Michael Koh

Chapel Hill

Sports Writer and Reporter at WCHL-AM (Chapel Hill, NC)

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Chatham County Awarded $350,000 Energy Efficiency Grant

1 week ago | chapelboro.com | Michael Koh

Chatham County has been awarded a $350,000 grant through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, the county government announced Wednesday. The grant was administered by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s State Energy Office using federal funding. Chatham County’s project was one of nine across the state selected for funding.
MLB All-Stars, UNC's Gavin Gallaher Highlight Lineup for Home Run Derby X in Durham

1 week ago | chapelboro.com | Michael Koh

Diamond Heels standout Gavin Gallaher will join a list of MLB legends and All-Stars at the “Home Run Derby X” at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in downtown Durham this August.
'We Can't Overlook Today': UNC Baseball Learning From Past Drama Entering NCAA Tournament

1 week ago | chapelboro.com | Michael Koh

https://chapelboroaudio.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/2025/05%20-%20May/29/UNC%20Baseball%20NCAA%20Tournament_WRAP.mp3If any team in the country knows not to take a so-called “cupcake” NCAA Tournament game lightly, it’s the Diamond Heels. Carolina’s journey to Omaha last summer nearly ended before it began, as underdog Long Island had UNC on the ropes on the first day of the Chapel Hill Regional.
UNC Golfer David Ford Wins Haskins Award as National Player of the Year

1 week ago | chapelboro.com | Michael Koh

UNC senior golfer David Ford was named the winner of the Fred Haskins Award this week, honoring him as the national player of the year in men’s collegiate golf. Our 2025 Haskins Award presented by Stifel winner is David Ford of North Carolina!!! pic.twitter.com/CxHICtQR5A— The Haskins Award (@TheHaskinsAward) May 27, 2025In addition, Ford was also named a first team All-American by PING Wednesday, becoming the first Tar Heel ever to earn first team All-America honors twice.
George Griffin, Chair of CHCCS Board of Education, Announces Re-Election Bid

1 week ago | chapelboro.com | Michael Koh

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education member George Griffin announced his candidacy for re-election Wednesday. Griffin was first elected to the board in 2021. “My first term on the board has been gratifying,” Griffin said in his announcement. “It has been a steep learning curve in so many ways.
UNC Men's Basketball's ACC Opponents Revealed for 2025-26 Season

1 week ago | chapelboro.com | Michael Koh

The ACC announced the conference opponents for each school in men’s basketball for the 2025-26 season. The coming season will be the first since the league shifted back to an 18-game conference schedule. With the change, UNC will play two opponents twice, 14 opponents once and not play one other league school at all during the regular season. As expected, UNC will play Duke twice, with each team hosting once.
Report: UNC Men's Basketball to Begin Home-And-Home Series With Georgetown

1 week ago | chapelboro.com | Michael Koh

According to a report from college basketball insider Jon Rothstein, UNC will begin a home-and-home series with Georgetown beginning this coming season. The first game will reportedly be in Chapel Hill in December, with a return trip to Georgetown scheduled for the following season. NEWS: Georgetown and North Carolina will begin a home-and-home series this season in Chapel Hill, according to multiple sources.
UNC Baseball in the 2025 NCAA Regionals: How to Watch, Cord-Cutting Options and Start Times

1 week ago | chapelboro.com | Michael Koh

The Diamond Heels will begin their NCAA Tournament campaign in the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium this weekend. Oklahoma, Nebraska and Holy Cross are also participating in the regional. If you aren’t making it out to the ballpark for UNC’s games, here’s how to follow along at home:Broadcast ScheduleThose hoping to listen to Friday’s opening game against Holy Cross on the radio with Dave Nathan on the call can do so at 97.9 FM and 1360 AM.
NCDOT: Suttles Road in Pittsboro to Close June 3, Remain Closed Through November

1 week ago | chapelboro.com | Michael Koh

The North Carolina Department of Transportation will close Suttles Road in Pittsboro to thru-traffic beginning Tuesday, June 3. The closure will allow for the final stages of the road’s realignment and connection to the new Chatham Parkway, which will service the Chatham Park development. According to the NCDOT and the Town of Pittsboro, the closure is expected to remain in effect through November, though weather conditions could allow for a faster reopening of the road.
UNC Baseball Ranked No. 1 in D1Baseball, USA Today Polls

1 week ago | chapelboro.com | Michael Koh

Both the writers and the coaches agree: the Diamond Heels are No. 1. The D1Baseball.com Top 25 poll and the USA Today Coaches’ Poll ranked UNC No. 1 in the nation this week. Carolina is coming off an ACC Tournament championship in Durham last weekend. Forward focused. #GoHeels pic.twitter.com/oel22W2sUO— Carolina Baseball (@DiamondHeels) May 27, 2025Carolina currently sits at 42-12 and has won five of its last six games.