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The Morning News: Chatham Residents Fight Pipeline, Breadman’s Shut Down, Steve Belichick on Medical Leave
In today’s news: Chatham County residents speak out against a proposed natural gas pipeline, and an iconic Chapel Hill restaurant is abruptly shuttered…
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Chapel Hill: Town Council Member Louie Rivers
Chapel Hill Town Council Member Louie Rivers joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 6, discussing town news and events. He discussed…
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History Matters: Programs and Presbyterians
This week, Scott and Aaron remember Jesse Owens’ triumph over Hitler at the 1936 Olympics – and the different ways in which those games may have…
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What’s Trending: Carpet McCarpetface
Trending today: Filling in for Victor, Michael Koh grills Aaron on a critical vote: what new carpet design do you want for RDU’s Terminal 2? Aaron and…
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The Morning News: Legion Road, ArtsOrange, Jason Johnson, Bill Belichick
In today’s news: Chapel Hill provides an update on the future of its 36-acre property on Legion Road, with a pond slated for removal. Also: Disney…
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What’s Trending: I Just Want To Read One Article
Trending today: a deep-dive study finds that paywalls on news sites keep many potential readers out – but do also generate revenue. Also, Aaron and…
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Talking Culture: Into the ‘Flickerstate’ with F.A. Davidson
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…
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On Air Today: The 2026 Teacher Supply Store
Every year, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation and East Chapel Hill Rotary team up for a major event: the annual Teacher Supply Store, giving…
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The Morning News: Mike Roberson, Chatham Pipeline, Chapel Hill Vehicle Break-Ins, Dean Dome
In today’s news: former Chatham County sheriff Mike Roberson steps into a new role as a Chatham County Commissioner. Also: a proposed gas pipeline in…
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‘Faces, Places, and Warm Embraces’: Live and Local with Jack the Songman
Jack the Songman (Jack Carmichael) stopped by Live & Local this week, ahead of the release of his second full-length album, “Faces, Places, and Warm…
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Hillsborough: National Night Out, Look Ahead to Fall, Code Enforcement
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 4, discussing town news and events. He shared details of a trio…
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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey o Tuesday, August 5, discussing county news and events. She discussed…
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‘We Don’t Turn Anybody Away’: ‘Paying It Forward’ with Piedmont Health’s Kathleen Weiner
Welcome to “Paying it Forward,” a monthly interview series made possible by Piedmont Health. In this series, we hear from the folks at Piedmont about the…
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On Air Today: The 2026 James Cates Scholars
Aaron welcomes three special guests to discuss this year’s James Cates Scholars program – which has been providing local students with the chance…
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On Air Today: The American Red Cross Needs You
The American Red Cross recently declared a “national blood crisis” for only the second time ever, with donations way down this summer amidst a rise…
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What’s Trending: Time To Invest In Dairy Farms
Trending today: a recent spike in frozen-yogurt consumption, the latest development in an ongoing up-and-down cycle that goes back decades. Projecting forward…
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The Morning News: Rani Dasi, Faith Hedgepeth, and Bobby Petrino
In today’s news: Rani Dasi discusses her impending move from the CHCCS school board to the Orange County Board of Commissioners. Also: the man accused of…
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Speaking of Schools: National Principal of the Year Jason Johnson
Orange High School Principal and National Principal of the Year Jason Johnson joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey in studio on Monday, August 3. He…
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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, August 4. He discussed the upcoming…
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What’s Trending: Close Enough for Government Work
Trending today: GoPro attempts to regroup as it loses a big portion of its market share to emerging new competitors. But they’re not trying to make their…
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The Morning News: Expanding the Arts, Chatham Transit, Michael Lombardi
In today’s news: big developments in local arts, as the Eno Arts Mill is finally set to reopen and UNC moves to expand the Ackland Art Museum. Also: a…
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On the Porch: C.L.A.W.S. – Second Chances for Wildlife
Kindra & Vinny Mammone This Week: Kindra and Vinny Mammone of CLAWS, Inc. have dedicated their lives to wildlife. With more than 30 years of rehabilitation…
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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: The Grief Train: Lessons in Grief, Gratitude & Love
Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm navigates our universal journey of aging — consciously, realistically, and with a great attitude. Through candid…
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August 1, 2026
This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman is joined by Darrick Johnson, founder of Sherpa Sports AI. They discuss the need for technological innovation in sports…
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UNC Football Under Microscope Again With Lombardi’s Administrative Leave – Stroman On Sports (July 31, 2026)
97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, July 31, about UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi landing on…
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Carrboro: Weather Preparedness, Solar Energy Pilot, National Night Out
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 31, discussing town news and events. She talked about upcoming…
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Climate Thursday: Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton on Pipelines, Data Centers, and More
Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly and the Keeper of the Haw River Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 31…
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UNC Professor and Researcher Erianne Weight on NCAA’s New Eligibility Rules – On Air Today (July 31, 2026)
UNC sport administration professor and Director of the Center for Research in Intercollegiate Athletics Erianne Weight joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton…
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Chapel Hill: Growth and Development, Carolina North, Legion Pond
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 30, discussing town news and events. She talked about a…
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Date Night: Getting Your Irish On
We gave away a trip to Ireland this week! So in honor of that: what’s an Ireland-themed date night here in the Triangle? Aaron recommends a great band…
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What’s Trending: I Can’t Stand A Carafe
