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The Evening News: Chatham Housing Retreat, Hispanic Heritage Month, Football Preview
97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Chatham County Commissioner Franklin…
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Carrboro: Fall Weather and Festival Season, Elections and Interactive Voting Tool, Council Meeting Preview
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 2, discussing town news and events. She discussed he successful…
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On Air Today: Jones Angell, Previewing UNC-Notre Dame (In the Rain)
Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview Saturday's UNC football game against no. 3 Notre Dame. The post On Air Today: Jones Angell…
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Date Night: Fall, In Love
What's a fall-themed date night idea here in our community? Brad recommends Oktoberfest, Aaron recommends Shakori Hills. The post Date Night: Fall, In Love…
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What’s Trending: Look Boss, No Iced Coffee
Trending today: a raging online debate over whether it's acceptable to bring an iced coffee to a job interview. The post What’s Trending: Look Boss, No Iced…
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On Air Today: Sunrock Industries…and Thousands of Bees?
Sunrock Industries recently welcomed some new workers to its Butner quarry - about 30,000 of them, to be exact. The post On Air Today: Sunrock Industries…and…
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The Morning News: Chatham Housing, UNC Football Preview
In today's news: Chatham County officials tackle affordable housing, and UNC football prepares to tackle Notre Dame. The post The Morning News: Chatham…
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The Evening News: Judicial Forum, Alert Carolina, School Board Meeting
97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from local leader Rani Dasi on an upcoming Judicial…
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Climate Thursday: John Richardson and Brennan Bouma from the Town of Chapel Hill
Town of Chapel Hill Sustainability Manager John Richardson and Sustainability Analyst Brennan Bouma spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday…
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Chapel Hill: Inter-City Visit, LUMO Update, Upcoming Events
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 1, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent…
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History Matters: Every Holiday Is All About Shopping
This week, Scott and Aaron look back on the origin of Thanksgiving in America - not in November, surprisingly. The post History Matters: Every Holiday Is All…
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What’s Trending: Rowing, Rowing, Rowing Down the (Crocodile-Infested) River
Trending today: the Olympics have chosen a crocodile-infested river for the rowing competition at the 2032 games in Brisbane. The post What’s Trending: Rowing…
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On Air Today: Understanding Antibiotics, with WakeMed’s Ruth Laughon
Aaron welcomes WakeMed's Ruth Laughon to discuss what you need to know about antibiotics, as we head into the winter. The post On Air Today: Understanding…
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On Air Today: ‘Paws and Heel’ at UNC Children’s Hospital, with Seth Jarvis
Aaron chats with Carolina Hurricanes star Seth Jarvis, who's helping launch the Paws & Heel facility dog program at UNC Children's Hospital. The post On Air…
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The Morning News: Alert Carolina, Armed Robbery Arrest, Seth Jarvis Helping Kids
In today's news: UNC students raise concerns about Alert Carolina, and Chapel Hill police make an arrest in yesterday's armed robbery. The post The Morning…
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Orange County: Commissioner Jean Hamilton and NC State Representative Renee Price
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton and North Carolina District 50 Representative Renee Price joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on…
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Talking Culture: ‘To Sing You, and to Shout’ with Jessica Covil-Manset
This week, Aaron welcomes poet Jessica Covil-Manset, whose latest collection is "To Sing You, and to Shout." The post Talking Culture: ‘To Sing You, and to…
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What’s Trending: I Don’t Wanna Grow Up, I’m a Toys ‘R’ Us Adult
Trending today: Toys "R" Us is back on the rise - now catering to adults rather than kids, because toy collecting is a big deal. The post What’s Trending: I…
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On Air Today: Silver Thread, Welcoming Seniors to Pittsboro
Aaron welcomes Ray Kelley and Mike Walters of Silver Thread, a veteran-owned senior living community in Pittsboro. The post On Air Today: Silver Thread…
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The Morning News: Chapel Hill Library Card Fees, CHCCS Redistricting
In today's news: Chapel Hill imposes a library-card fee for out-of-towners, in response to county-level funding cuts. The post The Morning News: Chapel Hill…
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School Boards, Medical Debt Relief and Tennis Court Lights — The Evening News (September 29, 2026)
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts on Tuesday, September 29 and shares the latest local news stories. The post School Boards, Medical…
