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Senate Passes College Sports Bill That Would Rein in Athlete Payments and Transfers
The Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan bill on Monday that would regulate college sports, an attempt to end “chaos” in the industry.
Chansky’s Notebook: Hurricane Happiness
With the potential for rain Saturday when UNC hosts No. 3 Notre Dame, Art Chansky remembers a rain-aided upset win for the Tar Heels.
Obituary for John Washington Fredette III
John Washington Fredette III July 11, 1955 – July 16, 2026 Is he native to this realm? No, his wide nature grew out of both worlds. They more adeptly bend the willow's branches who have experience of the willow's roots. When you go to bed, don't leave bread or milk on...
The Morning News – Medical Debt Relief From Binkley Baptist, School Board and Commissioners Meet, and More
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. Included in this edition of the news, more on a program from Binkley Baptist Church to honor senior pastor Marcus McFaul by establishing a medical debt relief fund. We also look at the local government meeting schedule, which includes a joint meeting of the two county school boards and the county commissioners, and more. In sports, a Tar Heel golfer sets a record, Bill Belichick responds to corrective actions in his program, and more.
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Tell Me Something: The Best Spot for Dinosaur Hunting, with UNC’s Jordan Claytor
UNC’s Jordan Claytor discusses an isolated spot in Montana that turns out to be the best place in the world to study dinosaur extinction.
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On Air Today: After Helping Save the Chelsea Theater, Emily Kass Heads Into Retirement
Aaron welcomes Emily Kass, who’s heading into retirement after serving as executive director of Chapel Hill’s Chelsea Theater since 2018.
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Orange County School Board Hears Redistricting Timeline in Preparation for Future Elementary School
Orange County’s Board of Education recently met to hear an update on its redistricting plans in preparation for a new elementary school.
100 Years of Kenan Stadium: Commencement VIPs
Chapelboro’s very own Kenny Dike remembers his commencement at Kenan Stadium, which featured a few special guests.
‘To Make a More Equitable and Just World’: Binkley Baptist Church Tackles Medical Debt to Honor Former Pastor
Chapel Hill’s Binkley Baptist Church has launched an effort to erase $1 million in local medical debt, in honor of their former pastor.
2026 UNC Football Opponent Preview: Notre Dame
UNC will host No. 3 Notre Dame at Kenan Stadium Saturday afternoon at 12 p.m. It's the first meeting between the two schools since 2022. The Fighting Irish enter Saturday's game with a 4-0 record, having won each of their games by at least 17 points. Notre Dame is...
