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What’s Trending: All The Light We Cannot See, But Cave Bacteria Can
Trending today: new findings about light-sensitive life forms are revealing new things about birds - and maybe the sadness of our ancestors. The post What’s…
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The Morning News: Election Approaching, Stolen Car Crashing – New Cradle Opening?
Get-out-the-vote efforts are underway for the 2026 election - including a concert at the site Cat's Cradle is developing as a third venue. The post The Morning…
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On Air Today: Keeping a Healthy Lawn in Colder Months with Jeremy Warren from Nature’s Select
Nature's Select Lawn Care Services Area Manager for the Piedmont Region Jeremy Warren spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 13. He…
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp On Chatham Park South Village
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 13, discussing town news and events. He recapped the town board of…
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Hillsborough: The Churton Street Project, Flush Fest Revisited, Police Summit
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 13, discussing town news and events. He recapped this week's town…
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Tell Me Something: The Importance of Faculty Diversity, with UNC’s Constance Lindsay
Aaron welcomes UNC education professor Constance Lindsay to discuss the importance of faculty diversity on K-12 student success. The post Tell Me Something…
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What’s Trending: A Big Kaboom
Trending today: a company with an unfortunate acronym wrecks a Canadian city, and Aaron adds to his theory of adulthood. The post What’s Trending: A Big Kaboom…
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On Air Today: ‘America 250’ at UNC!
UNC historian Brett Whalen discusses "America 250 at Carolina," a 10-day series of events on campus to mark the USA's 250th birthday. The post On Air Today…
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The Morning News: Faith Hedgepeth Trial, Affordable Housing, UNC Football
In today's news: the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial continues, and a local nonprofit cuts the ribbon on four affordable homes. The post The Morning News: Faith…
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‘Home To Myself’: Live and Local with Leah Moore
Singer-songwriter Leah Moore stopped by Live & Local last week, following the release of her debut EP “Home to Myself.” The post ‘Home To Myself’: Live and…
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The Evening News: Property Tax Revaluation Audit, Local Government Meetings, Basketball Begins
97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear more on the results of a property tax revaluation audit from…
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Speaking of Schools: Sandra Blefko of Orange County Schools and Marlyn Valeiko of Orange County Civil Rights
Sandra Blefko, OCS Family and Community Outreach Coordinator and Marlyn Valeiko, Language Access & Community Specialist for Orange County spoke with 97.9 The…
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For Best Dental Health, Eat Dessert First?! ‘Paying It Forward’ with Piedmont Health’s Jasmine Dennis
Piedmont Health dentist Jasmine Dennis offers dental-health tips ahead of Halloween - including a couple you may not expect. The post For Best Dental Health…
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On Air Today: Teaching ‘Safe Touch,’ and Fighting Federal Cuts, at the Orange County Rape Crisis Center
Aaron welcomes guests from the Orange County Rape Crisis Center, which is calling for community support as they face federal funding cuts. The post On Air…
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What’s Trending: You Know What, AI Can Actually Have This Job
Trending today: AI-generated spam calls that are deliberately designed to sound flirtatious, and old-sounding baby names. The post What’s Trending: You Know…
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The Morning News: Orange County Property Revaluation, ICE Arrest, UNC Basketball
In today's news: Orange County gets an audit on last year's property revaluation, and UNC basketball gets a big exhibition win. The post The Morning News…
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If You Only Knew: October 11, 2026 – Dwight Hollier
Join Dr. Deborah Stroman on “If You Only Knew” for stimulating sports and society discussions with some of the biggest influencing forces in sports and sports…
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On the Porch: Steve Rao: Changing Political Landscape
This Week: Steve Rao is a partner at State Federal Strategies, a government relations and lobbying firm, focused on assisting technology companies on their…
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UNC is Showing Promise. Road Game vs. Pitt is A Chance to Prove It — The Carolina Football Hour (Oct. 10, 2026)
97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh host on Saturday, October 10, as UNC football is up north to face the No. 25 Pitt Panthers. The post UNC is…
