UNC Field Hockey Beats App State and Liberty in First Home Games of 2025
Carolina opened its 2025 home season at Karen Shelton Stadium with wins against Appalachian State...
Redbud Writing’s Romantasy-Themed Gala: In Support of Creative Writing for All
Redbud is a local creative writing organization, headquartered in Raleigh and serving the Triangle; they teach classes out of local bookstores and small businesses, including Flyleaf Books, McIntyres, Golden Fig Books, and My Muses Card Shop.
Chapel Hill Police Issue Alert for Missing 28-Year-Old, Ask Public for Help
The Chapel Hill Police Department is seeking a 28-year-old resident reported missing after not having been seen for more than two days.
UNC Football Dominates in All Phases, Crushes Richmond at Kenan Stadium
A pair of receiving touchdowns from Jordan Shipp and a 61-yard fumble return touchdown by...
Chapel Hill Changes Its Leaf Collection Policy to Only Accept Containers
With the fall season approaching, the Town of Chapel Hill is changing how it collects leaves and is no longer collecting loose piles.
Second-Half Goal Helps UNC Men’s Soccer Tie No. 4 Wake Forest at Dorrance Field
A concerted offensive effort in the second half helped UNC rally from an early deficit and earn a...
Bridging the Gap: Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Month
Welcome to Bridging the Gap, presented by Orange Partnership and airing on 97.9 The Hill and...
Russian Drones Force Europe To Defend Itself, Perhaps Alone, After Putin ‘Put Down a Marker’ to NATO
The flight of multiple Russian drones over Poland this week marks a clear escalation, experts say. NATO responded with overwhelming force.
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Brad and Aaron are back in town after getting their '90s fix on with an Offspring concert. What's a good 90s-themed local date night?
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3PM-6PM M-FCarrboro: Remembering Hilliard Caldwell, Council Meetings Resume, CARE Team in Carrboro
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 12, discussing town news and events. She discussed the passing of local Civil Rights leader and former Carrboro Alderman Hilliard Caldwell, who died last week at the age of 88. She discussed his legacy and importance in the community. She also discussed the expansion of the CARE (Crisis Assistance, Response, & Engagement) Team to Carrboro, and what that means for the community going forward. She previewed next week's town council meeting, and more.