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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham Chamber CEO Rebecca Dickenson (September 29, 2026)
President and CEO of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce Rebecca Dickenson joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, September 29. The post Chatham…
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2 Years After Hurricane Helene, Where Does Relief Fall Short in North Carolina? – On Air Today (September 29, 2026)
Public Policy Analyst Alex Campbell joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, September 29 shortly after the two-year mark of Hurricane Helene. The…
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Conversations We Need to Have – Orange County Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack
Orange County Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 29. He discussed the work his office has been…
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The Morning News – Medical Debt Relief From Binkley Baptist, School Board and Commissioners Meet, and More
97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. Included in this edition of the news, more on a program from Binkley Baptist…
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Tell Me Something: The Best Spot for Dinosaur Hunting, with UNC’s Jordan Claytor
UNC's Jordan Claytor discusses an isolated spot in Montana that turns out to be the best place in the world to study dinosaur extinction. The post Tell Me…
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On Air Today: After Helping Save the Chelsea Theater, Emily Kass Heads Into Retirement
Aaron welcomes Emily Kass, who's heading into retirement after serving as executive director of Chapel Hill's Chelsea Theater since 2018. The post On Air…
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On Air Today: Chapel Hill Media Group CEO Aubrey Williams Stranded on the Outer Banks
Chapel Hill Media Group CEO and 97.9 The Hill General Manager Aubrey Williams spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 28. She discussed…
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Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Board Chair Riza Jenkins
Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board Chair Riza Jenkins spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 28. She discussed the recent process…
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Aaron Keck on Day 2 of the Inter-City Visit to Charlottesville – On Air Today (September 28, 2026)
97.9 The Hill's Aaron Keck calls in to chat with guest host Brighton McConnell as he visits Charlottesville, Virginia on the Chamber for a Greater Chapel…
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On Air Today: Food Insecurity and Hunger Relief in Orange County, a Mini-Forum
Food insecurity is a serious and growing problem in our community. Four nonprofit leaders discuss the issue - and what can be done about it. The post On Air…
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Jury Selection in Hedgepeth Murder Trial, UNC Field Hockey Regains Star Trio – The Morning News (September 28, 2026)
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for Aaron Keck and shares the latest local news stories on Monday, September 28. The post Jury…
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On the Porch: Jim Crawford: Metastasized Corruption
This Week: Born into a blue collar and agricultural clan in rural Pennsylvania, Dr. Jim Crawford was the first in his family to graduate from college. Earning…
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The Evening News – Board of Trustees, New School Board Member, Football Investigation
97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a breakdown of the contents of the Board of Trustees…
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WNBA Playoffs Provide Exciting Matchups + Bringing a Court to Costa Rica – Stroman On Sports (September 25, 2026)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell team up on Friday, September 25 to talk hoops ahead of the WNBA postseason. The post WNBA Playoffs…
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Carrboro: Good Neighbor Initiative Cookout, Music Fest Weekend, Prep for Voting
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 25, discussing town news and events. She discussed this week's…
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Date Night: Dozens of Stages
Even though he's missing it this year, Aaron offers the Carrboro Music Festival as this week's prompt: what's a festival-themed date night? The post Date…
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What’s Trending: Like a Two-Dimensional Cube
Trending today: inflation upends an agreed-upon tradition for wedding gifts in Japanese culture, and Victor learns about stamps. The post What’s Trending: Like…
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On Air Today: Previewing the Faith Hedgepeth Murder Trial, with Orange County DA Jeff Nieman
Orange and Chatham County DA Jeff Nieman previews next week's trial of Miguel Salguero-Olivares for the 2012 killing of Faith Hedgepeth. The post On Air Today…
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The Morning News: New CHCCS Board Member, Newmark on UNC Football Probe
In today's news: the CHCCS board appoints a new member, and UNC athletic director Steve Newmark addresses the recent football investigation. The post The…
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‘Southern Gothic’ and a Powerful Debut: Live and Local with Monte Tyler Hampton!
