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Time to show the Wildcats just how wild the Heels can be ⚡️
TUNE IN to UNC men's basketball vs. Kentucky LIVE on 97.9 The Hill! 🎧
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December 3, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Time to show the Wildcats just how wild the Heels can be ⚡️
TUNE IN to UNC men's basketball vs. Kentucky LIVE on 97.9 The Hill! 🎧
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📸: Associated Press/Mike Carlson
TUNE IN to UNC men's basketball vs. Kentucky LIVE on 97.9 The Hill! 🎧
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📸: Associated Press/Mike Carlson
GET READY FOR UNC VS. KENTUCKY! 🐏 😼
LISTEN LIVE as Jones Angell and the THSN crew preview what will surely be a fiery matchup on 97.9 The Hill 🔥
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December 3, 2025 at 1:29 AM
GET READY FOR UNC VS. KENTUCKY! 🐏 😼
LISTEN LIVE as Jones Angell and the THSN crew preview what will surely be a fiery matchup on 97.9 The Hill 🔥
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LISTEN LIVE as Jones Angell and the THSN crew preview what will surely be a fiery matchup on 97.9 The Hill 🔥
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Blue blood rivalry in an hour and a half! 🩵 💙
TUNE IN to Countdown to Tip-Off with Brighton McConnell for some insightful pregame coverage! 🎙️
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TUNE IN to Countdown to Tip-Off with Brighton McConnell for some insightful pregame coverage! 🎙️
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December 3, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Blue blood rivalry in an hour and a half! 🩵 💙
TUNE IN to Countdown to Tip-Off with Brighton McConnell for some insightful pregame coverage! 🎙️
📻 RADIO: 97.9 FM/1360 AM
💻 STREAM: wchl.streamon.fm
TUNE IN to Countdown to Tip-Off with Brighton McConnell for some insightful pregame coverage! 🎙️
📻 RADIO: 97.9 FM/1360 AM
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North Carolina District 56 Rep. Allen Buansi is seeking a third full term in the state house, as he filed Monday to run for re-election in 2026.
Here are the details:
Here are the details:
Rep. Allen Buansi Seeks Third Term in N.C. House to Represent Chapel Hill, Carrboro - Chapelboro.com
North Carolina District 56 Rep. Allen Buansi is seeking a third full term in the state house, announcing he will run for re-election in 2026.
chapelboro.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
North Carolina District 56 Rep. Allen Buansi is seeking a third full term in the state house, as he filed Monday to run for re-election in 2026.
Here are the details:
Here are the details:
Make sure you have a plan to tune in to tonight's UNC men's basketball game vs. Kentucky with our helpful How To Watch guide here:
UNC Men's Basketball at Kentucky (2025): How to Watch, Cord-Cutting Options and Tip-Off Time - Chapelboro.com
UNC will travel to the Bluegrass State to face Kentucky in Rupp Arena Tuesday night as part of the ACC-SEC Challenge.
chapelboro.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Make sure you have a plan to tune in to tonight's UNC men's basketball game vs. Kentucky with our helpful How To Watch guide here:
An Orange County man won $200,000 on a $3 Powerball ticket last month.
Neil Warren of Rougemont bought his ticket online and matched all five numbers on the November 15 drawing.
Neil Warren of Rougemont bought his ticket online and matched all five numbers on the November 15 drawing.
Orange County Man Wins $200,000 Powerball Prize - Chapelboro.com
Neil Warren of Rougemont in northern Orange County bought his ticket online and matched all five numbers on the November 15 drawing.
chapelboro.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:41 PM
An Orange County man won $200,000 on a $3 Powerball ticket last month.
Neil Warren of Rougemont bought his ticket online and matched all five numbers on the November 15 drawing.
Neil Warren of Rougemont bought his ticket online and matched all five numbers on the November 15 drawing.
As of 12 p.m. on Dec. 1, candidates for federal, state and local offices can file to formally begin their campaigns for the 2026 primary elections.
Here's everyone running so far in Chatham County:
Here's everyone running so far in Chatham County:
The Filing Period For 2026 Elections in Underway. Who’s Running in Chatham County? - Chapelboro.com
The filing period for races in North Carolina began on Monday. Here's who has declared intentions to run in Chatham County so far.
chapelboro.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:24 PM
As of 12 p.m. on Dec. 1, candidates for federal, state and local offices can file to formally begin their campaigns for the 2026 primary elections.
Here's everyone running so far in Chatham County:
Here's everyone running so far in Chatham County:
COLUMN: Carolina-Kentucky is a must-win for both teams.
Art Chansky previews the blue blood battle on Tuesday's sports notebook:
Art Chansky previews the blue blood battle on Tuesday's sports notebook:
Chansky’s Notebook: A Legacy Game - Chapelboro.com
Tuesday night's game feels like a must-win for both Carolina and Kentucky men's basketball as the programs look to re-establish dominance.
chapelboro.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
COLUMN: Carolina-Kentucky is a must-win for both teams.
Art Chansky previews the blue blood battle on Tuesday's sports notebook:
Art Chansky previews the blue blood battle on Tuesday's sports notebook:
The fifth and final season of the Netflix drama Stranger Things features a familiar face from the Chapel Hill Carrboro community.
Miss Harris, a new teacher character, was portrayed by Hope Hynes Love of East Chapel Hill High School.
Miss Harris, a new teacher character, was portrayed by Hope Hynes Love of East Chapel Hill High School.
CHCCS Teacher Featured In Stranger Things Final Season - Chapelboro.com
The fifth and final season of the Netflix drama Stranger Things features a familiar face from the Chapel Hill Carrboro community.
chapelboro.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The fifth and final season of the Netflix drama Stranger Things features a familiar face from the Chapel Hill Carrboro community.
Miss Harris, a new teacher character, was portrayed by Hope Hynes Love of East Chapel Hill High School.
Miss Harris, a new teacher character, was portrayed by Hope Hynes Love of East Chapel Hill High School.
The 2026 race for the Orange County Board of Commissioners gained three members in recent days: two incumbents and one second-time challenger.
Read more on the candidacies of Jamezetta Bedford, Earl McKee, and Adam Beeman here:
Read more on the candidacies of Jamezetta Bedford, Earl McKee, and Adam Beeman here:
Orange County Commissioners Bedford and McKee File for Re-election; Beeman Launches At-Large Bid - Chapelboro.com
The 2026 race for the Orange County Board of Commissioners gained three members in recent days: two incumbents and one second-time challenger.
chapelboro.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The 2026 race for the Orange County Board of Commissioners gained three members in recent days: two incumbents and one second-time challenger.
Read more on the candidacies of Jamezetta Bedford, Earl McKee, and Adam Beeman here:
Read more on the candidacies of Jamezetta Bedford, Earl McKee, and Adam Beeman here:
Check out our recap of November's Andmoreagain Song of the Week, brought to you by #andmoreagainpresents and featured on Indie with Andy and The Sound Check Hour! 🎸
Be sure to tune in live weekdays from 2 to 3 p.m. for a chance to win tickets to future shows! 🎫
Be sure to tune in live weekdays from 2 to 3 p.m. for a chance to win tickets to future shows! 🎫
December 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Check out our recap of November's Andmoreagain Song of the Week, brought to you by #andmoreagainpresents and featured on Indie with Andy and The Sound Check Hour! 🎸
Be sure to tune in live weekdays from 2 to 3 p.m. for a chance to win tickets to future shows! 🎫
Be sure to tune in live weekdays from 2 to 3 p.m. for a chance to win tickets to future shows! 🎫
As Chatham County services prepare to move out of downtown Pittsboro, a total of 28 acres will be left for the town to reimagine.
Now, community members have the opportunity to weigh in on the future of the space. Here’s more:
Now, community members have the opportunity to weigh in on the future of the space. Here’s more:
Pittsboro Seeks Community Input on the Future of 28 Acres Downtown - Chapelboro.com
Community members have the opportunity to weigh in on the future of several sites in downtown Pittsboro which could be up for redevelopment.
chapelboro.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
As Chatham County services prepare to move out of downtown Pittsboro, a total of 28 acres will be left for the town to reimagine.
Now, community members have the opportunity to weigh in on the future of the space. Here’s more:
Now, community members have the opportunity to weigh in on the future of the space. Here’s more:
Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson announced Monday evening he would not be seeking re-election to the office in 2026 — and instead run for county commissioner.
