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Town Of Carrboro Selects John Fussa As New Planning Director - Chapelboro.com The Town of Carrboro announced it has selected a new planning director. John Fussa will take up the role in Dec. 2025.

The Town of Carrboro announced it has selected a new planning director, John Fussa, who will take up the role in December.

Town Manager Patrice Toney made the announcement via a release Friday afternoon.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Icons Howard and Lillian Lee, Braxton Foushee Granted Statewide Honor - Chapelboro.com Three groundbreaking Black local leaders saw their years of service awarded by being inducted into the Order of The Long Leaf Pine.

Howard and Lillian Lee and Braxton Foushee, three groundbreaking Black local leaders, saw their years of service awarded by being inducted into the Order of The Long Leaf Pine, a prestigious society of influential North Carolinians.

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On Air Today: Chronic Absenteeism In Schools After COVID - Chapelboro.com A new study out of UNC finds that chronic absenteeism is still a serious issue in schools, five years after the COVID pandemic.

In a recent interview with @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social, faculty member Ethan Hutt, Ph.D., discusses a recent co-authored study from the American Enterprise Institute examining how student absences have affected academic performance in the post-COVID era. bit.ly/4rtvi3o

UNC Field Hockey Falls to Northwestern in Overtime in NCAA Final Four - Chapelboro.com Northwestern scored 9:23 into sudden-victory overtime to cap off a comeback win and beat UNC 4-3 at the NCAA Final Four Friday.

Northwestern scored 9:23 into sudden-victory overtime to cap off a comeback win and beat UNC 4-3 at the NCAA Final Four in Durham Friday afternoon.

Check out our game recap here:

'Fancy Stuff': Live and Local with Brother Kent! - Chapelboro.com Kent Nickerson of the band Brother Kent stopped by Live & Local last week, following the release of the band's new album "Fancy Stuff."

Kent Nickerson of the band Brother Kent stopped by Live & Local last week, following the release of the band’s new album “Fancy Stuff.”

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Viewpoints: Town Council Takes a Swing and a Miss - Chapelboro.com The Chapel Hill Town Council hit a surprising 4-4 stalemate on some critical updates to our land use manual Wednesday night. Here’s why that matters, and what we can do next.

COLUMN: On the latest Viewpoints, Chapel Hill Town Councilor Theodore Nollert expresses his disappointment with a 4-4 stalemate on some critical updates to the town's land use manual.

Here's what he had to say on potential next steps:

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UPDATE: Missing Chapel Hill Teen Safely Located - Chapelboro.com Update: The Chapel Hill Police announced Friday afternoon that local teen Mikylah Barnes had been safely located.

UPDATE: The Chapel Hill Police announced Friday afternoon that Mikylah Barnes had been safely located.

Ahead of the Battle of the Bell, UNC Football Understands the Assignment - Chapelboro.com For UNC, the Victory Bell is currently the wrong shade of blue. That's more than enough motivation heading into Saturday's game.

It had been less than an hour since Carolina lost to Wake Forest last Saturday, and receiver Jordan Shipp was already thinking about Duke.

Here's what he and other players had to say ahead of Saturday's game:

Chansky's Notebook: Senior Day Drama - Chapelboro.com Neither Gio Lopez nor Darian Mensah are seniors, but they are likely to determine the outcome of Saturday’s 112th UNC-Duke game.

COLUMN: Two million-dollar quarterbacks tangle on Senior Day.

Art Chansky looks at the differences between UNC and Duke's quarterbacks ahead of Saturday's rivalry matchup.

Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood joined 97.9’s Aaron Keck to discuss ICE activity in the area. Here’s what he had to say on the Sheriff’s Office’s role, and what people should do to prepare.

You can listen to their full conversation here:

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Alfredo's Pizza Villa Opens After Move at Chapel Hill's University Place - Chapelboro.com Alfredo's Pizza Villa completed its move across University Place's parking lot and opened to customers in its new space on Thursday.

Alfredo’s Pizza Villa completed its move across the University Place parking lot and officially opened to customers in its new space on Thursday night.

Here's more on the new location:

UNC Women's Basketball Dominates North Carolina A&T For First Road Win - Chapelboro.com UNC used a strong second quarter to pull away from North Carolina A&T early and cruise from there to an 85-50 win.

UNC used a strong second quarter to pull away from North Carolina A&T early and cruise from there to an 85-50 win against the Aggies in Greensboro Thursday night.

Check out our game recap here:

Chapel Hill Police Seeking Missing Teen Last Seen Wednesday - Chapelboro.com The Chapel Hill Police Department is asking for the community's help in locating a missing local teen last seen Wednesday night.

The Chapel Hill Police Department is asking for help in locating a missing local teen. Police say 16-year-old Mikylah Barnes was last seen Wednesday night.

Here's what we know:

UNC Football vs. Duke (2025): How to Watch, Cord-Cutting Options and Kickoff Time - Chapelboro.com UNC will play its final home game of the 2025 season Saturday afternoon when rival Duke visits Kenan Stadium.

Carolina will play its final home game of the season Saturday when Duke visits Kenan Stadium.

If you aren’t attending the game in person, here’s how you can follow along at home:

This Just In: American Revolution 2.0 - Chapelboro.com This Just In — Full disclosure, I’m a proud daughter of the first American Revolution. My ancestor, Benjamin Parsons fought at Lexington & Concord.

