Holding Court: UNC’s Belichick Experiment: Two Huge Second-Year Twists
As North Carolina continues Year Two of its Bill Belichick experiment, the Tar Heels are counting heavily on two major changes from the disastrous approach that led directly to the legendary coach’s 4-8 debacle of a debut in 2025.
Weekend Around the Hill: July 23 – July 26
Check out the events happening around our community this weekend. You can view the full Chapelboro...
UNC Women’s Soccer Releases 2026 Regular Season Schedule
The UNC women’s soccer program released its schedule for the 2026 regular season Monday,...
Pittsboro Man Arrested For Domestic Violence Against Wife and Son, Killing Dog
The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Pittsboro man after a domestic violence incident led to an armed standoff with police.
More Than 20 Animals Up For Adoption Following Chatham County Animal Cruelty Investigation
Twenty-two chickens, two turkeys, a rabbit and a dog are available for adoption after they were seized during an animal cruelty investigation.
‘Go Heels, Through and Through’: UNC Football Speaks at the 2026 ACC Kickoff
Members of the UNC football team spoke to the media at the ACC Kickoff event in Charlotte Friday....
Exploring Your Creative Genius: Intentional and Creative Language
In this week's show I talked about how to apply your determination to be intentionally creative to your use of language -- how your undivided attention when another is speaking is one the greatest gifts we can give each other
Ukraine Overhauls Its Military Top Brass for the Fight Against Russia
Ukraine has made significant progress in the war this year, and a rift between the country’s outgoing army chief and its defense minister threatened to derail its efforts.
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Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 22, discussing county news and events. She recapped her time at the National Association of County Commissioners (NACo) in Louisiana earlier this week. She discussed major takeaways, recurring themes for counites, and what she feels Chatham doing well based on interactions at the conference. She also talked about upcoming county events and more.
