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There’s something magical about walking into a local diner where the coffee’s always hot, the servers know your name, and breakfast plates are piled high without emptying your wallet. North Carolina is full of these morning gems, where homemade biscuits and fluffy pancakes remind you why supporting local spots matters.

A Durham woman walked into a local hospital Tuesday night with a gunshot wound after what police say was a shooting on Danube Lane. Officers said her injuries were non-life-threatening, and detectives have launched an investigation. As of now, police have not announced any arrests or named any suspects. Authorities...

Welcome to Talking Culture! In this weekly interview series from 97.9 The Hill WCHL, you’ll hear from writers, performers, musicians and individuals involved in advancing and promoting cultural arts in our community. This week we’re talking theater, as PlayMakers Repertory Company is back with their latest mainstage...

Check out the events happening around our community this weekend. You can view the full Chapelboro Local Events Calendar here. To submit your own event, click here. FIRE: Forests, Frankenstein, and the Flames of Hell. Thursday, March 5 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Carolina Public Humanities is holding a...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...

A contribution of 10 parking spaces is going to keep a homegrown concessions delivery company growing on Franklin Street, said David Putnam, Chapel Hill’s economic development director. The Chapel Hill Town Council approved the incentive, valued at $87,000 over five years, on Wednesday. The deal is contingent on the...

Time travel is real, and it’s located in Cary, North Carolina, disguised as The Shiny Diner. You don’t need a DeLorean or a police box, just an appetite and a sense of adventure. The moment you lay eyes on The Shiny Diner, you’ll understand why people stop their...

Thursday's speech is expected to cover several key topics, including the town manager transition.

Public schools across the state are losing enrollment. That's true even in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, which has long attracted families to the area with its reputation for strong academics and local funding. That district's school board expects to vote this week to study whether to close up to two...

UNC wins on Seth Trimble's Senior Night, holding a physical Clemson team, to get the inside track to the ACC Tournament 4 seed.