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David Grier “D.G.” Martin, Jr. – a lawyer, UNC System administrator and veteran turned longtime author, book reviewer and show host with both UNC-TV and WCHL – died on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at his home in Chapel Hill. He was 85 years old.
North Carolina Author, UNC Administrator and Radio Show Host D.G. Martin Dies at 85 - Chapelboro.com
D.G. Martin – a lawyer and UNC System administrator turned author and book reviewer – died on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at his home in Chapel Hill.
chapelboro.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
David Grier “D.G.” Martin, Jr. – a lawyer, UNC System administrator and veteran turned longtime author, book reviewer and show host with both UNC-TV and WCHL – died on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at his home in Chapel Hill. He was 85 years old.
COLUMN: On the latest Past Rhymes With Present Times, UNC history professor Lloyd Kramer provides both a contemporary and historic perspective on current ICE activity in America, explaining how the agency’s tactics are far from new.
Give it a read here:
Give it a read here:
Past Rhymes With Present Times: People in Fear, Fugitives in Boston and Immigrants in North Carolina - Chapelboro.com
While most Americans are preparing for the winter holidays and happy family reunions, millions of our immigrant neighbors are fearing authoritarian knocks on their doors or hiding from possible detain...
chapelboro.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:27 PM
COLUMN: On the latest Past Rhymes With Present Times, UNC history professor Lloyd Kramer provides both a contemporary and historic perspective on current ICE activity in America, explaining how the agency’s tactics are far from new.
Give it a read here:
Give it a read here:
Our next panel is about local school enrollment data!
We welcomed CHCCS Superintendent Rodney Trice and Chatham County Schools Chief of Technology and Accountability Mark Samberg to discuss. Listen live here:
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We welcomed CHCCS Superintendent Rodney Trice and Chatham County Schools Chief of Technology and Accountability Mark Samberg to discuss. Listen live here:
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December 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Our next panel is about local school enrollment data!
We welcomed CHCCS Superintendent Rodney Trice and Chatham County Schools Chief of Technology and Accountability Mark Samberg to discuss. Listen live here:
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💻 STREAM: wchl.streamon.fm
We welcomed CHCCS Superintendent Rodney Trice and Chatham County Schools Chief of Technology and Accountability Mark Samberg to discuss. Listen live here:
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Tuesday's first forum panel is all about the work local food pantries do, and what the community can do to support them.
We spoke with representatives from TABLE, CORA, and PORCH. Listen live here:
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We spoke with representatives from TABLE, CORA, and PORCH. Listen live here:
📻 RADIO: 97.9 FM/1360 AM
💻 STREAM: wchl.streamon.fm
December 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Tuesday's first forum panel is all about the work local food pantries do, and what the community can do to support them.
We spoke with representatives from TABLE, CORA, and PORCH. Listen live here:
📻 RADIO: 97.9 FM/1360 AM
💻 STREAM: wchl.streamon.fm
We spoke with representatives from TABLE, CORA, and PORCH. Listen live here:
📻 RADIO: 97.9 FM/1360 AM
💻 STREAM: wchl.streamon.fm
It's almost time for Tuesday's forum panels! 🎙️
Today's topics include the work of food banks, school enrollment data, and the impacts of federal funding on local research.
You can find today's schedule and guests here:
Today's topics include the work of food banks, school enrollment data, and the impacts of federal funding on local research.
You can find today's schedule and guests here:
2025 Forum On The Hill: Tuesday, Dec. 9's Community Conversations - Chapelboro.com
Tuesday's Forum On The Hill panels include topics like school enrollment trends, local food banks' community work, and research funding cuts.
chapelboro.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
It's almost time for Tuesday's forum panels! 🎙️
Today's topics include the work of food banks, school enrollment data, and the impacts of federal funding on local research.
You can find today's schedule and guests here:
Today's topics include the work of food banks, school enrollment data, and the impacts of federal funding on local research.
You can find today's schedule and guests here:
UNC men’s basketball coach Hubert Davis recently spoke to members of the media following the team’s win against Georgetown Sunday.
Here’s what he had to say on what has led to recent success, and how the team will keep the balling rolling.
Here’s what he had to say on what has led to recent success, and how the team will keep the balling rolling.
December 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
UNC men’s basketball coach Hubert Davis recently spoke to members of the media following the team’s win against Georgetown Sunday.
Here’s what he had to say on what has led to recent success, and how the team will keep the balling rolling.
Here’s what he had to say on what has led to recent success, and how the team will keep the balling rolling.
Missed Monday's Forum On The Hill panels? Don't fret! You can listen on-demand on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Here is our panel on economic recovery from Chantal on Spotify:
Here is our panel on economic recovery from Chantal on Spotify:
The Ongoing Economic Recovery From Chantal’s Floods — Dec. 8, 2025
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December 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Missed Monday's Forum On The Hill panels? Don't fret! You can listen on-demand on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Here is our panel on economic recovery from Chantal on Spotify:
Here is our panel on economic recovery from Chantal on Spotify:
COLUMN: Drake Maye is the former Tar Heel in the NFL getting the most publicity, but ten of his teammates at Carolina are also in the league this season.
Art Chansky looks at some of their recent achievements on Tuesday’s sports notebook:
Art Chansky looks at some of their recent achievements on Tuesday’s sports notebook:
Chansky's Notebook: Pro Football School - Chapelboro.com
Drake Maye is getting most of the publicity, but several of his former teammates at UNC are also in the league this season.
chapelboro.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
COLUMN: Drake Maye is the former Tar Heel in the NFL getting the most publicity, but ten of his teammates at Carolina are also in the league this season.
Art Chansky looks at some of their recent achievements on Tuesday’s sports notebook:
Art Chansky looks at some of their recent achievements on Tuesday’s sports notebook:
97.9’s Tar Heel ticket giveaways are BACK with the Road to the Rivalry Carolina Basketball Giveaway, presented by Rams Corner!
You and a friend could win lower-level tickets to watch UNC take on the Blue Devils in the Dean Dome on Feb. 7. Enter here:
You and a friend could win lower-level tickets to watch UNC take on the Blue Devils in the Dean Dome on Feb. 7. Enter here:
Rams Corner Road to the Rivalry Carolina Basketball Giveaway - Chapelboro.com
Road to the Rivalry Carolina Basketball Giveaway
chapelboro.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
97.9’s Tar Heel ticket giveaways are BACK with the Road to the Rivalry Carolina Basketball Giveaway, presented by Rams Corner!
You and a friend could win lower-level tickets to watch UNC take on the Blue Devils in the Dean Dome on Feb. 7. Enter here:
You and a friend could win lower-level tickets to watch UNC take on the Blue Devils in the Dean Dome on Feb. 7. Enter here:
It’s day two of Forum On The Hill! 🔊
Check out the full schedule of panels to make sure you don’t miss any important conversations!
Check out the full schedule of panels to make sure you don’t miss any important conversations!
The Forum On The Hill: Community Conversations - Chapelboro.com
Join 97.9 The Hill for a 15-panel series with local leaders, lawmakers, educators, and experts on a variety of topics related to 2025!
chapelboro.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:55 PM
It’s day two of Forum On The Hill! 🔊
Check out the full schedule of panels to make sure you don’t miss any important conversations!
Check out the full schedule of panels to make sure you don’t miss any important conversations!
Local governments in Orange and Chatham counties shared their altered schedules and operations for Tuesday, Dec. 9 following Monday afternoon’s precipitation and freezing overnight temperatures.
Here’s what you need to know:
Here’s what you need to know:
Local Governments Delay Tuesday Services, Operations Over Freezing Temps and Road Conditions - Chapelboro.com
Local governments in Orange and Chatham counties shared their altered schedules and operations for Tuesday, Dec. 9.
chapelboro.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Local governments in Orange and Chatham counties shared their altered schedules and operations for Tuesday, Dec. 9 following Monday afternoon’s precipitation and freezing overnight temperatures.
Here’s what you need to know:
Here’s what you need to know:
It's time for UNC basketball coaches' shows! 🏀 🎙️
TUNE IN for Hubert Davis Live starting at 7 p.m., and stick around for Holding Court with Courtney Banghart at 8 p.m.! 🎧
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TUNE IN for Hubert Davis Live starting at 7 p.m., and stick around for Holding Court with Courtney Banghart at 8 p.m.! 🎧
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📷 STREAM: wchl.streamon.fm
December 8, 2025 at 11:33 PM
It's time for UNC basketball coaches' shows! 🏀 🎙️
TUNE IN for Hubert Davis Live starting at 7 p.m., and stick around for Holding Court with Courtney Banghart at 8 p.m.! 🎧
📻 RADIO: 97.9 FM/1360 AM
📷 STREAM: wchl.streamon.fm
TUNE IN for Hubert Davis Live starting at 7 p.m., and stick around for Holding Court with Courtney Banghart at 8 p.m.! 🎧
📻 RADIO: 97.9 FM/1360 AM
📷 STREAM: wchl.streamon.fm
Orange County Schools will once again hold no instruction on Tuesday, Dec. 9, amid freezing temperatures and precipitation, while Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will operate on a two-hour delay.
