In the wake of historic rains and floods brought on by Tropical Depression Chantal, many in the Orange County community are ...

Democrats and Republicans don’t agree on much, but they share a conviction that the government should help American ...

Bill Chamberlain, who died recently at age 75, was the second African-American scholarship player under UNC head coach Dean ...

English-born John Lawson was a newcomer to North America. Almost immediately upon arriving, he set out on foot from ...

The Chapel Hill Town Council is making progress on developing the Greene Tract, meeting in June to rezone part of the site. Jointly owned by Orange County and the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, ...

This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Steph Bryant.

The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 14 to deliver the latest local news headlines.

Andy Jenks, the chief communications officer for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, joins 97.9 The Hill on Monday, July 14.

UNC Field Hockey Head Coach Erin Matson speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Monday, July 14.

Several Diamond Heels have heard their names called during the 2025 MLB Draft. See where each is headed in the pros!

The fourth reported fatality at Jordan Lake happened Sunday, as a 19-year-old drowned while swimming in the water near Martha's Chapel Road.

America stands at a crossroads. Our youth are graduating into a challenging job market. The aging population is growing faster than our care infrastructure can handle. And our nation is grappling with ...