In today's news: NC Republicans plan to redraw the state's Congressional district lines, and Bill Belichick says he's staying at Carolina.

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97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh dig into how UNC football's bye week was anything but normal ahead of a matchup with Cal.

The post After Rumor-Filled Bye Week, UNC Tries to Move On vs. Cal — The Carolina Football Hour (Oct. 13, 2025) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

NC House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey in studio on Monday, October 16. He discussed the continued budget impasse in the state legislature. He also talked about charges faces by Guilford County Rep. Cecil Brockman, and the calls for Brockman to resign. He talked about the legislature restricting zoning power of some local government for UNC System projects, his thoughts on Head Coach Bill Belichick, and more.

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CHCCS Director of Technology Debby Atwater and Director of Digital Learning Al McArthur spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 15. They discussed the CoSN Aware, a recent distinction awarded to the district for protecting student data privacy. They also discussed the district's Digital Learning Plan, the technology roll out for the start of the year, and more.

The post Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Director of Technology Debby Atwater and Director of Digital Learning Al McArthur appeared first on 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 County, about at-home conservation, and how OWASA is working to make the process of saving water — and saving money — easier.

The post Wonderful Water: Conservation, Planning and Long-Term Solutions appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Michael Koh is excited about this weekend's Woolly Worm Festival, a WNC tradition that's back after Helene washed out last year's edition.

The post What’s Trending: Woolly Worms! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: a fallen tree blocks a major Chapel Hill road, and UNC's Caleb Hood announces he's retiring from football.

The post The Morning News: Fallen Trees, Felony Shooting Charges, Housing Plans, and Caleb Hood appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This Week:

Jennie Knowlton is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Quiltmaker Café, a nonprofit and donation supported restaurant in downtown Pittsboro that offers a full menu but no pricing. Having experienced food insecurity several different times in her life, Jennie’s top priority for the Café is to serve delicious, healthy, dignified meals to everyone who needs it in the supportive atmosphere of the restaurant.

The post On the Porch: Jennie Knowlton – Quiltmaker Cafe appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Dr. Deborah Stroman chats with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, Oct. 10 about the news-filled week for UNC football.

The post Stroman on Sports: Unpacking UNC Football Drama and Whether Carolina Can Push Through appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Lenwood Edwards Jr. of the band Kill the Buddha stopped by Live and Local to promote Sleepy Fest, October 11 in Saxapahaw.

The post Live and Local: Promoting Sleepy Fest ’25 with Kill the Buddha! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.