Here are the details:
Here are the details:
Orange County Schools Cancels Class for Tuesday; CHCCS Issues 2-Hour Delay, Sets Normal Operations For Wednesday - Chapelboro.com
Orange County Schools will hold no instruction on Tuesday, Dec. 9, over concerns for road conditions, while CHCCS will operate on a delay.
chapelboro.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Orange County Schools will once again hold no instruction on Tuesday, Dec. 9, amid freezing temperatures and precipitation, while Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will operate on a two-hour delay.
Here are the details:
Here are the details:
What are the best ways to support our immigrant communities? We had local leaders and advocates join us to discuss on Monday's third Forum On The Hill panel, starting at 5 p.m.! Listen here 🔊:
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December 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM
What are the best ways to support our immigrant communities? We had local leaders and advocates join us to discuss on Monday's third Forum On The Hill panel, starting at 5 p.m.! Listen here 🔊:
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💻 STREAM: wchl.streamon.fm
📻 RADIO: 97.9 FM/1360 AM
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This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Jennifer Hutton.
She's an interior designer who spends her free time doing things like participating in Habitat for Humanities builds and organizing food drives.
She's an interior designer who spends her free time doing things like participating in Habitat for Humanities builds and organizing food drives.
Hometown Hero: Jennifer Hutton - Chapelboro.com
This week's Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Jennifer Hutton.
chapelboro.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM
This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Jennifer Hutton.
She's an interior designer who spends her free time doing things like participating in Habitat for Humanities builds and organizing food drives.
She's an interior designer who spends her free time doing things like participating in Habitat for Humanities builds and organizing food drives.
How strong is the legal foundation for recent immigration enforcement? We invited experts to break down the issue on a Forum On The Hill panel, starting at 4 p.m.! Listen here 🔊:
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December 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
How strong is the legal foundation for recent immigration enforcement? We invited experts to break down the issue on a Forum On The Hill panel, starting at 4 p.m.! Listen here 🔊:
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How is Chapel Hill recovering economically from Tropical Depression Chantal? It's the subject of our first Forum On The Hill panel starting at 3 p.m.! Listen here 🔊:
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December 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM
How is Chapel Hill recovering economically from Tropical Depression Chantal? It's the subject of our first Forum On The Hill panel starting at 3 p.m.! Listen here 🔊:
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ON AIR TODAY: Aaron Keck chats with CHHS theater director Thomas Drago, who’s producing the school's fall musical, “Annie!”
Listen to their chat and learn more about the musical here 🎧:
Listen to their chat and learn more about the musical here 🎧:
On Air Today: 'Annie' at Chapel Hill High School - Chapelboro.com
Aaron chats with Chapel Hill High School theater director Thomas Drago ahead of their fall musical "Annie," on stage this weekend.
chapelboro.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
ON AIR TODAY: Aaron Keck chats with CHHS theater director Thomas Drago, who’s producing the school's fall musical, “Annie!”
Listen to their chat and learn more about the musical here 🎧:
Listen to their chat and learn more about the musical here 🎧:
Forum On The Hill is back! 🎙️
TUNE IN to 97.9 The Hill all week for fascinating panel discussions featuring community leaders, business owners, artists, and other interesting locals 🎧
📻 RADIO: 97.9 FM/1360 AM
💻 STREAM: wchl.streamon.fm
TUNE IN to 97.9 The Hill all week for fascinating panel discussions featuring community leaders, business owners, artists, and other interesting locals 🎧
📻 RADIO: 97.9 FM/1360 AM
💻 STREAM: wchl.streamon.fm
December 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Forum On The Hill is back! 🎙️
TUNE IN to 97.9 The Hill all week for fascinating panel discussions featuring community leaders, business owners, artists, and other interesting locals 🎧
📻 RADIO: 97.9 FM/1360 AM
💻 STREAM: wchl.streamon.fm
TUNE IN to 97.9 The Hill all week for fascinating panel discussions featuring community leaders, business owners, artists, and other interesting locals 🎧
📻 RADIO: 97.9 FM/1360 AM
💻 STREAM: wchl.streamon.fm
COLUMN: Carolina is gradually growing into a deeper team.
