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The Diamond Heels were on the wrong end of the 10-run rule Friday, as visiting Virginia dominated UNC 13-3 in a game ended after seven innings.
Check out our game recap here:
COLUMN: There are actions we can take that limit our future destinations in very good ways by taking some pretty bad outcomes off the table.
NC Treasurer Brad Briner discusses choosing actions that lead to good paths on the latest Bottom Line with Brad.
A death at the Carolina Inn property Friday morning is under investigation by the UNC Police Department.
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The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for 53-year-old Matthew Jared Vukmer after he allegedly stabbed 54-year-old Paula Floyd to death Friday morning at Vukmer’s Hillsborough home.
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UNC star freshman Caleb Wilson broke his right thumb during a non-contact drill in practice Thursday and will undergo season-ending surgery.
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UPDATE: NC DOT issued an update on Friday, March 6 saying the work on the bridge of North Carolina Highway 86 over Interstate 85 in Hillsborough was not completed within the original timeline.
Here’s the latest:
Read our story on two Durham residents who are facing several felony changes following a cross-county car chase:
Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood is set to serve his fourth term in the role after winning the Democratic primary against current Durham County Sheriff’s Office staffer David LaBarre.
Here's what he told 97.9 The Hill about his victory and priorities moving forward:
COLUMN: "The most-talked-about left hand in Chapel Hill may be out of its cast, but it’s still shrouded in mystery."
Michael Koh explains why he thinks it's more likely than not that Caleb Wilson will not play in Saturday's game against Duke.
The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro held its 83rd annual meeting at the end of February to update its membership on its operations and ongoing efforts.
Here are some key takeaways:
Check out our breakdown of Orange County’s 2026 Board of Education race here:
COLUMN: “In just a week’s time, a great deal has happened that is far from normal.”
Jean Bolduc shares some of the local stories, debates, and topics that have been on her mind during this UNC-Duke lead up week. Give it a read here:
A cross-county vehicle pursuit on Wednesday resulted in two Durham residents facing several felony changes, as well as a pair of damaged Orange County Sheriff's vehicles and Alamance County properties.
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COLUMN: "There are no more games at the Smith Center this basketball season, but the arena is still top of mind."
Michael Koh writes on the latest discussions around the future of the Dean Dome following UNC men's basketball's senior night victory:
Orange County Animal Services said it identified a positive rabies case in a raccoon found near Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Umstead Dr. It is the first reported case of rabies in the county in 2026.
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Retired U.S. Army major Richard Ojeda II separated himself from the Democratic field in Tuesday’s primary election for North Carolina’s ninth congressional district.
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UNC will play its final game of the regular season Saturday night when it visits No. 1 Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
If you aren’t attending the game in Durham, here’s how to follow along at home:
A break in a water line is closing part of a downtown Carrboro on Thursday morning and causing a water outage for a couple dozen customers. The break has also led to a boil water advisory in the area.
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From our community partners: Come out to Bricks and MiniFigs this Sunday for Casual Chaos, a no-pressure Super Smash Bros battle! 🎮
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COLUMN: Seth Trimble had a lot to say about his time at UNC during Tuesday's senior night speeches.
David Glenn broke it all down and took a look at Trimble's career as a Tar Heel on the latest Holding Court:
The outcome of Orange County’s Board of Education race signals general support for the direction of the district, which has seen stability at the board level and under its superintendent’s leadership.
Here’s more on the three incumbents and one newcomer:
Chloe Humphrey scored seven goals for the second consecutive game as UNC beat No. 11 Clemson 12-9 on the road Wednesday night. It’s Carolina’s sixth consecutive win.
Check out our game recap here:
There’s a lot going on around town this weekend! Check out Weekend Around the Hill to find an event or activity that interests you:
Carolina will begin play in the 2026 ACC Tournament this week in Duluth, GA. The Tar Heels are the No. 3 seed in the field and will play their quarterfinal game Friday.
Here’s how you can follow along at home:
Tuesday was Election Day, and we have results from races across Orange County.
97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com’s Brighton McConnell recapped some of the key races.
PlayMakers is back with their latest show: the Scottish play, Shakespeare’s Macbeth, with Ron Menzel in the title role and PlayMakers artistic director Vivienne Benesch as Lady Macbeth.
Listen to their chat with Aaron Keck on Talking Culture here:
It took all nine innings this time, but the Diamond Heels were still able to comfortably beat Elon 5-1 at Boshamer Stadium Tuesday afternoon.
Check out our game recap here:
