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What We’re Thinking: Gas Prices and Blue Waves
A month and a half from the 2026 midterm, Tom's seeing signs of a major Democratic wave election. (Why? Gas prices.) The post What We’re Thinking: Gas Prices…
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What’s Trending: The Spirit of Massachusetts, God Help Us All
Trending today: how's your Boston accent? Boston's Logan Airport is looking for a new PA voice - and they want you to apply. The post What’s Trending: The…
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On Air Today: Introducing the ‘Elizabeth Keckly Center’ at the Burwell School
Hillsborough's Burwell School Historic Site recently announced a name change: it's now the Elizabeth Keckly Center at the Burwell School. The post On Air…
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The Morning News: UNC Shooting Verdict, Chapel Hill Restaurant Fire, UNC Football
In today's news: the man accused of murder in a 2023 on-campus shooting is acquitted by reason of insanity. The post The Morning News: UNC Shooting Verdict…
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If You Only Knew: September 20, 2026 – Protect College Sports Act
This week Dr. Stroman provides her eight-point opposition to the Protect College Sports Act. The post If You Only Knew: September 20, 2026 – Protect College…
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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: It’s Never Too Late to Pivot
What happens when the career you spent decades building is no longer the only thing calling you forward? Judy and Jessica sit down with attorney, leadership…
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On the Porch: Lou Jewell: The Land Pro
This Week: Lou Jewell has enjoyed 32 years in the land brokerage business and is licensed in North Carolina and Virginia. He's an accredited land consultant…
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Music in ‘Many Moods’: Live and Local with Mad Crush!
The band Mad Crush stopped by Live & Local this week, celebrating the release of their new album "The Many Moods of Mad Crush." The post Music in ‘Many Moods’…
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Clemson Provides Prime Chance for UNC to Make A Statement…Can Carolina Win? — The Carolina Football Hour (Sept. 19, 2026)
97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh preview what could be UNC football's toughest road test of the year: an afternoon showdown at Clemson. The…
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Protect College Sports Act and UNC Football Investigation in the Spotlight – Stroman On Sports (September 18, 2026)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, September 18 about the Protect College Sports Act and UNC football. The post Protect…
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Carrboro: Police Chief Retires, Public Works Delays, Meeting Recap
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 18, discussing town news and events. She talked about the…
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On Air Today: Can the Tar Heels Win in Death Valley?
Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to discuss UNC football's upcoming game at Clemson, a game the Heels believe they can win. The post On Air…
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Date Night: Don’t Let The Sound Of Your Own Wheels Drive You Crazy
Back from several trips in a row, Brad asks: what's a good date night spot where you can just sit and chill and take it easy? The post Date Night: Don’t Let…
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What’s Trending: Guy in the Chair!
Trending today: Michael Koh is surprised by the rising market for luxury office chairs, but Aaron thinks they might be worth the expense. The post What’s…
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On Air Today: The Monet Richardson Community Foundation, Gone But Not Finished
The Monet Richardson Community Foundation is dissolving after five years, but their two initiatives to support students will continue. The post On Air Today…
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The Morning News: CHCCS Mandarin World Language, UNC Football
In today's news: the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board votes to dissolve the Mandarin World Language pathway now at Glenwood Elementary. The post The Morning…
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On Air Today: Katharine Whalen and Eryk Pruitt on 24 Hours in Hillsborough
Katherine Whalen of Katherine Whalen's Jazz Squad and Eryk Pruitt of Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday…
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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg
Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 17. She discussed some of her recent reporting, which…
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Chapel Hill: LUMO Update, Pope Road Closure, Vehicle Break-Ins
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 17. She discussed the latest meeting of the Town Council…
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History Matters: The Wild, The Wacky, The Wondrous
This week in history, Jimmy Carter spots a UFO - which puts him in the same category as Aaron, as it happens. The post History Matters: The Wild, The Wacky…
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What’s Trending: Can Utahns Spell Yastrzemski?
