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The 5:00 News – Pittsboro Water System, Buckhorn Flea Market, Mural Misspelling
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear about Pittsboro’s water merger happening today. We also get the latest on the Buckhorn Flea Market. We hear a Media Hub story on a campus mural with a problematic misspelling, and more. In sports, more Tar Heels signing in the NBA, year in review for athletics, and more.
Pittsboro man leads troopers on high-speed chase, barricades inside home
Pittsboro, NC – A dramatic scene unfolded in Pittsboro on Sunday as a local man led North Carolina State Highway Patrol troopers on a high-speed chase before barricading himself inside his home. The incident, which began late Saturday night, ended with the man’s arrest early Sunday morning. The...
A journey through time: The George Moses Horton Middle School mural
Pittsboro, NC – A mural at George Moses Horton Middle School in Pittsboro stands as a testament to the rich history and significant contributions of African-Americans in Chatham County. Mary Nettles, a community leader and advocate, provides an insightful tour of the mural, sharing the stories behind each element and its relevance to the local heritage.
Goldston Public Library announces free July programs and events
Goldston, NC – Goldston Public Library is excited to announce free programs and events during the month of July for the Chatham County community to enjoy. Goldston Public Library invites the Chatham community to the library for a pop-up Q & A session about gardening, lawns, landscapes, native plants, and house plants. The NC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Chatham County will be on hand to answer these questions. Volunteers can also help participants learn to access and use the online resources available at no cost from the NC Cooperative Extension.
Groundbreaking to grounded: The standstill of VinFast’s $4B EV factory plans
Moncure, NC – Plans to build VinFast’s proposed $4 billion electric vehicle factory in Moncure, Chatham County, remain on hold as the county awaits information on the contractors that will be working on the site. “The Chatham County Central Permitting and Inspections Department has finished reviewing the revised...
UNC Hockey set to play outdoor game against Virginia Tech this season
The 2024-25 season for UNC club hockey is lining up to be one of the most exciting in program history. Over the past year, significant changes have been announced for the future of North Carolina hockey, which is currently more popular than ever. The most significant of these changes is the club's decision to move up to the Division One level for the 2025-26 season. This move and the preliminary approval for the Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League to add a Division 1 conference signifies a new era for UNC club hockey, full of potential and excitement.
LOOK: Drake Powell highlights at Jayson Tatum Elite Camp
Hubert Davis got a look at his 2024-25 roster for the first time at the annual North Carolina basketball summer camp in June. While UNC doesn’t hit the court for a few more months, one incoming freshman is catching the attention during a recent run at another camp. Five-star freshman Drake Powell was one of the college players named to the Jayson Tatum Elite Camp. During a college and pro run session, Powell put together some highlight plays including scoring on future Hall of Famer Chris Paul who was in attendance. Check out some highlights of Powell at the camp during one...
Here’s What To Expect Around the Community for the Fourth of July Holiday (2024)
The celebration of Independence Day will occur on Thursday, July 4. Several events are scheduled around the Orange County community, and numerous local government services will be affected. Here’s what will and won’t be happening this week:. Town of Chapel Hill. All Chapel Hill administrative offices will be...
UNC legend Armando Bacot revealed transfer plans after Roy Williams retirement
While Armando Bacot will go down as one of the best players in North Carolina Tar Heels’ history, his career was almost cut short. The center spent five seasons with the program, taking advantage of that extra COVID-19 year, and putting his name in the record books. But the retirement of Roy Williams following his sophomore season almost saw Bacot transfer as he explained on Theo Pinson’s Run Your Race podcast. “Going into my junior year, it’s funny because I was going to transfer after my sophomore year,” Bacot said. “I had that great year but like coach [Roy] Williams had left....
Welcome Future Tar Heels: Your Journey Begins at Orientation!
Attending orientation is the first step in your exciting journey here at Carolina! As you prepare to make UNC your home, we are thrilled to introduce you to some of the amazing resources and experiences waiting for you on campus. Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with two of our incredible marketing interns, Rose Alade and Christina Ahn, who shared their insights regarding living on campus, the dynamic organizations they’re involved in, and their top tips for first-year students. Get ready to make the most of your time with Carolina Housing!
Gatorade POTY changes commitment after coaching change, will attend UNC
The 2024 N.C. Gatorade Player of the Year in baseball has a change of plans. Grace Christian of Sanford's Camron Seagraves was originally committed to Campbell, but had reopened his recruitment following the departure of former head coach Justin Haire to Ohio State. Seagraves announced on X on Monday that he will be enrolling at UNC instead.
An Overview of Programming and Residential Education
Hello, my name is Jordan Jackson, and I am the Assistant Director for Community Engagement at Carolina Housing. My role involves overseeing programming and engagement initiatives in our residence halls, ensuring that all students have ample opportunities to connect, engage, and thrive within our community. Engage with Your Community. As...
UNC Football: Sporting News predicts the Tar Heels are headed to the Gator Bowl this season
Carolina football should be really interesting in 2024, and whether or not the interest is a good or bad thing really depends on who you ask. If you were to ask me, for instance, I’d tell you that I’m very concerned about how the season will play out, which is sad because the Heels will have one of the easier Power Four schedules in the country. If you ask Sporting News, however, it’s a bit of a different story. Oh, and EA Sports, but we’ll get to that too.
Carolina Basketball Scoop: Class of 2025 Snapshot
July is here, and with it comes college coaches' final opportunities for in-person evaluation before fully turning their focus to the 2024-25 college basketball season. The North Carolina staff has had a busy summer thus far, watching prospects at Nike, USA Basketball, and adidas events in May. They followed it up with NBPA Top 100 Camp, USA Basketball, and scholastic events – spread over four weeks – in June.
On Air Today: July 4 Fireworks in Chapel Hill!
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.
Chapel Hill police ask for public's help finding missing man
Police are asking for the public's help to find a missing Chapel Hill man. Lycurtis Satterwhite, 68, of Chapel Hill, was last seen around 1 p.m. in the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Homestead Road, the Chapel Hill Police Department said. Satterwhite is 5 feet, 7 inches...
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