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Themes and Takeaways Around Women’s Basketball at ACC Tipoff – Stroman On Sports (October 9, 2026)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, October 9, about the ACC Tipoff event in Charlotte earlier in the week. The post Themes…
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The Evening News – Trial Update, Candidate Introductions, Football Preview
97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the latest on the Hedgepeth Murder Trial. We also hear from Chatham County Commissioner…
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Carrboro: Bolin Creek Trail Plan, Curbside Composting, West End Poetry Festival
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, October 9. They discussed the latest on the Bolin Creek…
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On Air Today: Previewing UNC-Pitt (and UNC Basketball) with Jones Angell
Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview Saturday's Tar Heel football game at Pitt - as well as Friday's preseason basketball exhibition. The post On Air Today…
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Date Night: Heading Up Yonder, For A Cause
Next Friday, October 16, Aaron's organizing a concert at Yonder in Hillsborough to raise money for the SKJAJA Fund! The post Date Night: Heading Up Yonder, For…
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What’s Trending: Check Yourself
Trending today: a big decline (unsurprisingly) in the usage of physical checks - though the average check today is bigger than you'd think. The post What’s…
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On Air Today: ‘Douglass Speaks’ about Voting Rights, with James Williams
This Monday, October 12, head to the Chapel Hill Public Library from 6-8 p.m. for a panel discussion about Frederick Douglass. The post On Air Today: ‘Douglass…
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The Morning News: Hedgepeth Trial, Gas Tax, Google Fiber, and UNC-Pitt
In today's news: the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial continues, and UNC football gears up to face no. 25 Pitt. The post The Morning News: Hedgepeth Trial, Gas…
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Climate Thursday: Haw River Assembly Executive Director Emily Sutton
Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly and the Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 8. She…
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Chapel Hill: Metro Mayors Conference, Fire Station and Affordable Housing, Senior Housing at Meadowmont
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 8, discussing town news and events. She joined on the telephone…
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History Matters: I’ve Got the High Ground
This week on History Matters: a North Carolina Founding Father, a hero who overcame racism to save lives, and praise for the present day. The post History…
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What’s Trending: The Sweet Stuff in the Middle
Trending today: the longterm decline in sales of physical video game disks and cartridges, which peaked in 2009 as everything went digital. The post What’s…
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Positively Mebane: The Future of Cameron Lane
Mebane development director Ashley Ownbey joins Kelly and Aaron to discuss the process of updating the city's Cameron Lane Thoroughfare Plan. The post…
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The Morning News: Faith Hedgepeth Murder Trial, Gas Tax Suspension, UNC Basketball
In today's news: yesterday was day one of the trial of Miguel Salguero-Olivares for the 2012 murder of Faith Hedgepeth. The post The Morning News: Faith…
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On Air Today: Michael Koh Breaks Down UNC at the ACC Tipoff in Charlotte
97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 7. He discussed UNC at the ACC…
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The Evening News: Hedgepeth Trial Update, Lower Booker Creek Trail Upgrade, Candidate Introductions
97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we get an update on the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial, which…
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Orange County: Consultants Findings on County Tax Revaluation, What Happens Next
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 7. She discussed the finding's of a…
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Talking Culture: ‘Objects of Desire’ with Adam O’Fallon Price
Aaron welcomes local author Adam O'Fallon Price, who's just published an acclaimed new collection of short stories called "Objects of Desire." The post Talking…
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What’s Trending: The Great Green Wall
Trending today: China's planting greenery to halt the expansion of deserts, and it's having some measurable success. The post What’s Trending: The Great Green…
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On Air Today: Minoring in AI at UNC, with Rei Sanchez-Arias
UNC's Rei Sanchez-Arias discusses a new minor focused on AI at UNC - and the class he's teaching, "AI Unlocked for Curious Minds." The post On Air Today…
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The Morning News: Trails, Trials, and Property Revaluations
In today's news: nonprofits work to transform Chapel Hill's Lower Booker Creek Trail, and Orange County reexamines its property revaluation. The post The…