Singer-songwriter Monte Tyler Hampton recently stopped by Live & Local, following the release of his debut album "Southern Gothic." The post ‘Southern Gothic’…
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Chapel Hill: Library Patron Fee, $10 Million Parks Gift, LUMO Update
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 24, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent…
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History Matters: North Carolina Takes A (Cold) Stand
This week, Scott and Aaron look back at North Carolina's summer weather - which was apparently much cooler in the 18th century. The post History Matters: North…
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What’s Trending: While You’re Waiting At This Cracker Barrel
Trending today: the company Hasbro is still making toys despite losing money on them, which is actually kinda sweet when you think about it. The post What’s…
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On Air Today: Erasing Medical Debt, with Binkley Baptist Church
Binkley Baptist Church has launched a medical debt relief fund in honor of their longtime pastor, looking to erase $1 million of local debt. The post On Air…
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The Morning News: Chatham vs. Data Centers, CHCCS Board Vacancy, UNC Player Eligibility
In today's news: the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board will appoint a new member, and four UNC athletes have their eligibility restored. The post The Morning…
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Special Forum: Commissioner Jean Hamilton and State Rep. Allen Buansi
In a special presentation of 97.9 The Hill's Forum on The Hill, Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton and North Carolina State Representative…
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Talking Culture: ‘Kicking Dirt’ with Georgia Moon and Sosha Rockwood!
Aaron welcomes local musicians Georgia Moon and Sosha Rockwood, who are both releasing their debut solo albums this weekend. The post Talking Culture: ‘Kicking…
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What’s Trending: Robo-Umpires (And The Ravages Of Age?)
New studies show younger baseball umpires are slightly more accurate than older umpires - but is that caused by age, or better training? The post What’s…
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Oh, the Humanities: ‘The Past, Present, and Possibility of NC Schools,’ with Cori Greer-Banks and James Williams
This month, Aaron welcomes Carolina K-12 director Cori Greer-Banks and former public defender James Williams to discuss an upcoming all-day forum on North…
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The Morning News: Chatham Vs. Enbridge, 53 CHCCS Applications, UNC Falling
In today's news: Chatham County Commissioners take a stand against the proposed Enbridge natural gas pipeline. The post The Morning News: Chatham Vs. Enbridge…
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The Evening News: School Redistricting, New Elementary School in Mebane, Vehicle Break-Ins
97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear on Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools plans for…
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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard Recaps Meeting
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 22, discussing county news and events. She recapped…
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Hillsborough: Hog Day Recap, Burwell School, Elizabeth Keckley, Town History
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 22, discussing town news and events. He recapped this past…
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Wonderful Water: OWASA’s ‘Guiding Principles’ for PFAS
This month on “Wonderful Water,” join 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey for a conversation with OWASA Executive Director Todd Taylor and Mary Tiger, OWASA's…
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Tell Me Something: Probability and the Quantum World, with UNC’s Joaquin Drut
In this week's "Tell Me Something," UNC quantum physicist Joaquin Drut discusses how understanding probability can reshape our worldview. The post Tell Me…
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What’s Trending: Track-flation
Trending today: "track-flation" on the rise, as dozens of high schoolers break records at a single meet. (Victor and Aaron talk parenting.) The post What’s…
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On Air Today: Orange County’s Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist
Orange County's Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist is now open! You have until 5 p.m. Friday, October 2 to apply. The post On Air Today: Orange County’s Housing…
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The Morning News: Vehicle Break-Ins, CHCCS Redistricting
In today's news: Chapel Hill officials warn about a recent string of vehicle break-ins, and CHCCS moves ahead on elementary redistricting. The post The Morning…
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Speaking of Schools: Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones — (September 21, 2026)
Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Monday, September 21. The post Speaking of…