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On Air Today: Kenny Wayne Shepherd on 30 Years of “Leadbetter Heights”

by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 6, 2026 | On Air Today (PM) | 0 Comments

Musician Kenny Wayne Shepherd spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 6. He discussed his upcoming concert on Wednesday, where he will perform his debut 1995 album Ledbetter Heights in it’s entirety, as well as a collection of songs spanning the rest of his catalogue. He discussed his career and legacy, as well as the current tour and what makes it special. He discussed what fans can expect when they come to the show, what comes next for him, and more.

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Tongde Wu Takes Oath of Office, Formally Joins CHCCS Board of Education

by Brighton McConnell | Oct 6, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education | 0 Comments

Chapel Hill’s Tongde Wu took her oath of office at the start of the CHCCS school board’s work session on October 1 to formally join its ranks.

Playing in the Dirt: PlantFest Is Coming Up!

by Orange County Master Gardener Volunteers | Oct 6, 2026 | Columns, Playing in the Dirt, Town Square | 0 Comments

It’s officially fall, and like many gardeners my thoughts have finally turned back to gardening after a much-needed respite from our brutal summer. If you’re feeling the same, then the Master Gardener Volunteers of Orange County have you covered — it’s time for our Annual PlantFest!

UNC Soccer, Field Hockey Players Take Home ACC Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week Awards

by Michael Koh | Oct 6, 2026 | Soccer, Sports, UNC Sports | 0 Comments

UNC's Bella Devey and Cali O'Neill were named the ACC's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week Tuesday. For Devey, it's the third such honor of her career and the second consecutive week she has won it. O'Neill is Defensive Player of the Week for the first time....