Trending today: Michael Koh discovers a neighborhood in Utah where all the streets are named after Boston Red Sox players. The post What’s Trending: Can Utahns…
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Positively Mebane: New Elementary School, Last ‘Music on 4th’
Kelly discusses a new Orange County elementary school, and an agreement allowing the city to use the space. The post Positively Mebane: New Elementary School…
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On Air Today: New Ownership at Chapelboro!
97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com have a new ownership team! Aaron welcomes longtime GM Aubrey Williams, who's now one of five co-owners. The post On Air Today…
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The Morning News: Pittsboro Town Hall, Carrboro Police Chief Retires, UNC Football Arrest
In today's news: Carrboro's police chief is retiring, and a UNC football player is arrested (and another is cited) in a traffic stop Tuesday. The post The…
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Studio Sessions with School of Rock Chapel Hill: The Class of 2026!
It’s time for another round of Studio Sessions with the School of Rock Chapel Hill, featuring three songs performed by the House Band! The post Studio Sessions…
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Orange County: Land Use Retreat, Joint Meeting, Work Session
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 16, discussing county news and events…
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Talking Culture: Exploring the History of RTP’s ‘Miracle Road,’ with Mack Paul
Aaron welcomes Mack Paul, co-author of "Miracle Road," a new book about the fascinating history of the Research Triangle Park. The post Talking Culture…
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What’s Trending: Yes, We May Eventually Have No Bananas
Trending today: a fungus that's threatening the Cavendish banana - which happens to be pretty much the only banana we eat. The post What’s Trending: Yes, We…
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On Air Today: ‘We The People,’ Getting Out the Vote this Fall
Election Day is November 3 in this critical 2026 midterm, and local advocates are ramping up their get-out-the-vote efforts. The post On Air Today: ‘We The…
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The Morning News: Mandarin World Language at CHCCS?
In today's news: Chapel Hill-Carrboro parents gear up to defend the CHCCS district's Mandarin World Language pathway. The post The Morning News: Mandarin World…
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp Recaps Meeting
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97. 9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 15, discussing town news and events. He recapped the recent board…
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Hillsborough: Town Board Reconvenes, Hog Day, Community Survey
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 8. He discussed the closure of a longtime downtown business and…
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Tell Me Something: ‘Desirable Difficulties,’ with UNC’s Jeffrey Greene
UNC education professor Jeffrey Greene joins Aaron to discuss the process of learning - and why difficulty is actually a very good thing. The post Tell Me…
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What’s Trending: Confiding and Lyrical
Trending today: the difference between popular music in China and the U.S. - and how different songs are officially classified. The post What’s Trending…
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Oh, the Humanities: ‘From Plantation Owner to Girl Boss,’ with Tanya Shields and Victoria Rovine
UNC's Tanya Shields previews her talk Thursday at the Ackland Art Museum, about two women who achieved economic success - at a cost. The post Oh, the…
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The Morning News: CHCCS Mandarin Program, Hillsborough Community Survey, UNC Football
In today's news: the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board meets this Thursday, with the Mandarin program tops on the agenda. The post The Morning News: CHCCS…
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Conversations We Need To Have: Advancing Access in Five Ways, with Carrboro Opportunity Officer Anita Jones-McNair
Carrboro opportunity officer Anita Jones-McNair joins Aaron Keck to highlight five ongoing efforts to advance accessibility & inclusion. The post Conversations…
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The Evening News: Chapel Hill Vehicle Break-Ins, UNC Football
In today's news: Chapel Hill police warn residents to secure their vehicles after a string of 60 break-ins over the weekend. The post The Evening News: Chapel…
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Eliazar Posada-Orozco on Equality NC’s Advocacy Work, Upcoming Ga(y)la – On Air Today (September 14, 2026)
Equality NC Executive Director (and Carrboro Town Council Member) Eliazar Posada-Orozco speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Monday, September 14…
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Speaking of Schools: Rachel Rossi and Jennifer Tang from Glenwood PTA (September 14, 2026)
Glenwood Elementary School PTA President Rachel Rossi and Secretary Jennifer Tang spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 14. The…
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On Air Today: Previewing Carolina Performing Arts’ 2026-27 Season, with Alison Friedman
Alison Friedman of Carolina Performing Arts previews this year's season of events, including a February festival called "All. Together. Now." The post On Air…
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The Morning News: Local Government, Vehicle Break-Ins, Football Wins
Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news, including: A busy day in the local government meeting schedule including Orange County…
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On Air Today: Chapel Hill’s Little Gem Bar, Celebrating One Year In Operation!