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On Air Today: Local Musician Jesse Fox on “97.9 The Hill Presents” Tabitha Meeks and Jesse Fox at Cat’s Cradle Back Room
97.9 The Hill's Aaron Keck and Andrew Stuckey spoke with local musician Jesse Fox on Tuesday, October 6. They discussed an upcoming concert at Cat's Cradle…
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The Evening News – Hedgepeth Trial, Candidate Introduction, Local Government Meetings
97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included this edition of the news, we hear the latest update on jury selection in the Hedgepeth…
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Chatham County Roundup: Meeting Recaps, Hiring County Attorney, Abandoned Cemeteries
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 6, discussing county news and events. She recapped this…
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Hillsborough: InterCity Visit Takeaways, More Chantal Repairs Complete, Community Survey
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 6, discussing town news and events. He recapped the recent Chamber…
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On Air Today: Kenny Wayne Shepherd on 30 Years of “Leadbetter Heights”
Musician Kenny Wayne Shepherd spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 6. He discussed his upcoming concert on Wednesday, where he will…
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On Air Today: Chemo Riders
Jeff Molby has ridden 23,000 miles on a bike to urge folks to help out their friends with cancer - and his final mile is Saturday in Raleigh. The post On Air…
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Tell Me Something: Into the World of Salamanders, with UNC’s Eric Riddell
UNC biologist Eric Riddell discusses the extreme biodiversity of North Carolina's salamanders - greater here than anywhere else in the world. The post Tell Me…
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What’s Trending: We’ve Committed Too Hard To Labubus
Trending today: a decline in the growth of Labubu sales, and a headline-grabbing (but unsuccessful) lawsuit against Kenny Chesney. The post What’s Trending…
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On Air Today: The 2026 Moorefields Bluegrass Festival
Moorefields board chair Pam Hemminger joins Aaron to discuss this year's Moorefields Bluegrass Festival this Saturday, October 10. The post On Air Today: The…
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The Morning News: Budgets, Data Centers, Juries, Candidates, and Michael Jordan
In today's news: Orange County officials list a string of budget pressures, while county staff consider regulating data centers. The post The Morning News…
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The Evening News – Michael Jordan’s Big Donation, Football Falls to Irish, Local Government Meetings
97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of Michael Jordan making a $10 million donation to…
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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh
97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 10. He discussed the weekend in…
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What We’re Thinking: A Democratic Senate Takeover? Maybe, Maybe Not
Less than a month from the 2026 election, Tom and Aaron break down the Democrats' chances of retaking control of the U.S. Senate. The post What We’re Thinking…
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What’s Trending: Working Class, Whatever That Is
Trending today: Aaron and Victor discuss and debate the definition of "working class," a concept that doesn't have a clear meaning. The post What’s Trending…
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On Air Today: Justice Anita Earls on the NC Supreme Court
State Supreme Court justice Anita Earls discusses the North Carolina Supreme Court, the role of the judiciary, and why it's important to vote. The post On Air…
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The Morning News: UNC Football, Chapel Hill Shooting, Hedgepeth Jury Selection
In today's news: Chapel Hill police make an arrest in Friday's shooting, and UNC football falls to Notre Dame. The post The Morning News: UNC Football, Chapel…
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If You Only Knew: October 4, 2026 – Art Chansky
This week Dr. Stroman is joined by Art Chansky for an in-depth conversation on the state of college sports. The post If You Only Knew: October 4, 2026 – Art…
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On the Porch: Jason Damico: Modern Blues Rocker
This Week: Jason Damico is a 2x Carolina Music Award winner, 18-time GRAMMY®-considered artist, SAG-AFTRA actor, producer, and content creator based in North…
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No. 3 Notre Dame Brings Tough Test to UNC After Loss to Clemson — The Carolina Football Hour (Oct. 3, 2026)
Coming off of UNC football's bye week, 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh preview of Carolina's matchup with No. 3 Notre Dame. The post No. 3…
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Unpacking the A’ja Wilson-Fever Fan Interaction, UNC Football vs. Notre Dame – Stroman On Sports (October 2, 2026)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell speak on Friday, October 2 about recent drama in the WNBA and UNC football's big test. The post…