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97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 27d

Over two months after Chantal, our community is still rebuilding and returning to normalcy. That includes your hometown radio station.

We're still looking for help replacing our destroyed AM broadcasting equipment. Please consider donating below. Thank you!

Donate to Help Restore WCHL's AM Site, Damaged by Chantal, organized by Aubrey Williams

97.9 The Hill WCHL has been broadcasting continually since 1953 and is… Aubrey Williams needs your support for Help Restore WCHL's AM Site, Damaged by Chantal

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97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 14m

COLUMN: For Halloween, Will Wade should put on a plaid sportcoat and a Norman Sloan mask.

Art Chansky says the new N.C. State basketball coach came to Raleigh with mouth running and questions what Wade knows about this rivalry:

Chansky's Notebook: Prideful Pack - Chapelboro.com

New NC State head coach Will Wade came to Raleigh with his mouth running, mostly about UNC. What does he know about this rivalry?

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 1h

Following changes to UNC’s DEI policy, The Black Student Movement at UNC alleges it has been stripped of its access and input to a South Campus' Upendo Lounge, which has long been used as a safe space for Black students.

UNC's Black Student Movement Voices Demands After Losing Access to Historic Upendo Lounge - Chapelboro.com

Following changes to UNC’s DEI policy, The Black Student Movement at UNC alleges it has been stripped of its access to Upendo lounge.

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 2h

Early voting for local elections in the Orange, Durham and Chatham county communities begins on Thursday morning, helping bring the election season to a crescendo across 16 days.

Here’s what you need to know:

2025 Early Voting in Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties Begins on Thursday; Here's Where to Go - Chapelboro.com

Early voting in North Carolina begins on Thursday morning, helping bring the local election season to a crescendo across 16 days.

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 3h

The Chapel Hill Police Department is searching for a missing teen, 15-year-old Dyani Grant.

Here’s what we know:

Chapel Hill Police Seek Missing Teen, 15 - Chapelboro.com

Chapel Hill Police are seeking your help as they search for 15-year-old Dyani Grant, last seen Monday near Chapel Hill High School.

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 19h

Over 2.5 million N.C. residents are getting over $6.5 billion in medical debt eliminated through a state government effort that offered hospitals extra Medicaid funds from Washington if they gave low- and middle-income patients financial relief.

Via @apnews.com.

North Carolina Effort Wipes Out $6.5B in Medical Debt for 2.5M People - Chapelboro.com

More than 2.5 million North Carolina residents are getting over $6.5 billion in medical debt eliminated through a state government effort.

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 19h

COLUMN: Current attacks on key American democratic institutions express a widespread hostility for traditional expertise and the knowledge of experts.

UNC history professor Lloyd Kramer looks at the historical similarities to our current moment:

Past Rhymes With Present Times: Free Speech, Academic Freedom, and the Assault on Expertise - Chapelboro.com

Dismissing carefully developed expertise as a threat to national values, the authoritarian assaults on long-serving experts in military affairs, government agencies, environmental management, judicial...

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 21h

Carolina women's basketball is ranked No. 11 in the AP’s preseason Top 25 poll. It’s the highest preseason ranking for the program since 2009, when the Tar Heels were ranked No. 4.

Here are the details:

UNC Women's Basketball Ranked No. 11 in 2025-26 Preseason Poll - Chapelboro.com

Carolina is ranked No. 11 in the AP's preseason Top 25 poll. It's the highest preseason ranking for the program since 2009.

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 1d

COLUMN: For a minute, it seemed like a mafia movie.

Art Chansky explains why the most recent media appearance from Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick did little to address the long-lasting damage to UNC’s brand, image and reputation.

Chansky's Notebook: Missing the Point - Chapelboro.com

Bill Belichick is not leaving with $30 million guaranteed for him. Rather, it’s whether UNC is willing to admit it made a mistake.

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 1d

97.9 The Hill spoke with each candidate in this year’s Carrboro Town Council race and mayor Barbara Foushee, who is running unopposed.

Here’s what each had to say on what they’d bring to the town if elected:

2025 Candidate Introductions: Carrboro Municipal Races - Chapelboro.com

With a longtime council member not seeking re-election, the Carrboro Town Council has an open seat in this year's municipal cycle.

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 1d

North Carolina Republican legislative leaders announced plans to vote next week on redrawing the state’s U.S. House district map, taking up President Donald Trump’s call to secure more GOP seats nationwide and resist rival moves by Democrats.

Via @apnews.com.

North Carolina GOP Announce Plans to Vote on New House Map Amid Nationwide Redistricting Battle - Chapelboro.com

North Carolina Republican legislative leaders announced plans to vote on redrawing the state's U.S. House district map for 2026 elections.

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 1d

UNC will make its longest road trip of the season this week when it travels to Berkeley to face Cal, which is in only its second season as an ACC member.

In case you're unfamiliar and want to know what the Tar Heels are up against, here’s more on Cal:

2025 UNC Football Opponent Preview: Cal - Chapelboro.com

UNC will make its longest road trip of the season this week when it travels to Berkeley to face Cal Friday night.

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 1d

The Carrboro Police Department are still seeking the suspect in an attempted rape that occurred on the Frances Shetley Bikeway, and shared images.

Here's the latest:

Carrboro Police Seeking Suspect in Attempted Rape on Public Bikeway - Chapelboro.com

The Carrboro Police Department is seeking the suspect in an attempted rape that occurred on the Frances Shetley Bikeway.

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 1d

This month on Wonderful Water, 97.9’s Andrew Stuckey chats with Mary Tiger, community relations for OWASA, and Mel Gilles, sustainability projects analyst from Orange County, about how OWASA is working to make saving water — and saving money — easier.

Wonderful Water: Conservation, Planning and Long-Term Solutions - Chapelboro.com

This month on “Wonderful Water,” join 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey for a conversation with Mary Tiger, community relations for OWASA, and Mel Gilles, sustainability projects analyst from Orange Coun...

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 1d

UNC head coach Bill Belichick met with the media Monday morning. It was his first press conference since reports surfaced last week of him seemingly being on his way out of Chapel Hill, and of a toxic environment inside the program.

Here's what he said:

UNC Head Coach Bill Belichick Denies Exit Rumors: 'Categorically False' - Chapelboro.com

UNC head coach Bill Belichick addressed speculation of his impending exit from Chapel Hill Monday morning at the Kenan Football Center.

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 1d

“Viewpoints” is a place on Chapelboro where local people are encouraged to share their perspectives on issues affecting our community.

If you’d like to contribute a column, send a submission via email to [email protected]! More info here:

chapelboro.com/viewpoints-s...

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 1d

Carolina is ranked No. 25 in the preseason edition of the AP Top 25 poll, which was released Monday. The preseason ranking is UNC’s lowest since being unranked to begin the 2005-06 season.

Read more here:

UNC Men's Basketball Ranked No. 25 in 2025-26 Preseason AP Poll - Chapelboro.com

UNC men's basketball is ranked No. 25 in the preseason edition of the AP Top 25 poll, which was released Monday.

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 2d

UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi joined us for The Monday Morning Huddle, presented by Chapel Hill Tire.

Here's what he had to say on losing to Clemson, rumors of locker room tension, and the team's upcoming game against Cal:

The Monday Morning Huddle: Lombardi Addresses a Challenging Week - Chapelboro.com

UNC football GM Michael Lombardi joined 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “The Monday Morning Huddle,” presented by Chapel Hill Tire.

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 2d

This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Tammy Finch.

Finch is the co-founder and director of The Expedition School in Hillsborough. Just two days after Chantal, she led 170 school staff and volunteers in a clean up effort.

Hometown Hero: Tammy Finch - Chapelboro.com

This week's Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Tammy Finch.

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 2d

COLUMN: Drake Maye is looking like a playoff quarterback to me.

Art Chansky reacts to the continued professional success of the former Tar Heel on Monday’s sports notebook:

Chansky's Notebook: Another Maye Day - Chapelboro.com

While his alma mater is engulfed in controversy over its new football coach, former UNC QB Drake Maye continues to light up the NFL.

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 2d

Pittsboro has the spotlight this week in local government, as the town board considers a proposal which would build 1,700 residences and a million square feet of retail and commercial space.

Check out our list of this week’s local meetings here:

Local Government Meetings: October 13-17, 2025 - Chapelboro.com

This week, the Pittsboro town board will consider approving 1,700 homes and a million square feet of commercial and retail west of downtown.

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 2d

The Orange Water and Sewer Authority is preparing to begin its construction to replace a water main in downtown Chapel Hill, with the project targeting a start of Monday, Oct. 20.

Here are the details:

OWASA's Extensive West Rosemary Street Project Begins on Oct. 20. Here Are The Details - Chapelboro.com

OWASA plans to begin its construction Monday, Oct. 20 to replace a water main on Rosemary Street in downtown Chapel Hill.

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 2d

Plenty of UNC Olympic sports teams were in action Sunday, as the field hockey and volleyball teams picked up big wins while the women’s soccer team lost at Duke.

Check out our game recaps here:

UNC Sports: Volleyball, Field Hockey Win; Women's Soccer Falls at Duke - Chapelboro.com

Plenty of UNC Olympic sports teams were in action Sunday, as the field hockey and volleyball teams picked up wins while women's soccer lost.

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 2d

COLUMN: UNC’s big donors have agreed that Bill Belichick can coach the rest of this season and then they will meet to discuss the future. God forbid some who were in those initial meetings will be allowed in these.

Read the latest from Art Chansky here:

Art’s Angle: Fatally Flawed? - Chapelboro.com

Are UNC leaders willing to risk yet another dysfunctional season under Bill Belichick and continuing as a negative non-stop national story?

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 3d

Freshman Dan Klink recorded a hat trick across just six minutes in the second half to help UNC men’s soccer defeat visiting St. Thomas at Dorrance Field Saturday night. The 4-0 win is Carolina’s third in a row.

Check out our game recap here:

UNC Men's Soccer Throttles St. Thomas to Extend Unbeaten Run - Chapelboro.com

Freshman Dan Klink recorded a hat trick across just six minutes in the second half to help UNC defeat visiting St. Thomas Saturday.

97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 3d

The leader of a southeastern North Carolina tribe is about to join the state legislature to succeed his brother, as the Lumbee’s efforts to attain full U.S. government recognition have gained recent momentum but still face obstacles.

Via @apnews.com.

Lumbee Leader to Join North Carolina Statehouse as Tribe’s Federal Recognition Push Gains Attention - Chapelboro.com

The leader of the Lumbee Tribe will join the North Carolina legislature, adding attention around the tribe pushing for federal recognition.