Chansky’s Notebook: Collapse
In the history of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, which started way back in 1939, no team — from any school — had ever overcome a 19-point deficit to win a first-round game. Until now.
In Carrboro and Orange County, A Push Back Against Pollution
The Carrboro Town Council and Orange County Commissioners both passed resolutions this week to tackle climate change.
Social Media Reacts to UNC Men’s Basketball’s Season-Ending Collapse to VCU
Following UNC men’s basketball’s loss, many media members and Tar Heel fans took to social media to react to Carolina’s collapse.
Photo Gallery: UNC vs. VCU (NCAA Tournament)
UNC blew a 19-point lead in an 82-78 overtime loss to No. 11 seed VCU in the NCAA Tournament...
Chapel Hill And Carrboro Community Leader Mae McLendon Dies At 76
Mae McLendon, a longtime public figure in Chapel Hill and Carrboro politics and volunteer organizations, passed away at the age of 76.
UNC Men’s Basketball Blows 19-Point Lead, Falls to VCU in NCAA Tournament 1st Round
Despite leading 56-37 in the second half, UNC fell 82-78 to No. 11 seed VCU in overtime in the...
This Just In: Let The Madness Begin
Now that the field of 64 is set, we can begin focusing for a little while on our community’s favorite annual distraction—our beloved Tar Heels and how far they can go in the NCAA basketball tournament.
Records Shattered as Summer Heat Hits Southwest in March; ‘This Is What Climate Change Looks Like’
The dangerous heat wave shattering March records all over the U.S. Southwest is more than just another extreme weather blip. It’s the latest next-level weather wildness that is occurring ever more frequently as Earth’s warming builds.
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This Morning with Aaron Keck
6AM-9AM M-FThe Morning News: Men’s Basketball Collapse, Women’s Basketball Hosts, Local Climate Action
Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck reporting today's news: the UNC Men's Basketball team suffers an historic collapse in the round of 64 against VCU. Also: both Carrboro and Orange County took action on climate change during their meetings on Tuesday night; women's basketball prepares to host Western Illinois in NCAA Tournament action tonight; Hillsborough mourns the loss of former commissioner Ken Chavious, and more.
News on the Hill
3PM-6PM M-FChapel Hill: Storm Water Plan, Budget Conversations, Remembering Mae McClendon
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 19, discussing town news and events. She recapped the most recent meeting of the Chapel Hill Town Council, which included discussion of the town's stormwater plan, early budget conversations for 2026, and more. She also discussed the life and legacy of community legend Mae McClendon, who passed away earlier this week. She also previewed upcoming town events, and more.
