumption to take back the Victory Bell.
On the Porch: Bryan Kennedy: Saving Democracy From the Ground Up
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Bryan Kennedy is the four-term mayor of Glendale, Wisconsin, a former university professor and labor leader, and an advocate for strengthening democracy through local organizing. He is the author of It’s All Local: Saving Democracy From the Ground Up, which explores how communities can rebuild trust, bridge political divides, and renew civic engagement through personal connections and local organizing. Kennedy serves on the Democratic National Committee and is President of Democratic Municipal Officials, a national DNC affiliate organization working to elect and support Democratic local elected leaders. He founded the It’s All Local Foundation to help communities foster meaningful conversations, strengthen relationships, and rebuild democracy from the ground up.
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UNC Football Fights Off Duke Rally, Uses Late Touchdown to Win Victory Bell Back
Jaylen McGill scored a 24-yard touchdown and freshman cornerback Kenton Dopson intercepted a Blue Devil pass in the final seconds to help UNC fight off a Duke comeback and win 24-20 in Durham. https://twitter.com/UNCFootball/status/2111596602007675315?s=20 "Heck...
UNC Carries Momentum Into Battle of Victory Bell vs. Duke — The Carolina Football Hour (Oct. 17, 2026)
Following UNC’s road win vs. Pitt, 97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh and Brighton McConnell preview the Tar Heels’ matchup with the Duke Blue Devils.
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UNC Men’s Basketball vs. Indiana (2026): How to Watch, Cord-Cutting Options and Tip-Off Time
UNC will continue preseason action Sunday when it travels to Indianapolis to face Indiana at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the NBA's Indiana Pacers. If you aren't making the trip with the team, here's how you can follow along at home: Broadcast Schedule Those hoping...
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center Set for Oct. 22
Orange County will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center Thursday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. The new facility will be on Waterstone Drive in Hillsborough, next to the UNC Hospitals Hillsborough campus. "This center represents the kind of...
Early Voting in the 2026 General Election: Where to Go in Orange, Durham, and Chatham Counties
Early voting for North Carolina’s general election is underway through Saturday, October 31. Here is what you need to know to cast your vote.
UNC Sports: Field Hockey, Men’s Soccer, Volleyball All Earn ACC Wins
It was a successful Friday evening for multiple UNC sports teams, as the field hockey, men's soccer and volleyball squads each earned big wins in ACC action. In field hockey, the Tar Heels returned home to Karen Shelton Stadium for the first time in almost a month and...
Bridging the Gap: Observing National Red Ribbon Week
Welcome to Bridging the Gap, presented by Orange Partnership and airing on 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com! This month, enjoy a conversation with Grace Myers, Program Assistant with Orange Partnership, Mark Mitchell, ADAPT Program Coordinator, and Austin Flynn, a...
‘Soft Work/Hard Dreams’: Live and Local with No One Mind!
No One Mind (Ellis Anderson) stopped by Live & Local this week, following the release of his third album, “Soft Work/Hard Dreams.”
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