Here are the details:
Here are the details:
Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson Announces Bid for County Commissioner in 2026 - Chapelboro.com
Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson announced Monday he would not seek re-election to the office and run for county commissioner in 2026.
chapelboro.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson announced Monday evening he would not be seeking re-election to the office in 2026 — and instead run for county commissioner.
Here are the details:
Here are the details:
It's time for the SEASON FINALE of the Carolina Football Hour! 🏈
LISTEN LIVE as 97.9's Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh look back on what proved to be one of UNC's most talked-about and divisive seasons ever 🎙️
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LISTEN LIVE as 97.9's Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh look back on what proved to be one of UNC's most talked-about and divisive seasons ever 🎙️
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December 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
It's time for the SEASON FINALE of the Carolina Football Hour! 🏈
LISTEN LIVE as 97.9's Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh look back on what proved to be one of UNC's most talked-about and divisive seasons ever 🎙️
📻 RADIO: 97.9 FM/1360 AM
💻 STREAM: wchl.streamon.fm
LISTEN LIVE as 97.9's Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh look back on what proved to be one of UNC's most talked-about and divisive seasons ever 🎙️
📻 RADIO: 97.9 FM/1360 AM
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As of 12 p.m. on Dec. 1, candidates for federal, state and local offices can file to formally begin their campaigns for the 2026 primary elections as a precursor to general elections.
Here's everyone who has filed in Orange County so far:
Here's everyone who has filed in Orange County so far:
The Filing Period For 2026 Elections in Underway. Who’s Running in Orange County? - Chapelboro.com
Candidates for federal, state and local offices can now file to formally begin their campaigns for the 2026 primary elections.
chapelboro.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:39 PM
As of 12 p.m. on Dec. 1, candidates for federal, state and local offices can file to formally begin their campaigns for the 2026 primary elections as a precursor to general elections.
Here's everyone who has filed in Orange County so far:
Here's everyone who has filed in Orange County so far:
After recording just the second triple-double in program history and helping the Tar Heels go 3-0 at the Cancun Challenge in Mexico, UNC’s Indya Nivar has been named the ACC Player of the Week.
Read more here:
Read more here:
UNC's Indya Nivar Named ACC Player of the Week - Chapelboro.com
After recording just the second triple-double in UNC history at the Cancun Challenge, Indya Nivar has been named the ACC Player of the Week.
chapelboro.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
After recording just the second triple-double in program history and helping the Tar Heels go 3-0 at the Cancun Challenge in Mexico, UNC’s Indya Nivar has been named the ACC Player of the Week.
Read more here:
Read more here:
From our community partners: The night is young—and Hillsborough is just getting started.
Yonder's Eryk Pruitt breaks down the fun to be found at his bar, and at locations across Hillsborough. Give it a read to plan your next night on the town!
Yonder's Eryk Pruitt breaks down the fun to be found at his bar, and at locations across Hillsborough. Give it a read to plan your next night on the town!
Hillsborough After Dark: Shop, Dine and Stay for the Show! - Chapelboro.com
Every December, Hillsborough wraps itself in holiday charm. From the towering tree on Churton Street to the gingerbread displays in downtown shop windows, the town feels like something out of a snow g...
chapelboro.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:23 PM
From our community partners: The night is young—and Hillsborough is just getting started.
Yonder's Eryk Pruitt breaks down the fun to be found at his bar, and at locations across Hillsborough. Give it a read to plan your next night on the town!
Yonder's Eryk Pruitt breaks down the fun to be found at his bar, and at locations across Hillsborough. Give it a read to plan your next night on the town!
This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Lauren Lorentz de Haas. She’s the founder and director of Triangle Youth Ballet.
Here’s more on her work:
Here’s more on her work:
December 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Lauren Lorentz de Haas. She’s the founder and director of Triangle Youth Ballet.
Here’s more on her work:
Here’s more on her work:
COLUMN: The football feedback is rolling in, and it’s not very good.
Art Chansky looks back on the season, reflects on fan reactions, and speculates on Bill Belichick's future at UNC on Monday's sports notebook.
Art Chansky looks back on the season, reflects on fan reactions, and speculates on Bill Belichick's future at UNC on Monday's sports notebook.