COLUMN: Jean Bolduc shares her reactions to Ken Burns' new documentary on the American Revolution, and what lessons modern Americans should take while facing contemporary threats to freedom.

Check out This Just In here:

Lifelong Tar Heel Dr. Cristy Page Selected as Next CEO of UNC Health - Chapelboro.com Dr. Cristy Page was named the chief executive officer of UNC Health on Thursday after serving in the interim role since July.

The University of North Carolina is turning to a familiar face to lead its health care system and School of Medicine at the flagship university.

Dr. Cristy Page was named the chief executive officer of UNC Health on Thursday.

Little Big Moments: Love in a Time of ICE - Chapelboro.com Now that ICE has arrived in the Triangle, my thoughts turn toward a recent exchange with my friend Ezekiel. He is a Cuban-American pastor in New Jersey and a legal citizen of the United States of Amer...

COLUMN: On the latest Little Big Moments, Andrew Taylor-Troutman recounts a time his Cuban-American friend asked him to walk alongside him because of ICE, and speaks on the power of love in the face of division.

Talking Culture: Introducing Shalini Le Gall, New Director of the Ackland Art Museum - Chapelboro.com Shalini Le Gall, the new director of UNC's Ackland Art Museum, stops by to discuss her background and ongoing exhibitions at the museum.

This week on Talking Culture, Aaron Keck is joined by Shalini Le Gall, the new director of UNC’s Ackland Art Museum.

Check out their conversation about everything going on at the museum here:

Chansky's Notebook: Not 'Just a Guy' - Chapelboro.com Caleb Wilson is leading UNC in more ways than one. The fabulous freshman is outstripping his preseason predictions, which were pretty high.

COLUMN: Caleb Wilson is leading the Tar Heels in more ways than one.

Art Chansky explains why he thinks the UNC freshman is a leader both in skill and in team spirit.

Wonderful Water: Care to Share Day 2025 - Chapelboro.com The annual Care to Share program provides essential assistance to OWASA customers most in need, and helps to ensure the availability of clean, consistent water to our entire community.

This month on “Wonderful Water,” join 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey for a conversation about OWASA’s annual Care to Share Day with Angie Smith, billing supervisor for OWASA and the organization’s longest-serving employee!

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Holding Court: UNC, Other ACC Contenders Tap New International Talent Pipeline - Chapelboro.com There have always been four main sources of talent for college basketball programs: high school prospects, junior college products, major college transfers and international players.

COLUMN: Check out the latest Holding Court from David Glenn.

He writes on the increased prevalence of ACC men’s basketball players who have played in a foreign country before, and what it could mean for the conference.

CHCCS Shares Support For Immigrant Families, Says Absences Increased - Chapelboro.com Representatives from CHCCS shared their support for immigrant families as ICE activity ramped up in the Triangle Tuesday.

Representatives from the Chapel Hill Carrboro City School system shared their support for immigrant families as Immigration and Customs Enforcement ramped up federal enforcement in the Triangle Tuesday.

Erik Valera, an immigrant rights advocate who ran for Chapel Hill Town Council this year, shared his thoughts on how community members should be preparing for ICE activity in the Triangle.

Chapel Hill High School to Play in North Carolina Boys' Soccer State Championship Match - Chapelboro.com The Chapel Hill High School boys' soccer team is headed to the 7A state championship match Friday night in Greensboro.

The Chapel Hill High School boys’ soccer team is headed to the 7A state championship match after upsetting New Hanover in the state semifinals Tuesday night.

Here are the details:

36th Annual Alternative Gift Market is Back with Gifts that Give Twice - Chapelboro.com The United Church of Chapel Hill will host its 36th Alternative Gift Market on Saturday, November 22nd and Sunday, November 23rd.

From our community partners: The United Church of Chapel Hill will host its 36th Alternative Gift Market on Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23. The event encourages buying thoughtful gifts that give twice.

Learn more here:

Local Chamber, Home Builders Association Share Resources for Employers Amid Federal Immigration Crackdown - Chapelboro.com In response to immigration enforcement officers' presence this week, Orange County businesses and employers are taking different approaches.

In response to federal immigration enforcement officers’ presence in the Triangle this week, businesses in the greater Orange County community are taking different approaches to the atmosphere their employees may face.

Here's more from local businesses:

UPDATE: Chapel Hill Police Identify Juvenile Suspect In Reports of Touching Near 2 Trails - Chapelboro.com Recent reports of suspicious activity around public trails in Chapel Hill are causing law enforcement to ramp up their patrol in the area.

UPDATE: Investigators have identified a suspect in incidents that occurred on Chapel Hill trails over the past month. They identified a 17-year-old believed to be the perpetrator, and are seeking a juvenile petition for sexual battery.

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Chansky's Notebook: Sorry, We Miss You - Chapelboro.com According to the Chapel Hill Historical Society, UNC's "Beat Duke Parade" started losing its popularity in the 1990s and was gone soon after.

COLUMN: Why do you think the Beat Duke Parade fizzled out?

Art Chansky writes about the bygone Chapel Hill tradition and wonders if it could ever make a return to UNC-Duke gameday.