Victor arrives intending to discuss a high-end, maybe more eco-friendly single-cup coffee pod, but things get distracted immediately. (No worries, though…
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On Air Today: Proposing a ‘Village at South Campus’ (Including the Dean Dome)
It’s been an ongoing debate now for many months: what should be the long-term future home of Tar Heel men’s basketball? UNC officials have floated…
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The Morning News: UNC Degree Cuts, Vinfast, Michael Lombardi
In today’s news: UNC prepares to cut four degree programs, and Bill Belichick and Lee Roberts weigh in on the Michael Lombardi situation. Also: Chatham…
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On Air Today: Orange County Commissioner-Elect Rani Dasi
Orange County Commissioner-elect and outgoing Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board Member Rani Dasi joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey in studio on…
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History Matters: The Actual Dashed Line
This week in history: revolutionary leaders sign the Declaration of Independence, after New York officially gets on board. Also: the Korean War comes to an…
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What’s Trending: I Can’t Get In The Weeds About Chili Crisp
Trending today: With Aaron Johnson and Michael Koh both in the studio, Victor quizzes everyone about their favorite nostalgic food. (“Nostalgic…
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The Morning News: Expanding the Ackland, Envisioning Carolina North
In today’s news: UNC officials tour the future Carolina North site – and move forward on a big expansion of the Ackland Art Museum. Also: county…
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Chatham County Roundup: New County Commissioner Mike Roberson
Chatham County Commissioner and Former Sheriff Mike Roberson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 29. He discussed his decades…
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Orange County: Welcoming Rani Dasi, Consent Agenda Items, Eno Arts Mill
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 29, discussing county news and…
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On Air Today: Sam Brownfield of Rocky River Hemp on NC House Bill 328
Rocky River Hemp owner Sam Brownfield spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 28. He discussed in detail NC House Bill 328, titled…
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Talking Culture: ‘Oops! All Clowns!’ A New Twist on Shakespeare, with Peaches Kawamata
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…
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What’s Trending: The Fresh Del Monte Rabbit Hole
Trending today: Victor discovers the world of gourmet, ultra-luxury, super-high-priced bioengineered pineapples. At the top of the heap is the Rubyglow, which…
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The Morning News: Rani Dasi, UNC Football, and the Red Cross
In today’s news: Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Board member Rani Dasi is appointed to fill a seat on the Orange County Board of Commissioners. Also: UNC…
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on New Planning Director, Parks Update, More
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 28, discussing town news and events. He talked about the…
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Hillsborough: State Budget, Last Fridays Art Walk, Upcoming Events
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 28, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recently…
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What’s Trending: More About S’more
Trending today: reports that Hershey’s is hoping to generate an extra $50 million in annual revenue – by encouraging people to eat more…
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The Morning News: Rani Dasi, Michael Lombardi, and Chapel Hill’s LUMO
In today’s news: UNC puts Tar Heel football GM Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave, for reasons still unconfirmed. Also: Orange County…
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Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley on Michael Lombardi and 2026 UNC Football – On Air Today (July 27, 2026)
Inside Carolina podcast host Tommy Ashley joins 97.9 The Hill’s news director Brighton McConnell on Monday, July 27. With the news of UNC football…
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Lombardi on Administrative Leave; NC Teacher Raises Don’t Reflect ‘Their Worth’ – The Evening News (July 27, 2026)
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in for Andrew Stuckey and shares the latest local news on Monday, July 27. UNC Football’s general…
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Glenwood Elementary School Parents on Their Concerns, the District’s Presentation and Local Reaction to Closure – On Air Today (July 27, 2026)
Glenwood Elementary School parents Yehua Wei, Kayan Cheung-Miaw and Alex Jackson speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, July 27. As the…
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Chapel Hill Police Prepare for National Night Out – On Air Today (July 27, 2026)
Chapel Hill Police Lt. Jason Belcher and the department’s public information officer Kanen Lawson join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on…
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The Morning News: Educator Pay, Blood Shortage, Return of Arts Mill
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. In today’s news: We hear from the president of the North Carolina…
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On the Porch: Emily Thompson – Farming & Community
Emily Thompson This Week: Emily Thompson has been a vendor with The Pittsboro Farmers Market since 2021. She has served as the farmer market board president…
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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: Dementia Care: The Help You Wish You Had Sooner
Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm navigates our universal journey of aging — consciously, realistically, and with a great attitude. Through candid…
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July 25, 2026
This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman discusses the WNBA. The post July 25, 2026 appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
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Reactions to LeBron Joining the Sixers and the First Half of the WNBA Season – Stroman On Sports (July 24, 2026)
97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell react to the giant NBA news from Friday, July 24: LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia…
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On Air Today: Tami Schwerin of The Plant in Pittsboro
Co-Founder and Matriarch of The Plant in Pittsboro, Tami Schwerin joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 24, discussing upcoming events…
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Date Night: Celebrate the Out Of Doors!
Notwithstanding the recent rain, the temperature has actually been fairly comfortable in recent days – so what’s a date-night idea that gets you…
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What’s Trending: You’d Be Having More Fun If We Were At Golden Corral
Trending today: buffets are on the decline in Las Vegas, but on the rise pretty much everywhere else. (Aaron’s got theories: Vegas buffets filled a…
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The Morning News: Weather Preparedness, Chapel Hill Rail Line, New UNC Basketball Coach
In today’s news: local officials urge residents to be ready for extreme weather, with hurricane season just around the corner. Also: UNC gets a big honor…