Orange County Reports Rabid Raccoon, First Case of 2026
Orange County Animal Services said it identified a positive rabies case in a raccoon found near Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
This Just In: Go Heels, Beat Dook!
This Just In — I yearn for something normal, so let me start out with just that — let’s beat Duke on Saturday!
Richard Ojeda Wins Democratic Primary for NC-09; Will Face U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson in Nov.
Retired U.S. Army major Richard Ojeda II separated himself from the Democratic field in Tuesday’s primary for NC-09, winning 49% of the vote.
UNC Men’s Basketball at Duke (2026): How to Watch, Cord-Cutting Options and Tip-Off Time
UNC will play its final game of the regular season Saturday night when it visits No. 1 Duke at...
Jones Ferry Road Reopens After Water Line Repairs; Boil Water Advisory Set for 27 OWASA Customers
UPDATE: OWASA reported repairs to the water line were finished around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday and...
Chansky’s Notebook: The Man in the Arena
There are no more UNC home games at the Dean Smith Center this basketball season, but the arena is still top of mind.
Little Big Moments: Ross Gay and the Study of Joy
UNC’s 2026 Frank B. Hanes Writer-In-Residence Reading was given this Monday, March 2, by Ross Gay, one of my favorite writers.
Senate Republicans Vote Down Legislation to Halt Iran War in Congress’ First Vote on the Conflict
Senate Republicans voted down an effort Wednesday to halt President Donald Trump’s war against Iran, demonstrating early support for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear U.S. exit strategy.
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It's Scott's birthday! He and Aaron look back on the etymological origin of the word "tennis" and the invention of the modern dishwasher.
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3PM-6PM M-FOrange County: Election Reaction, National Association of Counties
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 5, discussing town news and events. She offered reaction to Tuesday's midterm primary elections locally, which saw three fellow board members elected. She also recapped feedback from Commissioners who went to the recent Association of Counties conference in Washington, D.C., and more.
