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UNC Men’s Soccer Scores 7 Goals in Historic Blowout Win vs. Notre Dame
After allowing the first goal of the match against Notre Dame Saturday night at Dorrance Field, UNC scored seven unanswered to romp past the Fighting Irish and win 7-1. It's Carolina's highest-scoring match since 2021 and its highest-scoring performance against an ACC...
UNC Football Holds on to Beat No. 25 Pitt, Earn Belichick’s First Ranked Win
Billy Edwards and Shamar Easter connected on a 75-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter to give the Tar Heels a lead they wouldn't relinquish, helping UNC beat No. 25 Pitt on the road Saturday afternoon. It's Carolina's first ranked win under head coach Bill...
UNC is Showing Promise. Road Game vs. Pitt is A Chance to Prove It — The Carolina Football Hour (Oct. 10, 2026)
97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh host on Saturday, October 10, as UNC football is up north to face the No. 25 Pitt Panthers.
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UNC Men’s Basketball Beats USC in Greensboro Preseason Exhibition
UNC outscored USC 51-31 in the second half to overcome a halftime deficit and beat the Trojans 88-70 in a preseason exhibition in Greensboro.
Second-Half Explosion Helps UNC Field Hockey Win at Saint Joseph’s
UNC scored six goals in the third quarter to blow the game open at Saint Joseph's Friday afternoon in Philadelphia, and the Tar Heels won 8-0 for their fourth consecutive victory. https://twitter.com/UNCFieldHockey/status/2108659068743426173?s=20 Carolina...
Themes and Takeaways Around Women’s Basketball at ACC Tipoff – Stroman On Sports (October 9, 2026)
97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, October 9, about the ACC Tipoff event in Charlotte earlier in the week.
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The Evening News – Trial Update, Candidate Introductions, Football Preview
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the latest on the Hedgepeth Murder Trial. We also hear from Chatham County Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores as part of our Candidate Introduction series. In sports, we get a preview of UNC Football’s weekend road matchup with Pitt, and more.
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Carrboro: Bolin Creek Trail Plan, Curbside Composting, West End Poetry Festival
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, October 9. They discussed the latest on the Bolin Creek Trail Plan, which was a major topic of conversation at this week’s meeting of the Carrboro Town Council. Also from the council meeting, more on a proposed curbside composting program from the town, and more. She also previewed upcoming events in the community, including next weekend’s West End Poetry Festival and more.
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‘One Targeted Amendment’: UNC Issues Statement on Protect College Sports Act
UNC issued a statement on the Protect College Sports Act Friday afternoon. In the statement, the university said it supported the bill's potential passage and called it "critical to the future and stability of college athletics." However, the statement goes on to say...
Viewpoints: Snakes!
Most of you probably know that the Piedmont of North Carolina habitat is good for snakes, but perhaps you don’t know the details! The most important thing any of us can learn about snakes, is how to properly identify them.