Art Chansky reacts to UNC men's basketball's recent wins, and explains why the 8-1 Tar Heels are improving step by step.
Art Chansky reacts to UNC men's basketball's recent wins, and explains why the 8-1 Tar Heels are improving step by step.
Chansky's Notebook: Growth Spurt - Chapelboro.com
Against arguably the three toughest opponents it has played this season, 8-1 UNC is improving step by step.
chapelboro.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
COLUMN: Carolina is gradually growing into a deeper team.
Art Chansky reacts to UNC men's basketball's recent wins, and explains why the 8-1 Tar Heels are improving step by step.
Art Chansky reacts to UNC men's basketball's recent wins, and explains why the 8-1 Tar Heels are improving step by step.
Join 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro for the annual Forum On The Hill!
Monday's panel discussion topics include the economic impacts of Chantal and immigration enforcement in the Triangle. Featuring local leaders, business owners, and more!
Monday's panel discussion topics include the economic impacts of Chantal and immigration enforcement in the Triangle. Featuring local leaders, business owners, and more!
2025 Forum On The Hill: Monday, Dec. 8's Community Conversations - Chapelboro.com
All this week on 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com, tune in for 15 panels covering 15 different topics that shaped our community’s top stories and experiences in 2025
chapelboro.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Join 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro for the annual Forum On The Hill!
Monday's panel discussion topics include the economic impacts of Chantal and immigration enforcement in the Triangle. Featuring local leaders, business owners, and more!
Monday's panel discussion topics include the economic impacts of Chantal and immigration enforcement in the Triangle. Featuring local leaders, business owners, and more!
This week, the Orange County Commissioners will consider an incentives package for an economic development proposal that was large enough to merit a statement from the governor’s office.
Check out our full list of local government meetings here:
Check out our full list of local government meetings here:
Local Government Meetings: December 8-12, 2025 - Chapelboro.com
This week: newly elected officials take their oaths of office, and Orange County Commissioners consider a major economic incentives package.
chapelboro.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
This week, the Orange County Commissioners will consider an incentives package for an economic development proposal that was large enough to merit a statement from the governor’s office.
Check out our full list of local government meetings here:
Check out our full list of local government meetings here:
Check out what the Tar Heels had to say after their win win against Georgetown Sunday night:
UNC Locker Room Reactions: Georgetown - Chapelboro.com
UNC beat Georgetown 81-61 at the Smith Center Sunday night. Check out what the Tar Heels had to say after the win!
chapelboro.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Check out what the Tar Heels had to say after their win win against Georgetown Sunday night:
UPDATE: Chatham County Schools has joined Orange County Schools and CHCCS in suspending operations Monday due to inclement weather.
Read the latest here:
Read the latest here:
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools asked students and staff to stay home on Monday based on a winter weather forecast that could include snow.
Here are the details, as well as some helpful safety tips:
Here are the details, as well as some helpful safety tips:
CHCCS Cancels Monday Operations Based on Wintry Mix Forecast - Chapelboro.com
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools asked students and staff to stay home on Monday based on a winter weather forecast that could include snow. The school district sent out a message to families and edu...
chapelboro.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:54 AM
UPDATE: Chatham County Schools has joined Orange County Schools and CHCCS in suspending operations Monday due to inclement weather.
Read the latest here:
Read the latest here:
UNC defeated Georgetown 81-61 at the Smith Center Sunday night.
If you weren’t able to attend in person, the next best thing is checking out Chapelboro’s photo gallery of the game!
If you weren’t able to attend in person, the next best thing is checking out Chapelboro’s photo gallery of the game!
Photo Gallery: UNC vs. Georgetown - Chapelboro.com
UNC defeated visiting Georgetown 81-61 at the Smith Center Sunday night. Check out Chapelboro's photos of the game!
chapelboro.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:49 AM
UNC defeated Georgetown 81-61 at the Smith Center Sunday night.
If you weren’t able to attend in person, the next best thing is checking out Chapelboro’s photo gallery of the game!
If you weren’t able to attend in person, the next best thing is checking out Chapelboro’s photo gallery of the game!