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Permanent food truck park 'The Can Opener' ready for foodies in Durham
Calling all foodies.Durham's first permanent food truck park is officially opened for business this week.The Can Opener is located on Gregson Street and offers a variety of food trucks including Bulkogi, Chick-N-Que, Gussy's, Andia's Ice Cream, and Queen Eggxpress.Businesses at The Can Opener serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, sweets, coffee, and beer.For more information visit here.ALSO SEE: Raleigh's tallest skyscraper to be built in Glenwood South district
Duke basketball transfer says he's 'a lot better' than some might realize
One of the more popular transfer additions the Duke basketball team made this offseason was the acquisition of Tulane wing Sion James after he spent four years with the program. James detailed his recruitment experience on an episode of The Brotherhood Podcast where he said Blue Devil head coach Jon...
UNC-Chapel Hill to develop policy for recording classes following faculty concerns
UNC-Chapel Hill is taking steps to create a policy for recording classes after being pressured by some faculty members.According to our newsgathering partners the News and Observer, Provost Chris Clemens said in a statement Monday there are plans to create a formal policy governing the secret recording of professors' classes.This comes after four of economics professor Larry Chavis' classes were recorded by the university without his consent.According to Chavis, he received a letter in April from UNC, saying the school had received reports over the past few months concerning his class content and conduct. Unbeknownst to him, several of his...
Conner Harrell's Drive To Conquer Challenges
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Athletes from a collection of sports programs at the University of North Carolina gathered in late April at Memorial Hall for the school's Rammy Awards event, designed to celebrate their athletic accomplishments from the past year. Everyone came dressed to the nines, looking to impress — and in walked Conner Harrell, with an outfit that did just that.
VooDoo Wing Company to Open Chapel Hill Location on July 31
A growing wing company has set its sights on opening its first North Carolina location in the coming days, with the location in downtown Chapel Hill. VooDoo Wing Company plans to open on East Franklin Street on Wednesday, July 31, management and ownership told Chapelboro. The location will be the business’ ninth after it was born in 2014 and began franchising in 2023.
UNC pays to settle open meetings lawsuit over Board of Trustees
UNC-CH Board of Trustees chair John Preyer on closed session and athletics. The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill must pay $25,000 and its Board of Trustees must reaffirm its commitment to the state's open meetings laws as part of a settlement agreement over allegations that the university violated those laws.
New private Christian school in Burlington planning to open for 2024-25 school year
A retired, former pastor of The Lamb’s Chapel, Brian Biggers, has launched a new church in Burlington, Grace Chapel, that’s planning to open a private Christian school for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. Currently known as Freedom Christian Academy, the school’s founders have said that they would begin...
RJ Davis Will Win the 2025 Wooden Award
The Wooden Award is presented to the “Most Outstanding College Basketball Player in the United States”, and for years, the award has gone to big men. A guard hasn’t won the Wooden Award since Jalen Brunson did so in 2018. I believe that will change in 2025 as North Carolina’s RJ Davis will take it home.
Renters suffer without air conditioning at Section 8 complexes getting thousands in HUD funds
It's been a sweltering summer in the Triangle with record-breaking temperatures, and that heat has caused problems for some renters.Dozens of them reached out to Troubleshooter Diane Wilson saying they've been dealing with broken air conditioners for weeks or even months.Renters said they were frustrated because they had reported the problem to their landlords but were told there were no funds available to get the units fixed. During ABC11's investigation, we learned two of the complexes where residents don't have A/C in their apartments are getting more than $110,000 a month in federal funding."Right now it's 87. If I cook,...
Armando Bacot dunks over former Miami foe in NBA Summer League
The minutes have been limited so far for former North Carolina Tar Heels standout Armando Bacot in the NBA Summer League. The undrafted free agent signing for the Utah Jazz has seen limited action, not really getting the chance to prove he can play. But on Thursday night, Bacot threw down a nice dunk over a former Atlantic Coast Conference foe. Bacot threw down the two-handed slam, putting former Miami Hurricanes forward Jordan Miller on a poster. It was the highlight play of Summer League for Bacot so far, and it drew an “ArmanDUNK Bacot” reference from the Jazz on social media. Check out the pay below: ArmanDUNK Bacot, HELLO! 👀💥#TakeNote | @iget_buckets35 pic.twitter.com/1jpv1foMA5 — Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) July 19, 2024 Bacot has only appeared in two games so far for the Jazz as they have just one game left for the session coming on Sunday. What happens to Bacot next is unknown and he likely could go the overseas route to continue his professional career as well. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.
Stroman On Sports: EA Sports College Football, Olympic Preview, and More
UVA and UNC Faculty Member, Sports Business Expert, and Host of “If You Only Knew,” Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, July 19. She discussed the release of the new EA Sports College Football game in the era of NIL. She also previewed the upcoming Olympics, including what she is most excited for going into the games.
Chansky’s Notebook: A Tough Hand
Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Unfortunately, UNC athletics is not playing with a full deck. As a follow-up to Thursday’s column and the...
UNC Basketball Players Shine in NBA Summer League
In this year's NBA Summer League, six former UNC Tar Heels are showcasing their skills with different teams as they vie for roster spots and prepare for the upcoming season. Armando Bacot (Utah Jazz) has played an average of 12 minutes per game and scored 5.0 PPG in his two appearances.
On Air Today: Celebrating the ADA and New Tech for People with Disabilities
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
UNC Baseball: Parks Harber signs with the New York Yankees
Parks Harber didn't hear his name called in the recent 2024 MLB Draft, but that didn't stop him from finding an opportunity with a Major League organization. As first reported by multiple sources (including DI Baseball) and confirmed by Harber himself to Keeping It Heel, the former Tar Heel has signed a deal with the New York Yankees organization.
The Top 100 UNC Basketball Players: 1-10
Who are the greatest Tar Heels of all time? Inside Carolina's "Inside The Numbers" analytics expert Adrian Atkinson has updated his unique rankings through the 2023-24 season to measure the most impactful careers in Carolina Basketball history. Only ACC-era players (1954-present) are included. Only collegiate performance matters. Pro careers are...
Ted Monachino Details UNC's DL Depth Chart, Names Ascending Players
A progress report on the Tar Heels' defensive line ahead of training camp from the position coach. Ted Monachino left the NFL ranks and joined the North Carolina football program as a defensive analyst in 2023. Head coach Mack Brown elevated the 33-year coaching vet to defensive line coach this offseason, tasking him with raising the level of play of a position group that has underwhelmed in recent years. Monachino joined Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley and Greg Barnes on the Next Level show this week to discuss the Tar Heels' depth chart at defensive line, ascending players along the defensive front and what he looks for when scouting the new generation. Here are the key takeaways from his appearance:
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