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In today's news: the Triangle faces an extreme heat warning, and UNC athletics prepares to share revenue with athletes next year.

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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we check our local government meeting schedule, including the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners. We hear a story on Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell helping prevent an overdose death. We hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Tem Amy Ryan on the Budget, and more.

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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 23. He reviewed the academic year in sports for UNC, including in-depth looks at the Football season and coaching change. He also discussed both men's and women's basketball, Field Hocky, Women's Tennis, and more.

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Trending today: post-pandemic struggles for French bookstores, who benefited when the government gave teens a national allowance.

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UNC's Michael Palm discusses the Board of Trustees' recent delay on approving tenure applications - and faculty's demand for an explanation.

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In today's news: a "heat dome" brings intensely hot weather to the Triangle, and Hillsborough's mayor steps in to help save a life.

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This Week:

Melissa Driver Beard, CORA, Executive Director

Melissa has over 30 years of experience in nonprofit management, including 20 years in executive leadership. She has directed local, state, national, and international programs that advocate for basic human needs and rights. Under Melissa’s leadership, CORA has achieved over a 200% increase in income and an 88% rise in direct client services, demonstrating her ability to drive transformative growth. With a background in global advocacy, program development, and organizational capacity building, Melissa has championed solutions to food insecurity since 2009, fostering collaboration and sustainability.

Rebecca Hankins, CORA, Development and Communications Director

Rebecca brings more than 20 years of experience as a skilled fundraiser, communication strategist, and project manager. During her tenure at CORA, she spearheaded initiatives that increased fundraising revenue by 250% and expanded donor support by 50%. Rebecca is known for her creative approach to donor engagement, digital and traditional media strategies, and rebranding efforts that elevate CORA’s visibility. Her expertise lies in leveraging partnerships and technology to ensure program sustainability and community impact.

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The legendary UNC President William Friday died IN 2012. In this program Friday reviewed 40 years of his hosting UNC-TV’s North Carolina People and he talks about some of the “unsung North Carolina heroes” who appeared on his program.

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Deborah Strom spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 20. They discussed the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder, which will go to a decisive game 7 Sunday night. They also touched on some UNC Sports, and more.

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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear of a tragic drowning in Chatham County near the B. Everett Jordan Dam. We also hear of Chatham County Commissioners plan to honor George Moses Horton along 15-501 through the county. We hear about the Chapel Hill Town Council narrowly passing their budget, a new housing bill going through the statehouse, and more. In sports we hear from UNC football safety Will Hardy, and more.

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