Local Artists Unveil ‘Ripple’ Temporary Art Installation at River Park Arch
“Ripple, Fabric of Our Community” is a temporary, ongoing art installation co- created by Orange County artists Freddie Bell, Mer Haggerty and Carson Whitmore. The artists worked in collaboration with ArtsOrange with assistance and donations from a number of local artists and makers.
Kindergartener’s First Day of School: A Parent’s Playbook for a Confident Start
The first day of kindergarten is a milestone that families remember for years to come. It marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with friendships, learning, independence, and growth.
The NCAA Has Won a Victory in the Class of 2022 Debate. What Does it Mean for UNC?
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit granted a stay in the case of Wisne v....
Photo Gallery: UNC Welcomes Students Back at FallFest
UNC students and faculty gathered in the Pit for FallFest, an annual celebration marking the beginning of the academic year.
Glenwood Elementary’s Mandarin Dual Language Program Moving to Rashkis; Questions Remain for World Language
The school board voted to relocate one of Glenwood Elementary School's Mandarin learning tracks to Rashkis. The other could go to Scroggs.
Chansky’s Notebook: Power to the People!
Wednesday's announcement of a two-year, two-game series between UNC and NC State in Greensboro sent a clear message.
This Just In: Back to School
This Just In — I really must avoid Walmart at this time of year. It’s muscle memory, reflex, whatever you want to call it, but I cannot pass up a sale on pencils and pens and notebooks of every variety. Come to think of it, do I have enough graph paper?
Prices Soar as Gaza Smuggling Booms. Officials, Soldiers and Middlemen Are Accused of Cashing In
Palestinians face inflated prices for groceries and batteries, hospitals have turned to smugglers for medicine and equipment, and Israeli soldiers and other middlemen are accused of pocketing millions of dollars as the smuggling of goods restricted by Israel into the Gaza Strip has boomed.
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Bonnie Wang, the president of the language education advocacy group FLANC, speaks with 97.9 The Hill on Thursday, August 20.
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3PM-6PM M-FCarrboro: Back to School, Unified Development Ordinance, Downtown Area Plan, Upcoming Events
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 21, discussing town news and events. She discussed the return of k-12 students to the classroom next week, previewing a clap-in she'll be attending at Northside Elementary and urging caution as you drive around town next week. She also gave some general updates of longtime town projects including the Unified Development Ordinance, the Downtown Area Plan, and more. She also previewed upcoming events, including this weekend's Fiestas en la Calle, and more.