Lauren Erickson Bennett of Chapel Hill's Little Gem bar previews the bar's one-year anniversary party, with four straight days of events. The post On Air…
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On the Porch: Mayors Beaty and Ewing – Beaverton and Omaha Endorse the NIB
This Week: Lacey Beaty is an American politician, combat veteran, and the current mayor of Beaverton, Oregon. She took office in 2021 as the first female and…
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Amid Off-Field Investigation, UNC Tries to Focus on Hosting ETSU — The Carolina Football Hour (Sept. 12, 2026)
97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh return to the studio from UNC football's bye week filled with many off-field stories. The post Amid…
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Should HBCUs Keep Scheduling Power 4 Teams? Plus, the US Open’s American Talent – Stroman On Sports (September 11, 2026)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell talk on Friday, September 11 and react to the recent results of HBCU teams against Power 4 teams. The…
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The Evening News: LUMO Discussions, Carolina Covenant, Football Preview
97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on the initial…
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On Air Today: Former Simpsons Writer and Showrunner Bill Oakley
Former Simpsons writer and showrunner Bill Oakley spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 11. He discussed this weekend's "Steamed…
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Carrboro: Council Meeting Preview, Community Composting, Second Fridays ArtWalk
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 11, discussing town news and events. She talked about the Second…
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‘Never Learned the Tide’: Live and Local with Twilark!
Canon Pence of Twilark stopped by Live & Local this week, ahead of the release of his new album, "Never Learned the Tide." The post ‘Never Learned the Tide’…
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On Air Today: Previewing UNC-East Tennessee State, with Jones Angell
Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview Saturday's UNC football home opener against East Tennessee State. The post On Air Today: Previewing…
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Date Night: 100 Years of Kenan
UNC football has its home opener this weekend - marking a milestone, as this is the 100th year of Kenan Stadium's existence. The post Date Night: 100 Years of…
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What’s Trending: Not Even Bowling Alone
Trending today: Victor and Aaron take a deep dive into the "loneliness epidemic," which is having widespread negative repercussions. The post What’s Trending…
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On Air Today: ‘Oedipus’ Launching PlayMakers Repertory Company’s Season, with Vivienne Benesch
PlayMakers Repertory Company's mainstage season begins this week with Carey Perloff's new adaptation of the Greek tragedy "Oedipus." The post On Air Today…
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The Morning News: UNC Football Preview, LUMO, Carolina Covenant
In today's news: UNC football gears up for their home opener, after another week of bad off-the-field headlines. The post The Morning News: UNC Football…
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The Evening News: Poet Laureate Applications, School Bus Assignments, College Basketball
97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news we hear a story on the open application for Chapel Hill Poet…
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On Air Today: UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media Professor Daniel Kreiss
UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media Professor Daniel Kreiss spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 10. He shared his…
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Climate Thursday: Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton
Keeper of the Haw and Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 10. She…
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Chapel Hill: LUMO, Football Home Opener, Shaq
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey in studio on Thursday, September 10, discussing town news and events. She discussed the…
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‘Do You Dream Of Me Too?’ Live and Local with Anne-Claire!
Local musician Anne-Claire stopped by Live & Local last week, following the release of her new EP "Do You Dream Of Me Too?" The post ‘Do You Dream Of Me Too?’…