Chansky's Notebook: Postseason Reviews - Chapelboro.com
Art Chansky reviews the negative feedback he's heard about Bill Belichick's first season as head football coach at UNC.
chapelboro.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
COLUMN: The football feedback is rolling in, and it’s not very good.
Art Chansky looks back on the season, reflects on fan reactions, and speculates on Bill Belichick's future at UNC on Monday's sports notebook.
Art Chansky looks back on the season, reflects on fan reactions, and speculates on Bill Belichick's future at UNC on Monday's sports notebook.
Amelia Riggs stopped by Live & Local to discuss her new album “Creature” and play three songs: “Creature4Creature,” “Talons,” and a cover of Geese’s “Taxes.” Listen here 🎧:
A Proud 'Creature': Live & Local with Amelia Riggs! - Chapelboro.com
Amelia Riggs stopped by Live & Local last week, to play three songs and discuss the release of her new album “Creature.”
chapelboro.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Amelia Riggs stopped by Live & Local to discuss her new album “Creature” and play three songs: “Creature4Creature,” “Talons,” and a cover of Geese’s “Taxes.” Listen here 🎧:
Orange County is starting to make headway on a nearly 80-acre property along Millhouse Road, holding a preliminary discussions for what the site could be used for, including potential sports, parks, and affordable housing.
Soccer Fields and Open Space: Orange County Explores Potential Uses for Millhouse Road Site - Chapelboro.com
Orange County is starting to make headway on a piece of land it has owned for two decades along Millhouse Road.
chapelboro.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Orange County is starting to make headway on a nearly 80-acre property along Millhouse Road, holding a preliminary discussions for what the site could be used for, including potential sports, parks, and affordable housing.
This week is a lighter one in local government, marked primarily by newly elected board members taking their oaths of office.
Check out our full list of this week's meetings here:
Check out our full list of this week's meetings here:
Local Government Meetings: December 1-5, 2025 - Chapelboro.com
This week in local government is marked primarily by newly-elected board members taking their oaths of office.
chapelboro.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This week is a lighter one in local government, marked primarily by newly elected board members taking their oaths of office.
Check out our full list of this week's meetings here:
Check out our full list of this week's meetings here:
This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Lauren Lorentz de Haas!
She is the founder and director of Triangle Youth Ballet, which is gearing up for their annual production of the Nutcracker. Learn more about her work here:
She is the founder and director of Triangle Youth Ballet, which is gearing up for their annual production of the Nutcracker. Learn more about her work here:
Hometown Hero: Lauren Lorentz de Haas - Chapelboro.com
This week's Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Lauren Lorentz de Haas.
chapelboro.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Lauren Lorentz de Haas!
She is the founder and director of Triangle Youth Ballet, which is gearing up for their annual production of the Nutcracker. Learn more about her work here:
She is the founder and director of Triangle Youth Ballet, which is gearing up for their annual production of the Nutcracker. Learn more about her work here:
The UNC volleyball team is headed to the NCAA Tournament for a second consecutive season.
The Tar Heels will face No. 6 seed UTEP in the tournament’s first round Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time in Madison, WI.
The Tar Heels will face No. 6 seed UTEP in the tournament’s first round Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time in Madison, WI.
UNC Volleyball to Face No. 6 UTEP in NCAA Tournament 1st Round - Chapelboro.com
The UNC volleyball team is headed to the NCAA Tournament for a second consecutive season and will face UTEP in the first round Thursday.
chapelboro.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The UNC volleyball team is headed to the NCAA Tournament for a second consecutive season.
The Tar Heels will face No. 6 seed UTEP in the tournament’s first round Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time in Madison, WI.
The Tar Heels will face No. 6 seed UTEP in the tournament’s first round Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time in Madison, WI.
Bill Belichick showed more fight in the press room than his team did on the field following the game against State.
Here’s what both he and players had to say:
Here’s what both he and players had to say:
UNC and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Football Season - Chapelboro.com
The Tar Heels went out with a whimper in their 42-19 shellacking at NC State Saturday. It was the Wolfpack's fifth straight win against UNC.
chapelboro.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Bill Belichick showed more fight in the press room than his team did on the field following the game against State.
Here’s what both he and players had to say:
Here’s what both he and players had to say: