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The beginning of the school year also means a new calendar of exciting events at Carolina Public Humanities! Aaron welcomes Beth Gardiner, CPH’s head of programming and strategic initiatives, to preview their slate of events this fall – including live music, a deep dive into foundational American documents, and a collaboration with PlayMakers Repertory Company around the classic Greek tragedy “Oedipus.”
Click here for the complete fall schedule. Registration for all events is available now.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every month, Aaron welcomes UNC’s Carolina Public Humanities to the studio for a regular feature called “Oh, the Humanities!” spotlighting humanities work and upcoming events on campus. Click here to listen back to all of those discussions.
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Trending today: a new study on who’s more likely to buy ‘dupe’ goods, or knockoffs of expensive name-brand products. Turns out there are two key markets: the very poor – and the very rich. (Victor’s wondering if people are buying knockoffs as a deliberate act of subversion – and if not, why not?) Also, Aaron insults Victor.
Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments, from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews.
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UNC’s Board of Governors recently approved a new Bachelor’s of Social Work degree program at UNC-Chapel Hill, set to launch in fall 2027. The program will welcome a cohort of 30 students that year, expanding to 75 by the end of the decade – a significant move by the university to help address a statewide and nationwide shortage of social workers.
Visit the home page of UNC’s Department of Social Work.
To discuss the move, Aaron welcomes Amy Levine, a clinical assistant professor of social work and associate dean of undergraduate education.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
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In today’s news: Chatham County and North Carolina officials take action against the EV maker VinFast. Also: Durham names a new police chief; Pittsboro names a new planning director; Chapel Hill Town Council member Louie Rivers discusses his first year on the job; Duke Energy agrees to lower its proposed rate increase; Marcus McFaul announces he’s retiring after 12 years as senior minister at Binkley Baptist Church; and local pollsters say Roy Cooper’s in a strong position to win this year’s U.S. Senate election – though not quite as strong as some recent surveys have indicated. And in sports: UNC men’s basketball schedules a preseason exhibition against Southern Cal; and UNC volleyball enters the season in the national top 20.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more on the direction of the Carolina North campus from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, members of a group advocating for a south campus arena explain their thinking, University Place is set to bring Chapel Hill’s first social district starting September 1, and more. In sports, UNC teams continue to prepare for the fall season, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in the greater Chapel Hill and Carrboro community. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s Evening News Reports by clicking here.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 10. They discussed weekend activities, which included trips to Boone and Washington, D.C. Henry highlighted some of the most trending social media posts for Chapelboro, which included the Breadmen’s closure and the announcement that DJ Diesel will be performing before a UNC Football game, and more.
On Air Today features interviews and conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community — including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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Orange County Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 10. He discussed the recent earthquake in Columbia, and some of the challenges around staying engaged in current events and politics. He also talked about the legacy of the late rapper Nipsy Hustle after Andrew talked about seeing an artifact in the Smithsonian Museum of American History. He talked about some upcoming work in Orange County, including a voter registration drive, and more.
Conversations We Need To Have is an interview series centering topics of social justice, civil rights, and platforming marginalized communities.
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This week, Tom and Aaron discuss the enthusiasm gap: the extent to which one side may be more excited about voting than the other. That can be a major determinant of who comes out on top in any given election – and it’s a pretty big enthusiasm gap this year, with left-leaning voters significantly more excited about heading to the polls than Republicans. Tom says that could make the difference between a good year and a historic year for Democrats – including here in North Carolina, where Democrats have a slim-but-real chance of retaking control of the State House.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every other Monday, Aaron is joined at 8:30 a.m. by Tom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, for a longstanding regular segment called “What We’re Thinking,” looking at recent survey numbers and discussing what they tell us about American public opinion – election-related and otherwise.
You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments, from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews.
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Trending today: the Akron Zips football team plans to choose one season-ticket holder to be the team’s offensive coordinator for one opening-day series. (Michael Koh fills in for Victor.) Also, Aaron and Michael discuss whether college football is really getting increasingly stratified in the new world of NIL money and frequent transfers – or if it’s just equally stratified in a slightly different way. (And is stratification really all that terrible?)
Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments, from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews.
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There’s been lots of recent business news in our community – and that means lots of ribbon cuttings, as new businesses celebrate their grand openings and established businesses celebrate major milestones. Aaron welcomes Aaron Nelson and Aury St. Germain from the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro to discuss upcoming events – and the behind-the-scenes work of making a ribbon-cutting event happen in the first place.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
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In today’s news: planning continues for future development at Carolina North – that won’t tear up the trails. Also: opponents of a Carolina North basketball arena propose a redevelopment around the existing Smith Center; Einstein Brothers Bagels comes to Chapel Hill; and University Place mall gets set to launch a new “entertainment district” next month. And in sports: UNC men’s basketball lands a new transfer, thanks to a recent court ruling; Carolina men’s soccer beats Liberty in a preseason exhibition; and a former UNC golf champ passes away after a lifetime of supporting the university.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
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Kristine Sloan
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A Triangle native, Kristine Sloan brings a deep commitment to justice, interdependence, and authenticity into all of her work. She’s an entrepreneur, executive leader, facilitator and strategist. As the Executive Director of Leadership Triangle, Kristine works to connect local leaders to their values, purpose and vision, in service of greater regional collaboration and impact. Prior to Leadership Triangle, Kristine was the CEO of StartingBloc, supporting 3200+ social entrepreneurs and activists as they made significant social change. Earlier in her career, Kristine led a multimillion dollar grant project in Burundi for All Across Africa, designed cross-cultural programming for NC State University, worked on water advocacy rights with indigenous populations in South India and co-founded a social enterprise in West Africa.
Randy Voller
Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm navigates our universal journey of aging — consciously, realistically, and with a great attitude. Through candid conversations with professionals, authors, and everyday people, Judy Miller and her sidekick, Jess Anderson, with humor and compassion, deep dive into the issues we confront as we grow older. No holds barred as we explore money, relationships, living life to the fullest, family dynamics, finding our purpose, third acts, retirement, health and health care, longevity, activities, travel, community, loneliness, quality of life and dying. Often painfully honest. Empowering and inspirational. With laughter and tears. How do we make every moment count? What’s your journey? What’s your plan?
Hosts of Not Ready For The Farm, Judy Miller (right) and Jess Anderson (left)
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What if the secret to living a longer, healthier life has less to do with diet and supplements- and more to do with the people around you? In this episode, Judy and Jess welcome longevity expert and former NPR CEO Ken Stern, author of Healthy to 100. Drawing on research from some of the world’s longest-lived countries, Ken explains how social connection, purpose, lifelong learning, and intergenerational relationships can dramatically improve both lifespan and quality of life. It’s a fascinating conversation about what it really means to age well.
Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: The 79°West Innovation Hub, Clarity Legal Group, West Fork Wealth Management, Health Source Chiropractic, Purple Puddle, and HOPE Renovations.
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97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell talk on Friday, August 7, about the latest update in the ongoing Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers and salary cap circumvention investigation by the NBA. The “Pablo Torre Finds Out” podcast reported on Thursday of a second allegedly bogus endorsement deal between Leonard and the videoboard manufacturer DakTronics that resembles a similar deal the star player made with the defunct environmental sustainability company Aspiration. Stroman shares her thoughts on the investigation writ large, how levying punishment isn’t easy to determine, the stakes attached for NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, and more.
Watch the “Pablo Torre Finds Out” podcast episode here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3Ksw0IC4CQ
Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a consulting professor for UNC and Virginia, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about headlines from the world of sports. Covering both local and national stories, Stroman specializes in connecting the on-field product to the impact of sports on business, culture and society. Listen to their past conversations on Chapelboro, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn more about a proposed pipeline in Chatham Count that was the subject of a special meeting of the Chatham County Commissioners. We also hear about how counties nationwide are addressing the prospect of data centers in their communities. The Lineberger Cancer Center gets a large donation, and more. In sports, we hear from football Head Coach Bill Belichick on the scope of fall practice, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in the greater Chapel Hill and Carrboro community. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s Evening News Reports by clicking here.
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Inspired by a recent News & Observer story about people’s favorite long-closed local restaurants, Brad asks: what popular spots today might inspire nostalgia in the distant future? (In other words: what spots may be in danger of closing in the coming years and decades, through no fault of their own?) Brad’s thinking about downtown spots that might be targets for redevelopment, while Aaron turns to places we tend to associate with one person in particular.
Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
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Trending today: A TSA agent discovers five stolen Civil War-era cannonballs in a passenger’s luggage. (The woman who was caught is trying to blame it on her grandson, but how do you not notice five cannonballs in your carry-on?) Also, Aaron is surprised to learn Gulf Shores, Alabama has an international airport now. Michael Koh fills in for Victor.
Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments, from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews.
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The 2026 fall campaign is just about to begin for UNC men’s soccer, with a preseason exhibition this Sunday and the season opener August 20. How is the team getting ready for the upcoming season? What can fans expect as the Tar Heels look to build on last year’s NCAA second-round appearance? And what does the ever-changing landscape of college athletics mean for soccer, specifically?
Aaron welcomes UNC head coach Carlos Somoano to the studio for an extended conversation ahead of the 2026 season.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
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In today’s news: Chatham County residents speak out against a proposed natural gas pipeline, and an iconic Chapel Hill restaurant is abruptly shuttered. Also: another iconic local restaurant opens a second location; construction begins on two new UNC dorms; and the UNC Lineberger Cancer Center gets a $20 million anonymous donation. And in sports: UNC football defensive coordinator Steve Belichick goes on medical leave, as training camp ramps up ahead of the 2026 season; and UNC men’s basketball adds one more non-conference opponent in November.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
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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 his time on the council so far, including what has been surprising, and what has been most exciting. He shared his priorities for the council for the rest of the year, discussed upcoming town events, LUMO, and more.
Louie Rivers III via chapelhillnc.gov
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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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 been covered at the time. Also: a collegiate champion rower becomes an Olympic champion biker; Elisha Otis invents the safety inventor; and an American woman leads a successful fight against age discrimination. (Overcoming her history-averse religious leanings in the process?)
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
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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 Michael look at three very similar finalists – and praise RDU Airport for weirdly leading the way in democratic reform. (Also, Aaron and Michael share their Orlando airport-related horror stories.)
Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments, from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews.
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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 provides an update on the future Asteria neighborhood in Pittsboro; a high-ranking UNC official leaves for Columbia; two local arts organizations join forces as one; and the principal of Orange High School reflects on being named national principal of the year. And in sports: Bill Belichick weighs in on UNC’s preparation for the upcoming football season; a Tar Heel kicker announces he’s returning to Chapel Hill after a court ruling cleared the way; UNC women’s soccer gets a preseason exhibition win over South Carolina; season tickets go on sale for Carolina women’s basketball; UNC’s men’s golf coach gets a contract extension; and the Tar Heel baseball team keeps it in the family when landing a future recruit.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
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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 Victor argue about whether it’s worth it to learn how to remove paywalls, and Victor shares a traumatic pronunciation-related childhood experience.
Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments, from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews.
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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 in advancing and promoting cultural arts in our community.
Talking Culture is proudly sponsored by Duke Graduate Liberal Studies; a 30-hour, self-designed liberal arts master’s program at Duke University, offering an interdisciplinary graduate experience tailored to your interests and life experiences. Welcoming students from all walks of life, learn more here!
This week, Aaron welcomes local author F.A. Davidson, who just released her debut novel this week. It’s called “Flickerstate,” a young-adult novel about a girl who enters a school for the supernaturally gifted to develop her own special power – the ability to manipulate probability, a skill she’s hoping could save her father’s life.
Visit FADavidsonAuthor.com for more on “Flickerstate,” which officially dropped on August 4.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments, from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews.
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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 CHCCS teachers the chance to pick up school supplies ahead of the academic year so they don’t have to pay for those supplies out of their own pockets. This year’s Teacher Supply Store runs from August 17-19 at Smith Middle School, with over a thousand local teachers invited to take part – all thanks to the Public School Foundation, the ECH Rotary, and numerous other businesses and organizations here in our community.
Aaron chats with Madeline Blobe and Allison Worthy of the Public School Foundation.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
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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 Chatham County; the latest in the runup to a trial in the Faith Hedgepeth murder case; a legal settlement with a drug manufacturer over price collusion; an updated opening date for Barnes & Noble in University Place; and more from the organizers of the push to keep UNC men’s basketball playing in the Smith Center. And in sports: three Tar Heels earn Patterson Medals for career achievement, one Carolina football star gets a preseason national honor; and UNC women’s soccer gets set to hit the field for tonight’s preseason exhibition against South Carolina – the first action on the UNC fall sports calendar.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
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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 Embraces.”
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“These are songs that I wrote in the past five years,” Carmichael says of the new album. “I had all these songs (that were) little mini-portraits or caricatures of a beloved person or place in my life, and they fit together nicely, (and) eventually I realized I should try to (write) in that direction…
“My last album was a little more introspective, (with) a lot of love songs, a lot of songs about one person. This album is more third-person, if that makes sense – but also, in that way, I feel like it’s even more autobiographical. I’m painting the picture of what my twenties look like. It feels like a reflection on this past decade and the people that I’ve been lucky enough to be surrounded by.”
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Recorded in Winston-Salem by Carmichael’s friend Cole Covington, “Faces, Places” is due out on Friday, August 7 – and Jack the Songman is celebrating that evening with an album-release show at Cat’s Cradle Back Room, starting at 8 p.m. with Laura Ivy and Pint Night opening.
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Friday’s show might be your last chance to see Jack the Songman live on stage for a while: he says he’s planning to take a break from music, albeit for a very good reason.
“My wife and I are expecting a baby,” he says. “(But) I’ll be back one day.”
Jack the Songman stopped by Live & Local this week (accompanied by drummer Eddie Burgard) to discuss the album and Friday’s show. He also played two songs live in the 97.9 The Hill studio: “Baby Sweetie Honey Cutie” and “Anna’s Party.” Listen:
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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 of National Night Out events being hosted throughout the community by Hillsborough Police. He looked ahead to priorities for the Fall. He also detailed some new code enforcement in town, and more.
Mayor Mark Bell of Hillsborough
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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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 her recent attendance at the NACo (The national Association of Counties), and major takeaways, including how communities are addressing data centers. She also previewed an upcoming meeting of the county commissioners to address a proposed natural gas pipeline through the southern part of the county, and more.
Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.
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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 importance of community health centers – and why they chose a career in community health.
This month, Aaron welcomes Kathleen Weiner, who came on board last year as Piedmont’s director of mission advancement. Her role is to focus on fundraising; that’s something she’s done with various nonprofits for over 25 years, but she says she’s especially excited about working for Piedmont.
“It’s so critical,” she says of Piedmont Health’s mission. “It’s easy for me to sit with a donor and teach them about our organization and ask for their support, because I believe it.”
As a federally qualified health center, Piedmont Health Services accepts all patients regardless of their insurance status. Weiner says they served over 44,000 patients last year, 46 percent of whom were uninsured – which is a lifesaving effort, but also one that does require external funding.
“We do get federal dollars, (but) as you can imagine, that’s always up and down, so the donations help quite a bit,” she says. “We see everybody, we don’t turn anybody away, and I think that’s important for folks.”
And Weiner says the direct healthcare service is only part of Piedmont’s overall mission. Among other things, she says they’re currently providing backpacks for kids, filled with essential back-to-school supplies.
And that’s just one of the ways the staff at Piedmont Health go above and beyond to help their patients get well and stay well.
“We had a patient at our PACE program, a wonderful program for taking care of elderly patients,” Weiner remembers. “(They) had a fall and needed to be in the hospital, and were not able to heal properly (because they were) worried about their pet. So one of our workers took care of the pet, for weeks, until that patient was able to heal.
“That’s what I see every day. Our staff, they really go the extra mile.”
If you want to donate to Piedmont Health Services, you can do it anytime on their website. And Weiner says there are several upcoming fundraiser events – including a community engagement breakfast Friday, October 23, from 7:30-9:00 a.m. at the Blue Hill Event Center in Chapel Hill, followed by a spaghetti dinner Wednesday, October 28, at the Carolina Club.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
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Aaron welcomes three special guests to discuss this year’s James Cates Scholars program – which has been providing local students with the chance to take a deep dive into history for the past six years. Danita Mason-Hogans heads up the program as part of her organization Bridging the Gap; she’s joined by two of this year’s scholars, Anaya Newbill and Bakari Craft.
If you want to check out the scholars’ work for yourself, everyone’s invited to a Scholars Showcase this Saturday, August 8, at the Chapel Hill Public Library.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
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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 in demand. Aaron welcomes Kelly Flynn, the regional communications director for the American Red Cross, to discuss the need for blood donations, the experience of giving, and how you can help save lives this month – and get an Amazon gift card for doing so!
Visit RedCrossBlood.org to find local blood drives and make an appointment to donate. (Walk-ins are always welcome too.)
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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, Victor says the next fro-yo craze will hit sometime in the mid-2030s – which Aaron appreciates, if only because of the optimism in assuming the future will be something like the present and the past.Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
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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 killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth pleads not guilty ahead of a September trial; plans for a future wet lab on West Franklin Street are scuttled amidst a drop in demand for wet-lab space; and a UNC expert weighs in on the NCAA’s new eligibility rule for student-athletes. And in sports: UNC unveils the schedule for this year’s “Chapel Thrill” concert series ahead of home football games; new Tar Heel football offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino says he’s seeing big improvements in the running game; and UNC women’s soccer is picked to finish fifth in the ACC in 2026, after a seventh-place finish last year.97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
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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 discussed his recollection of receiving the National Principal of the Year award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. He also recounted the work that has earned him accolades, including his decision to return to Orange High School after a prior stint leading that building, and more.
Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public K-12 school districts in our community. You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here.
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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 fall sports season, with a focus on the football team’s second campaign under the leadership of Bill Belichick. He looked at the schedule, the roster, and trends facing the team as fall practice begins. He also looked ahead to other fall sports at UNC, and more.
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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 produce better: rather, a new report finds that GoPro is simply responding by selling their existing products to the U.S. military. (Also, Victor and Aaron talk Stephen King.)
Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
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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 very big charitable give from a UNC alum; a pre-trial hearing in the Faith Hedgepeth case; a timeline for Rani Dasi’s transition to the Orange County Board of Commissioners; a new sheriff in Chatham County; and a new transit option for Chatham County residents. And in sports: academic honors for more than 500 Tar Heel student-athletes, and the latest development in the Michael Lombardi situation at UNC football.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
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Kindra & Vinny Mammone
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Kindra and Vinny Mammone of CLAWS, Inc. have dedicated their lives to wildlife. With more than 30 years of rehabilitation experience, Kindra has worked with native and exotic species, taught wildlife rehabilitation, contributed to USDA guidance, and is licensed in North Carolina to rehabilitate small mammals, all native birds, and white-tailed deer fawns. Since 1991, Vinny has worked alongside Kindra in wildlife rehabilitation, helping care for countless animals while designing and building the enclosures and habitats that make CLAWS, Inc.‘s lifesaving work possible. Together, they are committed to giving wildlife a second chance and inspiring others to care about the natural world.
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Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm navigates our universal journey of aging — consciously, realistically, and with a great attitude. Through candid conversations with professionals, authors, and everyday people, Judy Miller and her sidekick, Jess Anderson, with humor and compassion, deep dive into the issues we confront as we grow older. No holds barred as we explore money, relationships, living life to the fullest, family dynamics, finding our purpose, third acts, retirement, health and health care, longevity, activities, travel, community, loneliness, quality of life and dying. Often painfully honest. Empowering and inspirational. With laughter and tears. How do we make every moment count? What’s your journey? What’s your plan?
Hosts of Not Ready For The Farm, Judy Miller (right) and Jess Anderson (left)
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You never know when the Grief Train may stop at your station. When it does, author Marinda Freeman believes the answer isn’t to avoid grief, but to honor it, learn from it, and eventually discover the gratitude and love that remain. In this heartfelt conversation, Marinda shares the story behind her book *The Grief Train*** and the sudden loss of her husband that inspired it. Together, Judy, Jess, and Marinda explore grief, aging, friendship, remembrance, and the idea that all of life is an event worth acknowledging with intention, appreciation, and love.
Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: The 79°West Innovation Hub, Clarity Legal Group, West Fork Wealth Management, Health Source Chiropractic, HOPE Renovations, and Purple Puddle.
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This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman is joined by Darrick Johnson, founder of Sherpa Sports AI. They discuss the need for technological innovation in sports.
Disclaimer: I believe in the transformative promise of artificial intelligence, while deeply recognizing and opposing the environmental strain and disproportionate harm its energy and land demands place on at-risk communities.
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97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, July 31, about UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi landing on administrative leave amid a university-led investigation. Stroman shares her thoughts on how the news impacts perception of the program entering the second year under Bill Belichick and his staff, the added pressure this may bring to the regime’s sophomore season, and whether any silver linings exist from the news.
Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a consulting professor for UNC and Virginia, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about headlines from the world of sports. Covering both local and national stories, Stroman specializes in connecting the on-field product to the impact of sports on business, culture and society. Listen to their past conversations on Chapelboro, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.
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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 thunderstorms, hurricane season, and the need to be prepared for bad weather. She also discussed a pilot solar program from the town, planning for National Night Out on Tuesday, and more.
Mayor Barbara Foushee of Carrboro.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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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. She discussed recent work of the Haw River Assembly, and previewed a pair of upcoming public meetings about a proposed pipeline from Siler City to Moncure. She also discussed a proposed data center in Chatham County, a proposed data center moratorium in Alamance County, and more.
Each Thursday, “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context. Find our past Climate Thursday conversations here.
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UNC sport administration professor and Director of the Center for Research in Intercollegiate Athletics Erianne Weight joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, July 31. The NCAA’s new “5 in 5” eligibility rules are about to go into place, where college athletes can compete in up to five seasons across five years. Weight shares her thoughts on the benefits and drawbacks of the revised system, potentially ripple effects of its exceptions, and how student-athletes she works with have reacted to the change so far. She also shares early details on work her center is doing to establish a college sports framework in India.
On Air Today features interviews and conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community — including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Here past interviews on-demand on Chapelboro, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.
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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 chamber event on growth and development she had attended earlier that day, which included updates on the North South Bus Rapid Transit project, and more. She also shared updates on UNC’s Carolina North Plans, the Legion Road property and pond, and more.
Mayor Jess Anderson of Chapel Hill.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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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 that can always be found in Hillsborough at least once a month – while Brad leans to a spot in downtown Durham that’s recently updated their menu.
Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
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Victor arrives intending to discuss a high-end, maybe more eco-friendly single-cup coffee pod, but things get distracted immediately. (No worries, though: he’s feeling much better than usual today.) Also, Victor and Aaron celebrate the fact that our studio has moved away from the wasteful pods – though that does also give Victor a chance to grill Aaron about why he never makes coffee for the rest of the office. (It’s because he gets here super-early, by the way. There’s a legit reason.)
Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
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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 the idea of building a new arena on the Carolina North campus, but that’s gotten significant pushback – led by a group called the Committee for a South Campus Arena, headed up by former UNC trustee Rusty Carter.
Visit RenovateSmithCenter.org for more on their efforts.
Now, that committee has unveiled a proposal that would not only preserve the Smith Center, but also transform the area around the Dean Dome into a “Village at South Campus” that could include a hotel, restaurants, retail and entertainment space, more student housing, and a pedestrian mall along part of Skipper Bowles Drive. And they’re renewing their call to Chancellor Lee Roberts to join them in the effort.
Renditions of a possible ‘Village at South Campus,’ via the Committee for a South Campus Arena.
Rusty Carter joins Aaron to discuss the latest developments.
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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 County Commissioners move to cancel a financial incentives package for the EV maker Vinfast; and Orange County health officials say they’ve confirmed 21 cases of Cyclospora in the county. And in sports: Belichick discusses his optimism about the upcoming season; UNC women’s basketball releases their non-conference schedule; and two Tar Heel volleyball stars earn preseason All-ACC honors, while the team is picked to finish fifth in the conference.
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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 Thursday, July 30. She discussed her recent selection to fill a term on the Orange County Board of Commissioners. She talked about her legacy on the school board, why now seemed like a time to make the move, what her priorities are for the Orange County Commissioners, and more.
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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 end; four pilots complete the first transatlantic helicopter flight; and Beatrix Potter creates Peter Rabbit – plus some highly acclaimed drawings of mushrooms.
Also: Scott and Aaron wonder about Canada, and Aaron reflects on how our present-day turmoil and division still pales in comparison to the turmoil and division of (numerous!) past periods in American history.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
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Trending today: With Aaron Johnson and Michael Koh both in the studio, Victor quizzes everyone about their favorite nostalgic food. (“Nostalgic food” referring to a food that was once really popular but isn’t so much anymore.) Michael and Aaron agree on buffets and salad bars, while AJ gets nostalgic about the classic decor at Pizza Hut. (Also, Victor and Aaron argue about wedge salads, and Michael inadvertently triggers everyone in Chapel Hill.)
Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
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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 commissioners weigh in on soon-to-be new board member Rani Dasi; TriRiver lifts water restrictions in southwest Chatham County; a UNC women’s basketball star heads to China for international competition; and the Michael Lombardi situation continues to develop around UNC football.
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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 long service in law enforcement prior to his retirement earlier this month. He also discussed his new role on the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, including what motivated him to pursue the role of commissioner, and more.
Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.
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This month on “Wonderful Water,” join 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey for a conversation with Mary Tiger, community relations for OWASA, and Mel Gilles, sustainability projects analyst from Orange County, about at-home conservation, and how OWASA is working to make the process of saving water — and saving money — easier. From the annual Creek Week celebration to regular workshops and widely-available tools, conservation can be simpler than ever!
OWASA’s Climate Action Plan encompasses strategies to save water system-wide and plans to cut greenhouse emissions in half by 2030 but, according to Tiger and Gilles, the average OWASA customer uses over 30 gallons of water a day. This amount can be reduced by mindful usage, updating of fixtures, and more.
“Water stewardship is actually a really important part of the long-term sustainability of our community’s water system,” said Mary Tiger. “Our community has done such a great job at being stewards of the water that OWASA has been able to indefinitely delay some really expensive expansion of the infrastructure. So, that’s where it kind of comes full circle and actually helps on the bill and from the financial standpoint.
It’s always helpful for the community to be prepared for drought. So we’ve had a few great years of full reservoirs, but we know that’s not always gonna be the case in the future. As we build OWASA’s climate adaptation plan, we’re thinking about how our communities’ water and sewer infrastructures and our resources could be impacted by climate. We’re looking forward to providing opportunities to anyone in our community who wants to conserve water and energy and support them and helping to achieve community wide goals. In the long run, it’s gonna be what’s best for our community, both ecologically and economically.”
(featured image via OWASA)
You can listen to the full conversation below, and visit the Wonderful Water page here for more interviews and stories about the work OWASA does in our community.
Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents use roughly 7 million gallons of water a day, and “Wonderful Water” is a monthly conversation sponsored by the Orange Water and Sewer Authority highlighting its work to keep our community growing and water flowing.
Presented by the Orange Water and Sewer Authority.
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Trending today: Michael Koh (filling in for Victor) is excited about this weekend’s Woolly Worm Festival, a WNC tradition that’s back this year after getting canceled last year due to Hurricane Helene. Aaron’s completely unfamiliar with the concept, but he’s not too far behind: Michael’s never actually attended it either.
Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
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In today’s news: a fallen tree blocks a major Chapel Hill road, and UNC’s Caleb Hood announces he’s retiring from football. Also: Carrboro police find the body of a missing man and release photos of a suspect in last week’s attempted sexual assault; Chapel Hill police identify the man who was found dead on Franklin Street last week; Orange County authorities file new felony charges in a recent shooting incident; Pittsboro’s town board gears up for a vote on the proposed Reeves Farm development, with 1,700 residences and a million square feet of retail and commercial space; Mebane’s town council nixes a housing plan; Chapel Hill’s town council gets an affordable housing report; repair work begins on Chapel Hill’s Chantal-damaged trails; new population numbers show Raleigh and Durham each hit big milestones last year; and the Tar Heel field hockey, volleyball, and men’s soccer teams all score big wins over the weekend – though the women’s soccer team does not.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
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Jennie Knowlton
This Week:
Jennie Knowlton is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Quiltmaker Café, a nonprofit and donation supported restaurant in downtown Pittsboro that offers a full menu but no pricing. Having experienced food insecurity several different times in her life, Jennie’s top priority for the Café is to serve delicious, healthy, dignified meals to everyone who needs it in the supportive atmosphere of the restaurant.
Randy Voller
Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
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Dr. Deborah Stroman chats with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, Oct. 10 about the news-filled week for UNC football. Despite the team having a bye and statements claiming otherwise, numerous reports around head coach Bill Belichick and UNC exploring buyout options dominated local headlines — along with reports of a chaotic culture within the football center. What does it all mean for the team? Stroman shares her thoughts on that, how the team can try to focus and play through the distractions and her prediction on whether Belichick will still be leading the Tar Heels by the end of the season.
Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC professor, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Click here to listen to their past conversations on the latest sports headlines and impact in the game, on culture, and for business.
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Saturday, October 11, head to Saxapahaw for Sleepy Fest, an all-day music festival hosted by local music label Sleepy Cat Records! The festival starts at 11:00 a.m. with a free outdoor arts market and music on the Haywagon Stage until 4:30, then continues at the Haw River Ballroom with ticketed performances inside and outside from 2-10. The lineup includes Alice Gerrard, Joseph Terrell, Slow Teeth, a DJ set from Magic Al, and many more.
Conversation presented by Sleepy Fest. Click here to get more information and buy tickets to the festival.
Among the bands on the Sleepy Fest lineup is Kill the Buddha, a Greensboro quintet led by Lenwood Edwards Jr. that just released a self-titled album in August.
Visit KillTheBuddhaMusic.com.
“The name (Kill the Buddha) is inspired from a Buddhist koan,” Edwards explains. “My understanding is (that) it just means to stay teachable: one of the core principles of Buddhism is being present, being in the moment. Teachers used to tell their students, ‘if you see the Buddha, kill the Buddha’ – just to not stay fixed on a certain idea. (And) it’s kind of a call to myself to be present when I’m playing also.”
Listen to the band’s new album and purchase it on Bandcamp.
Kill the Buddha will be Sleepy Fest’s opening band inside the Haw River Ballroom; their set begins at 1:00 p.m. Edwards says this will be their first time performing in that iconic venue – and it’s especially exciting because it gives them the chance to work with the folks at Sleepy Cat Records.
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“I had talked (in the past) with some of the folks at Sleepy Cat, Saman (Khoujinian) and Gabe (Anderson), and we had some talks of making stuff happen – but the way this worked out was just too good of a deal to be true,” he says. “The bubble that they’ve built here in the Triangle is really neat, and we’re glad to be a part of it.”
Lenwood Edwards Jr. stopped by Live & Local to promote Sleepy Fest and play three songs: “Mikey,” “Bloom,” and “Mr. G.” Listen:
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With Aaron about to MC an annual gala at the FRANK Art Gallery, what’s a good art-themed date night in the Triangle? Aaron sends you to various museums (and one live performance), while Brad takes the prompt in an unusual direction – and recommends a corn maze. (Also, Aaron utters the folksiest Southern phrase he’s ever said in his life.)
Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
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Trending today: memories of childhood-favorite grocery stores trigger a realization from Aaron about how little it takes to amuse kids. Michael Koh fills in for Victor, providing details about classic Vermont supermarkets – and learning about classic Carrboro video stores.
Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
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Chapel Hill’s Festifall Arts Markets are back! This year’s Festifall will occur in two installments: Saturday, October 18 (Carolina Day) and Saturday, November 1 (Dia de los Muertos), both from noon to 5 p.m. at the 140 West Franklin Plaza, with an entirely different lineup of musicians, performers, and arts vendors both days.
Aaron welcomes Darien Cropper and Xavier Vallejo of Chapel Hill Community Arts and Culture to preview this year’s Festifall highlights.
Conversation presented by Chapel Hill Community Arts and Culture. Visit ChapelHillArts.org for more information on Festifall and other upcoming events.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
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In today’s news: Carrboro police seek a suspect in a reported sexual assault, and local elected officials discuss future school construction. Also: a man is found dead in downtown Chapel Hill; UNC announces the merger of the schools of library science and data science; Gov. Josh Stein calls for more mental-health funding; a new hospital is approved for Mebane; Chatham County’s CORA Food Pantry opens a second location; incoming Tar Heel basketball star Caleb Wilson keeps his nose to the grindstone; and Collective Soul and the Savannah Bananas both announce plans to come to Chapel Hill.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 9, discussing town news and events. She discussed Wednesday night’s town council meeting, which saw an affordable housing report, a vote on a nine-story development on MLK, an upcoming closure to Rosemary Street, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Sonark Media Founder and CEO Stephen Raets and ACME Chef and Owner Kevin Callaghan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 9. They discussed the upcoming Salt & Smoke & Sound Festival at Blackwood Farm Park on October 18th. They discussed how the partnership came about and the advantages of joining forces. They previewed the food and drink options, outlined the music lineup, which includes, Rissi Palmer, Big Something, The Tan and Sober Gentlemen, Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba, Nothing Good, My Brother’s Keeper and Ben Sollee. They discussed the advantages of Blackwood Farm Park as a festival site, how the day will play out, and more.
This week 97.9 The Hill & Chapelboro.com are giving away a pair of VIP tickets, This is your pass to luxury and exclusive Festival perks, including access to covered VIP area with seating, snacks, a dedicated bar, and access to the Artist Village where you can mingle with the performers.
All you need to do is text SALT SMOKE SOUND to 97.9 The Hill’s studio text line 919-240-6000. And you’ll be entered to win the VIP tickets, and we’re giving away 4 pairs of general admission tickets with parking as well.
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On Air Today features interviews and conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community — including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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This week in history: “The Jazz Singer” is released in theaters, the first-ever “talkie” movie with synchronized sound. Also: the Battle of Kings Mountain marks a turning point in the Revolutionary War; “Dune” author and celebrated futurist Frank Herbert is born; and President John F. Kennedy delivers a famous speech in Chapel Hill, on UNC’s University Day.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
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Trending today: the acting world is up in arms over AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood, but Aaron thinks she may serve a purpose.
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This month, Kelly discusses upcoming festivals - including a star-studded celebration of old-time music and a tribute to Gilmore Girls.
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In today's news: UNC publicly backs head football coach Bill Belichick, and a UNC professor returns to class after a contentious suspension.
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Orange County Master Gardener Volunteer Roger Hannah spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 8. He discussed this year's PlantFest plant sale and garden festival. The festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Chapel Hill's Blackwood Farm Park on Saturday, October 11. He discussed the plants for sale, the demonstrations, kids activities, food trucks, music, art, and more.
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Former Pittsboro Mayor, "On The Porch" Host and Chatham County Line Publisher Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 10. He discussed recent real estate trends in Orange and Chatham Counties. He also gave a quick preview of the upcoming local election in Chatham County, running through all eight candidates for Pittsboro Board of Commissioners and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 10, discussing county news and events. She reviewed a discussion of he Broadband Task Force from the most recent board of commissioners meeting. She also talked about a vote on a new subdivision off 54. She discussed a new format for commissioners meetings in which they meet early for closed session, and more.
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Aaron welcomes local musician Jeremy Gilchrist, who's playing at the Cave in Chapel Hill on Thursday, October 9.
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Trending today: a website called Bring A Trailer where you can buy vintage vehicles - including a working Soviet tank for $220,000.
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Sunday, October 12, Orange County is hosting a Roadshow from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Cedar Grove Community Center.
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In today's news: Durham voters cast ballots in the 2025 primary, and Orange County officials tackle the issue of housing insecurity.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 7, discussing county news and events. She discussed a recent meeting with the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, including a more detailed plan for what to do with jointly owned downtown properties that they would like to develop. She also talked about the recent "State of Chatham" event held by the Chatham County Chamber of Commerce, and more.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 7. Michael called in live from the ACC Tipoff event in Charlotte. He discussed interactions with UNC representatives, Head Coach Hubert Davis and players Seth Trimble and Henri Vieesaar. He discussed the relaxed and happy tone for the UNC coach and players, as well as gauging the general mood of the conference at the event, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 7, discussing town news and events. He gave an update on flood recovery in Hillsborough, with most of the parks space around town reopened, replacement vehicles ordered, and private residents recovering as well. He also discussed local businesses around Hillsborough, including some recent openings. He also talked about upcoming community news and events and more.
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This year's Moorefields Bluegrass Festival is Saturday, October 11, with five hours of music at the historic estate near Hillsborough.
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97.9 The Hill sports reporter Michael Koh checks in from the 2025 ACC Tipoff event, happening this week in Charlotte.
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Filling in for Victor, Michael Koh asks Aaron: how would you cast a sitcom based on the inner workings of 97.9 The Hill?
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Local musician Pippa Hoover stops by to play a song ahead of a show at Yonder in Hillsborough on Sunday, October 12.
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In today's news: UNC dentistry students do community service to remember one of their own, and Durham voters head to the polls.
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97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh react to the poor game by UNC football vs. Clemson on the Oct. 6 Carolina Football Hour.
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Tom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 6. He discussed recent polling around the federal government shutdown, recent special election results and what to watch for as we near the 2026 midterms.
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This Week:
Emily Sutton is the Executive Director of Haw River Assembly ("HRA") as well as being the Haw Riverkeeper. She joined the staff of Haw River Assembly in 2016, managing citizen science projects to watchdog against sediment pollution and monitor the tributaries and main stem of the Haw River. She has been Haw Riverkeeper since 2018, leading the fight for HRA against pollution in the Haw River on many fronts, including emerging contaminants, Jordan Lake nutrients, and sediment pollution. She is a current member of the NC Sedimentation Control Commission. Emily grew up paddling rivers in the Midwest, and moved to North Carolina to receive her B.A at Appalachian State University in Sustainable Development, where she studied Agroecology, Watershed Ecology, and Outdoor Education. Emily lives in Durham, NC.
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Joey Powell and Tommy Ashley are joined by UNC Football Letterman Matt Merletti and more to break down today's matchup with Clemson at Kenan Stadium.
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Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, October 3 to discuss the latest updates from the WNBA.
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Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 3. He discussed how two new laws in North Carolina will affect the work of Sheriff's offices in the state, including Chatham County. He also discussed safety on Jordan Lake, with dangerous situations occurring every summer. He also discussed the growth of Chatham County and how it affect's the sheriff's office's work, and more.
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Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview Saturday's Carolina-Clemson game in Kenan Stadium.
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We look to March Madness and ask: what's a 12-seed date night, something that doesn't sound great on paper but ends up being a highlight?
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Trending today: police in California pull over a vehicle, but couldn't write a ticket - because it was a self-driving car.
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Aaron checks in with Colin Novick of Rally House Chapel Hill, now open downtown and ready for the big Carolina-Clemson game on Saturday.
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In today's news: Tar Heel fans and town officials gear up for UNC-Clemson, and a local housing nonprofit wins a statewide honor.
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Monet Richardson Community Foundation Student Leaders Laney and Mone't and faculty advisor Susan Little spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 2. They discussed an upcoming car wash fund raiser to help support their mission of enhancing educational experiences through connecting community resources. The car wash will be October 18 at the Dunkin on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill.
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Haw River Assembly Executive Director and Keeper of The Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 2. She discussed an upcoming EPA hearing at Randolph Community College in Asheboro as the agency decides enforcement of limits of 1,4-dioxane coming from Asheboro's water treatment facility. She also discussed other work the assembly is currently doing, including working with groups of 4th graders in the field, and more.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 2, discussing town news and events. She talked about football gameday impacts on downtown businesses, including an upcoming study with the university, the Chamber, and the visitor's bureau to measure that impact. She discussed the Chapel Hill Police getting their new headquarters up and running. The talked about a recent trip to Raleigh with some of the economic development for the North Carolina Starter's Launch, and more.
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This week, Scott and Aaron remember two nineteenth-century women, a teacher and a writer, whose work focused on lifting people up.
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Trending today: sports commentator Paul Finebaum announces he's running for Senate in Alabama, because hey, Alabama could do worse.
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In today's news: students, faculty, and local residents rally in support of suspended UNC professor Dwayne Dixon.
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The band Slow Teeth stops by Live & Local to promote Sleepy Fest, an all-day music festival in Saxapahaw Saturday, October 11.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 1, discussing county news and events. She talked about the recent shutdown of the federal government and how that might affect Orange County going forward. She also discussed a recent meeting the commissioners had with both of the county's school boards. She discussed highlights from the agenda for next week's meeting, talked about the board's priorities for the rest of the year, and more.
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Aaron previews the Shakori Hills Fall Festival of Music & Dance, which opens Thursday, October 2, and runs through Sunday, October 5.
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We start October by talking Halloween, which has become America's number-two holiday. (Why have some classic Halloween traditions declined?)
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UNC's Lineberger Cancer Center is marking 20 years of a program called "Get Real & Heel" - and adding a Spanish version called Pa'lante.
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This week, Brad and Aaron consider ways to stay cool in the summer, with a massive heat wave upon us. Aaron tries to plan a road trip cootie-catcher style (with limited success), while Brad recommends a trip to DPAC to see a hot show in the air conditioning.
Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
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Trending today: a tax-evasion scheme involving rich folks skirting around state luxury taxes by registering their fancy vehicles in Montana. (This does create a situation wherein all the richest, most selfish people in America have stashed their most expensive possessions in the same Montana mega-garages. Anyone up for an Ocean’s Eleven-style heist?)
Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
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In today’s news: Chapel Hill passes a budget, and local leaders have mixed reactions to a complex housing bill. Also: Chatham County officials search for a missing fisherman at Jordan Lake; the State Senate approves an energy bill that’s drawing pushback from environmental advocates; UNC Health hires a new chief philanthropy officer; a UNC fraternity gets shut down; Chatham County honors a 19th-century Black poet; two Tar Heel tennis stars earn a bid to the U.S. Open; and a UNC football player weighs in on Bill Belichick.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
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Chase Davenport of Red October stopped by Live & Local this week, ahead of the release of his forthcoming new album “Stratosphere.”
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“Stratosphere” will be Red October’s third album in three years – but this is an especially personal one for Davenport, with a sequence of songs about grief after the recent death of his mother.
“I was working on another project called ‘Apocalypse,’ which was going to be a response to Donald Trump,” Davenport says. “(But on) April 5, we lost her to prolonged disease.”
The experience sent Davenport into a new round of songwriting, as a way to deal with the grief process – which he says is still very much ongoing.
“Zero out of ten stars,” he says with a small laugh. “I’ve had a great support system, (but) you’re never the same again…(and) it’s like there’s no road, no one roadmap through the grief.”
Davenport is releasing “Stratosphere” in three parts: a pair of EPs called “Songbook I and II,” followed by the full album later this year. His next live show is Thursday, June 26, a mini-set as part of an open mic at the Cave in downtown Chapel Hill.
Chase Davenport stopped by Live & Local this week (accompanied by David Ward) to discuss the album and perform three songs: “The Road,” “Burn,” and “Life Goes On.” Listen:
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the latest on the Town’s efforts to remediate coal ash at 828 MLK Jr. Blvd. We also hear details on the recently passed Orange County Budget, the latest on an affordable housing project coming to Hillsborough, and details on Chapel Hill and Carrboro’s Juneteenth celebration on Thursday. In sports, the UNC Women’s Basketball team adds another player to next year’s roster, several athletes get individual honors, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 18. She discussed details of the county budget, which passed with unanimous support this week. She also talked about the opening of a new EMS station in Orange County, a new affordable housing development from Orange Habitat, an upcoming Job Fair, and a new mini-park opening this weekend. She also talked about upcoming community events and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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This month on “Wonderful Water,” join 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey for a conversation with Allison Spinelli, OWASA Director of Water Resources; Chris Gibbons, OWASA Laboratory Supervisor, about the 2024 Water Quality Report Card!
OWASA has released its 2024 Water Quality Report Card, marking another year in providing water services to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community. The report card includes information about OWASA’s technology upgrades that improve efficiency in operations, important testing results that show OWASA ahs successfully met state and federal drinking water regulations, updates on pilot testing of PFAS treatment technologies and the completion of a Service Line Inventory, which found no lead water lines in OWASA’s service area.
You can listen to the full conversation below, and visit the Wonderful Water page here for more interviews and stories about the work OWASA does in our community.
Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents use roughly 7 million gallons of water a day, and “Wonderful Water” is a monthly conversation sponsored by the Orange Water and Sewer Authority highlighting its work to keep our community growing and water flowing.
Presented by the Orange Water and Sewer Authority.
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Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz of Watchhouse stopped by Live & Local this week, following the release of their latest album “Rituals.”
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“Rituals” is the duo’s eighth album, but their first in almost four years. That’s their longest gap between albums, but Frantz and Marlin say they wouldn’t have had it any other way.
“The songs were written a little more slowly, (with) a lot more intention behind each lyric – because all of a sudden it wasn’t me trying to just write an album for the sake of putting an album out,” says Marlin. “Not that we ever did that, but there’s always little elements of that here and there – (but this time) it felt like I could write when I felt like it…(and) I was able to do it on a much slower pace, and in a way that felt true to what I wanted to say.”
The resulting album, with 11 warm, introspective, and inspired tracks, is yet another triumph for a duo that have long established themselves as one of the most beloved and popular bands in Chapel Hill’s storied music history.
But it wasn’t an easy journey to get there.
“The music scene and a music career, they’re not just endeavors,” Marlin says. “It becomes like a relationship. And I think (during) the pandemic, when everything stopped…all of a sudden I felt like this relationship that I’d had for so long was gone. And I didn’t know how to turn to it, and I didn’t know how to trust in it…so it became harder and harder to want to jump back in.”
And for Marlin and Frantz, the pandemic was an especially transformative time: it also coincided with their decision to change the band’s name from Mandolin Orange to Watchhouse – and even more importantly, it also came shortly after they welcomed their first child.
“I remember the first time I saw our daughter: all of a sudden, the person that I was before that moment no longer existed,” Marlin says. “I think that was one of the things that ended up making us slow down, and not feeling like we needed to write (or) be creative: with that perspective shift, with having kids, it was like, what’s more important than that?”
But eventually, Marlin and Frantz say, the songs did come – not in spite of all those changes, but inspired by them.
“I think a lot of (that) is really folded up in this album,” says Frantz. “A lot of these songs were born out of tumultuous years of soul searching and different personal transitions.”
And crucially, Frantz and Marlin weren’t alone: they were guided by an old friend, co-producer Ryan Gustafson of the Dead Tongues.
“He’s one of the first music scene friends that we made back in 2009, around the same time that we met each other,” says Frantz. “We’ve talked a lot about this, but he really did, I think, save this album and save our sanity and our ability to get it out. Because this was a really challenging one for us…we took our time with it, we knew we didn’t need to be in a hurry to put it out, and I think that made it harder to decide when we were finished…
“And (Ryan) was the perfect gentle leader that we needed: (he) has a lot of great musical ideas, but also has a really deep understanding of who we are as musicians and who we are as a band, because he’s known us from the beginning. So that comfort was really crucial for us.”
“Ryan was great,” Marlin adds. “He just kept offering the perspective of: ‘you’re doing this because you love it, and don’t forget that.’ And I think that was a huge help.”
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Now, Watchhouse is celebrating the album with a nationwide tour, including an already-sold-out stop at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and their first west-coast swing in a couple years.
And with two young kids along for the ride, a Watchhouse tour is now a family affair.
“Certainly (that makes) the schedule a little more demanding,” Frantz says, “but it’s really special – and it feels like a cool opportunity for our kids to understand what we do, and the multiple things that give our life meaning.”
And as for that relationship with music?
“It’s a different relationship now,” Marlin says. “But I think it’s a healthier one.”
Emily Frantz and Andrew Marlin stopped by Live & Local to discuss the album and their upcoming tour. They also played three tracks from the new album: “Rituals,” “In the Sun,” and “Shape.” Listen:
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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 in advancing and promoting cultural arts in our community.
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This week, Aaron welcomes Elizabeth Woodman, the creator of a podcast called “27 Views” that’s inspired by a series of books about North Carolina towns. Their latest installment is a four-part episode called “Who Killed Rachel Crook?” that takes a deep dive into the still-unsolved 1951 murder of the original owner of Chapel Hill’s Crook’s Corner – with fascinating insights into what life and society were like in our community, three quarters of a century ago.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
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Trending today: the declining fortunes of Subway, which is rapidly shedding locations nationwide after peaking in the mid-2010s. Victor and Aaron get nostalgic about their Subway memories – which, come to think of it, are all from way back in the day. Why is it that fewer people are going to Subway these days? Aaron’s got theories, but nothing’s entirely certain. (Also, Aaron fondly remembers Cracker Barrel – which sparks gratuitous commentary from Victor.)
Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
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In today's news: Orange County Commissioners approve next year's budget, with the Chapel Hill Town Council set to vote on theirs tonight.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 18. She discussed the passage of the budget for Chatham County, including what she is most proud of in the budget. She discussed the latest on Wolfspeed as that company cuts positions as part of a Chapter 11 restructuring. She also talked about new "Welcome to Chatham County" signs that will be put on 15-501, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 17, discussing town news and events. He told the story of seeing an incapacitated individual and calling first responders, who ultimately administered a life-saving dose of Naloxone. He talked about the need for more awareness around what to do in a situation like that, and the value of having overdose treatments available. He also discussed a recent assault in a a homeless encampment on the south side of Hillsborough. He also discussed upcoming community events and more.
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Local music legend Chris Stamey stopped by Live & Local last week, ahead of the July 11 release of his new album "Anything Is Possible."
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Trending today: a debate about whether table-top role-playing games are really 'games,' or whether they're actually 'books.'
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The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Festival is taking place Thursday, June 19, from 4-8 p.m. at Carrboro Town Commons.
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In today's news: local workforce-training nonprofit Hope Renovations contends with federal 'diversity' grant cuts.
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Orange High School Principal Jason Johnson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 16. He discussed the recently concluded school year, sharing highlights and surprises. He also talked about recently being named North Carolina's Principal of the Year, and what that means to him. He talked about the responsibilities the role includes, and how he expects it to impact the coming school year. He also talked about leading a school through leadership changes, and more.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 16. He discussed his experience competing at the Hearst Journalism National Competition earlier in the month. He discussed an upcoming Instagram Reel where staff members will chose their "walk-up" music. He talked about his experience covering the "No Kings" rally this weekend, and more.
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Tom and Aaron discuss new polls from Virginia and New Jersey that suggest a big shift to the Democrats in 2025.
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Trending today: increasing hassles for bars and restaurants that play background music, and Victor's rant against Chive TV.
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Jennifer Player of Orange Habitat for Humanity joins Aaron to discuss Auman Village, a new Habitat community in Hillsborough.
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In today's news: local residents rally against Donald Trump, while a local vaccine researcher responds after being sacked by RFK Jr.
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This Week:
Steve Sandeep Rao, a native of Charleston WV, Steve serves as an At Large Council Member for the Town of Morrisville and served as Mayor Pro Tem from 2015-2017. He served as a Senior Business Development Executive at Alphanumeric Systems, a global tech company headquartered in Raleigh from January 2011 to May 2020 and now serves as Of Counsel and Adviser to State Federal Strategies, where he advises Technology Companies on State and Local Government Business Development Strategy. Council Member Rao is the longest serving Asian-American elected official in NC
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Willis Whichard, lawyer, legislator, Supreme Court justice, and law school dean, is the author of “A Consequential Life: David Lowry Swain, Nineteenth-Century North Carolina, and Their University.” He talks about his new book and Swain, who was a lawyer, judge, governor, and university president.” Whichard, who himself has been a legislator, judge, supreme court justice, and law school dean explains Swain’s contributions to the university and the state.
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This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman discusses sports history and athletes as activists.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 13. She discussed sports as the backdrop to some recent intense news events, exploring what role sports play during the unfolding of intense and historical news events, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, area high school seniors have graduation this weekend. We hear more details about the ongoing controversy at Carrboro High School around Principal Helena Thomas. We hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on the legacy of Karen Stegman as she is set to leave the town council early ahead of her move to Carrboro. A large economic development announcement comes to Greensboro. In sports, the Sienna Hotel responds to the throng of fans who wanted a glimpse of team Mexico, we hear from a Tar Heel football player on spring practice, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 13, discussing town news and events. She discussed some upcoming weekend evens, including the Pride Piper Walk, as part of Pride Month celebrations. She also talked about upcoming Juneteenth celebrations in the community. She discussed the downtown area of Carrboro, updating potential development on a couple of highly visible parcels and discussing the effect of the Drakeford Library Complex on downtown, and more.
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This week, Brad and Aaron recommend date-night plans that don't sound intuitive at first, but are in fact great ideas.
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Trending today: Victor learns that steel is cheaper than bottled water, and Aaron learns about the latest nicotine-consumption trend.
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In today's news: controversy at Carrboro High School, as principal Helena Thomas is put on leave just before graduation.
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Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly and Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 13. She discussed a recent lawsuit filed against the City of Asheboro in conjunction with the Cape Fear River Watch. She talked about how a similar She also discussed some other upcoming events and activities through the Haw River Assembly and more.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 12, discussing town news and events. She discussed her experience at the Mexico vs. Turkiye soccer friendly at Kenan Stadium on Tuesday; she outlined the town council's meeting from earlier in the week, including a preview vote on the budget; she discussed Karen Stegman's legacy on the Town Council as she is set to depart later this month. She also previewed upcoming community events and more.
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This week, Scott and Aaron discuss the invention of the ballpoint pen and a Supreme Court decision that cemented our Constitutional rights.
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Trending today: the company Yeti takes a hit from heightened tariffs, which have an especially big impact on vacuum insulation.
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Kelly and Aaron are joined by Becca Liegey of Mebane Recreation & Parks, to discuss upcoming Juneteenth and July 4 festivities.
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In today's news: a Hillsborough man is in custody after a reported machete attack at a homeless encampment.
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It’s time for another round of Studio Sessions with the School of Rock Chapel Hill, featuring three songs performed by the House Band!
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Randy Voller — a realtor and former mayor of Pittsboro — joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 11 for the "Chatham County Roundup."
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest-hosts "News On The Hill" for Wednesday, June 11 and shares the latest local stories.
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Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford joined 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 11.
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Aaron welcomes celebrated local author Daniel Wallace, whose new short-story collection is "Beneath the Moon and Long-Dead Stars."
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Trending today: we discuss "The Wall," the L.A. Clippers' fan section designed to enable fans to throw off opposing free-throw shooters.
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In today's news: new CHCCS superintendent Rodney Trice takes over the position amidst controversy at Carrboro High School.
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Gravely Hill Middle School Art Teacher Amanda Aguayo spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 10. She discussed her Middle School Art classroom and how she approaches teaching art to that grade level. She discussed highlights from the year and some of what she loves about teaching. She also discussed her appointment to Governor Stein's Teacher Advisory Committee, and more.
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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 10, discussing town news and events. He talked about the passage of the town's budget, including highlights. He also discussed the town's athletic facilities and parks priorities, including over 70 acres the town received from a developer to create a park near The Plant that would include a greenway connecting to downtown. He also gave updates on some other development projects around town and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 10. He discussed the Hillsborough Town Budget, which the board of commissioners passed unanimously. He outlined the tough decisions that had to be made on revenue and delaying projects, particularly given federal budget cuts. He also talked about Last Friday Art Walk being featured on North Carolina Weekend, an upcoming open house at the Rural Orange Fire Department, and more.
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Trending today: new data suggesting that green energy is still on the rise. Also, Aaron livens things up, and Victor makes a yo-momma joke.
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June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and local officials are getting the word out about an important and under-discussed issue.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
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 in advancing and promoting cultural arts in our community.
Talking Culture is proudly sponsored by Duke Arts. The Spring Duke Arts Presents season brings you music, dance, theater, puppetry and more! Explore the full line-up of performances and book now DukeArts.org.
This week, Aaron is joined by music writer and podcaster David Klein, whose new memoir is called “The Plus-One: Getting By on Good Connections in the Analog Age.” The book takes us through Klein’s life on the edges of celebrity culture – featuring memorable encounters with Winona Ryder (Klein’s cousin), Bono, Marisa Tomei, Johnny Depp, Lady Gaga, and more, plus a life’s journey in modern music as well.
Visit DavidKleinAuthor.org for more information about Klein, including the new book as well as his podcast, “I Am The Fly.”
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: the rise of digital advertising, which now comprises over 70 percent of the trillion-dollar ad industry. That’s coming with its own issues, though – including a couple shady companies that promise ‘ad blocking’ but actually just deliver targeted advertising directly to you. Also, Victor shouts out billboards, and Aaron rags on podcasts (even his own).
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: a new initiative to help UNC students facing food insecurity, and extra help for residents facing homelessness in the cold winter. Also: new housing proposals in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, individual honors for a bunch of Tar Heel athletes, and the first press conference for new UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This month, the ArtsCenter in Carrboro is staging Max Posner’s dark comedy “The Treasurer,” about the tough relationship between a middle-aged man and his free-wheeling aging mother. The show runs for two weeks, from February 20 through March 2, with shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, and 2 p.m. Sundays.
Get tickets at ArtsCenterLive.org.
Aaron discusses the show with director Derrick Ivey and co-stars Mark Filiaci and Marcia Edmundson.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: the resurgence of bedbugs, after the U.S. succeeded at virtually eliminating them in the 1960s. Victor takes a deep dive into the effort to develop new methods of combating the increasingly pesticide-resistant bugs – and the push by a fringe group of scientists to just let them come back.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: an Orange County Schools resolution supporting immigrants against ICE, and pushback against NIH cuts to university research. Also: a missing boy in Chapel Hill; a call from UNC students for university leaders to take a stand against ICE; a date for the reopening of I-40 on the NC/Tennessee border; a new separation-of-powers clash between Gov. Josh Stein and Republican state lawmakers; the return of “Fort Bragg,” with a different namesake; an event for rising kindergarteners at Orange County Schools; another bad loss for UNC men’s basketball; and a bump in the polls for the UNC women.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every other Monday, Aaron is joined at 8:30 a.m. by Tom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, for a longstanding regular segment called “What We’re Thinking,” looking at recent survey numbers and discussing what they tell us about American public opinion – election-related and otherwise.
This week, Tom discusses poll numbers that suggest about 7 million Trump voters are already having second thoughts, two weeks into his presidency. What can Democrats and left-leaning advocates do to win them fully back? Tom suggests taking a page from Aaron Burr’s playbook: “talk less, smile more,” and be respectful, not condescending or aggressive. And remember: most people you talk to are not going to change their minds – but it’s the one or two who do that makes all the difference in the end.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Trending today: Victor celebrates after learning (a little late) that we successfully eradicated murder hornets. Also, Aaron promulgates the theory of sensory-based morality: we’re a lot less squeamish about killing animals when they’re unattractive or have scary-sounding names.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: the Orange County School Board considers a resolution supporting immigrant students and families. Also: a GoTriangle bus gets into an accident near downtown Chapel Hill; CHCCS superintendent Nyah Hamlett explains why she’s stepping down; UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts addresses threats to federal research funding; a temporary loss for Republican Jefferson Griffin in his bid to throw out 60,000 votes from last year’s State Supreme Court election; UNC system president Peter Hans sanctions the UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees for leaving their lane on athletics; UNC men’s and women’s basketball eke out narrow wins; UNC men’s and women’s lacrosse open their seasons in style; and a trio of Tar Heel baseball stars earn preseason honors.
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Randy Voller
Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
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Born into a blue collar and agricultural clan in rural Pennsylvania, Jim Crawford was the first in his family to graduate from college. Earning his PhD from UNC, he taught US and World History at several universities in piedmont North Carolina for several decades. He served as chairman of the Chatham County board of commissioners, and currently serves as trustee for Central Carolina Community College. He is a firm believer in American democracy and trusts that the constitution will hold firm now as it has in past crises despite the broken, distempered electorate.
Dr. Jim Crawford
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Chapel Hill’s Elizabeth Engelhardt, Senior Associate Dean for Fine Arts & Humanities at UNC Chapel Hill, talks about her new book, “Boardinghouse Women: How Southern Keepers, Cooks, Nurses, Widows, and Runaways Shaped Modern America"
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Aaron welcomes a trio of music journalists onto "Live & Local," each one tasked with recommending a new song that's worth spotlighting.
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Deborah Stroman calls in to chat with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell from New Orleans on Friday, Feb. 7.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest-hosts the program on Friday, Feb. 7 and shares the latest local news.
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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, Feb. 7.
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Monet Richardson Community Foundation Club Members Mone't Peaks and Laney Garber, Club Advisor Susan Little, and Board Liaison Sondra Komada spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 6. They discussed the 4th Annual Monet Richardson Community Foundation's "Running With The Angels" 5k Run & Walk, coming up on Saturday April 26 at East Chapel Hill High School.
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How do you make the Super Bowl romantic? Brad recommends a spot to watch the game; Aaron celebrates the two cities whose teams are playing.
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Sarah and Austin McCombie of Chatham Rabbits stopped by Live & Local, ahead of the release of their new album "Be Real With Me."
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Trending today: a report about a strange business that's thriving in Utah - high demand for Jesus impersonators.
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Kevin Argabright of the Orange County Progressive Caucus discusses their efforts to push back against Donald Trump - and keep moving the dial.
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In today's news: local housing concerns, a busy weekend for Tar Heel sports, and murder charges for a 14-year-old.
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NC House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 6. He discussed the business of the General Assembly, particularly as it relates to state budget questions, including the discrepancy between Governor Stein's proposal for Western North Carolina aid compared to the Republican-led General Assembly's. He also talked about the impact of some of the recent federal actions from the white house, and more.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 6, discussing town news and events. She talked about the numerous town services that rely on federal funds to support the community. She discussed Black History Month activities around town, including an event with Chapel Hill Transit on Monday. She talked about plans for a new downtown park at Rosemary and Columbia, talked about downtown businesses, and more.
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Scott and Aaron remember great figures in history, from Rosa Parks to a pair of pioneering nineteenth-century female physicians.
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Trending today: the surprising re-emergence of blimps, zeppelins and dirigibles, as a greener method of air travel.
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In today's news: local government and university officials make plans to address potential federal funding freezes.
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Saturday, February 8, Cats Cradle Back Room will host a benefit show to support a North Carolina musician facing large medical bills.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Med Deli and The Story Venue owner Jamil Kadoura on when he plans to reopen Med Deli's West Franklin Street location. We learn more about Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Nyah Hamlett stepping down at the end of the year. We learn about a positive rabies test in Orange County, hear about a forum on low barrier housing, and more. In sports, UNC Men's Basketball looks to add staff including a General Manager, several Tar Heel athletes earn individual honors, and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 5, discussing county news and events. She talked about Tuesday night's meeting of the county commissioners, which included discussion of a development proposal and more. She talked about upcoming Black History Month events, an Ag Summit for Orange County, and more.
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Dr. Laura Ullrich from the Charlotte Branch of the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank and Ian Scott of the Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 5. They discussed the Chamber's economic forecast event from Wednesday morning, which featured Dr. Ullrich's analysis. She shared a generally positive economic outlook for North Carolina and the Triangle. They discussed Chatham County's growth and how it may affect Orange County, and more.
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This week, Aaron welcomes Chapel Hill's Brandon Rector, who's just co-authored a book that takes a deep dive into Pearl Jam.
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Trending today: the decline of the Blu-Ray, and Aaron argues that we can use individual property rights to foment a progressive revolution.
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In today's news: CHCCS superintendent Nyah Hamlett announces she's stepping down at the end of the school year.
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Mediterranean Deli and The Story Venue owner Jamil Kadoura spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 4. He discussed an upcoming benefit for the LA fire victims at The Story Venue on Franklin Street. Click here to buy tickets. He also discussed the rebuild of Mediterranean Deli, which he hopes to have reopened in time for graduation. He talked about he support he's received from the community, and more.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 4, discussing county news and events. She talked about he flurry of executive orders upending funding and how that could affect county services. She also discussed updates on various economic development projects around the county, including the VinFast site near Moncure. She also discussed the Wolf Speed plant in Siler City, which continues to move ahead of schedule. She talked about Black History Month and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 4, discussing town news and events. He talked about reaction to the historic Occaneechee Raceway becoming part of Eno River State Park, making the state park walkable from downtown. He also talked about the town's recent Black History Month proclamation and some upcoming events around the town. He discussed the town's decision to start a Blue Sky Social account, and more.
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Trending today: more evidence that the streaming-music model is lining corporations' pockets at the expense of actual musicians.
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Aaron welcomed UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts to the studio for a wide-ranging conversation on numerous issues.
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In today's news: we visit a Waynesville family recovering from Hurricane Helene, as Gov. Josh Stein asks for $1 billion in state relief funds.
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Paul Slack, the chief equity and inclusion officer for Orange County, joins 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, Feb. 3.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for "News On The Hill" on Monday, Feb. 3 and shares the top local news.
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97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh joins on the air Monday, Feb. 3 to discuss the busy college hoops weekend for UNC.
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A recent executive order suspending refugee admissions is impacting local residents who were expecting to be reunited with family members.
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Rich Hite is the author of In the Shadow of Salem: The Andover Witch Hunt of 1692, which focuses on the involvement of the town of Andover in the witch hunt of 1692 that is primarily associated with the town of Salem. Professionally, he works as State Records Coordinator for the Rhode Island State Archives and is also a part time tour guide for Salem Historical Tours in Salem and North Andover, Massachusetts. He lives in Providence Rhode Island.
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This week on Who's Talking, we're airing an episode featuring the late William Leuchtenburg, following his passing a few days ago. He was Professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was one of the leading historians of the American Presidency and a frequent guest on this program. He talks about the tasks and challenges new presidents face.
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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 31, discussing town news and events. She discussed the impact recent executive orders from the federal government may have on Carrboro residents, and what to expect from local government. She discussed Green Neighborhood Grants, which have open applications on the town website through the beginning of March. She also talked about Black History Month and its enhanced importance this year, and more.
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This week, Brad and Aaron ask: where's an unusual spot in our community that you can go to get a great theatrical experience?
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In today's news: UNC women's basketball gets a signature road win, while the Tar Heel men gear up for Duke.
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Trending today: a poll that finds 93 percent of Americans take online reviews into account when making purchases.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on a major expansion of Eno River State Park, which will now include the Occaneechee Raceway property and more. We also continue to hear local reaction to the proposed freezing of federal funding across the board. In sports, we preview the women's basketball team's west-coast matchup with the Cal Golden Bears, learn the ACC Baseball pre-season coaches poll, and more.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Trending today: a story about the impending demolition of Six Flags New Orleans, which got destroyed by Hurricane Katrina – which sets Victor and Aaron off on a long discussion about the theme parks they have and haven’t visited, both for better and for worse. (Which is better: Six Flags or Busch Gardens? Victor and Aaron probably agree, but your mileage may vary.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: wintry weather forces school districts to delay opening, and Elliot Cadeau gives UNC basketball a dramatic win. Also: UNC and Duke Hospitals implement seasonal visitor restrictions, with respiratory disease on the rise; UNC medical professors stress the importance of intangibles in providing high-quality education to students; Tar Heel women’s basketball takes a loss to third-ranked Notre Dame; and a Carolina women’s soccer star earns a major national honor.
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Randy Voller
Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
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Dustin Miller
Host Randy Voller, welcomes Dustin Miller, a serial entrepreneur and marketer who developed an app for GoPro featured on the James Cordon show, Conan O’Brien and others. Dustin has worked as a product developer for Amazon companies sourcing in China and Vietnam, and has served as a land development marketing consultant for several companies in Chapel Hill and Chatham. He currently is the co-director of 79 West in Chatham Park, a business hub focused on driving growth in Pittsboro and Chatham County. In his spare time he is a musician and is working on a project and book with a team of collectors and players focused on vintage 1930s Martin guitars.
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Getting to Carolina: The late Lennie Rosenbluth, hero of the 1957 championship victory over the University of Kansas and Wilt Chamberlain 54–53 in triple overtime, talks about how and why he came to Carolina and what it was like to play for Coach Frank McGuire.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman gives a sports recap of the year 2024
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
This week, Brad and Aaron challenge you to challenge yourself with some fun, inventive New Year’s resolutions. Brad recommends trying a minor-league or college team you’ve never seen, while Aaron suggests a different approach to a night at the movies. (Make up your own resolutions, though – after all, this is all about you!)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Trending today: Victor gets upset over something cool – namely batteries, an incredible technology that we take for granted, consarn it. He’s responding to a story about a guy who pulled 130 discarded vapes from the trash at a music festival and used the remaining battery juice to power a vehicle. (Aaron sees an opportunity: can we get kids to stop vaping by appealing to their environmental consciousness?)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Orange County officials search for a missing Hillsborough teen, while the search also continues for a missing Chapel Hill teen. Also: Chapel Hill’s mayor weighs in on new interim town manager Mary Jane Nirdlinger; new governor Josh Stein signs five executive orders related to hurricane relief; local schools promote innovative approaches to problem-solving; the UNC men’s rowing team confronts a serial thief; the Carolina men’s and women’s basketball teams gear up for Notre Dame; and five Tar Heel athletes earn big individual honors.
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Local musician Jesse Fox spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 2. Fox’s song “Second Life” was recently named the top song of 2024 on 97.9 The Hill’s countdown. He discussed his 2024, including the process of putting out his album “Faster Dreams,” recording a live special for PBS, and repeating with 97.9 The Hill’s top song of the year. Last year Fox’s song “Stop This Train” reached the #1 spot. Two other songs from “Faster Dreams” also appear on this year’s countdown — “Hanging Tree,” and “Winchester Lead.”
On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all the archives of On Air Today here.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 2. She discussed the appointment of Mary Jane Nirdlinger as Interim Town Manager following the retirement of Town Manager Chris Blue. She also discussed some expectations for town government during the upcoming year, including the possibility of having to react to federal government policies. She previewed an upcoming public meeting on UNC’s application to burn a new type of fuel at their Cogen plant, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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This week: a North Carolinian invents Vick's VapoRub, and Amelia Earhart actually keeps a New Year's resolution.
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Trending today: Victor rails against a study on exactly how long it would take a monkey to randomly type the works of Shakespeare.
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In today's news: a shooting in Hillsborough leaves two dead, and three individuals are killed in two separate crashes in Orange County.
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Michael Smith is the president of the Chatham County Economic Development Corporation. During his tenure in Chatham, the March 2022 VinFast EV and the Wolfspeed silicon carbide materials facility announcements both made state history for investment and potential jobs. At his previous leadership position in Sanford-Lee County, Smith had significant success in business recruitment and product development, including 4 of the top 25 announcements in FY 2019-2020. Smith was born in Durham and lived in Atlanta and Dallas before returning home to NC. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Geography with a concentration in Urban/Regional Planning from East Carolina University.
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Hillsborough’s Lee Smith, author of Silver Alert, talks about the new book and the quirky characters that fill her books.
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This month on “Wonderful Water,” join 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey for a conversation with OWASA's Dennis Kaebisch, supervisor for sewer prevention maintenance.
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The year 2024 is drawing to a close - so as we look back on the year that was, what were some of our favorite Date Night ideas?
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Trending today: the increasing popularity of Roblox, whose parent company is hoping to get to a billion total users.
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Dynamic Electric's Scott Cummings joins Aaron to discuss what they're focusing on this winter, with special emphasis on generators.
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In today's news: as UNC football preps for the Fenway Bowl, Chatham County officials make plans to help retirees age in place.
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- 9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a tragic drunk driving accident on Saturday takes the life of three people just north of Hillsborough. We reflect on 2024 with a story from Carolina Connection about unexpected impacts of Hurricane Helene. We also hear from the Diversity in Business panel from 97.9 The Hill's Forum on the Hill. In sports, both basketball teams win over the weekend, UNC ranks second in the Learfield Director's Cup, and more.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 26. She looked back on highlights of 2024 for the town, including seeing the Complete Communities Initiative starting to come to fruition. She also looked ahead to 2025, talked about an upcoming public hearing on UNC's Cogeneration Plant's application to burn fuel pellets, and more.
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This week: Washington crosses the Delaware, a Frenchman crosses the Atlantic, and Scott does his best to derail Aaron's Impossible Quiz.
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Trending today: the history of Boxing Day, and fun (but intense) bickering by geography nerds over what exactly defines a 'continent.'
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Realtor Matt Lawing of West and Woodall discusses the local real estate market - and how it might be affected by a recent legal settlement.
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In today's news: a crash near Hillsborough Saturday leaves three dead - and one driver arrested on DWI charges (among many others).
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Larry Miller, one of the greatest of the great Tar Heel basketball players of all time, talks about how he got to Chapel Hill, his times playing for Coach Smith, and what happened afterwards. He also discusses his work with author Stephen Demorest on the new book, “Larry Miller Time: The Story of the Lost Legend Who Sparked the Tar Heel Dynasty".
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Bill Belichick is coming to town, and UNC football is going to the Fenway Bowl. So: what's a Boston-themed date night idea?
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Trending today: struggles for an Amazon-based website designed to help artisans in India sell their goods online.
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In today's news: shots are fired at witnesses who discovered a car break-in, and charges are dismissed against pro-Palestinian protestors.
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Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 19. She reacted to the Town of Carroboro's recent lawsuit against Duke Energy and talked about what the implications of that case could be. She also discussed her recent reporting on the impacts of Duke Energy's natural gas plans in North Carolina, and more.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 19. She discussed the final meeting of the Committee on Economic Sustainability, including a forthcoming initiative to create a park at the corner of Franklin and Rosemary. She also discussed her trip to the winter Metro Mayors' Conference, which included briefings from mayors and town staff in western North Carolina. She also discussed the process for finding a new Town Manager, encouraged folks to shop downtown for the holidays, and more.
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Scott and Aaron look back on a busy week in U.S. history - from the Boston Tea Party to the Wright Brothers' flight.
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Trending today: Victor sings the praises of Nerds Gummy Clusters, while Aaron makes himself an agent of chaos over "Whamageddon."
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Hillsborough's annual Solstice Lantern Walk is happening Saturday, December 21, from 5-8 p.m. starting at the Farmers Market downtown.
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In today's news: a GOP judicial candidate challenges 60,000 votes; Gov. Roy Cooper says farewell; UNC women's basketball gets a big win.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 18. She discussed the recent meeting of the Chatham County Commissioners. Included in that meeting were presentations on climate change, agriculture, aging, and possibly establishing a domestic violence shelter in the county. She also discussed upcoming holiday closures and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 18. She discussed the upcoming next round of opioid settlement grants. She also discussed the upcoming switch to LED lights by the county as part of the climate action plan She also talked about upcoming changes to services and closures due to the holidays, and more.
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Director of Marketing for the Carrboro-based non-profit TABLE Suzanne Tormollen spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 12. She discussed their push to reach their 2024 fundraising goal during the holiday season. TABLE currently feeds over 1,000 kids a week in our community, but they also have a waitlist. Visit TableNC.org to donate!
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Aaron chats with Jonathan Kaufman, whose novel "Burying the Pawn" follows three people with disabilities who come together in Chapel Hill.
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Trending today: the rise of Quibi-style shortform film websites, from which Victor concludes that Quibi was just ahead of its time.
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In today's news: a Chapel Hill Transit bus crash sends one rider to the hospital, and charges are dismissed against six UNC protestors.
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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 17, discussing town news and events. He talked about the recent downtown parking study the town had completed. He discussed a climate action plan proposed from the Central Pines Regional Council. He also talked about the recent Pittsboro Holiday Parade, previewed other upcoming holiday events for Pittsboro, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 17. He discussed the Hillsborough Holiday Parade from earlier in December. He also talked about the upcoming Solstice Lantern Walk coming on Saturday, including the event surrounding the annual walk. He discussed closures and schedule changes for the town during the upcoming holiday, and more.
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Finn Cohen of Carpenter/Cohen stopped by Live & Local this week, following the release of the band’s self-titled debut album
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Trending today: the $6 million sale of "Comedian," the artwork that consists of a banana duct-taped to a wall.
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Chapel Hill Tire is giving away $1,000 of car care to 12 deserving local residents, as part of their annual "12 Days of Kindness" initiative.
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In today's news: charges are dismissed against some of the pro-Palestinian protestors who were arrested on campus in April.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the latest from the local government meeting schedule for the week, including a busy agenda for the Pittsboro Town Board of Commissioners. We hear details on a break in from last week at Quantum Soul on Graham Street. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on a proposed housing development on Homestead Road. In sports, men's basketball wins, women's basketball loses, and everyone talks about Bill Belichick.
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In today’s news: Chapel Hill’s Sancar Foundation seeks to expand its efforts to promote Turkish culture, and local student advocates try to raise awareness of climate change. Also: an upcoming Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, with a housing proposal on the agenda; a ceremony in Pittsboro to honor veterans; a guilty plea for a former North Carolina insurance magnate; a big win for UNC women’s basketball; individual honors for several Tar Heel athletes; and a Netflix spotlight for a prominent Chapel Hill jeweler. Aaron Keck fills in for Andrew Stuckey.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports, and everything in-between. Hear compelling s Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford joins Aaron Keck (filling in for Andrew Stuckey) to discuss the highlights from Tuesday’s board meeting – most notably a long conversation about land use, as the county seeks to update its current land use plan, which dates back to 2018. Commissioners also talked about capital investment for the county’s two school districts, following passage of a $300 million bond referendum in last week’s election.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Singer-Songwriter, Speaker, and Author David LaMotte spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 13. He discussed the recovery situation in his home area of Black Mountain. He also discussed an upcoming concert at the United Church of Chapel Hill as a fundraiser for their Peacemaking Scholarship, which provides financial support to graduating seniors who aspire to a career in peacemaking. Find out more about the concert on Saturday, November 16th by visiting Unitedchurch.org.
On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all the archives of On Air Today here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
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 in advancing and promoting cultural arts in our community.
Talking Culture is proudly sponsored by Duke Arts. The 2024-25 Duke Arts Presents season features more than 40 programs from artists around the globe. Learn more at DukeArts.org.
This week, Aaron welcomes Say Less The Band (Jon Wall, Brennan Clark, and Carl Jenkins). They’ve been performing together for a little more than three years, and they just released their self-titled debut EP. They’ll be playing in Raleigh on Friday, November 15, at Transfer Co. Ballroom starting at 8 p.m.
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Wall, Clark, and Jenkins stopped in to discuss the EP and the show, and play one song live: “Sad Songs,” the lead single from the EP.
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Jack the Songman (Jack Carmichael) stopped by Live & Local this week, ahead of a show at Cats Cradle Back Room to celebrate the release of his debut full-length album, “Love Songs and Other Songs.”
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“I started recording this project about two years ago, (but) the oldest song is four and a half years old,” Carmichael says of the new album, which is due out on Friday, November 15. “I started thinking of myself as a singer/songwriter in the early pandemic days…(and) I feel like that comes across in some of the material. It’s a little gloomy – but hopeful.”
Carmichael says most of his songs are also inspired by one “muse”: his wife May, whom he recently married after many years together.
“The first song I ever wrote, when I was 16 years old, was about her – before we were dating, actually,” he says. “I don’t always think of myself as the cheesiest, most romantic guy, but – I just find myself writing love songs.”
Jack the Songman’s new album is out Friday, and he’ll be celebrating with an album-release show at Cats Cradle Back Room on Sunday, November 17, with Jesse Fox and Giovanna Diora opening. (Sunday’s show is also a milestone for Diora: it’ll be her first live performance, following the release of her debut single “Poolside.”)
Visit CatsCradle.com for tickets and more information about Sunday’s show.
Jack the Songman stopped by Live & Local this week to discuss the album and the show. He also played three songs live in the studio: “Only One,” “Do What Old People Do,” and “Get By.” Listen:
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in on “News On The Hill” and shares the latest local headlines on Tuesday, November 12. A quartet of local elected bodies meet Tuesday night, some of which were pushed because of the Veterans Day holiday. On Monday, the Orange County Veterans Memorial hosted its annual ceremony to honor veterans — but a key member of its organizing committee was no longer there. Chatham County Public Health Department announces a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new resource to try and prevent opioid overdoses. Chapel Hill warns of some disruptive road work scheduled for Wednesday. Ashley Ward of Duke’s Nichollas Institute calls in from a United Nations climate conference in Baku. Plus: UNC women’s basketball gets ready for its first road test of the season, while Carolina football prepares to try and earn bowl eligibility at home this weekend.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports, and everything in-between. Hear compelling s Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp speaks over the phone with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 12 ahead of the town’s commissioners meeting set for the evening. Shipp details some of the agenda items, including updates on a major NCDOT project in north Pittsboro and significant funding help for streetscape work around the historic downtown. He also shares a recap of a special event honoring veterans, and specifically a local World War II veteran, last week. Finally, Shipp previews a bevy of ribbon-cutting events coming in the next week or two: a new hotel, a formal dedication for a pop-up park, and a local business celebrating its new ownership.
Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.
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Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 11. She discussed day 2 of COP29, the UN’s 29th annual global climate conference. She discussed a message from John Podesta, Biden’s special advisor on climate. She also discussed the conference’s focus on finance this year, previewed some discussions she is scheduled to be a part of, and more.
Each Thursday “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Thursday through Saturday, November 14-16, head to Chapel Hill High School for their fall play, the Harry Potter parody “Puffs.”
The show is at 7:00 p.m. all three nights. Click here for ticket information.
Aaron welcomes CHHS theater director Thomas Drago along with play director Carissa Wadsack-Stewart and tech director Alison Frimmel.
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Dante High (Ari Picker) and Fancy Gap (Stuart McLamb and Charles Crossingham) stopped by Live & Local this week, ahead of their show at Cats Cradle this Friday, November 15 – which is also an album-release show (of sorts) for Dante High.
Visit CatsCradle.com for tickets to Friday’s show.
Dante High and Fancy Gap are both fairly new projects: Fancy Gap released its self-titled debut album earlier this year, and while the new Dante High album will be the third, Picker’s only been performing under that name since 2018. But Picker, McLamb, and Crossingham go much further back than that: all three have been acclaimed musicians and producers for well over a decade, and McLamb and Picker actually joined forces back in the 2000s, for a one-off performance of Misfits covers that Picker describes as “the first Dante High show.”
Friday’s show is also Dante High-focused, insofar as it revolves around the new album – but it’s also a spotlight for McLamb and Crossingham, who are still enjoying the acclaim from Fancy Gap’s album release over the summer. Recently Fancy Gap played a benefit show at Red Hat that raised more than a million dollars for western North Carolina hurricane relief; later, they’ll be filming an episode of PBS’s new series “Shaped By Sound” to air next year. (McLamb says the set design features a mechanical bull.)
Visit FancyGap.com.
Meanwhile Picker says he’s still putting the finishing touches on his own new album, so it won’t be available to the general public for about a month – but concertgoers on Friday will get a sneak peek. A couple of singles are already out, though – including “Small Town Midnights,” which builds on a John Mellencamp riff to create a nostalgic, bittersweet (and damn catchy) portrait of teenage life in the 80s and 90s.
“I was just trying to (rip off) Bryan Adams, ‘Summer of ’69,’ those kind of songs,” Picker says. “Thinking about your youth, dreaming about the old days. I like that nostalgia… (and) everything in that song is true. That’s what we did in Chatham County: smoke weed around bonfires and drive our cars into swimming pools. And that’s what that song’s about.”
(Was Picker the one who drove the car into the swimming pool? “I did not do it!” he insists.)
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Fans may soon be feeling nostalgic for Dante High itself: Picker (now a first-time father) has billed Friday’s show as a “last hurrah,” saying it may be his last performance at the Cradle – at least for the foreseeable future.
“I’m constantly going back and forth,” he says. “I feel like I’m called more and more to just take a break, and I think at some point I just need to listen to that. I don’t know…
“(Being a dad) changes everything. Your responsibilities change, your mindset changes, your time changes… (and) I’ve been doing music for 25-plus years now. I love the David Bowie model, in ‘Ziggy Stardust’ where he quits at the end. I love that. He’s on top of the world and he quits. I don’t know what’s going to happen, but I do feel a calling to just hang it up for a while.”
Whatever happens, though, Friday’s show will not be your last chance to see Dante High on stage: Picker says the band is also slated to play at the Acorn Drop in Raleigh on New Year’s Eve. (Fancy Gap’s next show is coming up even sooner: they’ll be in Greensboro on November 30.)
Charles Crossingham, Stuart McLamb, and Ari Picker stopped by Live & Local this week to chat about Friday’s show and play three tracks: Dante High’s “Saturday Night” and “Small Town Midnights,” and Fancy Gap’s “40,000 Miles.” Listen:
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Social Justice Advocate and Principal Consultant for Symbiotic Strategies Dr. Michelle Laws spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 11. She discussed the importance of people taking care of their mental health in the immediate aftermath of the election. She discussed strategies and rational, particularly for marginalized communities, to keep themselves grounded in the days and weeks following the election, and more.
Conversations We Need To Have is an interview series centering conversations of equity, inclusion, diversity, and social justice in our community. Each week Andrew Stuckey speaks with community leaders working in the fields of DEI and social justice in Orange, Chatham, and Durham Counties.
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Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 11. She discussed her arrival at the Conference of Parties (COP), which is the United Nations annual global climate conference. This year’s conference is in Baku, Azerbaijan. Ashley discussed expectations for the conference, what its like being an American abroad shortly after Donald Trump’s reelection, and more.
Each Thursday “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every month, Aaron welcomes UNC’s Carolina Public Humanities to the studio for a regular feature called “Oh, the Humanities!” spotlighting humanities work and upcoming events on campus. Click here to listen back to all of those discussions.
Tuesday, November 12, UNC historian and former CPH director Lloyd Kramer will be at Flyleaf Books, discussing his latest book “Traveling to Unknown Places,” which examines French & American writers in the 19th century who wrote about their foreign travels – and how that experience shaped their sense of personal (and national) identity.
The free talk begins at 6:00 p.m., but Kramer will be signing copies of the book beginning at 5:30. Click here for more information.
Aaron welcomed Lloyd Kramer to the studio for this month’s round of “Oh, the Humanities,” to discuss the book, what initially sparked his interest in the topic, the individuals whose lives and journeys he chronicled, and the relevance of the topic for today.
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Aaron chats with local author Travis Brady, whose new book is "Make Room for Healing: 40 Tips from a Breast Cancer Survivor."
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This Week:
Tyler Bryant, as President & CEO of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce, champions the Chamber’s mission of promoting visibility, advocacy, and economic vitality for a more prosperous community. With a focus on innovative communication and strategic partnerships, Tyler has significantly contributed to the Chamber's role as a driving force for growth in North Carolina’s fastest-growing region. His 'outsider' perspective has enabled him to introduce fresh ideas and initiatives that align with the evolving needs of local businesses and the community. The Chamber has nearly 500 active members and continues to grow each day.
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WCHL is airing conversations Coach Lefty Driesell, who died recently, was the legendary basketball coach at four different colleges, Davidson, Maryland, James Madison, and Georgia State, all of which he took to the NCAA tournament, about Maryland’s exit from the ACC and his memories of the great games against UNC and Duke.
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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 8. She responded to results from Tuesday's election, and reaffirmed some of Carrboro's commitments to its residents. She discussed the election of new Town Councilmember Cristobal Palmer. She also talked about the official passage of the name Drakeford Library Complex, including an opening date coming into focus. She also discussed upcoming town events, and more.
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In the wake of an election that has lots of us feeling despondent, how can we use our date nights to make the world a little better?
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Trending today: interesting facts about the geological history of the Mediterranean - and a debate about what a "sea" really is.
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In today's news: two UNC Trustees step down after winning statewide office, and UNC women's soccer upsets no. 1 Duke in the ACC semis.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 7. She discussed election aftermath at the national and state levels, including the election of Chapel Hill native Josh Stein as Governor. She also talked in detail about the town's bond referendums, which easily passed in Tuesday's election. She also discussed some recent town news, some upcoming town events, and more.
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This week, Scott and Aaron reflect on Tuesday's election, with reassuring lessons and words from history - and ideas for moving forward.
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Trending today: a deep dive into banana trivia, a very good idea for a future segment, and a confounding question about banana experts.
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In today's news: a deep dive into Orange County's new Post-Overdose Response Team (PORT), and another ACC tourney win for UNC field hockey.
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Fevzi and Debra from the Sancar Turkish Cultural and Community Center spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 6. They discussed the origin and mission of the center. They talked about the construction of scholar residents behind the Sancar Center, and an upcoming craft fair on Saturday, November 23, and more.
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Mike Wiley and James Williams discuss Wiley's new one-man show, "Changing Same," about the 1944 murder of a Black Army soldier in Durham.
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Trending today: a planned expansion of Las Vegas' Neon Museum, travel tips from Aaron, and a new personal brand for Victor.
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In today's news: the 2024 election is in the books - a win for Republicans nationally, though NC Democrats have cause to celebrate too.
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Trending today: Mary Anning, a once-neglected early paleontologist (and possible tongue-twister inspirer) whose work is now getting its due.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson discusses the election process - including the expected timeline, and what's being done to preserve integrity.
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In today's news: Election Day is here - and so is UNC basketball season, with season-opening wins for both the men and women.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the final totals from early voting. We also hear a Carolina Connection story on the courting of the "Bro Vote." We check the schedule of local government meetings, hear from Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on his recent State of the Town Address, and more. In sports, the football team makes it two in a row, both basketball teams start their season, the soccer teams compete in the ACC Tournament, and more.
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Photographer May Pang spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey about photographs she took as John Lennon's lover during his "lost weekend" period from 1973-1975. She shares stories from that time period, stories behind some of the photographs, and more.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 4. He discussed the football team's weekend win and prospects for the rest of the season. He also discussed this morning's women's basketball season opening win, previews tonight's men's basketball season opener, and more. He also talked about soccer and other fall sports moving toward the end of their seasons, and more.
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It's Election Day Eve - and we still have no idea who's going to win the presidential election. What can we glean from early-voting results?
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Trending today: the rise of "sea wool," a new fabric made partly from oyster shells that actually feels nice and wears pretty well.
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In today's news: 57 percent turnout in early voting in North Carolina (61 percent in Orange County), and a big win for UNC football.
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This Week:
LeVon Barnes is running for election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 64 in Alamance. LeVon Barnes brings two decades of real world experience as a public school teacher, a mentor, a basketball coach, and a proud girl dad. His empathy, conviction and willingness to build connections defines his philosophy as well as his approach to running for State House. LeVon has always believed in being “a sponge” and paying it forward to the next generation. From pursuing a career in education LeVon is even more committed to ensuring better futures for all who live in Alamance County.
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Reid Johnson of the band Schooner stopped by Live & Local, ahead of a show at Cats Cradle to celebrate the re-release of their debut album.
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Chapel Hill’s Daniel Wallace, the James Ross McDonald Distinguished Professor of English, at UNC-Chapel Hill, talks about his recent book, “THIS ISN’T GOING TO END WELL: The True Story of a Man I Thought I Knew.”
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University of North Carolina and University of Virginia Staff Member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, November 1. In light of LeBron James's recent endorsement of Kamala Harris for president, they discussed the role of the athlete endorsement in the United States, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 1. She discussed the most recent update on the completion of the Drakeford Library Complex, formerly known as the 203 S. Greensboro Project. She suggested that the building may not be open until early 2025, but the finishing touches are in progress. She also discussed an upcoming community Q & A as the town considers affordable housing on town owned parcels of land. She also discussed other town news and events.
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The voice of UNC Women's Basketball Matt Krause spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 1. He discussed this year's roster, the highlights of the early part of the schedule, the atmosphere for the 11:00 a.m. opener on Monday, and more.
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Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview UNC football's Saturday game at Florida State - and UNC basketball's season opener against Elon on Monday.
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It's a busy time for local sports, so Brad asks: what's a good date night idea that involves a little bit of competition?
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Trending today: the sustained success of Miley Cyrus' "Flowers" - possibly a product of the consolidation of big faceless radio conglomerates?
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Aaron welcomes Angela Lee, the executive director of Durham's Hayti Heritage Center - which is celebrating its 50th anniversary next year.
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In today's news: the latest early voting numbers, and a look back at an unforgettable Tar Heel football win.
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PhD Candidate Maya Powell and Undergraduate Margot Francini of the UNC Student Government Climate Crisis Committee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 31. They discussed the planning and outcomes of a recent UNC Energy Transition Town Hall that was organized by the Climate Crisis Committee.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 31. She talked about the evening's Halloween festivities, the upcoming election, some new public artwork around town, and latest dedication at Weaver's Grove. She also talked about other town news and events.
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This week, we remember a colonial protest against the Stamp Act - a reminder that you can raise your voice on any day, not just Election Day.
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Our resident gremlins, Skratch and Snif, take over Trends to plug 97.9 The Hill's Halloween programming tonight.
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Matty Frank joined Aaron on Live & Local this week, celebrating the release of his new album “Dooda.”
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With 11 tracks ranging from the acidic pop-punk anthem “Wasted” to the dreamy, electronic (and also slightly acidic) “Folk Singer,” Frank refers to “Dooda” as his “moth album,” an exploration of nature written as he was in the process of moving from New York to the (relatively) smaller city of Durham.
“Durham is not a small town, but I was moving here from Brooklyn and I was like, ‘oh, every other city is nothing,'” he says with a laugh. “Like, I’m gonna be in the woods.”
So he started writing about the woods.
“It’s largely an album about our relationship with nature, and how people do wrong by nature, and how we can take better care of it – like, what our relationship with it could be if we were better and nicer people,” he says. “I was thinking about how we were given a world so pristine and lovely, and built our own stuff on top of it. In some ways that’s great, and in some ways it kind of ruined a great opportunity that we had to – like, just eat fruit and not have to work.”
That desire – not to have to work – recurs throughout the album as well.
“I was also writing in the midst of the pandemic,” Frank says, “so I was getting my weekly checks from the government for a time and I was like, ‘this is the best time I’ve ever had!’ There’s a (lyric) where I say, ‘I used to have three jobs, and now going to one is too much’: before the pandemic I was working three jobs in New York – and that was considered noble! – and then after the pandemic, going to one job for me became so – like, ‘I can’t believe I have to do this.’ And it was actually one of my favorite jobs ever.”
Listen to the album (and purchase it) on Bandcamp.
But while many of the lyrics dig into a general malaise about living in civilization, Frank says the album is meant to be upbeat in the end – hence the title.
“I thought (the name ‘Dooda’) really fit the carefreeness that I want people to take away,” he says. “Because it starts kind of heavy, like ‘everything sucks and it’s all of our faults,’ but then (at the end) there’s a song that’s about just appreciating how pretty everything is, how great and how amazing the natural world is, and then there’s a song about just smoking weed and having a good time. And then there’s a song that’s about the cycle of life and death, and how the knowledge of that is so freeing. I want you to not be super-worried about the state of the world.”
That also applies to Frank himself – who overcame his initial apprehensions about moving and dove immediately into the Triangle’s thriving music scene.
“I just jumped right into playing open mics and getting to know people, (and) it’s a lot better place to play music than New York,” he says. “I was nervous about leaving, but people here actually want you to do well – and want to pay you, and want you to succeed. It’s been really nice to find a little community of people here – we all go to each other’s shows and stuff like that. It’s been lovely.”
Matty Frank’s next show will be Friday, October 4, at the Speakeasy in Carrboro, starting at 7:30 p.m. with Johnny Sunrise and JP Flores alongside him on the bill. (The show is also a fundraiser, to support a friend’s top surgery.) If you miss that show, you’ll have another chance to catch him later in the month: he’ll be at Ruby Deluxe in Raleigh on Thursday, October 24.
Matty Frank joined Aaron Keck on “Live and Local” to discuss the album, promote his upcoming shows, and play three songs live: “Stalling,” “Moonflower,” and “Saitama’s Dilemma.” Listen:
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
The American Dance Festival is inviting you to a world premiere: a piece called “Battleground,” performed in a specially-designed pit of dirt. Inspired by America’s relationship with the military-industrial complex, Minnesota-based choreographer Carl Flink created the piece with his dance company Black Label Movement – which specializes in a highly intense form of movement called “bodystorming.”
The piece will be performed October 11-13 at the Bahama Bluebs farm in northern Durham County, with performances at 5:00 Friday, 1:00 Saturday, 5:00 Saturday, and 3:00 Sunday.
Conversation presented by the American Dance Festival. Click here to read more about “Battleground” and buy tickets.
Choreographer Carl Flink joined Aaron for a conversation about “Battleground,” the issues it engages, and the fascinating origin story of “bodystorming.”
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to discuss Saturday’s meeting of UNC and Pitt in Kenan Stadium, with the Panthers looking to stay undefeated and the Tar Heels looking to snap a two-game losing streak.
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
This week, Brad and Aaron warn against going to places that violate The Rule. What is The Rule? “If you walk into a place and there’s nothing but old, rich, white people in there, just turn around and leave.” (It’s got to be all three, which makes it a pretty narrow rule – yet one that turns out to be frequently applicable. And it works!)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Trending today: reality intrudes on Katmai National Park’s popular Fat Bear Week, as one of the competitors is sadly killed. (Michael Koh fills in for Victor, and immediately drives up the “number of depressing stories on What’s Trending” stat that Victor’s been trying so hard to keep down.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: a legal fight over ballot selfies, and a preview of Saturday’s UNC-Pitt football game. Also: a reminder of how you can contribute to the Hurricane Helene recovery effort, a big win for UNC women’s soccer, and a major honor for a legendary former Tar Heel volleyball coach.
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FEMA’s Jayce Genco spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, October 3. They discussed the latest relief efforts for Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, including what people can do locally, and more.
Each Thursday “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 3. She discussed local support for the recovery efforts in western North Carolina, including what personnel the town has sent to the western part of the state to help with the recovery. She also discussed the town’s new Engage Chapel Hill website, which gives residents the opportunity to learn about and share feedback on major town projects. She also previewed upcoming community events, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Scott and Aaron remember a 19th-century woman who won a global astronomy award – and two 20th-century civil rights activists whose advocacy opened the door for both equality and democracy.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Trending today: a study finding a continued drop in the average age gap in American relationships – now about a 2-year difference. (It was about a 5-year average difference back in the late 19th century – which both Victor and Aaron find surprisingly low, to be honest.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every month, Aaron welcomes UNC’s Carolina Public Humanities to the studio for a regular feature called “Oh, the Humanities!” spotlighting humanities work and upcoming events on campus. Click here to listen back to all of those discussions.
This month, Carolina Public Humanities is continuing its Great Books Reading Series with a two-part discussion of Tayari Jones’ “An American Marriage.” To discuss the book, Aaron is joined by CPH events manager Beth Gardiner and Alex Odum, a UNC librarian specializing in African-American Studies. Odum will be leading the discussion.
The Great Books Reading Series on “An American Marriage” will take place on back-to-back Tuesdays, October 22 and 29, at Flyleaf Books. Click here to get more information and register; the registration cost will include a copy of the book shipped to your home.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
With University Day coming next week, Aaron welcomes UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts to the studio for a wide-ranging conversation. Roberts discusses the university’s response to Hurricane Helene, recent high rankings from US News, a proposal to increase UNC’s undergraduate enrollment by 5000 over 10 years, Carolina Across 100’s new housing initiative, and the UNC system’s recent directive to review all academic programs.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Carolina Connection reports on the financials of last month’s “Flagstock” party for UNC students. Also: the latest on hurricane relief efforts; another positive rabies test in Orange County; an anniversary celebration for Innovate Carolina Junction; a $620,000 federal grant for affordable housing at Durham Tech; a Democratic clapback on school vouchers; another win for Tar Heel volleyball; and five NCAA championship events coming to UNC.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 2. She discussed the Orange County Commissioners’ meeting from earlier this week. She discussed the latest on the Greene Tract, a piece of land in northern Chapel Hill co-owned by Orange County, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro. She also explained a split commissioners vote on a local childcare subsidy, previewed upcoming events, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
The new band Blue Goose Kaboom joins Aaron at 97.9 The Hill, ahead of their debut show in Cats Cradle Back Room Thursday, October 3. They discuss the band’s origin, the source of their name, and their plans for after that debut show – and the band plays their song “No Way” live in the studio.
Thursday’s show starts at 7:30 p.m., with Cuffing Season and Jacks Reese opening. Visit CatsCradle.com for tickets.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
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 in advancing and promoting cultural arts in our community.
Talking Culture is proudly sponsored by Duke Arts. The 2024-25 Duke Arts Presents season features more than 40 programs from artists around the globe. Learn more at DukeArts.org.
This week, Aaron is joined by poet Paul Deblinger, co-author of the new book “White Fence: An Ekphrastic Collaboration Across Ten Images.” Ekphrastic poetry is poetry inspired by a work of art, an approach that dates back to ancient Greece; in this case, Deblinger and his fellow poets were inspired by ten photographs from Paula Siwek, of subjects ranging from fences to hula hoops. The poets (Deblinger, Alan Basting, Marilyn Hedgpeth, and Bruce Metge) hail from different locations but all came together in Deblinger’s workshop at Duke’s OLLI Institute: each author wrote a poem inspired by each photo, making 40 poems in all. To publish the book, Deblinger revived Window Press, a publishing company he originally launched back in 1975.
You can order the book now at WindowPress.org.
Paul Deblinger stopped by 97.9 The Hill to discuss the book and read one of his entries: “Retroactive Love,” a melancholy response to Siwek’s “Hula Hoop” photo.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Trending today: new research on the eventual collision of our Milky Way galaxy with the nearby Andromeda galaxy – creating a new supergalaxy that’s going to need a new name. Fortunately we’ve got a few kazillion years to figure it out.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Marking October as National Learning Differences, ADHD and Dyslexia Awareness Month, Aaron checks in with one of our newest community partners: the Hill Learning Center in Durham. Executive director Bryan Brander stops by to discuss the Center, which was first founded in 1977 to support families and students with learning differences.
Conversation presented by the Hill Center. Visit HillCenter.org for more information.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: more information on how you can help the Hurricane Helene relief effort, plus a firsthand account from two local sheriffs. Also: a new skate spot opens in Hillsborough’s Cates Creek Park; a Tar Heel women’s soccer star wins national honors; and a UNC golfer scores a win in Texas.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the latest from the recovery efforts in Western North Carolina. We check in on local government meetings for the evening, and hear a story on the local farmers markets trying to maintain their “double bucks” program, and more. In sports, Mack Brown weighs in on the tragedy in Western North Carolina, Parker Wolfe is the national athlete of the week in cross country, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 1. He discussed his trip to Henderson County where he met with the local sheriff to discuss what aid they need in their recovery from Hurricane Helene. He also discussed next phases in the recovery process, how folks locally can help, what lessons this teaches us for our own community, and more.
Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 1. He discussed the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, both locally and in western North Carolina. He talked about River Walk and other parts of Hillsborough, as well as how locals are helping with the recovery. He also discussed the opening ceremony for the new Cate’s Creek Skate Spot, previewed upcoming town events, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Emerge Pediatric Therapy has launched a new program called Task Masters, promoting responsibility in teens and tweens – and helping parents reduce their own mental load. Aaron discusses the program with Emerge owner/executive director Brittni Winslow.
Conversation presented by Emerge Pediatric Therapy.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Trending today: a study from GE that finds Americans leave their clothes in the washer for an average of 2 hours after the cycle’s done. (But is that the mean or the median? Because you know there’s one yutz who’s throwing off that stat entirely.) Also, Victor has strong opinions about washers and dryers – though neither he nor Aaron know very much about them.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Innovate Carolina Junction is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a public event Friday, October 4, from 1-3 p.m. with tours, music, free coworking, and more – celebrating a year of promoting innovation and entrepreneurship at its new building on East Rosemary Street. Aaron chats with Dr. Dedric Carter, UNC’s Chief Innovation Officer and Vice Chancellor for Innovation Entrepreneurship and Economic Development.
Conversation presented by Innovate Carolina Junction. This is part 1 of a four-part series called “Ingenuity in Action.”
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: more details on how you can help aid the recovery effort from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. Also: plea deals for a trio of pro-Palestinian demonstrators; a federal discrimination lawsuit from a fired UNC professor; another positive rabies test in Hillsborough; an upcoming Orange County Commissioners meeting, with the Greene Tract on the agenda; and a deep dive into a program that helps residents afford meat and produce at local farmers’ markets – though funding for that program is in jeopardy.
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Carrboro Chief Race and Equity Officer Anita Jones-McNair spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 30. She discussed the importance of normalizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work on a day-to-day basis, the value at looking at issues through a racial equity lens, some of the work her office is doing, and more.
Conversations We Need To Have is an interview series centering conversations of equity, inclusion, diversity, and social justice in our community. Each week Andrew Stuckey speaks with community leaders working in the fields of DEI and social justice in Orange, Chatham, and Durham Counties.
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Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday September 30. He discussed the North Carolina Sheriff’s Association supporting the counties in western North Carolina still recovering from Hurricane Helene. He talked about visiting Henderson County to offer support, the next steps for the recovery process, and the personal impact of seeing a colleague and a community in despair.
On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all the archives of On Air Today here.
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Orange Water and Sewer Authority’s Public Information Officer Katie Hall and Department of Health and Human Services Toxicologist Kennedy Holt spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 30. They discussed the third community chat on PFAS hosted by OWASA, which will be Wednesday, October 2 at the Chapel Hill Public Library.
On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all the archives of On Air Today here.
Sponsored by OWASA.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Trending today: a report showing that more than two-thirds of Disney’s annual profits come from “experiences” like parks – which comes as a great surprise to Victor, but not to Aaron. (Also, Aaron introduces Victor to some of the truly wild rides at Disney’s overseas parks – which Aaron hasn’t visited, but honestly, even the YouTube videos are impressive.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron chats with UNC’s Graeme Robertson, who’s moderating a panel this week on threats to liberal democracy, in the US and worldwide. The panel will take place at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, in the FPG Student Union on campus; Robertson is leading a discussion between economists Richard Ebeling and Michael Meeropol (the son of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg).
Visit PublicDiscourse.UNC.edu for more information on the panel, which is free and open to everyone.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: a list of ways you can help contribute to the hurricane recovery effort in western North Carolina. Also: a fatal plane crash in the Outer Banks; a court ruling blocking the use of UNC’s digital IDs for voting; another positive rabies test in Orange County; funding for rural health through UNC’s “Creativity Hubs” program; and another bad loss for Tar Heel football, but wins for several other UNC teams – plus a major recruiting get for Carolina basketball.
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Randy Voller
Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
This Week: Michael Roberto
Michael Joseph Roberto is a musician, historian, writer and retired NCA&T associate professor in contemporary world history. His first book, “The Coming of The American Behemoth: The Origins of Fascism in the United States, 1920-1940” was published in 2018. He at work on a sequel about the increasing peril of American fascism since Donald Trump won the White House in 2016.
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Hillsborough’s popular author Jill McCorkle talks about her latest book of short stories, “Old Crimes and Other Stories.”
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The Daydream District joined Aaron Keck on Live & Local this week, fresh off the release of their latest album “Treehouse Fires” – and two days before their first-ever live show.
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The Daydream District started out as a “bedroom music project” for Scott Ivey, together with his wife Jeni. “At the time,” he says, “I was (thinking) this is just for me.”
But when their first album, 2021’s “God Damned the Scatterbrain,” got interest from a music label, Ivey says he realized his “bedroom project” was going to need a full band.
“So I went to good old Craigslist,” he says.
Through Craigslist Ivey found drummer Danny Sullivan – who in turn brought in bassist Lou Tufillaro, with whom he was already working on a different project. Guitarist Geoff Bradshaw came in shortly thereafter, to complete the foursome.
Listen to “Treehouse Fires” and purchase the album on Bandcamp.
Now, the band is ready to take the next step – into the world of live performance. Remarkably, though “Treehouse Fires” is their second full-length album, The Daydream District still has not played a live show. (An earlier scheduled performance got called off at the last minute, for the best possible reason: Scott’s wife gave birth that night.)
But that’s about to change: on Sunday, September 29, The Daydream District will play at 401 Main in downtown Carrboro, as part of the annual Carrboro Music Festival.
Click here for the full Carrboro Music Festival schedule. The Daydream District’s set is scheduled to begin at 6:15.
After that, the band will immediately return to releasing new music – starting with a cover of Elastica’s “Connection,” which is set to drop in October.
Scott Ivey, Geoff Bradshaw, Danny Sullivan, and Lou Tufillaro stopped by Live & Local this week to discuss the album and play two songs, “Puppet Shadows” and “Winter Demons” – technically, their first ever public performance for a live listening audience. They also gave us a sneak peek at their new single, “Connection.”
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
A new date-night spot has just opened in downtown Chapel Hill: Proximo, the third restaurant from chef Brandon Sharp (Bluebird, Hawthorne & Wood). How is it?
Brad and Aaron offer their thoughts after their first trip to the new restaurant – or the second, in Aaron’s case. The verdict? The food is great, the setting is nice – still recognizable but renovated from its earlier incarnation as Ye Olde Waffle Shoppe – and if you’re worried about parking, honestly, you really, really, really shouldn’t be.
Also, Brad and Aaron offer their review of the new Bull Durham musical, which just wrapped up a (pre-Broadway?) run at Duke. Not really a date-night recommendation, since the run is over – but Aaron notes that there are other theatrical events around town that are still ongoing.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to reflect on last week’s shocking loss to James Madison – and look ahead to Saturday’s rivalry game at Duke, UNC’s first chance to get back on track.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Trending today: an online dispute over the ethics of Calvin & Hobbes fan fiction – though Aaron’s ethical take is (unsurprisingly) a bit different from the Internet’s. Michael Koh fills in for Victor.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Saturday, September 28, UNC is hosting the third annual Swim Across America at Koury Natatorium, raising funds to support the Lineberger Cancer Center. The event runs from 9-11 a.m., and swimmers of all ages are invited!
Visit SwimAcrossAmerica.org/Carolina for more details about Saturday’s event.
Aaron welcomes event director Ashley Gangloff and swimmer Keri Cleary (a cancer survivor herself) to the studio to discuss the event and the cause.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Hurricane Helene causes local school closures, while UNC football gears up for Saturday’s big game at Duke. Also: a 15-year-old dies two weeks after being hit by a vehicle in Hillsborough; a Moore County man is charged with manslaughter after a Chapel Hill assault that led to a death; state officials identify the third individual who died in Tuesday’s crash on NC-86; a busy weekend for Tar Heel sports, with the cross country, swimming, tennis, volleyball, and soccer teams all in action; and sad news from the Tar Heel basketball world, as former star Joe Wolf dies unexpectedly at 59.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron welcomes Carrboro Music Festival coordinator Justin Ellis to discuss this year’s festival, which will take place all day Sunday, September 29, with a hundred bands and performers playing at venues all over town. This year’s festival also includes an open-mic at Town Commons on Saturday the 28th, a kickoff event Saturday evening at Cats Cradle, and workshops for folks who want to delve deeper into music themselves.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of the death of a 15 year old pedestrian who was struck by a driver on Cornelius St. in Hillsborough on September 26. We also hear the latest on Hillsborough’s plan to connect downtown with the south side through the Ridgewalk Greenway. We hear from Carolina Across 100 Coordinator Anita Brown-Graham on that program’s latest initiative. We also update the local government meeting schedule and more. In sports, UNC football prepares for a road game at Duke, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Head of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 26. She discussed a recent White House Summit on Heat and a program called “Direct Pay” that offers robust tax credits for clean energy upgrades. She also talked about the coming hurricane and the challenges faced by various communities in North Carolina.
Each Thursday “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 26. She discussed a memorandum of agreement with Carrboro, Orange County and UNC on the Co-Gen Rail Transformation Project, a plan that would transform an existing rail line into a 10-mile multimodal path, contingent on the CoGen plant no longer burning coal. She also gave an update on a development application, gave an update on some upcoming community events, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Scott and Aaron discuss the Bill of Rights, a trailblazing civil rights heroine, a fitness pioneer, and the real-life 19th-century folk hero who spread apple trees all over the U.S.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Filling in for Victor, Michael Koh talks about the wildly divergent reviews for the new film “Megalopolis” – while Aaron hypothesizes that its critical reputation might evolve quite a bit in the coming decades. (Just like lots of other big ambitious bloated movies that don’t do so well at first.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Chapel Hill’s infamous Saxsquatch is hosting a flash mob on Franklin Street, and you’re invited! Saturday, September 28, come to 140 West for the flash mob, which begins at 5:30 p.m. with a post-mob party on the 140 West plaza. It’s called “Cryptids with a Cause,” so come dressed as your favorite cryptid – that’s “anything you believe in,” as Saxsquatch puts it. It’s also for a good cause, collecting food for PORCH – so bring a can of nonperishable food to donate when you come.
Aaron welcomed Saxsquatch to the studio (joined by Xavi Vallejo of Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture) to play a tune and discuss Saturday’s flash mob. (We took non-grainy photographs too, to prove he’s real.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Hillsborough officials advance plans for the proposed Ridgewalk trail south of downtown. Also: an update on Tuesday’s fatal crash on NC-86; a joint meeting between Orange County Commissioners and the county’s two school boards; the latest Carolina Across 100 initiative, to address the housing issue statewide; and a look ahead at the upcoming Carolina-Duke football game, where the Tar Heels will have to contend with a defensive mastermind.
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Katharine Whalen’s Jazz Squad stopped by Live & Local this week, following the release of their latest album “Let’s Get Lost: Songs Chet Sang.”
Visit the Jazz Squad’s page on Modern Harmonic’s website.
“Chet” is Chet Baker, the legendary jazz trumpeter/singer who shot to fame in the 1950s. Personal problems derailed his career, but not before he left a highly influential legacy. All 13 of the tracks on “Let’s Get Lost” are songs that Chet Baker recorded or popularized over the course of his life – most notably the title track, which was Baker’s signature song.
“Let’s Get Lost” is the Jazz Squad’s second straight tribute album – following 2021’s “To Hide A Heart That’s Blue,” which covered nine songs that Billie Holiday recorded with pianist Teddy Wilson in the 1930s.
But while that tribute was a conscious choice, “Let’s Get Lost” grew out of pure serendipity.
“We came in with maybe 16 songs, (and) we did an epic one-day session” with Modern Harmonic’s Jay Millar, Whalen says. “And at the end of it, he said, ‘these are basically all Chet Baker songs.’ It just happened.”
That one-day session was at Eno House in west Hillsborough. Whalen says the band recorded all 16 songs in six hours, eventually paring it down to 13 album tracks later.
Listen to the full album on Bandcamp.
The Jazz Squad has existed, in various forms, since the late 1990s. Today, the band has four members: Whalen, guitarist Austin Riopel, trombonist Danny Grewen, and Griffanzo (Robert Griffin) on piano.
If you want to catch the band live, you’ll have a few chances in the coming weeks. They’re playing this Thursday, September 26, at Yonder Southern Cocktails & Brew in Hillsborough – then they’ll be in Durham the following Thursday, October 3, playing a “speakeasy-themed event” at Club ERA.
And if you want a Jazz Squad-adjacent experience, head to the Carrboro Music Festival on Sunday, September 29, and catch Certain Seas (comprised of Whalen, Riopel and Grewen) outside Armadillo Grill at 3:30.
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Katharine Whalen, Austin Riopel, and Danny Grewen stopped by Live & Local this week to discuss the album and promote their upcoming shows. They also played three songs from “Let’s Get Lost”: the title track plus “Alone Together” and “Embraceable You.” Listen:
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North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 25. He discussed a variety of topics, including the implications of the latest scandal surrounding Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson, and how that story may affect the rest of the ticket. He also discussed recent business of the General Assembly, the remainder of the campaign, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a fatal single vehicle accident north of Hillsborough that resulted in three deaths and an injury to a small child. We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee with the latest on the 203 S. Greensboro project, including the naming committee. We hear from Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell on an upcoming police summit from Hillsborough Police, and the dedication of the Cate's Creek Park Skate Spot on Saturday. We also hear a Carolina Connection story National Preparedness Month meeting National Talk Like a Pirate Day. In sports, the UNC Women's Golf Team sets records, and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, Septber 25. She discussed the county commissioners upcoming joint meeting with the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board and the Orange County Schools Board. She talked about expectations for the meeting as well as what outcomes the commissioners will be looking for. She also talked about the upcoming bond referendum, the ballots for this November's election, and more.
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Aaron welcomes Courtney Smith, who's written an original play called "Hammer of the Scots" that's being staged in Hillsborough.
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Aaron welcomes three guests from the North Carolina Botanical Garden as they gear up for Saturday's Fall Plant Sale.
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In today's news: authorities investigate a fatal crash outside Hillsborough, and the ACC releases this year's basketball schedule.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of the last steps before an agreement on what will be allowed on the 828 Martin Luther King Boulevard site in Chapel Hill. We also hear from Public Policy Polling's Tom Jensen on the impacts of Mark Robinson's latest scandal. We learn where UNC lands on US News & World Report's list of top colleges, and more. In sports, football head coach Mack Brown addresses the story that he offered to resign on Saturday night, and more.
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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 24. He discussed the several public art pieces that are going up around Pittsboro, including two sculptures recently purchased by the town. He also talked about this past weekend's Chatham County Fair, which will be celebrating its 75th year next year. He talked about a ribbon cutting at a new business just south of town, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 24. He discussed the recent meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, where they chose a new route for the proposed Ridgewalk Greenway, which would connect southern Hillsborough with downtown and the Riverwalk. He also discussed an upcoming Police Summit with the community, the upcoming dedication of the Cate's Creek Skate Spot, Last Friday Artwalk, and more.
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UNC's Anita Brown-Graham discusses Carolina Across 100's new program, "Our State, Our Homes," to help NC communities address housing.
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Aaron welcomes Ann and Bland Simpson to discuss their new book, "Clover Garden: A Carolinian's Piedmont Memoir."
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Trending today: a push for freshness among grocery stores, in response to American consumer demands. (Energy companies, take a note!)
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In today's news: Chapel Hillians weigh in on development at 828 MLK Boulevard, and UNC's Mack Brown reflects after Saturday's loss.
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Town of Chapel Hill Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Shenekia Weeks spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 23. She discussed her journey to Chapel Hill and DEI work. She also discussed the different outcomes for people of color in our community, and what changes would be necessary to change those outcomes. She also talked about some of the work her office is currently doing to address equity issues in our community, and more.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 23. He discussed this past weekend's historic loss to James Madison at Kenan Stadium. He discussed how the game played out, the reaction from head coach Mack Brown, and what likely comes next for the program. He also discussed results from other sports over the weekend, where the Tar Heels stayed hot with wins by Men's and Women's Soccer, Field Hockey, and Volleyball.
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Fancy Gap (Stuart McLamb and Charles Crossingham) stopped by 97.9 The Hill, celebrating the release of their self-titled debut album.
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What's the likely impact of CNN's report on Mark Robinson? Tom says not much in the presidential race, but downballot races may be different.
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Trending today: athletes using techniques so refined that they're finally starting to approach the world records set back in the steroid era.
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Aaron welcomes TABLE's Suzanne Tormollen to promote their 12th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, Sunday, October 6 at Carrboro Town Commons.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill police seek a missing teen, Chatham officials investigate a dead body, and UNC football suffers a shocking loss.
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Born into a blue collar and agricultural clan in rural Pennsylvania, Jim Crawford was the first in his family to graduate from college. Earning his PhD from UNC, he taught US and World History at several universities in piedmont North Carolina for several decades. He served as chairman of the Chatham County board of commissioners, and currently serves as trustee for Central Carolina Community College. He is a firm believer in American democracy and trusts that the constitution will hold firm now as it has in past crises despite the broken, distempered electorate.
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Celebrating the release of her new album "Country," local musician Skylar Gudasz joined Aaron last week on Live & Local.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman is joined by Darlene Canon and Kathy Crawford, UNC Women's basketball alumna, as they discuss Dawn Staley, Head Coach of University of South Carolina WBB.
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Chapel Hill’s Elizabeth Engelhardt, Senior Associate Dean for Fine Arts & Humanities at UNC Chapel Hill, talks about her new book, “Boardinghouse Women: How Southern Keepers, Cooks, Nurses, Widows, and Runaways Shaped Modern America” (2024)
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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 20. She discussed the latest on the 203 S. Greensboro project, including construction updates and the latest from the naming committee. She also discussed how the community can give feedback as the town prepares their Downtown Area Plan. She also discussed some recent communications awards the town won, and more.
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David Wimbish of The Collection joined Aaron on Live & Local, following the release of their album "Little Deaths."
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Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview Saturday's UNC football game against James Madison.
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What's an autumn-themed date night? Brad recommends Poe-themed cocktails, while Aaron goes for pumpkin spice and live local music.
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Trending today: misleading data about retail theft, which leads Aaron to a reminder that we're actually safer now than we were 30 years ago.
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The Good Neighbor Initiative is an annual effort to welcome students living off-campus back to Chapel Hill for the fall semester.
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In today's news: a pro-Palestinian protest on campus, and a bombshell report about gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson.
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Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 19. She discussed some of her recent reporting for Inside Climate News, including a story on the Southern Environmental Law Center asking the EPA to take over water permitting in North Carolina. She also talked about a deep piece of reporting on local activists attempting to stop natural gas infrastructure from being build int Person County, and more.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 19. She discussed her recent visit to Ann Arbor, Michigan with the Chamber for a Great Chapel Hill-Carrboro. She discussed her major takeaways from the trip, including discussion of Ann Arbor's carbon neutral plan, their relationship with the University, and the numerous similarities between the issues faced by the two towns. She also encouraged folks to make sure they are registered to vote and more.
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This month's round of Studio Sessions with School of Rock Chapel Hill features the debuts of three new House Band members.
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This week, Scott and Aaron remember several great figures in history, including a globetrotting mountaineer and a retail pioneer.
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Trending today: a NASA program to vacuum space junk, with an acronym that does not correspond at all to the actual name of the program.
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In today's news: CHCCS addresses a social media threat, and Orange County Commissioners approve incentives for Morinaga's expansion.
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7.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the latest on the social media threats to high schools in CHCCS. We also hear a story on the Carrboro Town Council's continued conversation on what to do with downtown parking. A Carolina Connection story shares the impact of the soon closing legendary local record shop, School Kids Records. We hear from Orange County's Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack, check the latest in sports, and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 18. She discussed news from Tuesday night's meeting of the county commissioners, including a set of incentives and tax breaks for Morinaga's plant expansion near Mebane. She also discussed a conversation about how to spend the county's opioid settlement money, awarding a contract for the construction of the county's Crisis Diversion Center, and more.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: a slight increase in standardized test scores for NC’s K-12 students, and a push for a new UNC hockey arena. Also: a pair of local board meetings; a looming state-level budget crunch; a positive rabies test in Carrboro; a movement to protect workers from extreme heat; a big game tonight for Tar Heel women’s soccer; and individual honors for a pair of Carolina football stars (plus one basketball star).
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 4. She discussed the commissioners decision to hold this first meeting back on a Thursday. She also previewed some of the business of that meeting, including some upcoming community conversation about the Greene Tract. She also previewed an upcoming Orange County Road Show and Volunteer Fair, the opening of Wonderful House, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 4. He discussed the UNC fall sports season, which is off to a very successful start. He talked about UNC Field Hockey who started their national title defense by beating back to back ranked teams. He also discussed undefeated starts for both women’s and men’s soccer, volleyball, and talked about the football team’s opening win at Minnesota. He talked about what he’ll be looking for going forward, and more.
On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all the archives of On Air Today here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
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 in advancing and promoting cultural arts in our community.
Talking Culture is proudly sponsored by Duke Arts. The 2024-25 Duke Arts Presents season features more than 40 programs from artists around the globe. Learn more at DukeArts.org.
This week, Aaron welcomes local musician Jesse Fox, who just released his new album “Faster Dreams.” Fox discusses his songwriting process, promotes his September 13 show at Cats Cradle and a televised concert that’s airing on PBS this week – and plays the song “Stone,” Aaron’s favorite off the new album.
Visit JesseFoxMusic.com.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron welcomes State Sen. Graig Meyer (D-Orange) for a discussion of possible action this fall at the General Assembly, including Medicaid, community college funding, and expanded school vouchers – a proposal that may run into Republican opposition, despite being a top GOP priority. Also, Sen. Meyer looks ahead at the upcoming election – and beyond that, a potential budget crunch that may be looming for North Carolina in the coming years.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: local residents celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day at Kidzu Children’s Museum. Also: State House Rep. Robert Reives reflects on last month’s Democratic National Convention; Tar Heel athletes earn individual honors in football, field hockey and golf; the UNC women’s soccer team moves up in the national rankings; and Mack Brown offers a health update on injured Carolina quarterback Max Johnson.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a spike in the number of ships that are forgoing the Suez Canal and sailing around southern Africa instead – travel length and treachery be darned. Also, concerns about a push to replace public pools with splash pads lead Aaron to discover that Michigan is not like the rest of America.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a new poll asks Americans about their favorite leafy greens, with iceberg lettuce coming out on top. Aaron and Victor discuss the results and their own personal favorites – which have as much to do with texture as anything else. (Also, Victor and Aaron dig into the 97.9 The Hill music library for Creed songs. It makes sense.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: OWASA plans a new facility (and higher rates) to eliminate PFAS “forever” chemicals. Also: a local landscaping business is offering a reward for help finding the suspect who stole equipment and tools back in July; pollsters say you can move the dial in the presidential election by working on the state level; UNC quarterback Max Johnson has successful surgery on a broken leg; Tar Heel athletics has a successful weekend; and the Carolina women’s basketball team adds a new assistant coach.
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This month on “Wonderful Water,” join 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey for a conversation with OWASA planning and development manager Kim Nimmer about OWASA’s water conservation standards, the importance of water conservation during times of drought — as well as when there is plenty of water. Reserves and reservoirs have been recently replenished by summer storms, but there’s always space for a little extra care and management of our community’s most critical resource.
“With any discussion about water conservation, it’s good to start with a reminder that we’re talking about a finite resource that is essential to both our health and our community security,” said Nimmer. “Our lives are truly dependent on the availability of a safe and dependable water supply.”
OWASA customers can learn more about everyday water conservation and OWASA programs here, and read over OWASA’s long-term water supply plan here — an outline of how OWASA will continue to reliably deliver water to Orange County in the decades to come.
“OWASA is always planning ahead and looking to the future to ensure our community has sufficient water supply resources,” said Nimmer. “… Thankfully, we did have that extra inflow of water from the remnants of tropical storm Debbie that helped replenish our reservoirs, so we’re currently in good shape.”
You can listen to the full conversation below, and visit the Wonderful Water page here for more interviews and stories about the work OWASA does in our community.
Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents use roughly 7 million gallons of water a day, and “Wonderful Water” is a monthly conversation sponsored by the Orange Water and Sewer Authority highlighting its work to keep our community growing and water flowing.
Presented by the Orange Water and Sewer Authority.
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Randy Voller
Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
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Colin Campbell
Colin Campbell is the capitol bureau chief, leading politics coverage for North Carolina Public Radio – WUNC. He has covered North Carolina politics and state government since 2014, starting as a reporter for The News & Observer in Raleigh. He later led the NC Insider state government news service before moving to Business North Carolina magazine to launch its daily political newsletter, the North Carolina Tribune. Prior to entering the wild world of state politics, Colin covered Raleigh city government and Johnston County for the N&O. He’s a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill’s journalism school who started his media career at age 14, working as a news reader, classical music host and alternative rock DJ for Charlottesville, Va., radio stations WNRN and WTJU.
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North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 30. He discussed his experience at the Democratic National Convention, and how all of the goodwill and energy seem to be translating to the campaign. He also discussed what comes next in the campaign in North Carolina as we get closer to the November election. He talked about a recent grant Siler City got from the state to expand some park and greenways in the town, and more.
On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 30. She discussed town news and events, including the delay in construction at 203 S. Greenboro that has caused the early voting site in Carrboro to be moved back to 108 Bim Street. She also explained an environmentally friendly street resurfacing project that took place this week in Carrboro. She discussed the upcoming Labor Day Weekend, some upcoming events in the Carrboro community, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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OWASA Planning and Development Manager Kim Nimmer spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 30. She discussed the importance of water conservation during times of drought as well as when there is plenty of water. She discussed conservation methods, discussed some trends in water consumption and the number of customers OWASA serves, and more.
On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all the archives of On Air Today here.
This post is sponsored by OWASA.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron chats with Tom Proctor of Central Vacuum Experts, who’s been in business locally for nearly four decades. Tom and Aaron chat about the business, his journey into it – and the advantages of central vacuum systems, for homes and businesses alike.
Conversation presented by Central Vacuum Experts.
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
Brad’s sick of staring at his computer screen – so where can you go for a romantic night out that doesn’t require you to look at anything at all? Aaron offers a pretty decent recommendation, but Brad’s got the objectively correct answer – an event that takes place entirely in the dark.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a wide-ranging study of trends in science fiction movies – which finds that today’s sci-fi films are more likely to have happy endings than they were in the 1950s, when the Hays Code virtually mandated them. Also, Aaron admits Victor is right about one thing.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Chapel Hill police announce an arrest in Tuesday’s bank robbery, and UNC football wins its season opener (but loses its starting QB). Also: Chatham County authorities arrest a man suspected of jewelry thefts at Carolina Meadows; the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office warns about another jury-duty phone scam; Pittsboro dedicates a new park; the State Board of Elections rejects RFK Jr’s request to be removed from the ballot; the new Chick-Fil-A at University Place announces its opening date; UNC fraternity brothers get ready for “Flagstock” on Labor Day; UNC men’s and women’s soccer each get wins on Thursday; three Tar Heel teams prepare for season openers tonight; and UNC women’s basketball lands another five-star recruit.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 29. He discussed UNC Football’s upcoming season opening game against Minnesota Thursday night. He discussed the quarterback position, which has still not had a starter named for UNC. He also talked about the threat of inclement weather, which may affect the start of the game. He also talked about other storylines for the game, a trip to Target Field, and more.
On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all the archives of On Air Today here.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 29. She discussed back to school week in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, including the Roll & Stroll event from this past weekend. She discussed the opening of the Rosemary St. parking deck downtown. She also discussed a recent instance of vandalism on the Chapel Hill courthouse, an upcoming feedback session on the 828 MLK property, and more.
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Scott and Aaron remember a trailblazing swimmer, a Civil War general who moved the dial on slavery, and a local invention that went global.
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Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview the 2024 Tar Heel football season, beginning tonight at Minnesota.
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Kidzu Children's Museum's executive director discusses recovery efforts after a water main break caused major damage over the weekend.
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Trending today: a study on the unreliability of eyewitness testimony, and Victor's incredibly archaic taste in standup comedy.
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In today's news: a crash involving an Orange County school bus leaves two drivers (but no kids) injured; UNC football preps for Minnesota.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear of the anniversary of last year's campus shooting at UNC, and what has changed about the university's emergency response since that incident. We also hear a story on the Estes Drive Roll and Stroll that happened this past weekend. We learn of a new bar coming to Franklin Street, update state news, and more. In sports, Zayden High will not be returning to UNC this season, and more.
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North Carolina Sports Network's David Glenn spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 28. He discussed ACC Football in general, as well as UNC's opening matchup against Minnesota on the road. He talked about what he is looking for from the team, including the quarterback position, the inexperienced offensive line, and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 28. She discussed the early voting site change from 203 S. Greensboro in Carrboro to 108 Bim Street, and the implications for the project. She also discussed some Orange County jobs, the latest on the School Bond Education Committee, and more.
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Rocks and Acid Wine Shop owner and advanced sommelier Paula de Pano spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 28. She discussed her journey to becoming an advanced sommelier and opening Rocks and Acid. She also discussed some upcoming events at the Southern Village wine shop, talked about what the shopping experience is like there, and more.
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Aaron welcomed Peter Holsapple and Will Rigby of the dB's to celebrate the remastered re-release of their 1981 album "Stands for Decibels."
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Trending today: a report about the rising cost of shipping goods from China, apparently thanks to the dominance of Temu and Shein.
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A new report from VisitNC found a big spike in tourism spending across the state last year, with an especially big increase in Orange County.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill police search for a bank robbery suspect, and UNC marks the one-year anniversary of a fatal on-campus shooting.
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Aaron chats with poet Paul Jones, whose new book is called "Something Necessary." It's out now, with public readings upcoming in September.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of an afternoon bank robbery a Chapel Hill Bank of America location. We also hear from Kidzu Children's Museum CEO Jamie DeMent Holcomb on their recovery from massive water damage after a water main break over the weekend. We hear from former mayor Pam Hemminger on the opening of the Rosemary Street parking deck, and more. In sports, the UNC Field Hockey team is ranked #2 in the nation, and more.
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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 27. He discussed the dedication of Wade Barber Park in Pittsboro's North Landing. He also talked about a recent session with the Hunt State Policy Fellows on K-12 Education. He also discussed his involvement in the EPA's Water and Wastewater Systems Cybersecurity Task Force. He also mentioned upcoming community events, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 27. He discussed the recent replacement of a large water pump at the town's water treatment facility. He also previewed an upcoming community summit being held by Hillsborough Police. He discussed some recent rezoning applications that the town board is considering, as they decide how to appropriately allow the town to grow, and more. He also previewed upcoming events around town.
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Aaron chats with Carolina Brewery owner/founder Robert Poitras, as the brewery celebrates 29 years in operation.
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Trending today: a report that attendance is down at local libraries - possibly because limited funding means fewer books on their shelves.
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In today's news: a water main break damages Kidzu Children's Museum, and vandalism damages the Chapel Hill courthouse.
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Former Pittsboro Mayor, "On The Porch" Host, and delegate to this year's Democratic National Convention Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 26. He discussed the events and atmosphere of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He talked about the North Carolina connections and representation at the convention, discussed what comes next for the party nationally, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we here from CHCCS Superintendent Nyah Hamlett about the first day of school. We also learn of vandalization at the Chapel Hill Courthouse and Post Office. We hear a story on the Ackland being the first museum in North Carolina to offer color-correcting glasses for color blind guests, and more. In sports the women's soccer team continues their hot start, we look forward to the opening of the football season, and more.
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Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 26. He discussed the first day of school reviewing highlights and looking ahead to the regular schedule of the school year, and more
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H'aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 26. They discussed the latest on social media platforms for 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro. They also discussed weekend activities, upcoming events, and more.
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Tom and Aaron discuss recent polling that shows Kamala Harris running (on average) one point ahead of Joe Biden in 2020.
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A new impact of global warming: it's now so hot in some places that it's no longer possible to use helicopters for rescue operations.
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Orange County Living Wage is hosting a "Labor Day Concert for Living Wages" Monday, September 2, from 2-6 p.m. at Pluck Farm on West 54.
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In today's news: local students head back to school, and Chapel Hill cuts the ribbon on a new parking deck on Rosemary Street.
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Dr. Gregory D. Goins is the Associate Dean for Agricultural Research and a Professor of Crop Science at North Carolina A&T State University. He is the co-author of the 2010 USDA 4-H National Youth Science Experiment (the first-ever and only 4-H National Science Experiment to originate from an 1890 Land-Grant University). In 2020 he led the creation of the Small Farms Resource and Innovation Center (SFRIC) in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES). He is currently leading a team of researchers across the state on a Phase I NSF Regional Innovation Engine Project. The Innovation Engine is developing a 42-county Agricultural Tech Innovation Corridor purposed to benefit underserved areas of the state.
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Chapel Hill’s John May, a successful business-person who is also an admired writer, talks about writing a new non-fiction book about the connections between the Lost Colony and the later settlement at Jamestown in Virginia.
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University of Virginia and University of North Carolina staff member and host of "If You Only Knew" Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 23. She discussed emerging storylines in the UNC athletic season, including football, soccer, and field hockey.
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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 23. She discussed a meeting with OWASA officials on how they are addressing PFAS in drinking water. She also gave an update on the 203 S. Greensboro project, which is set to open this fall. She talked about the Arts Center's 50th birthday, Eliazar Posada's position as the executive director of Equality NC, and more.
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Chapel Hill Wegmans Store Manager Kathy Haines spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 23. She discussed what makes Wegmans unique, including a robust commitment to the community, including support of PORCH, UNC Children's Hospital, SECU Family House, Weaver's Grove, and more.
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FDOC was Monday on the UNC campus - so where can you still go to have a quiet night out, even when Chapel Hill's busy?
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Trending today: a study on whether light & sound pulses can be used to stimulate the same brain-flushing process that sleep usually provides.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill prepares to open its new downtown parking deck, and a UNC senior prepares to head into outer space.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools plan to address a budget shortfall by cutting positions over the next two school years. In Pittsboro, we here from Mayor Kyle Shipp on larger recycling bins, we hear a couple of stories affecting Jordan Lake, and learn of Equlity NC's new executive director. In sports, women's soccer and men's soccer are in action tonight, and we hear from head coach Mac Brown a week out of the football team's season starting.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 22. She discussed the opening of the Rosemary Parking Deck coming up early next week. She also talked about back to school in the community, including some of the challenges faced by Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools this summer and continuing into this year. She also talked about bids going out for construction to reimagine Chapel Hill's skate park, plus much more.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Scott and Aaron discuss the launch of commercial radio, the release of The Wizard of Oz, and much more – from inspiring trailblazers like Althea Gibson, to sobering moments like the first arrival of African slaves in America in 1619.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Victor and Aaron invite you to this evening’s meeting of the Hilluminati! Punny name aside: come to the Belltree Cocktail Club in downtown Carrboro tonight at 6 p.m. and have a fun evening hanging out with us.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: the CHCCS board approves 81 staff cuts to address a budget shortfall, and Orange County makes three arrests in a March 3 murder. Also: authorities arrest the sister of the convict who escaped custody for three days last week; a Carrboro cafe temporarily closes after an appliance fire; Pittsboro residents get new recycling carts; UNC men’s soccer opens its season, while the Tar Heel women have their home opener; and Carolina football coach Mack Brown discusses his team’s chances, a week out from their season opener.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 21. She discussed the latest on LUMOS installing fiberoptic Internet in Orange County. She also discussed the latest on back to school, including the school bond education committee, and CHCCS’s latest budget shortfall. She also talked about a survey on short range transit in Orange County, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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“On The Porch” Host and Chatham County Democratic Delegate to the National Convention Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 21. He was on the phone live from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He gave an update on the North Carolina Delegate breakfast from this morning, talked about last night’s speakers which included the Obamas, and previewed tonight’s lineup of speakers, and more.
Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
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 in advancing and promoting cultural arts in our community. Talking Culture is proudly sponsored by Duke Arts. The 2024-25 Duke Arts Presents season begins on September 3rd featuring more than 40 programs from artists around the globe. Learn more at DukeArts.org.
This week Aaron Keck chats with UNC music professor emeritus Allen Anderson, who’s written a new composition inspired by the Ackland Art Museum’s exhibition “Arranged: Recent Acquisitions of Modern and Contemporary Paintings.” The piece will premiere in the Ackland galleries on Sunday, August 25, from 2:00-4:30 p.m. as part of the museum’s free Music in the Galleries series.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron chats with UNC music professor emeritus Allen Anderson, who’s written a new composition inspired by the Ackland Art Museum’s exhibition “Arranged: Recent Acquisitions of Modern and Contemporary Paintings.” The piece will premiere in the Ackland galleries on Sunday, August 25, from 2:00-4:30 p.m. as part of the museum’s free Music in the Galleries series.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: the adorable discovery that warmed little boxes can protect frogs from a deadly fungus – though Aaron annoys Victor by taking the topic in a different direction, even though that’s clearly his role in this segment and Victor really should be ready for that sort of thing by now.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a report on the environmental impact of “log booms” – which can be pretty extensive if they’re too large. (Also, Aaron wonders why log booms are even necessary in the first place. I mean, I’m no logger, I’ll trust the experts, but I’m still not 100 percent clear.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board considers staff cuts, and the state board of elections approves UNC’s new digital ID as acceptable for voting. Also: a court appearance for the woman accused of aiding Ramone Alston’s three-day escape last week; UNC and Chapel Hill town officials partner on housing; Pittsboro residents get new recycling carts; North Carolina Democrats say they’re energized ahead of the DNC; UNC field hockey is picked to finish second in the ACC; the nonconference schedule is out for Tar Heel women’s basketball; and UNC football’s new defensive coordinator looks for a rebound.
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Former Pittsboro Mayor and former Chair of the state Democratic Party Randy Voller joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on the phone Tuesday, August 20. Calling in from Chicago, Voller recaps the atmosphere of the opening night of the Democratic National Convention and some of the emerging themes as the party transitions from President Joe Biden to Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of its 2024 ticket. Voller also details some of the talk among North Carolina delegates and some of the policies from the party being reflected in Chatham County and elsewhere in our community. Finally, Randy shares some of the things he’s most looking forward to for the second half of the convention and teases some future guests for “On The Porch.”
On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all the archives of On Air Today here.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell hosts and shares local news on National Radio Day — Tuesday, August 20. An alleged accomplice to the state prisoner who escaped in Orange County makes her first local court appearance. A UNC junior details how the Carolina Covenant scholarship not only is helping her gain experience in her desired career field, but provides relief to her family. Orange County’s public school districts are preparing to return from the summer, but CHCCS is grappling with projected position cuts to its central office team and additional educators in the coming year. Food Lion is celebrating some Triangle-area store makeovers with events at their local stores on Wednesday morning. Plus, in sports: the Maui Invitational bracket is set, UNC women’s basketball shares its finalized non-conference schedule, and Carolina field hockey is not preseason No. 1 in the ACC coaches’ poll.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Karen Howard, the vice chair of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 20. Coming off a monthly meeting on Monday, she shares highlights from utility conversations between the county government and the City of Sanford to further expand the TriRiver Water service. Howard adds her perspective on why regional water and sewer services are a benefit to communities like Chatham, and where Monday’s discussions leave them. Plus, the vice chair details a recent event to highlight clean energy options for homeowners offered by the Inflation Reduction Act and how it reflects the effort by the federal government to make such changes more affordable.
Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 20. With an extensive manhunt and prisoner escape in the rear view mirror, Bell shares his thoughts on how the local government and residents were impacted by the incident — and what local values were reflected in their response. He also details the town’s interest in Orange County’s Short-Range Transit Plan that is continuing to gather public feedback, sharing how the two governments’ ambitions and plans overlap. Finally, Bell shares a final call for signups to Hillsborough’s “Government 101” program to inform residents about local government operations and opportunities.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps kick off the week with the top local news headlines on Monday, August 19. UNC begins its latest academic year with the first day of class, and its Carolina Covenant scholarship program prepares to celebration 20 years of helping students attend the school. Chapel Hill releases its dates, themes, and vendor applications for this year’s Festifall. Schoolkids Records in Chapel Hill is shuttering its doors, with the owner describing it as “heartbreaking.” A local pollster shares which candidates the third party ballots currently poise the biggest threat to. Plus: UNC women’s soccer wins in thrilling fashion in Colorado, Carolina men’s basketball may know its first Maui Invitational matchup, and The ArtsCenter celebrates both its 50th anniversary and newer location by re-installing its famed angel statue.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood, Director of Orange County Emergency Services Kirby Saunders, and Public Information Officer for the sheriff Alicia Stemper join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, August 19. In an extensive conversation, the group debriefs about their agencies’ roles in responding to last week’s manhunt for Ramone Alston, an escaped state inmate — including some of the procedural details often unknown to members of the public. Blackwood and Saunders also speak about keeping the community informed through the OC Alerts system and the community’s role in last week’s operations. Plus: Blackwood shares a story of a time he got surprised by a prisoner, honors the local family impacted by the murder which initially sent Alston to prison, and shares how the sheriff’s office tunes out the speculation on social media around such high-profile incidents.
On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all the archives of On Air Today here.
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Nyah Hamlett, the superintendent for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, drops by to speak with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Monday, August 19. With school starting next week, she discusses the excitement around campuses and buildings during those initial days and what she’s looking forward to the most. Then, the pair discuss some of the top stories around the district this summer: CHCCS’ portion of the bond referendum plan and the reorganization of positions after a budget shortfall. Hamlett shares her thoughts on the final version of which school replacement projects their bond plan will focus on (Carrboro Elementary, Franklin Porter Graham Elementary, and Estes Hills Elementary). She also then details the tiered system of position and funding cuts her staff is presenting to the board to try and scale back spending.
Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public school districts in our community. You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here.
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Randy Voller
Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
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Lisa Sorg is the North Carolina reporter for Inside Climate News. A journalist for 30 years, Sorg covers energy, climate environment and agriculture, as well as the social justice impacts of pollution and corporate malfeasance. She has won dozens of awards for her news, public service and investigative reporting. In 2022, she received the Stokes Award from the National Press Foundation for her two-part story about the environmental damage from a former missile plant on a Black and Latinx neighborhood in Burlington. Sorg was previously an environmental investigative reporter at NC Newsline, a nonprofit media outlet based in Raleigh. She has also worked at alt-weeklies, dailies and magazines. Originally from rural Indiana, she lives in Durham, N.C.
Lisa Sorg
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Chapel Hill’s Clarence Whitefield, 101, former Secretary of the Carolina Alumni Association died on March 24, 2024. Two years ago, on Who’s Talking, he talked about his memories of Chapel Hill and played his famous harmonica.
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It’s time for another round of Studio Sessions with the School of Rock Chapel Hill, featuring three classic songs performed by the House Band!
This month, we’re joined by House Band members Ripley Florek, JJ Helbert, and Conlan Sharp – all of whom have just returned from a summer tour that took them first to Seattle, then to Asheville. They reflect on that recent experience and look ahead to the coming year – which includes not only another stint with the House Band, but also the chance to zoom in on the catalogs of specific rock legends. School of Rock owner/GM David Joseph is also on hand, to look ahead to the fall and to promote a pair of upcoming shows: the Adult Band’s show at the Speakeasy in Carrboro on Wednesday, August 21, and a full day of end-of-summer-season shows at Cats Cradle Back Room Sunday, August 25.
Listen to their conversation, plus a trio of band performances: not live this time, but highlights from past performances selected by Florek, Sharp and Helbert.
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Deborah Stroman speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 16. As UNC athletics season returns after the summer, one of the school’s biggest icons is stepping away. Stroman shares her thoughts on Anson Dorrance’s retirement and why she believes he may not be finished with the sport. Plus: the Intuit Dome is opening in Los Angeles as the new home for the NBA’s Clippers. With it, several new fan experience amenities are also being launched. Deborah and Brighton discuss which ones they like and whether any can be replicated for places like, perhaps, the Dean E. Smith Center.
Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC faculty member, sports businesswoman, former basketball player and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Click here to listen to their past conversations on the latest sports headlines and impact in the game, on culture, and for business.
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Triangle music stalwart John Harrison (JPhono1) returned to Live & Local to celebrate this week’s release of the band’s new album “Beyond Provisional.”
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JPhono1 is one of the Triangle’s most prolific bands: “Beyond Provisional” is their sixth full-length album since the start of 2022, and Harrison also released a separate album last year with his other band, North Elementary. This one’s a little different, though: JPhono1’s signature arena-jam sound is there as always, still reminiscent of the best 70s-era rock bands, but this time Harrison and drummer John Crouch are joined by bassist/vocalist Alex Livingstone, who also contributed the photo that graces the album’s cover.
“This is the first album with Alex,” Harrison says, “and that greatly affects things in a three-piece (band)…That was a new component, so that was exciting.”
JPhono1 is Harrison’s project first and foremost – he releases solo albums under the same name – but for “Beyond Provisional,” he says the trio worked together as equal partners.
“I feel like this is (our) most collaborative album,” he says. “This is going to sound funny, but it’s the one that I think sounds most like us as a band… because this is also the first album we recorded in our studio. We wrote the songs in the studio, we recorded the songs in the studio. And then John Crouch mixed the record. So really all three members of the band (contributed) from start to finish.”
Listen to “Beyond Provisional” on Bandcamp.
Now that the album is out, the band is celebrating with a show at Local 506 on Friday, August 23, with Slow Teeth and Matt Southern & Lost Gold.
Visit Local506.com for tickets and more information about the show.
John Harrison stopped by Live & Local this week to discuss the album and play three tracks: “Magic Here,” “Midnight Moon,” and “The Eyelids of Smiling Jenny.” Listen:
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron chats with Dasan Ahanu, who’s staging his two-man play “Death of Cochise” (with Bluz) at the Carolina Theatre in Durham at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 20. It’s a multimedia blend of theater, hip-hop, and spoken-word poetry, with music by the Holloway Group Band.
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Inside Climate News Reporter for North Carolina Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 15. She discussed some of her recent reporting, including a breakdown of the impact of Hurricane Debby, and why we are likely to see more storms like that going forward. She also discussed recent reporting on the state DEQ attempting to further strengthen limits on PFAS in waterways, and more.
Each Thursday “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 15. She discussed the return of UNC students to Chapel Hill, as well as the start of the upcoming k-12 school year. She also discussed the Good Neighbor Initiative, the upcoming Estes Drive Roll & Stroll, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Scott and Aaron remember the North Carolinians who protected the lands that became the Jockey’s Ridge and Eno River State Parks. Also, a philanthropist helps preserve Cape Hatteras National Seashore, and a woman (eventually) sails solo across the Atlantic.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a push toward cheaper beer at college sports stadiums, which may or may not be increasing teams’ home-field advantage. (And in possibly the nerdiest installment of What’s Trending ever, Victor and Aaron spend a few minutes designing a research study on how much cheap beer makes a difference, complete with hypotheses and variables. Learning!)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Today’s a special day for the ArtsCenter: the town of Carrboro has officially declared August 15 as “ArtsCenter Day” in Carrboro, in honor of its 50th anniversary. And tonight at 5:00, everyone’s invited to join the ArtsCenter as they unveil “The Creative Spirit,” the iconic guardian angel sculpture that graced the rooftop of their previous location – and will now be restored to the rooftop of their new spot.
Visit ArtsCenterLive.org.
Aaron chats with ArtsCenter executive director Wendy Smith.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: the manhunt continues for the convicted killer who escaped custody in Hillsborough on Tuesday, and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School Board weighs possible budget cuts. Also: Pittsboro approves a new development, a UNC professor takes a second look at the Olympics, UNC women’s soccer begins a new era with a new coach, and the Tar Heel men’s basketball team lands a new transfer.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron welcomes local author Eileen St. Lauren, whose new book “My Neighbors: Goodlife, Mississippi” is a collection of connected stories about an otherworldly Mississippi town and the motley crew of residents who live there.
Visit EileenStLauren.net for more information about St. Lauren and her new book – which continues the story she began in a previous novel.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: an odd law that limits Washington, DC to building no more than 788 total bus shelters, despite having over 3000 bus stops. (Though how much of a difference is there between that ratio and, say, Chapel Hill Transit, which also has fewer shelters than overall stops?)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron welcomes Steven Raets of Sonark Media to preview the inaugural Sonark Harvest Festival: six hours of local music, arts, food and drinks Saturday, August 31, from 2-8 p.m. at Blackwood Farm Park, with performances by the Old Ceremony, Jesse Fox, Max Lane, Christina Munsey, the Hourglass Kids, and more. (Now through Friday, August 16, you can enter to win a pair of VIP tickets to the festival: text “SONARK HARVEST FESTIVAL” to 919-240-6000.)
Visit SonarkMedia.com to buy tickets and get more information about the festival.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: a manhunt is underway for a convicted murderer who escaped custody Tuesday in Hillsborough, with a $25,000 reward for his capture. Also: Cornel West will be on the ballot in North Carolina; state and local officials announce good news for the tourism industry; new UNC chancellor Lee Roberts says the university needs to get bigger; Tar Heel football coach Mack Brown discusses UNC’s quarterback controversy; and a Carolina swimmer competes in the Olympics.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 13. He discussed the events of the day that began with a convicted murderer escaping a transport vehicle at UNC Hospitals Hillsborough, and the ensuing search throughout that part of town. He discussed the communication that has taken place between law enforcement and the town, and the impact he has seen around the community. He also talked about cleanup around town and the Riverwalk after Tropical Storm Debby passed through the area, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a Florida family seeking $80,000 from NASA for damages caused when a chunk of space debris hit their home. (NASA’s not fighting, but a complex law limits damages to $25,000.) Also, Aaron teaches Victor about another trendworthy bad-things-falling-from-the-sky incident – which just marked its 20th anniversary.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: retiring UNC women’s soccer coach Anson Dorrance reflects on a legendary career, and new Chancellor Lee Roberts talks town-gown relations. Also: Gov. Roy Cooper announces full participation from hospitals in his plan to eliminate medical debt; Robert F. Kennedy Jr. officially secures ballot access in North Carolina; and a Tar Heel alum rides to the Olympics.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every other Monday, Aaron is joined at 8:30 a.m. by Tom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, for a longstanding regular segment called “What We’re Thinking,” looking at recent survey numbers and discussing what they tell us about American public opinion – election-related and otherwise.
This week, Tom discusses the state of the presidential race now that Kamala Harris is in as the Democratic nominee. Progressive voters have been exuberant over polls showing Harris with a big lead, but Tom says those polls are outliers – and the reality is that the race is still a toss-up, though Harris is in a better position than Joe Biden was a few weeks ago. (Other developments: “undecided” voters had been mostly left-leaning voters in past polls, but now the undecideds are more evenly split; and Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s presence on the ballot is now measurably helping Democrats, not Republicans.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron welcomes Art Chansky to share his thoughts about legendary Tar Heel women’s soccer coach Anson Dorrance, who announced his retirement over the weekend after a 47-year career that included 22 national championships.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron welcomes Paul Connell to share his thoughts about legendary Tar Heel women’s soccer coach Anson Dorrance, who announced his retirement over the weekend after a 47-year career that included 22 national championships.
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Trending today: a study revealing that in this age of casual workplaces, most American men do not own a single suit.
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UNC names Lee Roberts as its next permanent chancellor, and legendary Tar Heel women's soccer coach Anson Dorrance announces his retirement.
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This Week:
Greg O'Connor spent 24yrs on the fixed income trading floor specializing in U.S Treasury and Agency Securities, concluding his career as a Managing Director. In his second career, O'Connor founded and ran one of the country's top youth athletic training facilities in Cornelius NC. With the founding of REAL Economics, he returns to his passion of economic analysis and political messaging, attempting to elevate Democratic Economic Fluency.
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Hillsborough’s popular author Jill McCorkle talks about her latest book of short stories, “Old Crimes and Other Stories.”
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Dr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on the air on Friday, August 9 as the 2024 Olympics begin to wrap up.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell rounds out the week with the latest local news on Friday, August 9.
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Anderson Clayton, the chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 9.
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
97.9 The Hill is inviting radio listeners to the Belltree for a hangout on Thursday, August 22, at 6 p.m. Can you turn that into a romantic night out? Brad and Aaron offer their tips – including a couple great restaurants in Carrboro, plus what’s on the bill that night at Cat’s Cradle.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Victor is excited because pneumatic tubes are making a comeback – specifically in hospitals, where they’re useful to transport medical supplies and biosamples. Also, Aaron and Victor improvise the sales pitch for a pneumatic tube-based hospital.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron chats with Ashley Humphrey, who’s part of a group of UNC journalism students covering the Olympics in Paris. Humphrey discusses the best stories of the Games, her favorite stories that she’s covered personally, and what her plans are for the rest of her time in Paris.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: recovery is underway from Tropical Storm Debby, and local organizations join forces to support teachers this school year. Also: the UNC Board of Governors meets today to name a new UNC-Chapel Hill chancellor; the Mebane City Council gives final approval to Morinaga’s big expansion; UNC men’s and women’s soccer get ready to hit the field; and a Tar Heel diver has a rough day at the Summer Olympics.
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UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media student Lee Jeffries speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell from Paris on Thursday, August 8. Jeffries details what the atmosphere around the French city is like as the 2024 Summer Olympics are coming to a close. The rising senior details some of the final events she’ll be attending, some parts of the city she and her peers have explored, and stories of athletes she found most interesting during her time at the Games. Finally, Jeffries previews some of her final pieces set to air on 97.9 The Hill as the Olympics wrap up and how she hopes this experience helps her during her senior year at Carolina.
On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all archives of On Air Today here.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details the latest storm updates and news on Thursday, August 8. Tropical Storm Debby dropped a lot of rain and storm debris on the area, and the community is experiencing several road closures and power outages. That includes stretches without working traffic signals in Chapel Hill and a Pittsboro water plant going offline, leading residents to being asked to conserve water. Beyond the inclement weather, former Congressman David Price shares his reasoning behind the choice of I-40 and U.S. 15-501 for his dedication sign; while one restaurant closes in Chapel Hill, reports are another is stepping into the space; two Tar Heels compete in the Paris Olympics; and a recent Carolina grad goes viral after tagging along with Simone Biles’ husband in France.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Haw Riverkeeper Emily Sutton speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 8. With Tropical Storm Debby dropping several inches of rain on the region, Sutton shares an update on how the river is holding up and typical areas where it floods. That leads the pair to discuss stormwater management strategies in the Triangle and what methods work well for rivers like the Haw. Sutton also brings updates on the Haw River Assembly’s recent settlement with companies known for having PFAS escape into the water and details how the organization is using litter traps to provide specific data to help its with advocacy. Plus: a call for volunteers for a 4th grade learning day!
Each Thursday “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Scott braves a tropical storm to cover this week in history, including Jesse Owens’ triumph at the 1936 Olympics, a trailblazing female swimmer who crossed the English Channel, and the inventor – or inventors, rather! – of the game Monopoly.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: widespread criticism of a plan to build a giant wave pool in bone-dry Coachella – but is that any worse than the average golf course? Victor gets on an anti-golf soapbox, while too-old-for-big-festivals Aaron tries to figure out where Coachella even is.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every month, Aaron welcomes Mebane public information officer Kelly Hunter for “Positively Mebane,” a look at what’s going on in Mebane and what folks can see and do while they’re there.
Visit PositivelyMebane.com to learn more!
This month, Kelly offers an exciting update on the Morinaga candy manufacturing plant, which is planning a major expansion. Also: Mebane prepares to close Lake Michael Park for a year to do infrastructure improvements; the city considers an amended ordinance on dangerous dogs; the search continues for a new city manager; the city seeks applicants for this year’s Mebane Citizens Academy; and the city’s summer Musical Chairs series continues – weather permitting, at least.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Today’s news is all about the weather, as Tropical Storm Debby moves through – expected to drop about six inches of rain. Also: UNC nears a final decision on its search for a new permanent chancellor; Orange County Animal Services reports a positive rabies test, the second of the year; a traffic stop in Chatham County leads to a major drug arrest; former U.S. House Rep. David Price weighs in on a recent major honor; and a former Tar Heel journalism student goes viral in Paris.
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Neil Harrington, the research director for the nonprofit NC Child, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 7. North Carolina is experiencing a difficult reality with its child care field. The option are shrinking while also getting more expensive. Harrington shares some of the root causes and real consequences of the trend — like what it means for families’ finances and the economic toll it takes on the state. He then discusses what NC Child is advocating for North Carolina to do at the state government level, and the risk the child care industry runs if those goals are not met.
The referenced report commissioned by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation with the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce Foundation and NC Child can be found here.
On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all archives of On Air Today here.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local developments on Wednesday, August 7. With Tropical Storm Debby expected to impact the Triangle in the coming hours, local schools and governments share what they’re doing to prepare for the inclement weather. An area meteorologist shares the biggest risks of the storm system: flooding and the risks of tornadoes. UNC’s Board of Governors sets a special meeting to elect a new chancellor to UNC-Chapel Hill, just days after the university’s Board of Trustees weighed candidates presented by a search committee. A traffic stop in Pittsboro turns into an arrest and drug bust, while Chatham County investigators ask the public for help in providing information to an 11 month old death investigation. Plus: Orange County reports its second case of rabies in 2024, Carolina soccer places highly in the first coaches’ poll of the season, and former UNC wrestler Ethan Ramos is set to make history.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 7. With Tropical Storm Debby prepare to bring inches of rain and inclement weather to the region, Bedford discusses the early response from the county government and how a state of emergency helps with preparation. She also previews her upcoming trip to the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners’ annual conference and shares an update on a pet pig that has caught the attention of some residents on social media.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron chats with artist Sherill Roland, whose new installation “Processing Systems: Bonding” is opening at the Ackland Art Museum this Friday, August 9, with a reception from 6-9 p.m. as part of Second Friday Art Walk. “Processing Systems” transforms prison IDs into Sudoku puzzles – inspired in part by Roland’s own experience serving time in prison for a crime he didn’t commit.
Conversation presented by the Ackland Art Museum.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a new survey on what people consider ‘rude’ or unacceptable behavior on airplanes, from reclining to seat-swapping. Also, Victor makes a startling admission, and Aaron expounds on his theory of etiquette in general.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Tropical Storm Debby nears the Triangle, with 5-10 inches of rain expected in the next three days. Also: the search narrows for UNC’s next chancellor; Gov. Roy Cooper honors former U.S. House Rep. David Price; a local nonprofit gets a foreclosure reprieve; a local restaurant closes, but another one plans to open in its place; and in Paris, a UNC alum is set to become the first Tar Heel wrestler ever to compete in the Olympics.
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Chapel Hill Transit Director Brian Litchfield joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 6. With the transit system just passing its 50th anniversary on August 1, Litchfield shares some context around how the system began and has grown since then. He also details some of the ongoing projects that will help Chapel Hill Transit step into its future phases and services. Plus, Litchfield details ways the local transit system has been celebrating its 50th anniversary so far and additional celebrations to expect in the coming 12 months.
On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all archives of On Air Today here.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local news stories with listeners on Tuesday, August 6. A ceremony to honor longtime Congressman David Price draws several local and state leaders to Chapel Hill, where a new sign dedicating a road exchange in his honor is revealed. North Carolina prepares for inclement weather from Tropical Storm Debby, as Governor Roy Cooper declares a state of emergency. National Night Out is postponed for two of the local police departments. The inaugural financial well-being director for UNC shares his approach to helping college students better understand how to use their money. Plus: USA women’s soccer advances in the Olympics, an American field hockey player follows her mother’s footsteps, and a UNC alum discusses the business and marketing side of Olympic Games.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 6. Despite it being a slower period for local government business meetings, Howard shares what the county government staff and officials have been up to — including recent groundbreaking ceremonies and the start of capital improvement projects. The pair branch off from there about the planning around the CIP Plan Chatham County passes each year to help with long-term development, discussing the local school system and Chatham Park’s roles in such planning efforts. Finally, Howard previews the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners annual convention she will attend this week, and an upcoming hiring event for Wolfspeed.
Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on the phone on Tuesday, August 6. With the town beginning its process of contracting street pavers, Bell details the town’s repaving process and the timeline of the project. Hillsborough is also taking signups for its Government 101 program, and the mayor explains how it’s helpful for residents and community members alike. Finally: an update on National Night Out and the annual walk through the Fairview community led by the neighborhood’s youth.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
For World Breastfeeding Week, Aaron welcomes Brooke Gilliam, a clinical research specialist at the Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute in UNC’s Gillings School of Global Public Health. Gilliam shares information about the benefits of breastfeeding and the resources available to help new mothers with the challenges that can arise – and where you can go if you want to become a certified lactation consultant yourself.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell welcomes listeners to the week with the top local news stories on Monday, August 5. A Hillsborough man shoots and kills another man in Durham over the weekend, with investigators looking for answers. The search committee for UNC’s next permanent chancellor meets with university trustees to present their top candidate list, setting up the final selection steps. The owner of Mediterranean Deli in Chapel Hill shares an update on a reopening timeline, and how last July’s fire helped bring his employees closer than ever before. In sports, UNC women’s basketball might head to the Bahamas this fall for a tournament, while Carolina field hockey head coach Erin Matson shares what her first true offseason has been. Plus: the Burdick family shares what it’s like cheering on their daughter and North Carolinian Cierra Burdick on Team USA’s 3-on-3 basketball team in Paris.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Andrew Kren, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Raleigh, joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Monday, August 5. With Hurricane Debby making landfall in Florida and being poised to be the first hurricane this season to severely impact North Carolina, Kren shares what there is to know about the storm so far. He details the forecasted path and the extensive rainfall predicted for the coast and Triangle — as well as the general safety tips shared by weather experts ahead of such major storms.
On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all archives of On Air Today here.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo joins News Director Brighton McConnell on the air Monday, August 5. She discusses the stories that received the most interest from the radio station’s social media audience in the last week — including the future of Mama Dip’s in Chapel Hill, a recent visit by the governor regarding birth control pills, and an interview with a popular (and national-title winning) Carolina head coach.
On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all archives of On Air Today here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Paperhand Puppet Intervention‘s annual show is back at Chapel Hill’s Forest Theatre! This year’s show is called “Earth & Sky: A Great Gathering for All Beings,” running August 9-September 29. Aaron discusses the show with Paperhand co-founder Donovan Zimmerman.
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Randy Voller
Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
This Week: Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes, Commissioner for the Town of Hillsborough, joins Randy Voller On The Porch.
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Carroboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 2. She discussed her participation at the recent meeting of North Carolina Black Elected Municipal Officials. She also talked about the upcoming National Night Out event that Carrboro Police will be hosting at Town Commons on August 6. She talked about PORCH moving to a new headquarters in downtown, updated the 203 S. Greensboro project, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
Brad and Aaron are heading to The Cave this weekend to see Reese McHenry play. What’s a good date night idea for folks headed there? Brad’s got some upscale ideas, Aaron wants to keep it as unpretentious as the Cave itself – but they both gravitate to the same places in the end.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a waterfall in China that’s a popular tourist destination – though it turns out the Chinese government is enhancing it with water from a pipe. Also, a new report that finds the US now imports 97 percent of its bicycles. (Which, on the one hand, is comparative advantage at work – but a Congressman from Portland is pushing to start making more bikes in the USA again. Protectionism versus free trade, the eternal struggle.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
One year after a devastating downtown fire, Aaron chats with Mediterranean Deli owner Jamil Kadoura. Kadoura shares his thoughts about the last year, including his appreciation for the community’s support and his employees’ resilience – and he projects Christmas for a reopening date. (Med Deli is already back open for catering and takeout at a second location down the road.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: police make an arrest in connection with last week’s shooting in Hillsborough, and a local nonprofit promotes reading skills over summer break. Also: the nonprofit PORCH announces plans to open a new Community Hub; Orange County offers free photo IDs for voters; several Tar Heel football players pick up preseason honors; former UNC baseball star Vance Honeycutt gets his payday; and UNC launches Carolina NIL to coordinate name/image/likeness opportunities across all sports.
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Rising UNC Senior and Upcoming Blue Origin Crew Member Karsen Kitchen spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 1. She discussed her lifelong love of space, and her dream of working in the space industry. She also shared some of the items she plans on taking with her on the trip, some of the training activities she’s done to prepare, and what she’s looking forward to. She discussed how few women have been to space, what she plans to do going forward, and more.
‘On Air Today’ features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all archives of ‘On Air Today’ here.
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Chapel Hill Police Chief Celisa Lehew and Chapel Hill Media Relations Manager Alex Carrasquillo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 1. They discussed the upcoming National Night Out event coming up on Tuesday, August 6. They also talked about increased police presence on Franklin Street, the police department’s upcoming move, the 50th birthday of Chapel Hill Transit, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Scott and Aaron discuss the invention of the modern ice cream maker – and whoever it was that discovered the ice cream-making process in the first place. Also: Jesse Owens defies Hitler and wins four gold medals, and a courageous North Carolina woman singlehandedly saves her home from the British army.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: the IRS goes national (finally!) with a program that allows you to file your taxes online for free. But what should their marketing strategy be? Victor and Aaron put their improv skills to the test – and succeed quite well, if they do say so themselves.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron chats with Ashley Humphrey, a student at UNC’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media who’s among a contingent of journalism students covering the Olympic Games in Paris. Humphrey discusses her experience so far, what she’s seen and hasn’t seen, and what it’s like to be covering the Games.
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In today's news: Gov. Roy Cooper makes a major medical announcement in Chapel Hill, while UNC's Erin Matson heads to Paris for the Olympics.
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Friday, August 9, the band Bats & Mice will play at Cats Cradle Back Room to celebrate their long-awaited new LP "PS: Seriously."
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Gov. Roy Cooper as he visited Chapel Hill earlier on Wednesday. We also hear from Public Policy Polling's Tom Jensen on the deeper poll numbers for Kamala Harris. Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp updates us on how the Pittsboro Town Hall move went, and more. In sports we get another update on Tar Heels in the games, and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 31. She discussed the latest on the School Bond Education Committee, which will help people understand the $300 million bond referendum on the ballot this November. She also talked about a free voter ID event coming up at the Seymour Senior Center next week. She also discussed upcoming county events and more.
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UNC Hussman Journalism student Lee Jeffries spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 31. She was on the phone from Paris, where she is covering the Olympics for 97.9 The Hill and The Hussman School of Journalism and Media. She discussed her Paris experience so far. She also discussed attending a swimming event, talking with fans and athletes, and finding the storylines. She also discussed the upcoming events she plans on attending, and more.
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Aaron welcomes the band Starsapien, playing August 1 at Arcana in Durham, and August 3 at Nash Street Tavern in Hillsborough.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania who want to turn discarded mushroom stumps into chicken feed. (Currently they’re used for compost. Is chicken feed really an improvement?) Also, Victor offers a plug for “dense nutrient bricks,” Aaron calls out a journalist for being pretentious, and we all remember that glorious time a few weeks ago when we actually wanted rain.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: a court date is set for the pro-Palestinian protestors who were arrested at UNC in April, and a Tar Heel rugby star wins bronze in Paris. Also: Pittsboro’s mayor reflects on a recent office move; Chatham County’s sheriff gets a statewide honor; a local pollster says Kamala Harris could have an edge in the 2024 presidential race; Carolina football star Kaimon Rucker gets a preseason award; and a former UNC gymnastics coach heads to Paris to work with one athlete who’s already accomplished something nobody has before.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, hear from Allison Spinelli of OWASA on tonight’s community chat on PFAS. We get an update on a crime story from western Orange County back in March. We learn the latest legal news for the pro-Palestinian protesters from UNC in the spring, and in state news Roy Cooper takes his name out of the running as a vice president candidate. In sports, Bubba Cunningham is in Paris, UNC football practice begins, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 30. He discussed watching the Olympics on television, an upcoming back to school supplies drive from Hillsborough Police, and more. He also talked about the upcoming fall elections and what races have Hillsborough’s attention, and more. He discussed summer activities for the town, including the peaceful shade of the Riverwalk, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: the Internet’s biggest sites are seeing a noticeable decline in traffic since 2021, sparking massive concerns among shareholders – but isn’t that just because we were all stuck at home that year, with nothing to do but scroll online? (Actually, no: Victor points out that it’s also because we’re doing a better job getting rid of phony bots.) Also, Aaron admires Victor’s hat. It’s a nice hat.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: OWASA hosts a “community chat” on PFAS chemicals, and UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham heads to the Olympics. Also: authorities file more charges in a fatal shooting in March; Gov. Roy Cooper drops out of the VP stakes; federal officials approve North Carolina’s plan to use Medicaid funds to help erase $4 billion in medical debt; fall practice begins for Tar Heel football; and junior running back Omarion Hampton lands on the watch list for a major national award.
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UNC Field Hockey Head Coach Erin Matson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 29. She reflected on her first year as head coach, including feeling different as a coach. She discussed what she expects from this year’s team, and took a look at the schedule for the upcoming year. She also talked about an upcoming trip to Paris with Nike, and what Olympic events she hopes to take in while she is there. She also shouted out the team’s managers and explained how they help practices run efficiently, and more.
‘On Air Today’ features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all archives of ‘On Air Today’ here.
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Orange Water and Sewer Authority’s Engineering Manager for Capital Projects Allison Spinelli spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 29. She discussed how OWASA will be treating drinking water for PFAS, and talked about the next community chat on PFAS. That chat will be happening at Lanza Cafe in Carrboro on Tuesday, July 30.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every other Monday, Aaron is joined at 8:30 a.m. by Tom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, for a longstanding regular segment called “What We’re Thinking,” looking at recent survey numbers and discussing what they tell us about American public opinion – election-related and otherwise.
Joe Biden is out and Kamala Harris is in as the Democratic presidential nominee – but how much of an impact will that have? Tom digs into recent polling numbers to find several strong indications that the move could give Democrats a boost in November. (The race remains extremely close, though; it’s likely going to come down to which party is better at getting out the vote.) Also, an update on state-level races: Josh Stein leads Mark Robinson in the governor’s race, but otherwise Republican candidates have a very slight edge – though that could change when (and if) voters learn more about the candidates.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Rolling Stone subscribers head to the barricades after the magazine goes back on its “lifetime subscription” promise. Also, a debate between Victor and Aaron: are magazines really in decline – or do we just think they are? Aaron points out that Barnes and Noble still devotes an entire wall to magazines, with literally hundreds of options, but Victor says they’re all mostly ads. You decide, America.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: we profile a decorated Tar Heel diver who’s hoping to add an Olympic gold medal to her mantle this year. Also: a chance for you to weigh in on the future of 828 MLK Boulevard; a boost in enthusiasm among Democrats after Kamala Harris moves to the top of the presidential ticket; a new attendance milestone for UNC men’s basketball; and updates on numerous stories from last week, including a fatal crash on I-85 and the closure (not so fast!) of Mama Dip’s restaurant in Chapel Hill.
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Randy Voller
Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
Ryan Jenkins with Joe Biden
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Ryan Jenkins was born to 2 career US Army Officers in Landstuhl, Germany, and moved to Fayetteville, NC, at a young age where he spent most of his childhood. He attended UNC Chapel Hill for a BA in Peace, War & Defense and History and King’s College London (University College London) for an MA in War. He has been active in the Democratic Party for 25 years, serving in roles from precinct secretary to President of the Progressive Caucus of North Carolina.
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Chapel Hill’s Elizabeth Engelhardt, Senior Associate Dean for Fine Arts & Humanities at UNC Chapel Hill, talks about her new book, “Boardinghouse Women: How Southern Keepers, Cooks, Nurses, Widows, and Runaways Shaped Modern America” (2024)
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
Brad can’t wait for his upcoming trip to Las Vegas – so where can you go to recreate the Vegas experience locally? Brad goes straight for gambling opportunities, while Aaron thinks outside the box for a local version of Vegas’ spectacular glitz and lights.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Victor discovers the wonders of the Hunts Point Produce Market, a massive facility in the Bronx that keeps New York City stocked up with produce – which is trending now because of a planned $650 million upgrade, as well as the negative impact of the market on nearby residents. (Semi trucks idling nonstop and what not.) Also, Aaron almost remembers a book he once read. (“Amazing Grace” is the title, in case you’re wondering.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Chapel Hill will begin charging a small fee at EV charging stations, and Mack Brown discusses the future of the ACC. Also: Orange County appoints a new strategic planning manager; the wife of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson lands in hot water over her former nonprofit; a local nonprofit names a new executive director; and UNC’s resident hurricane expert discusses the science of predicting storm tracks.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of some vehicle break-ins that turned violent in Hillsborough. We hear from Mayor Mark Bell on Hillsborough’s new skate spot at Cate’s Creek Park. We also learn of the cancellation of a public feedback session for the hiring of a new chancellor at UNC. In restaurant news, Mama Dips has a closing date, and more. In sports, the ACC Kickoff event is in Charlotte, academic honors for UNC athletes, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Chapel Hill Town Manager Chris Blue spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 25. He revisited the FC Series soccer match from earlier in the week and how it impacted the town successfully. He also discussed NCDEQ’s open comment period on the 828 MLK site in Chapel Hill, as conversation around what should be permitted on that site continue. He also discussed the upcoming National Night Out events, July being Parks and Rec month, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Scott and Aaron discuss several great women in history – who would have gotten more press, if not for Amelia Earhart. Also: two late-19th century writers leave their mark in different ways, and a grieving mother takes a courageous stand for justice.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: the question of whether local water systems should consolidate or remain independent. This leads Aaron into a tangent on political discourse: sometimes we support a thing for principled reasons, and sometimes we support it because we think it’ll just work better – and it’s worthwhile to know the difference. (Also, a disagreement over how many people know what “PFAS” means. I still maintain there’s a nonzero percentage who don’t.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Hillsborough police search for the suspects that fired on two individuals who caught them breaking into cars, and an iconic Chapel Hill restaurant announces it’s closing in August. Also: Orange County names its first-ever strategic planning manager; another lawsuit is filed over Cornel West’s presidential bid; the UNC Board of Governors approve program cuts at two system schools; the search for UNC-Chapel Hill’s next chancellor will reportedly continue with no more public comment; and UNC men’s basketball releases its 2024-25 non-conference schedule, including a high-profile road match at Kansas.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn about an official supporter group for Manchester City, and how Tuesday’s FC Series match went for them. We also learn of Orange County creating a Strategic Planning Manager to help implement their strategic plan. In sports we learn details of the UNC men’s basketball team’s non-conference schedule for the upcoming season, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Chatham Community Libraries Pittsboro Branch Manager Rita Van Duinen spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 24. She discussed the role of the library in the Pittsboro community, upcoming programs over the summer, and more. She also discussed how the library takes community feedback to inform the services provided by the library, and more.
Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 24. She discussed the creation of the new Strategic Planning Manager position and what that role will entail. She also talked about the School Bond Education Committee which will have its first meeting this week. She also discussed a campaign to empty the animal shelters by reducing adoption fees, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron welcomes family band Secret Monkey Weekend (Jefferson Hart and stepdaughters Lila and Ella Brown Hart), who are headlining at Motorco this Friday, July 26. They’re putting the finishing touches on their second album, “Lemon Drop Hammer,” and a short documentary about the band recently won an Emmy.
Listen to their conversation, plus the band’s live performance of a new song, “Things You Threw Away.”
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Victor takes over the segment with his advice about how to get a good night’s sleep. Taking melatonin can help, but you can cut out the middle man by making sure you’re in as much darkness as possible when you go to bed. (Says Victor, at least. It sounds right.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Each year, the Public School Foundation teams up with the East Chapel Hill Rotary Club to open a Teacher Supply Store, giving CHCCS educators a chance to stock up on school supplies without having to pay out of pocket. Up to now, they’ve only been able to serve a portion of the district’s teachers – but this year, every teacher in the district will have the chance to pick up $50 in supplies for free.
Click here for more information about the Teacher Supply Store, and how you can support the cause.
Madeline Blobe and Allison Worthy of the Public School Foundation stop by the station to chat with Aaron about the Teacher Supply Store – and how you can help, including volunteer opportunities and a “Stuff The Bus” donation drive at Staples on August 10.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Celtic defeats Man City 4-3 in a rainy FC Series soccer friendly, and Hillsborough opens its first-ever skate park. Also: a local pollster weighs in on the impact of Kamala Harris replacing Joe Biden on the Democratic presidential ticket (it’s not as big as you might think); and a Chapel Hillian wins a world bocce championship.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sport Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 23. He called in live from the trolley serving downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro for the FC Series Soccer Friendly at Kenan Stadium later tonight. He discussed the atmosphere inside the trolley including the patrons utilizing the public transportation.
‘On Air Today’ features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all archives of ‘On Air Today’ here.
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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 23. He discussed how the recent move of Town Hall to Main Street Plaza has gone. He also talked about a downtown streetscape project that is beginning to ramp up, as well as a parking study for downtown. He talked about upcoming events and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 23. He discussed the opening of the Cate's Creek Skate Spot in Cate's Creek Park. The skating facility has been years in the making. Work near the skating facility will continue for a few days, but the skate spot is now open for recreation, and the town is planning a grand opening for the end of September. He also discussed the planning process for the Hillsborough Train Station, discussed an opening on the Parks and Rec board, and more.
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Trending today: new research on sleep, which gives Victor an excuse to share his own thoughts on the matter - and get into trouble at home.
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In today's news: local soccer fans - and local businesses - get excited about tonight's Man City-Celtic FC Series match in Kenan Stadium.
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Former UNC Soccer Star and Match Analyst for the FC Series Telecast of Man City vs. Celtic Jamie Watson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 22. He discussed his journey to the broadcast booth for this match. He also talked about why he's excited to show off Chapel Hill to soccer fans from all over. He discussed what to expect on the pitch, including which players to watch, and more.
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97.9 The Hill Radio Broadcast and Program Manager Kenny Dike spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 22. He discussed some upcoming broadcast events for the station. 97.9 The Hill will broadcast from the Sonark Media Harvest Festival on August 31. There will also be several remote broadcasts of Inside Carolina Live as football season begins. They also discussed the 97.9 The Hill music catalogue, weekend activities and more.
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Trending today: Victor's deep dive into Barco, the Belgian company that now produces a majority of the world's movie projectors.
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In today's news: Hillsborough officials tackle affordable housing, and CHCCS deals with a $5 million shortfall from 2023-24.
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This Week:
Susie Crate, Ron Hatley, and Ted Williams are all residents of the former mill village of Bynum in northeast Chatham County. All are active in preserving and continuing Bynum's unique spirit. Susie is working on the process of nominating Bynum as an addition to the National Historic Register; Ron is a lifelong resident who's stories keep the history of the village alive and who with Ted, another life long resident, helps lead the Bynum Front Porch—a non-profit organization and actual location serving to present family-friendly events and programs that celebrate the community’s rich history and bright future.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman dives into the NBA GOAT debate. Michael Jordan or Lebron James?
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Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism at UNC Chapel Hill, discussing her latest book, “JERUSALEM THROUGH THE AGES-FROM ITS BEGINNINGS TO THE CRUSADES”.
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UVA and UNC Faculty Member, Sports Business Expert, and Host of “If You Only Knew,” Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, July 19. She discussed the release of the new EA Sports College Football game in the era of NIL. She also previewed the upcoming Olympics, including what she is most excited for going into the games.
Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC faculty member, sports businesswoman, former basketball player and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Click here to listen to their past conversations on the latest sports headlines and cultural impact.
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Chair of the Manchester City Football Club Supporter Group for Raleigh Jon Seiglie spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 19. He discussed his journey to becoming a Manchester City fan, and how he found so many others in the Triangle area. He talked about what Manchester City coming to Chapel Hill has meant for him and the supporter group. He also talked about the game itself, what he’s looking for from the team on the pitch, and more.
‘On Air Today’ features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all archives of ‘On Air Today’ here.
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
A recent trip to Top Golf has Brad and Aaron wondering: where can you go to bro out – but still have a romantic time? Brad recommends reconnecting with your youth, while Aaron forgoes physical activity altogether – in favor of watching the professionals.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Victor digs into a recent survey on table manners that finds many Americans agreed on how to behave – but not all. Also: Aaron and Victor disagree over the importance of keeping your elbows off the table; Aaron offers his theory of what actually constitutes good manners; and a look back at early-modern etiquette books – which were extremely basic, as it turns out.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
The Orange County Disability Awareness Council is marking the 34th anniversary of the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Saturday, July 20, they’re hosting an event at the Chapel Hill Public Library from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., open to everyone – with a keynote speech from Judge Craig Brown, a vendor fair, CPR training, and information about innovative new assistive technologies to help folks with disabilities.
Conversation presented by the Orange County Disability Awareness Council. Learn more at TriangleDAC.org.
Dr. Tim Miles and Angela Nelson joined Aaron to discuss Saturday’s event, the importance of the ADA, some of the new technology that’s become available in recent years – and that CPR training, which Nelson will be offering on Saturday.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: an Orange County resident is arrested on multiple drug-trafficking charges, and officials investigate a string of break-ins in Hillsborough. Also: transitions in local government, with a new Orange County manager and a new economic development director in Chapel Hill; another record year for UNC researchers; high rankings for UNC Hospitals; a procedural shift for UNC’s Honor Court; praise for Chapel Hill’s rental housing market; and the advantages of having Stanford coming into the ACC.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we follow inclement weather in the community, follow up on some traffic related stories, and more. We also hear an update on some ongoing crime stories. We hear from CHCCS school board members on the facilities plan, a story on the new makeup of the Orange County School Board, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Inside Climate News Reporter covering North Carolina Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 18. She discussed some of her recent reporting, including relocating several Hellbender Salamanders from a stream in Western North Carolina. She discussed a recent court decision in favor of EPA wetlands regulations. She also previewed some upcoming reporting on coal ash in Chapel Hill, and more.
Each Thursday “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 18. She discussed the town’s preparations for the upcoming FC Series friendly between Celtic FC and Manchester City. She discussed the potential benefits for the town, and lessons learned from last year’s game. She also discussed downtown safety after Wednesday’s incident with shots fired in the air on East Franklin Street. She talked about upcoming community events, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Scott and Aaron remember a pair of memorable Atlantic crossings: Molly Brown’s “unsinkable” trip on the Titanic, and “Wrong-Way” Corrigan’s flight to Ireland (which was almost certainly intentional, no matter what he said after the fact). Also, reflections on Nelson Mandela, still a global inspiration whose birthday was this week in 1918.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: federal officials’ insistence that 2025 is really and truly going to be the year you start needing Real IDs to fly – even though only 44 percent of Americans have them. (Why only 44 percent, people?! These things have been around forever by now!) Also, Victor explains why he loves the TSA security line at airports, and Aaron asks the question we all want to know but are too afraid to speak aloud.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Chapel Hill police make an arrest in Wednesday’s fatal shooting of Adam Abdur-Rahman – and another shooting incident on Franklin Street downtown. Also: an update on the two-vehicle crash that shut down part of I-85 Wednesday morning; a $3 million loan to OWASA to replace old pipes; an upcoming Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board discussion on the district’s facilities; a new Orange County school board member who marks a first in local representation; a contract extension for a Tar Heel coach; and a new UNC football player who’s coming over from rival NC State.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 17. She discussed the recent news of Morinaga expanding doubling the size of their candy factory in western Orange County. She discussed the impact this will have, and talked about the continued collaboration between Mebane and Orange County as the Buckhorn Economic Development Zone continued to grow. She also talked about the swearing in of new County Manager Travis Myren. She also talked about Orange County voter I.D.s, upcoming county events, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: the “bleeding-edge” technology behind Quebec’s Global Maple Syrup Reserve – 200,000 barrels of maple syrup, representing the vast majority of the global maple syrup supply. Also, Victor and Aaron discuss when they first became aware of the difference between “real” maple syrup and the mass-produced maple-flavored syrups you find in the supermarket…and Aaron confesses a shocking secret about his culinary tastes.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: the Japanese candy company Morinaga announces plans for a big expansion in western Orange County. Also: Chatham County manager Dan LaMontagne announces his upcoming retirement; UNC provost Chris Clemens joins the call for a clearer policy on classroom recording; Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. gets ballot access in North Carolina, but Cornel West is shut out; a downtown Chapel Hill restaurant closes (temporarily) for big repairs; a UNC hurricane expert offers readiness tips; three Tar Heel pitchers get called in the Major League Baseball draft; UNC softball adds a big-name transfer; single-game tickets go on sale for Carolina football; and Chapel Hill gets ready for next week’s Man City-Celtic FC soccer friendly.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: we’ve all got smart phones now, but calculator sales are on the rise – because smart phones aren’t as universal in other countries. (Also: Victor’s oddly evil impression of a high school math teacher – and his oddly nerdy idea of what constitutes “clickbait.”)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Today we launch a recurring monthly feature with Chapel Hill’s Chelsea Theater, talking movies and spotlighting the films they’ve got on screen. Emily Kass joins Aaron to discuss upcoming special events – and explain how they choose films in the first place.
Conversation presented by the Chelsea Theater.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: a burst pipe forces UNC Hospitals to delay the opening of their new surgical building until mid-August. Also: Blue Cross drops its appeal over the state health plan; Gov. Roy Cooper asks for school supply donations and celebrates a milestone in Medicaid expansion; state and county officials get set to gather for a major economic development announcement; the Orange County School Board swears in new members and reelects Anne Purcell as chair; a local pollster weighs in on the (probably not large) electoral impact of the Trump assassination attempt; two more Diamond Heels hear their names called in the MLB Draft; UNC women’s soccer releases its fall schedule; and Tar Heel quarterback Jacolby Criswell discusses his return to Chapel Hill.
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Chapelboro.com and 97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 15. He discussed the MLB draft, which saw star centerfielder Vance Honeycutt selected in the first round by Baltimore. He also talked about Tar Heel-affiliated athletes who will be competing in the Olympics later this month, took a sneak preview of the upcoming season for the UNC football team, and more.
‘On Air Today’ features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all archives of ‘On Air Today’ here.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of contaminated soil leading the closing of part of Chapel Hill Community Center Park. We also hear the latest on Hillsborough’s plans on affordable housing, Pittsboro protecting their downtown, a crime update from Mebane, and more. In sports, the Major League Baseball draft is underway, and Diamond Heels Vance Honeycutt and Casey Cooke have been selected. We also learn of a new NIL collective for UNC, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Chair George Griffin, Vice Chair Riza Jenkins, and Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks all joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 15. They discussed the latest on the long-term facilities plan, the agenda for Thursday’s board meeting, the rational behind reinstating student admission charges for school athletic events, and more. Andy Jenks talked about some upcoming district events and more.
Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public school districts in our community. You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every other Monday, Aaron is joined at 8:30 a.m. by Tom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, for a longstanding regular segment called “What We’re Thinking,” looking at recent survey numbers and discussing what they tell us about American public opinion – election-related and otherwise.
This week, Tom and Aaron reflect on an odd but consistent phenomenon: no matter what happens in this presidential election, the polls barely budge, and Tom suspects that’s likely to be the case again – even after an assassination attempt on one of the leading presidential candidates. Tom also considers another important question: while the shooter’s motive isn’t clear, the incident is definitely a reminder of our dangerously high levels of polarization – so what needs to happen in order for that to start diminishing?
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Victor takes a deep dive into a very effective ingredient in sunscreen that’s legal in Europe but not in the US. Why not? It’s all about how the FDA classifies sunscreen. (Don’t worry, it’s slated to be approved by 2025 – but it’s taken twenty years to get to this point.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: lead contamination shuts down part of a Chapel Hill park, and officials investigate a bizarre shooting incident in Mebane. Also: Chapel Hill police seek a missing teen; student activists blast UNC police over revelations that they searched an organization’s Instagram account; Hillsborough’s town board gets set to talk affordable housing; Gov. Roy Cooper makes a big announcement on Medicaid expansion; Chatham County’s VinFast electric vehicle plant is delayed again; Pittsboro officials take steps to protect downtown; Tar Heel baseball star Vance Honeycutt goes to Baltimore in the first round of the MLB draft; the UNC community mourns an influential journalist and teacher; and Carolina students dial back on social media.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman discusses racial justice in America.
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WCHL is airing conversations Coach Lefty Driesell, who died recently, was the legendary basketball coach at four different colleges, Davidson, Maryland, James Madison, and Georgia State, all of which he took to the NCAA tournament, about Maryland’s exit from the ACC and his memories of the great games against UNC and Duke.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, July 12. The latest reports of the NBA’s latest broadcasting rights deal have emerged, with ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock and Amazon Prime Video paying around $76 billion across an 11-year deal. Stroman shares her reaction to the numbers, what it means for the league, the implications for Turner Sports to lose the NBA, and the continued amassing of live sports programming on streaming services compared to traditional TV networks.
Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC faculty member, sports businesswoman, former basketball player and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Click here to listen to their past conversations on the latest sports headlines and cultural impact.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell rounds out the week with the latest local news on Friday, July 12. Chapel Hill closes part of Community Center Park after an environmental assessment finds elevated lead and petroleum compounds in the soil. The rainy weather subsides after a flash flood warning, but a flood watch is still in effect for southern Orange County. The UNC Students for Justice in Palestine organization sees a warrant taken out over its social media activity. North Carolina surpasses half a million people enrolled in the latest Medicaid expansion services. Mebane passes a new subdivision, while Hillsborough aims to plan for more affordable housing options. Plus: UNC announces a new school-wide NIL collective and a Chapel Hill native credited for spreading the word about high school-aged Michael Jordan dies.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell over the phone on Friday, July 12. After having last week off, Foushee discusses the town hosting its eleventh annual reading of Frederick Douglass’ essay “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” and why it continues to gain traction within and beyond the community. Plus, work recently finished on some new artwork around crosswalks on Roberson Street near the Libba Cotten Bikepath. Foushee discusses how the project came together and how it serves a purpose beyond beautification.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell delivers some of the latest news stories on Thursday, July 11. A new local music festival is announced for August, hosted by a local recording studio and record company at an Orange County park. The Town of Pittsboro continues to work out some kinks — and work through addressing some misinformation — in its recent utilities merger with the City of Sanford, with the mayor sharing the reason behind some discolored water for customers. UNC Libraries are fielding new requests and contracts from academic publishers about allowing access to the content in the age of artificial intelligence. Plus: Carolina Athletics sets a new record for participation on the ACC Honor Roll and a former Tar Heel is relieved of duties for the U.S. men’s national soccer team.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell in the studio on Thursday, July 11. She recaps the experience of having the town host the streaming hit “The Summer I Turned Pretty” as it shot season 3 around UNC campus and parts of Chapel Hill, including the resulting tourism boost. Another is expected later this month with the FC Series returning to town, and Anderson shares how the local government is preparing for the high-profile soccer friendly. Plus, the mayor details some of the latest business news from around Chapel Hill’s downtown and more of her thoughts on the recent 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard site assessment as part of the state’s Brownfields program.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every month, Aaron welcomes Mebane public information officer Kelly Hunter for “Positively Mebane,” a look at what’s going on in Mebane and what folks can see and do while they’re there.
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This month, Kelly recaps the City Council’s recent vote to annex land on Buckhorn Road for a new trucking depot – displacing the longstanding Buckhorn Flea Market. Also: city manager Chris Rollins receives the Order of the Long Leaf Pine as he heads into retirement; a developer proposes a 110-home subdivision; Mebane seeks applicants for a steering committee to draw up a new comprehensive land development plan; the city’s Musical Chairs summer music series continues; and Mebane sees early success with its new downtown social district.
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David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on the air Wednesday, July 10. Last week marked the first official day of Stanford, California and SMU joining the Atlantic Coast Conference and boosting the membership to 18 schools. But what does their addition mean for athletic competition? Glenn shares general strengths and weaknesses for each school, including how competitive each should be in the kingmaker sport of college football. Plus, he details why he thinks each could be at an initial disadvantage in their early years of competition — but why their inclusion could ultimately save the ACC and its broadcasting deal with ESPN.
‘On Air Today’ features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all archives of ‘On Air Today’ here.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell delivers the latest local stories to listeners on Wednesday, July 10. A Chapel Hill man is dead after a car crash along Manns Chapel Road in Chatham County, and the state highway patrol are continuing to investigate the incident. After years of construction, the East Rosemary Street parking deck is just weeks away from opening to drivers according to Town of Chapel Hill officials. A Chapel Hill-Carrboro state representative recaps some of the highs and lows of legislation passed during the recent short session at the North Carolina General Assembly. Plus: UNC announces the winners of its prestigious Patterson Award for the past athletics season, and a star track runner narrowly misses out on making the U.S. Olympic Team.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Vice Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners Sally Greene joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell in studio on Wednesday, July 10. Greene discusses some of the highlights from the board in the first half of 2024, including progress on a major long-term project between Orange County, Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Plus, she shares details on the county’s resources to beat the heat during these dangerously high temperatures — and an upcoming poetry reading held by the Orange County Arts Commission.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: one more hit on this year’s bumper crop of cicadas, as Victor explains how it’ll impact animal populations for years to come. (For instance: expect to see a lot more butterflies next year. It makes sense if you think about it.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Chapel Hill officials set August as the opening month for the new parking deck on East Rosemary Street, and Tar Heel track star Parker Wolfe comes oh-so-close to an Olympic bid. Also: continued delay for presidential candidates Cornel West and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in their bids for ballot access in North Carolina; a look back at the highlights and lowlights of the General Assembly’s short session; and schedule details for UNC field hockey and volleyball.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local news stories with listeners on Tuesday, July 9. “The Summer I Turned Pretty” continues its shoots on UNC campus, with more people seeing the show’s stars and its temporary changes to the university grounds. Two weeks away from the Manchester City and Celtic FC friendly in Kenan Stadium, the Orange County Visitor’s Bureau previews a new service it will offer to people around town to help boost the local businesses as part of the game. Plus: a deep dive into the history of a supreme court case’s impact on local and statewide towing practices, which still affects Chapel Hill and Carrboro drivers today, and the 2024 schedules for UNC field hockey and volleyball.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, July 9. He brings highlights from the town’s board of commissioner meeting the previous night, which included details on adding a Scenic Corridor Overlay District to some of the entrances to downtown. Shipp explains how it tucks into Pittsboro’s ongoing efforts to keep its development and visual components in harmony with the town’s historic roots. Plus, the mayor shares some upcoming events around town that feature free and summer-y foods.
Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell over the phone on Tuesday, July 9. With the summer temperatures once again reaching triple digits on the heat index, the local governments of Orange County have set up cooling stations to help provide anyone access to air conditioning and water — with Bell sharing Hillsborough’s locations. The town is also getting ready for its first meeting about affordable housing in the community, where local experts will present to the board of commissioners. Bell helps preview that event, and shares what he’s looking forward the most to learning about from the series.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Cal, Stanford, and SMU officially enter the ACC, sparking a new round of discussion about who’s going to end up where. Michael Koh fills in for Victor, theorizing that UNC may end up going to the Big Ten – but who even knows? (Also, Aaron realizes that the PAC in “PAC-12” now stands for “Pullman and Corvallis.”)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: we take a deep dive into the issue of towing downtown, including a 10-year-old State Supreme Court case. Also: new laws providing for teacher raises and childcare funding; ruling against Blue Cross in its bid to keep administering the state health plan; a false alarm at the Shearon Harris nuclear plant; a downtown trolley service around the Man City-Celtic exhibition soccer match; disappointing news for two Tar Heel track & field stars; and legalized recreational marijuana in (one part of) North Carolina. (The Smokies, of course!)
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Joel Fodrie, the director of UNC’s Institute of Marine Sciences, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, July 8. With “Shark Week” starting on TV, Fodrie shares what kind of shark research is conducted at the university center at Morehead City, N.C. He details what species of sharks are most common along North Carolina’s coast and why sharks are a tough species to keep track of. Plus, Fodrie shares how climate change’s effects could be impacting the more local shark populations — including why it is not straightforward to determine — and several misconceptions people have about the animals.
More information about the Carolina Institute of Marine Sciences can be found here.
On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all archives of On Air Today here.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell hosts for Andrew Stuckey this week and shares the latest news from around town on Monday, July 8. Shooting for Season 3 of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ begins around UNC’s campus, causing some traffic delays and road closures. Additional disruptions are expected along Jones Ferry Road soon as the North Carolina Department of Transportation repaves the street — and adds bicycle lanes. The Buckhorn Flea Market vendors receive an extension for them to vacate the property, but the project proposed on Buckhorn Road passed the Mebane City Council. July is National BIPOC Mental Health Month, and a pair of local social workers join to discuss which myths are important to dispel around mental health. Plus: a Venus flytrap-inspired specialty license plate has been approved for North Carolina drivers, and it goes toward a cause based in Chapel Hill.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo joins News Director Brighton McConnell on the air Monday, July 8. She discusses the stories that received the most interest from the radio station’s social media audience in the last week — including the future of South Churton Street, how to interpret polls about the upcoming presidential election, and a recap of recent business openings and closings.
On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all archives of On Air Today here.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Parisians opposed to the upcoming Olympics choose an imaginative (and rather disgusting) way to protest – leading Aaron and Michael Koh (filling in for Victor) to question whether any city really wants to host the Olympics anymore.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: filming for a TV show starts on UNC’s campus, and a local lawmaker helps turn a Venus flytrap license plate into reality. Also: Raising Cane’s plans expansion on Franklin Street; more on Mebane’s recent vote to displace the Buckhorn flea market; two candidates file to run for an open Carrboro Town Council seat; Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes a pair of regulatory bills; mental health experts reach out to communities of color; two Tar Heel baseball stars earn national honors; and a pair of UNC men’s golfers help Team USA win an international competition.
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Randy Voller
Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
This Week: Born into a blue collar and agricultural clan in rural Pennsylvania, Jim Crawford was the first in his family to graduate from college. Earning his PhD from UNC, he taught US and World History at several universities in piedmont North Carolina for several decades. He served as chairman of the Chatham County board of commissioners, and currently serves as trustee for Central Carolina Community College. He is a firm believer in American democracy and trusts that the constitution will hold firm now as it has in past crises despite the broken, distempered electorate.
Jim Crawford
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97.9 The Hill WCHL is airing conversations Coach Lefty Driesell, who died recently, was the legendary basketball coach at four different colleges, Davidson, Maryland, James Madison, and Georgia State, all of which he took to the NCAA tournament, about Maryland’s exit from the ACC and his memories of the great games against UNC and Duke.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, July 5. After the U.S. men’s national soccer team crumbles in the Copa América — which is being hosted in the United States — Stroman examines what exactly is wrong with the system and team. The pair talk about the talent pool available in the country and what can be done to improve the level of players who have a shot at joining the national team. Plus: Deb shares her experience in Costa Rica and one trick their national team uses to help with fundamentals.
Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC faculty member, sports businesswoman, former basketball player and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Click here to listen to their past conversations on the latest sports headlines and cultural impact.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 5 to share the latest local stories. The filing period for the Carrboro Town Council special election is closed, setting up a two-candidate race. Extreme heat in the area leads Orange County to activate a variety of cooling stations for the community. A UNC hurricane expert shares how climate change is impacting the strength and frequency of such storms. The Wolfspeed manufacturing plant in Siler City is ahead of schedule, according to Chatham County officials. Plus: six former Tar Heels players are preparing to play in the NBA Summer League and polls are examining whether President Joe Biden’s poor debate performance actually is hurting his current polling.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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North Carolina District 56 Rep. Allen Buansi joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, July 5. With the General Assembly’s short session now finished, Buansi reflects on some of the measures that excited and concerned him the most — including some changes around criminal justice. Buansi also discusses a win for him and for North Carolina botanical research: a specialty license plate for Venus flytraps in partnership with the North Carolina Botanical Garden was finally approved and signed into law. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro representative discusses the journey of the bill and what happens now for people interested in the specialty plates.
On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
In honor of the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership’s “Summer Slowdown” initiative, Brad and Aaron recommend spots to enjoy in downtown Chapel Hill – that are a little easier to enjoy now that Franklin Street is a little emptier. (Lots of good ideas here, though fair warning: Brad’s recommendation is a little more…permanent.)
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Filling in for Victor, Michael Koh discusses Team USA’s poor showing in the Copa America soccer tournament – and how much of a similarity the U.S. men’s soccer team bears to the UNC football team. (Always on the verge of massive success until the games are played, you see.) Also, Aaron suggests a potential new coach for the US national team – I dare you to tell him he’s wrong.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Carrboro police charge a Burlington woman with first-degree murder in the May 29 death of Juan Espinoza. Also: Chatham County officials sound the alarm after a Carrboro man drowns at Jordan Lake, the third drowning in just over a month; Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes two bills on Wednesday; pollsters say last week’s debate didn’t hurt Joe Biden’s reelection chances as much as you think; hurricane experts discuss the impact of climate change on this year’s already-active season; the schedule is out for UNC hockey; and a Tar Heel baseball star hits the transfer portal.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of an arrest in a shooting death in Carrboro. We learn of a drowning Tuesday evening at Jordan Lake. We hear a story on the possible future of South Churton Street in Hillsborough, an update on July 4th activities in the community, and more. In sports, the baseball transfer portal is open, Vance Honeycutt gets more awards, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Dr. Sonyia Richardson from UNC Chapel Hill School of Social Work and Vick Feaster-Fornville from Orange County DSS spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 3. They discussed July as Nation BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month. They discussed Bebe Moore Campbell and her role in getting this month designated. They also discussed ways in which mental health challenges affect BIPOC communities, resources available to folks in the community, and more.
On Air, Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
On this special Wednesday edition of History Matters, Scott and Aaron discuss the Declaration of Independence and what led to it – including some pivotal events here in North Carolina. Also: Amelia Earhart’s plane goes down; another pioneering woman aviator takes flight; an American sculptor overcomes prejudice to achieve global renown; and a despised French administrator lends his name to a new art form.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a study finding that 4.8 years (no more, no less!) is the ideal length of tenure for a corporate CEO. Victor tries to seize the opportunity to make a political statement – but is he really just talking about himself?
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Carrboro gets a new early voting site, and Chapel Hill gears up for its annual July 4 fireworks show. Also: Hillsborough looks to improve South Churton Street; two Tar Heel baseball players enter the transfer portal; an incoming UNC lacrosse star gets an international honor; the Carolina Hurricanes release their 2024-25 schedule; the Durham Bulls hang on; and Tar Heel baseball star Vance Honeycutt achieves a feat that no Diamond Heel has ever accomplished before.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the Mebane City Council’s decision on the future of the Buckhorn Flea Market. We also learn more about the Brownfields Agreement draft for Chapel Hill’s 828 MLK Jr. Blvd. site. We also hear from Inside Climate News reporter Lisa Sorg on the historic water tower in Bynum. Durham will be looking for a new City Manager, we update state news, and more. In sports, two tar heel football players earn pre-season All-American honors, and Deb Stroman weighs in on the current state of the center position in the NBA, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 2. She discussed the recent attempted restoration of the Bynum water tower and the subsequent discovery of lead in the Bynum Community Garden. She also talked about the latest on the VinFast and Wolf Speed developments in Chatham County. She discussed potential summer activities in Chatham County, and more.
Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 2. He discussed some recent business news, including the owners of downtown restaurant Nomad taking over the space formerly occupied by Hot Tin Roof. He also discussed summer activity possibilities in Hillsborough, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Victor’s quest to buy presents for his nieces and nephews leads him to discover a troubling report: kids stop reading for fun right around the age of nine. (Though luckily it does bounce back a few years later.) Also, Victor and Aaron share their own childhood reading memories – and Aaron comes up with a million-dollar idea.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Chapel Hill’s July 4th celebration is returning to Southern Community Park, with fireworks starting at 9 p.m. Aaron chats with Xavier Vallejo and Darien Cropper of Chapel Hill’s Community Arts & Culture department to give you all the details you need – including where to park, what to bring, and what not to bring.
Visit ChapelHillArts.org for details.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Chapel Hill police search for a missing 68-year-old man, and Mebane says yes to a truck depot that will displace the Buckhorn flea market. Also: Durham city manager Wanda Page announces her impending retirement; Chapel Hill reaches a Brownfields agreement with the state DEQ over development at 828 MLK Boulevard; the Chatham County community of Bynum deals with lead contamination; state and federal officials break ground on a Raleigh-to-Richmond rail line; Gov. Roy Cooper signs a bill defining “antisemitism”; Gov. Cooper’s office announces a plan to relieve medical debt for millions of North Carolinians; two Tar Heel track and field athletes are on the verge of earning Olympic bids; Deborah Stroman weighs in on Armando Bacot’s NBA chances; and UNC takes the next step on renovating or replacing the Dean Dome.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear about Pittsboro’s water merger happening today. We also get the latest on the Buckhorn Flea Market. We hear a Media Hub story on a campus mural with a problematic misspelling, and more. In sports, more Tar Heels signing in the NBA, year in review for athletics, and more.
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97.9 The Hill Radio Broadcast and Program Manager Kenny Dike spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 1. He discussed programming on 97.9 The Hill, including some upcoming expanded music hours in the overnight. He also talked about our music-only programming on July 4, as well as some upcoming host-shuffling to cover vacations. A highlight there is Aaron Keck hosting upcoming episodes of The Record Shop and Indie With Andy, and more.
On Air, Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 1. She discussed weekend events, and the top social media moments of the week. Included are discussions of The Cheese Shop in Carrboro, the results of the NBA draft, and more.
On Air, Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every other Monday, Aaron is joined at 8:30 a.m. by Tom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, for a longstanding regular segment called “What We’re Thinking,” looking at recent survey numbers and discussing what they tell us about American public opinion – election-related and otherwise.
This week, Tom and Aaron discuss the fallout (or lack thereof) from last week’s debate – which was a bad night for Joe Biden, but had virtually no impact on the polls. Why not? Most people have already made up their minds – and the few who haven’t are more concerned about Biden’s policies than his capabilities. (Notably, many ‘undecided’ voters are upset that Biden hasn’t taken a harder stand against the war in Gaza – so Donald Trump’s insistence on taking a harder stand in favor of the war might have actually given Biden a boost.) And if you’re thinking the Democrats should replace Biden at the top of the ticket, the polls suggest that won’t affect the race either. (Though whether doing so might make for a better presidency is another question entirely.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
The 45th annual Festival for the Eno is coming to Durham! Thursday, July 4, and Saturday, July 6, head to West Point on the Eno park for live music from over 60 artists, plus outdoor activities, food, drinks, crafts and more – all supporting the Eno River Association’s efforts to protect the river and the land around it.
Conversation presented by the Eno River Association. Visit EnoFest.org for more details and ticket information.
Aaron chats with Eno River Association executive director Jessica Sheffield and the festival’s music and talent coordinator, Cameron Alworth.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
What’s actually trending today is a fascinating story about an Indonesian ape that fashioned its own (successful) herbal remedy to treat a wound, but first, Victor and Aaron get sidetracked by a discussion of the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro – and the merits of a weekend trip to Charlotte.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: a pivotal meeting in Mebane for the future of the Buckhorn Flea Market, and a misspelled mural on UNC’s campus. Also: Durham names its next school superintendent; judges give the green light to partisan gerrymandering (again); North Carolina enters a state of drought; Pittsboro officially merges its water system with Sanford’s; an attempt to wash an old water tower leads to lead contamination in Bynum; UNC basketball star Cormac Ryan signs with the Thunder; Diamond Heels Vance Honeycutt and Dalton Pence rake in more All-America honors; and we look back at the highlights from this past Carolina baseball season.
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Randy Voller
Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
This Week: Associate Professor Alvis Dunn teaches Latin American History, North Carolina History, Humanities, and Geography. Dr. Dunn earned his doctorate at UNC Chapel Hill and taught for 15 years at Guilford College before coming to UNCA in 2013. He was born and raised in rural Chatham County, North Carolina, the son of postal employees who also farmed and ran a hardware store. Guatemala is his second home and his most recent work there has focused on US Citizens, who like him, have come to love that country.
James Wood is currently Professor of Latin American and modern world history at North Carolina A&T State University. He is the author of The Society of Equality: Popular Republicanism and Democracy in Santiago de Chile, 1818-1851 and the co-editor of Problems in Modern Latin American History: Sources and Interpretations, now in its fifth edition with Rowman and Littlefield. As a Fulbright scholar for Chile in 2016 he was a visiting professor at the Universidad Diego Portales in Santiago (where he observed Chilean student activism up close).
Alvis Dunn and James Wood
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Hillsborough’s popular author Jill McCorkle talks about her latest book of short stories, “Old Crimes and Other Stories.”
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This week, Aaron welcomed Jamil Rashad of Boulevards on Live and Local, on the release date of his new album “Carolina Funk: Barn Burner on Tobacco Road.”
Visit Boulevards.band to stream the full album and learn more.
Rashad has released five albums as Boulevards in the last eight years; “Carolina Funk” is his first since 2022’s “Electric Cowboy: Born in Carolina Mud.”
“I started really writing this record right after ‘Electric Cowboy,’ probably within that week – so it’s been a two-year process,” he says. “I’ve done everything in my power to make the best possible funk record that I can possibly make.”
Boulevards’ music follows in the grand tradition of funk icons like North Carolina native George Clinton – but Rashad says he’s always pushing forward, never just looking back.
“My goal in every record is to grow,” he says. “If I’m not growing, then there’s no point in doing this.”
Photo via Instagram.
In this case, Rashad says “Carolina Funk” was driven by the vision of taking Boulevards’ energetic live shows and recreating that energy in the studio.
“This is the first record that I’ve ever recorded live, with the (band) in the room,” he says. “So I’m vibing with the guys, they’re vibing off me, (and) we’re looking at each other while I’m performing these songs.”
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Rashad released three singles ahead of the full album’s release – led by “Run and Move,” a favorite on 97.9 The Hill. But he says the entire album works together as a single piece – specifically a piece that barbecue fans will appreciate.
“It sounds like brisket,” he laughs. “It’s a slow simmer, we start out banging, and then we settle in, and things start to pick up. And then you got your well done brisket right there.”
Jamil Rashad came on Live & Local to chat about the album and play the opening track, “My Town: Introduction to Carolina Funk.” Listen:
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Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 28 to share some of her takeaways from this week’s NBA Draft, as the basketball season formally transitions into the next year. She discusses the higher percentage of foreign players being taken compared to college players — and how that may be by design based on the league’s overseas investments into the growth of the sport. Stroman also shares her thoughts on the use of centers in the NBA and what that means for dominant college players like Armando Bacot and Zach Edey, who had two different draft experiences. Plus: LeBron James’ eldest son is about to be his teammate…how wild is that?
Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC faculty member, sports businesswoman, former basketball player and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Click here to listen to their past conversations on the latest sports headlines and cultural impact.
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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 28. The pair discuss several upcoming events in town, including the end of Pride Month celebrations organized by the town Friday night and the annual Fourth of July activities for next week. Foushee shares her excitement about the Power 100 Awards Ceremony hosted by Black Business Ink, in which she and new Carrboro Town Manager Patrice Toney are set to be honored. Plus, Carrboro’s early voting location is moving from the Bim Street building to the new Orange County Library building on South Greensboro Street — once the project is finished this fall.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
It’s summer music festival time! How can you turn an outdoor concert into a romantic night out? Brad and Aaron recommend different things you can bring to enhance the experience – though you’ve also got to keep the heat in mind. It’s the upside and the downside of summer.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a report about a multi-million-dollar wine stash that the British government apparently owns – curated by four “masters of wine” whose identities are secret. Who wouldn’t want that job? (Also, Victor and Aaron make jokes about That Mitchell and Webb Look; apologies if you’re not familiar with that show, but you should check out clips online.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: a new toolkit from Duke helps local governments battle extreme heat, and Harrison Ingram gets drafted by the Spurs. Also: the General Assembly wraps up its short session (for now) with a flurry of activity; Hillsborough keeps working through the summer on affordable housing; UNC gets high honors in national and global rankings; Armando Bacot goes undrafted but signs with the Jazz; several Tar Heel athletes punch their tickets to the Summer Olympics; ten Carolina athletes earn academic praise; and we look back at one of the best moments in UNC sports from this past year – a huge night on the court for RJ Davis.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell subs in for Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 27 and shares the latest local news stories. OWASA continues repairs on a water main break that — while causing only one customer to lose water — is causing an extended road closure. The Buckhorn Flea Market is set to close as a development project progresses through Mebane’s government, but what does its loss mean for the vendors who sell there? UNC Police warn against a rash of vehicle break-ins at several spots around campus. A data management startup in Chapel Hill makes waves with its latest round of fundraising. Chapel Hill Transit is preparing to celebrate 50 years of operations. Plus: Harrison Ingram waits to hear his name called in the NBA Draft, several Tar Heels are headed to the Olympics, and an incoming women’s lacrosse recruit earns a nationwide honor.
(Editor’s Note: Harrison Ingram was ultimately drafted 48th overall to the San Antonio Spurs.)
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Lisa Sorg, a reporter for Inside Climate News, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey for another edition of “Climate Thursday” on June 27. She details a recent report about the restoration of the Bynum water town in Chatham County — and how the community effort ended up leading to significant environmental issues. Find her full report here. Plus, Sorg shares details about the state Department of Environmental Quality’s Brownfields program and previews a story she is writing on Chapel Hill’s project site going through the Brownfields process.
Each Thursday “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 27. The pair discuss taking summer vacations over the Fourth of July holiday, but detail some of the things happening around town for the holiday (including Chapel Hill’s fireworks display). Anderson also shares updates on Estes Drive, which is finishing its final round of paving, and previews some major topics the council will tackle when it reconvenes for meetings in the fall.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Scott recounts the story of Annie Londonderry, who biked around the world to prove that women could. Also: Babe Zaharias Didrikson masters all the sports; pioneering Black librarian Virginia Lacy Jones stands up for inclusion; and the Stonewall riots launch the modern LGBTQ rights movement.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: the coin collection of Danish butter baron Lars Emil Bruun, which is finally about to go up for auction – 100 years after his death. (Want to get Victor an early Christmas present? Look no further!)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: vendors and customers at the Buckhorn Flea Market wonder what’s next as development threatens to take over their space. Also: a string of vehicle break-ins at UNC; three veto overrides and several proposed state constitutional amendments in Raleigh; childcare centers in the balance as lawmakers talk funding; an ongoing dispute over ballot access in North Carolina; an upcoming community chat on PFAS “forever” chemicals in Chapel Hill; a $350 million investment in a local tech company; a milestone anniversary for Chapel Hill Transit; a film shoot on the UNC campus; a major award for a future Tar Heel lacrosse star; a top-ten finish (again) for Carolina sports; and high honors (again) for Tar Heel baseball star Vance Honeycutt.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a deep dive into the process of figuring out whether a musical act can sell out Madison Square Garden. It’s something you need to know before you book a show there – but how can you know that in advance? Victor digs into a study that finds the calculation is a little different now than it used to be: before the pandemic, you could assume an MSG sellout if you could sell out Radio City Music Hall twice – but things have changed, and apparently so have we.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Now that summer is here, the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership is urging you to come downtown and enjoy the quieter months! Aaron chats with Jeri Lynn Schulke and Stephanie Cobert about their “Summer Slowdown” initiative, including a hotline, block parties, and other programming to bring residents to Franklin Street to revisit your old favorites – and find new ones.
Visit DowntownChapelHill.com for more info.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: a Hillsborough man is arrested in connection with two home break-ins and a business fire, and the Orange County School Board puts off elementary school redistricting. Also: Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools resume charging students admission for sporting events; Chatham County Commissioners approve next year’s budget; Carrboro’s Cheese Shop announces plans to relocate and expand; the date and location is confirmed for UNC-UCLA in the CBS Sports Classic; and we look back at some of the more forgettable moments of the year in UNC sports.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more about the proposed facilities plans for CHCCS. We also learn more about a fire in Northern Orange County that took crews from 10 agencies over a day to put out. We also hear from climate expert Ashley Ward on federal heat policy, and we learn of a new location for a Carrboro cheese shop. In sports, Vance Honeycutt continues to win awards, UNC Men’s Basketball nails down a Madison Square Garden date, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 25. He discussed achievements and developments for the town during the past fiscal year. He also highlighted some future projects from the town, looked ahead to some upcoming community events, and more.
Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 25. He discussed the town’s commitment to affordable housing, with a special meeting of the town commissioners being called for next month. He also talked about the town’s “Operation: Cooldown” initiative as we get deeper into summer. He also talked about the town’s revamped website, upcoming events, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a story about declining sales for some board games, leading Victor and Aaron to discuss their all-time favorites. (Also, a side conversation about some of the commercials that air on 97.9 The Hill, and Aaron’s belief that every listener should be allowed to peek behind the curtain.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
2024 is a milestone year for a major organization in our community: Chapel Hill Transit is marking 50 years in operation! Aaron chats with CHT community outreach manager Emily Powell about the anniversary, the events they’re planning for the occasion – and how can you can add your voice to the celebration.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: ten fire crews battle a blaze north of Hillsborough, and CHCCS officials discuss plans for an upcoming $300 million bond. Also: incumbent Gail Hughes runs for reelection as Orange County soil and water district supervisor; the State Senate passes a budget and approves medical marijuana, though the House is likely to nix both; summer construction projects begin on campus; a UNC student earns a statewide honor; a local environmental expert pushes for federal action on climate change; Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools names a new principal at Carrboro Elementary; Tar Heel baseball star Vance Honeycutt picks up yet another postseason award; and academic honors come in for UNC swimmers and divers.
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Orange County Division Chief of Emergency Management Sarah Pickard and Orange County Emergency Management Planner Hanna Tuckman spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 24. They discussed the current heat spell, and what residents should be doing to keep themselves safe. They also discussed the larger, long-range planning for sustained heat seasons going forward, and how this is part of a cycle of more extreme weather events that will constitute the need for emergency management. They also discussed what resources are available from the county to help keep people safe during extreme heat events.
On Air, Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we check the local government meeting schedule for the week. We also learn the early voting dates and sites in Orange County. We hear from UNC’s Lloyd Kramer ahead of his retirement, and we hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on what the town council has achieved in the first half of the year. In sports, several Tar Heel athletes earn All-ACC Academic honors, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 24. They discussed different weekend activities, and some highlights from @wchlchapelboro social media feeds from the week. These included UNC Baseball’s Vance Honeycutt winning awards, news of CommunityWorx possible foreclosure, and more.
On Air, Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Swedish-American pole vault superstar Mondo Duplantis, who’s maximizing his income by continually breaking his own world record – a little at a time. (Also, Victor and Aaron brainstorm the best ways to hold sporting events.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Laurie Paolicelli stops by from the Orange County Visitors Bureau to discuss events around the upcoming exhibition soccer match at Kenan Stadium on July 23 – including a trolley taking folks around downtown for free that Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. It’s all part of the Visitors Bureau’s ongoing effort to promote what’s likely to be a very big summertime event, following the extremely successful exhibition match Chapel Hill hosted last year.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: UNC officials are making plans to renovate the Pit, the popular gathering spot in the center of campus. Also: the Orange County School Board considers putting off redistricting; Chapel Hill officials celebrate recent achievements; Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes a controversial bill; Carolina Public Humanities director Lloyd Kramer heads into retirement with an appeal for academic freedom; and the Orange County Board of Elections names a new location for early voting.
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Chapel Hill’s Elizabeth Engelhardt, is Senior Associate Dean for Fine Arts & Humanities at UNC Chapel Hill, talks about her new book, “Boardinghouse Women: How Southern Keepers, Cooks, Nurses, Widows, and Runaways Shaped Modern America (2024)”
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
If you and your partner have opposite tastes, where can you go to get a little variety? Brad recommends Cats Cradle roulette, while Aaron suggests a food hall. (Also, a discussion about Juneteenth, and when local organizations should be marking the occasion.)
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a David-and-Goliath battle (or something like that) between Oreo and Hydrox for grocery store cookie supremacy. Oreo controls about half of the $9 billion packaged cookie industry, but Hydrox is raising antitrust concerns – alleging that Oreo “intimidates” grocery stores into giving them favorable placement on shelves. (Which is basically the plot of the film “Wonka,” come to think of it.) Also, Victor comes up with the Best Metaphor Ever.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: UNC reportedly dismisses a professor who rose alarms about his classes being secretly recorded. Also: state officials take the next steps on the future of 828 MLK Boulevard, the current home of Chapel Hill police headquarters; State Treasurer Dale Folwell becomes the subject of an investigation; the State Senate approves medical marijuana (again) and considers three new state constitutional amendments; a new candidate files for Carrboro Town Council; Orange County Commissioners approve a $300 million school bond referendum; officials dedicate a bench in honor of a local advocate; organizers gear up for this year’s EnoFest; and UNC long-distance runner Parker Wolfe wins a pair of major honors.
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Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 20. She discussed this week’s passage of the Chatham County budget, which included a 15 percent water rate increase, and a four cent property tax increase. She discussed highlights of the budget, and also previewed upcoming events in the community and more.
Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopen of Estes Drive in Chapel Hill. We also hear the latest from local governments on budget passage, a former women’s basketball coach leads an rally against trans-gender athletes participation in women’s sports, and news of an ABC license pulled from a local grocery co-op. In sports, the Diamond Heels season comes to an end in Omaha, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 20. She discussed her recent activities as heat season kicks into full gear. She outlined some recent policy conversations around heat, and also talked about North Carolina counties having access to Heat Action Plan templates, and more. She also discussed the impact last heat season had on people’s perception of this year, and more.
Each Thursday “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 20. She discussed the latest on the move of Chapel Hill Police Headquarters from 828 MLK to Millhouse Road, which should begin later this year. She also shared the latest on the environmental status of the 828 site, with a public comment period opening up in July. She recounted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Estes Drive, recapped her Juneteenth, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate Juneteenth – and a local historical event, Regulator Remembrance Day, coincidentally also June 19. Also: birthdays for the inventor of the crossword puzzle, the inventor of the chocolate chip cookie, a famed and acclaimed sci-fi writer, and a star track athlete who overcame polio to become the fastest woman in the world.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: the spectacular rise of Uncrustables, the gimmicky packaged lunch item that’s now nearly a billion-dollar industry. Apparently there are two facilities somewhere (with a third on the way) that only manufacture Uncrustables – which implies that there are a couple of communities out there for which Uncrustables are a major part of the local economy. Must be a heck of a town.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Chapel Hill officials cut the ribbon on Estes Drive, now fully reopened; and UNC baseball ends its season in Omaha. Also: Chatham County and Carrboro officials sign off on their respective budget plans, though Carrboro delays a decision on charging for public parking; the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board gets set for its own meeting tonight; Raleigh Republicans continue sparring with each other over a state budget; medical marijuana is back on the table in the State Senate; a three-judge panel throws out a gun conviction; the UNC Lineberger Center gets a new executive director; an accidental Alert Carolina warning startles the campus community; and 32 Tar Heels earn All-ACC Academic honors.
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Alex Riggs (Riggings) returned to Live and Local this week, ahead of the release of her new album “Egg.”
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Alex Riggs has been one of the Triangle’s most prolific artists for nearly a decade – but “Egg” is her first full-length album as Riggings, corresponding with her own gender transition.
“‘Egg’ is just referring to someone who doesn’t know they’re trans,” she says. “They’re an egg that hasn’t cracked yet.”
Recorded in 2022 but even more relevant today, many of the songs on “Egg” are explicitly political: lead single “Old Bones,” for instance, is a reaction against the current anti-trans backlash among right-wing politicians. But Riggs has always written in many directions – so the album also includes “The Birds Knew First,” about the experience of coming to a personal self-realization long after everyone else already figured it out. Or “Windshield Spider,” which Riggs describes as “a weird fantasy number about a bunch of angels in the forest on a boring Tuesday, rehearsing for the apocalypse.”
Riggs recorded it all at Betty’s, Sylvan Esso’s Chapel Hill studio, alongside producer Alli Rogers.
“It’s one of those amazing places,” Riggs says of the studio. “(Alli) went to the closet and took down this box of guitar pedals and (said), ‘Just find something that speaks to you.’ Something did – one of those DIY pedals, completely silver, unpainted, (with) one button to turn on, and one unlisted knob, and the only words on it were in Sharpie, and they read ‘STEELY DAN.’ And that’s the sound of the guitar solo in ‘Old Bones.'”
(Did she ever get the story behind the pedal? “Nope, and I never want to!”)
Click here to pre-order “Egg” on Bandcamp. The full album drops on Friday, June 21.
Alex Riggs stopped by Live & Local and played three songs: “Windshield Spider,” “High and Lonesome Racket,” and a Richard & Linda Thompson cover, “The Calvary Cross.”
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Friday and Saturday, June 21-22, head to Hillsborough for Flush Fest, a two-day festival of music, food, film, poetry and more, raising funds for clean water and sanitation in Brazil through the local nonprofit After The Rain.
Aaron chats with Grace Beeler, who heads up the nonprofit and organizes Flush Fest every year.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: the benefits of kelp forests, which are responsible for about $500 billion in economic activity each year. Victor’s got lots of other fun facts about kelp as well: in general, kelp is great, kelp is fun, and we should be taking more steps to protect it.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
The American Dance Festival is ongoing now – and among their programs is “Made In NC,” featuring four world premieres commissioned by the festival from four North Carolina artists. Aaron chats with ADF executive director Jodee Nimerichter.
Conversation presented by the American Dance Festival. Visit AmericanDanceFestival.org for more details about the festival – and for tickets, visit Tickets.Duke.edu. (The Made In NC show is Sunday, July 7.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Carrboro considers charging for parking, and the CommunityWorx Thrift Shop faces foreclosure after 72 years. Also: Chapel Hill police locate a missing teen and lobby for a new temporary headquarters; Orange County and Carrboro elected officials prep for budget votes; Carrboro police make three arrests in a vehicle break-in; Chapel Hill cuts the ribbon on Estes Drive; polling experts explain how to interpret survey results; and the Diamond Heels get ready for a do-or-die battle with Florida State in the College World Series.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell spoke with local artist Alexis Hoit. She discussed the 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com T-Shirt Design Contest. Hoit won the contest with her cicada themed design.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of the foreclosure of two high profile properties for the local non-profit CommunityWorx. We also check in on local government, including the first candidate filing for the vacant Carrboro Town Council seat. We also learn more about some vehicle break-ins in Carrboro and more. In sports, Michael Koh reports from Omaha as the Diamond Heels split their first two games. We also learn of more individual honors for Tar Heel athletes, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 17. She discussed the top social media moments of the past week, including the CHCCS decision to go to block scheduling, and the reopening of the west-bound lane of Estes Drive in Chapel Hill. They also discussed weekend activities and more.
On Air, Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every other Monday, Aaron is joined at 8:30 a.m. by Tom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, for a longstanding regular segment called “What We’re Thinking,” looking at recent survey numbers and discussing what they tell us about American public opinion – election-related and otherwise.
This week, Tom and Aaron discuss the art and science of public opinion polling in general. How are surveys conducted? What are the challenges? How accurate are public opinion surveys, and what can pollsters do to make them as accurate as possible? And when you see coverage of polls in the news media, what are the important things to keep in mind?
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: at long last, the resolution of a lawsuit Victor describes as the “Trial Of The Century” – two guys who sued a movie studio for false advertising after actress Ana de Armas appeared in the trailer for the film “Yesterday” despite not appearing in the final cut. Did they even get to meet Ana de Armas in the process? (Also, a timely callback from Aaron.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every month, Aaron welcomes UNC’s Carolina Public Humanities to the studio for a regular feature called “Oh, the Humanities!” spotlighting humanities work and upcoming events on campus. Click here to listen back to all of those discussions.
This month, Aaron chats with Lloyd Kramer, who’s heading into retirement after 10 years as director of Carolina Public Humanities – and a 38-year career in UNC’s Department of History. Kramer reflects on his career, how the university has and hasn’t changed during his tenure – and how the humanities remains as vitally important as ever, both in education and in society.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: a special election in Carrboro gets its first candidate, and UNC baseball suffers a loss in the College World Series. Also: a Chapel Hill teen goes missing again; budgets and bonds top the local government agenda in Chapel Hill, Pittsboro and Durham; Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes a juvenile justice bill; a Charlotte man drowns in Jordan Lake; Chapel Hill officials plan for the future of a pond on Legion Road; a big honor for a Tar Heel track star; and a no-hitter at the DBAP.
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Randy Voller
Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
This Week: Jean MacDonald
Jean MacDonald, DTM, is the Queen of Connections, Creative Director, and Humorous Speaker of Business Brewing is an expert in communication and building relationships. She’s a Distinguished Toastmaster and a member of the National Speakers Bureau. Jean has published two books and has a new book coming out in the fall of 2024, “Be Wild, Be Crazy, Be You: Open Your Heart and Mind, and Feel the Confidence”. She’s grown from owning a multi-million dollar commercial insurance agency to being a pink Cadillac driving Mary Kay Cosmetics top earner. Jean is a so-so ukulele player, and a novice race car driver with the need for speed.
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Bill Kirwan, longtime head of the library at Western Carolina University, now retired in Chapel Hill, insists that that he is not an expert, but only a fan of thoroughbred horse racing. But he knows a lot and shares some of it with us on WCHL’s Who’s Talking.
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
Want a romantic date night, but didn’t plan ahead for it? Brad and Aaron offer their tips for how to get the best and hottest possible tables in town, without reservations or advance planning. (Spoiler alert: it’s all about the timing.)
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Victor’s discovery that there are about 800,000 miles of sub-sea cables – and only 22 repair vessels in the world to fix them. (Which seems like very few, until you consider that there are even fewer ‘repair vessels’ to fix broken satellites.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
The College World Series gets underway today! Aaron previews the series with 97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh, who’s on the scene in Omaha as the Diamond Heels begin their quest for what would be the program’s first-ever CWS title.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Travis Myren is named as Orange County’s next manager, and UNC’s Vance Honeycutt preps for the College World Series – and the pros. Also: more excitement about Estes Drive reopening in Chapel Hill; a budget impasse at the General Assembly; another lawsuit against partisan gerrymandering in North Carolina; Democrats and Republicans join forces against predatory towing; Carrboro considers charging for parking; Mebane considers a development that would replace the Buckhorn flea market; a major soccer trophy tours Chapel Hill; and CHCCS seniors get ready for graduation.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on local author Joanna Pearson. We also hear from Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Pittsboro’s budget. We hear from Town Manager Chris Blue on the opening of Estes Drive westbound, and more. In sports, we hear from head coach Scott Forbes on UNC’s first College World Series opponent, Virginia. Several Tar Heel athletes receive individual honors, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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UNC PhD Candidates Maya Powell and Leah Nelson from the Climate Crisis Committee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 13. They discussed their organization’s mission, and how they are working toward a coal-free future for UNC.
Each Thursday “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context.
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Chapel Hill Town Manager Chris Blue spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 13. He discussed the latest from the Chapel Hill Town Council, including discussion of a recent proposal from a developer. He discussed how developers are starting to communicate with each other to help them coordinate development within the Complete Communities Initiative. He also discussed the future of the pond at Legion Park. He talked about Police Headquarters moving to a facility on Millhouse Road, maybe by the end of the year. He also discussed the recent reopening of the westbound land o Estes Drive, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate Ben Franklin’s kite experiment, several big Supreme Court rulings, and the invention of the ballpoint pen. Also, Scott looks ahead at Regulator Remembrance Day, next Wednesday, June 19, at 6 p.m. in Hillsborough to mark the anniversary of the execution of six “Regulators” who resisted British colonial rule in the years just prior to the American Revolution.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Apple is making plans to integrate ChatGPT with Siri, which leads Aaron to ask: what even is ‘artificial intelligence,’ anyway? Is ChatGPT actually a new category of thing, or just an improvement on preexisting technology? Also: Aaron argues that we’re still all collectively aspiring to be the Jetsons, and Victor gets himself fired.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every month, Aaron welcomes Mebane public information officer Kelly Hunter for “Positively Mebane,” a look at what’s going on in Mebane and what folks can see and do while they’re there.
Visit PositivelyMebane.com to learn more!
This month, Kelly looks ahead at Mebane’s Juneteenth celebration (June 15 at Mebane Community Park) and next month’s July 4 festivities, including a parade and a fireworks display. Also: the Mebane City Council passes a budget and nixes an application for a McDonald’s drive-thru; a beloved community member gets a city-wide honor; and downtown Mebane gets ready for its new social district.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: a pedestrian suffers “life-threatening injuries” after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday night in Chapel Hill. Also: Pittsboro passes its annual budget; another lawsuit is filed against partisan gerrymandering; a local author gets a major regional honor; UNC baseball preps for Virginia in the College World Series; numerous Tar Heel athletes earn individual honors, led by baseball star Vance Honeycutt; Hubert Davis’ son Elijah joins the Tar Heel basketball team; and the UNC men and women get their matchups in this year’s ACC-SEC Challenge.
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The Yardarm stopped by Live and Local this week, ahead of a show at Cat’s Cradle Back Room to celebrate the release of their new album “On A Tipping Sea.”
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The Yardarm is a four-piece band comprised of Jason Bales, JJ Westfield, Palmer Smith and John Cowan. “Tipping Sea” is their first full-length album, but they’ve been together for well over half a decade; Bales and Westfield split songwriting and singing duties, giving the band an eclectic sound with a wide variety of influences ranging from country to roots/Americana to indie rock.
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They’re celebrating the album’s release on Thursday, June 13, with a show at Cat’s Cradle Back Room; Charles Latham & the Borrowed Band and Cosmic Country All-Stars will open. (Latham and The Yardarm have both recently signed on to the new local label All Y’all Records.)
Get tickets to the 8 p.m. show at CatsCradle.com.
The Yardarm stopped by Live & Local this week to discuss the album and the show and play three songs: “Some Day,” “Richmond 1925,” and “Monument.” Listen:
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 12. He called in from his car as he took one of the first westbound trips on Estes Drive since its reopening Wednesday afternoon. He described the scene, talked about the history of the project, and more.
On Air, Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition we keep up with the latest on Estes Drive as the westbound lane is scheduled to open sometime late Wednesday. We also learn more about the new block schedule adopted by Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, and hear from school board chair George Griffin on the long-term facilities plan for the district. We learn why this hurricane season is predicted to be so strong, and more. In sports, several Diamond Heels are named All-Americans as the team prepares for the College World Series, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 12. She discussed the latest on the county’s budget, including a few budget amendments included by commissioners. She also discussed the county’s Juneteenth celebration coming up this weekend. She discussed other upcoming events and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Victor explores the realm of “litigation finance,” where investors bankroll lawsuits in the hope of claiming a share of the verdict or settlement. Which sounds real sketchy – but then again, it may actually help level the playing field in the world of high-priced litigation, where big rich corporations always have an advantage over the little guy.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Tickets are on sale now for the American Dance Festival, with 49 different performances, a children’s matinee series, and special dance parties through July. Aaron chats with ADF executive director Jodee Nimerichter.
Conversation presented by the American Dance Festival. Visit AmericanDanceFestival.org for more details about the festival – and for tickets, visit Tickets.Duke.edu.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: the CHCCS board approves a new ‘block’ scheduling model for high schools, and considers ‘off-lining’ two schools in the future. Also: the Chapel Hill Town Council gets set for a public hearing on a plan to lease a new police headquarters on Millhouse Road; the General Assembly approves a controversial bill that opponents describe as a “money-laundering scheme”; Gov. Roy Cooper makes a big economic announcement in Durham; forecasters call for a busy hurricane season; and the Tar Heel baseball team gets a rousing sendoff as they head to Omaha for the College World Series.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of 200 jobs potentially coming to Durham. We hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on the recently passed budget. We get an update on a couple of ongoing crime stories from the community. We also have a story on mead from from a student who recently placed at the Hearst Journalism competition. In sports, we hear from UNC Baseball head coach Scott Forbes as the team heads to Omaha for the College World Series, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 11. He discussed the most recent meeting of the Town Board of Commissioners. The town passed their budget at meeting, and also discussed the Downtown workplan, appointed members to key committees, and more. He also discussed the Pittsboro Pride event from earlier in the month, previewed the Juneteenth celebration later in the week, and more. He talked about the town’s celebration of Race Amity Day, which included a letter of congratulations from President Joe Biden.
Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 11. He discussed the latest Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting, which saw the passage of a town budget that included some tax increases. He also discussed a recent rezoning request for a property on Margaret Lane, the results of a multi-modal study the town recently passed and sent to The Department of Transportation for future consideration, some upcoming community events, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: sales for Magic: The Gathering are greatly outpacing sales for Dungeons & Dragons, sending Victor and Aaron into a discussion of bad DM’s, Oreo flavors, headphones, and what the makers of D&D should actually be trying to sell.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Chapel Hill and Carrboro are celebrating Juneteenth with a community event at the Hargraves Center this Sunday, June 16, from 2-6 p.m. The event will feature live music, food, merchandise from Black-owned businesses, an NAACP fundraiser, a “transcribe-a-thon” with the Jackson Center, and more.
Visit ChapelHillCarrboroJuneteenth.com for more details.
Aaron discussed the Juneteenth event with Darien Cropper and Xavier Vallejo of Chapel Hill Community Arts and Culture.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: UNC police seek suspects in a recent break-in, Chapel Hill passes a budget, and the Diamond Heels head to Omaha. Also: a Chapel Hill hit-and-run suspect turns herself in; statewide advocates rally against a proposed campaign finance loophole; Chapel Hill staff plan for the future of a manmade pond on Legion Road; UNC journalism students win national honors; NC State basketball legends sue the NCAA; and former UNC athletic director Homer Rice dies at 97.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn more about the special election for the currently vacant seat on the Carrboro Town Council. We also hear from last week’s gun violence awareness rally in Chapel Hill, and keep updated on the local government meeting schedule. In sports, the UNC baseball team had another dramatic weekend of postseason baseball, advancing to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. We also hear about track star Parker Wolfe winning a national champion in the 5000 meters, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Chair of the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board of Education George Griffin spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 10. He discussed the upcoming high school graduation ceremonies for seniors in the district. He also talked about the district’s proposed facilities plan and the bond referendum on November’s ballot. He talked about the different possibilities in the plan, and how the community can engage with the board on this topic. He discussed the school board’s decision vote in favor of block scheduling at the high school level, and more.
Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public school districts in our community. You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 10. He discussed the latest on UNC’s baseball team after their thrilling weekend series win against West Virginia. He previewed the Diamond Heels first trip to Omaha since 2017, and trends we have seen with this year’s team. He also discussed UNC Track star Parker Wolfe’s national championship in the 5000 meters, and more.
On Air, Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a recent move by the U.S. Department of the Interior to raise the required bond for plugging up old oil wells. Also, Aaron drops some (possible) knowledge about the history of price inflation, and Victor channels his inner Fox News.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Atlantic hurricane season runs from now through November, and forecasters say this year’s season is likely to be extremely active. What do you need to know? Aaron chats with Rick Luettich, the director of UNC’s Institute of Marine Sciences and the lead investigator of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Coastal Resilience Center.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Tar Heel baseball clinches a spot in the College World Series, and filing opens for a Carrboro Town Council special election. Also: CHCCS approves a new high school scheduling model; local government boards hold budget meetings; Chapel Hill hosts a rally for gun reform; Carrboro residents say they’re happy with their town government; seven Tar Heel women’s tennis stars earn All-ACC honors; and UNC track star Parker Wolfe wins an NCAA title in the men’s 5000 meters.
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Randy Voller
Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
This Week: Dan Kane is an award-winning investigative journalist for the Raleigh, NC newspaper The News & Observer. Kane, with whistleblower Mary Willingham, is credited for unearthing substantive academic fraud regarding student-athletes who were directed towards phony classes, according to allegations. Kane also covered NCSU, legislative corruption, and the formation of the state lottery. His reporting on NC’s secretive personnel law exposed how the state kept much information about state employees from public scrutiny, which led to a new state law to expedite information-gathering about the pay and performance of state employees. He is a 1983 graduate of Saint John Fisher College in Rochester, NY.
Dan Kane
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Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism at UNC Chapel Hill, discussing her latest book, “JERUSALEM THROUGH THE AGES-FROM ITS BEGINNINGS TO THE CRUSADES”.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 7. With reports of UConn men’s basketball’s Dan Hurley out in Los Angeles to meet with Lakers’ ownership, the pair discuss what a potential move to the NBA might look like for the two-time defending national championship head coach. Stroman shares why she believes the time is now for Hurley to make the jump to professional basketball and why the Lakers’ interest in Hurley does not necessarily mean LeBron James will leave the franchise in free agency this summer. Plus: if Hurley leaves, what (if anything) does that signal for the state of men’s college basketball?
Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC faculty member, sports businesswoman, former basketball player and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Click here to listen to their past conversations on the latest sports headlines and cultural impact.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell subs in for Andrew Stuckey to host on Friday, June 7 and share the latest local news. Chapel Hill Police have identified, but are still searching for the suspect in a hit and run case from Thursday morning. A pair of local high schools prepare for their graduation, while the other school district approves a major change to their future high school schedules. CHCCS leaders also ask for alternative plans to the initial presentation regarding their facilities’ future. The Chatham County government is preparing for its own investment into school operations, while a community workshop is being hosted by Orange County for the Greene Tract this weekend (which could be the site of a future school). Carolina Baseball are ready for their super regional series vs. West Virginia in Chapel Hill — plus, the dean of UNC’s new School of Civic Life and Leadership shares his vision for teaching more civil discourse.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 7. She shares highlights from this week’s town council meeting — primarily the town manager’s full budget presentation for this upcoming fiscal year. Foushee shares how the details match workshop discussions by the elected officials so far, and also her reaction to the town’s annual community survey coming back with strong responses. Plus, the Carrboro mayor shares her pitch for anyone interested in filing for this year’s special election to the town council, as the government looks to fill Foushee’s vacated seat from when she became mayor.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh joins News Director Brighton McConnell ahead of the Carolina baseball super regional series against West Virginia. Koh shares highlights from the program’s media availability and how coaches say the Diamond Heels are moving past last weekend’s emotional series against LSU. He also details West Virginia’s strengths and how UNC matches up — including what the pitching rotation and bullpen strategies may be. Plus: just how important is Game 1 in a super regional and what has the Carolina recently done in this round of the postseason?
On Air, Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
Want to have a date night in downtown Chapel Hill/Carrboro or Durham, but don’t know where to park? Contrary to popular belief, there really really really is ample parking in both downtowns – you just have to know where to find it. Aaron and Brad offer all the hot spots and secrets – or some of them, at least. (Got to save a couple for ourselves!)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
The Diamond Heels are hosting West Virginia in the NCAA Super Regional, with a spot in the College World Series on the line. Aaron previews the series with Paul Connell, who’s the PA voice of the Tar Heels inside Boshamer Stadium.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a piece about the increasing prevalence of cats in Hollywood movies, which gets Aaron and Victor talking about the rise of cats in general. (Aaron thinks that’s because of all the cute cat videos we’re seeing all over the Internet, but Victor points out that people are moving into smaller living spaces now, which are more conducive to cats than dogs.) Also: Victor’s impossible dream of one day having a trained cat.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools’ Project Graduation party is about a week away! 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell sat down for a conversation with Project Graduation’s four student co-chairs about the event, its importance, all the behind-the-scenes planning – and how you can help.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Chapel Hill police seek a woman who hit a bicyclist with her vehicle, and UNC baseball gears up for the NCAA Super Regional. Also: Orange County seeks feedback on the Greene Tract; Chatham County pushes for school funding; Republican lawmakers back down on a mask ban, but Democrats cry foul over a last-minute campaign finance loophole; Orange County Schools celebrate graduation; UNC’s new Civic Life & Leadership dean discusses promoting civil discourse; five Tar Heel women’s tennis stars earn All-American honors; and State House Speaker Tim Moore says no dice to a provocative sports bill.
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Inside Carolina host Tommy Ashley joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, June 6 to discuss the Carolina Baseball program’s upcoming super regional. The Tar Heels defeated the reigning national champion LSU Tigers twice to reach this point — but, as Ashley discusses, the success of this team is impressive compared to the preseason expectations and questions around the roster. He details where the regional weekend fits within his own experiences covering games at Boshamer Stadium and how the team’s performance is a credit to its coaching staff. Plus: Ashley shares highlights from Thursday’s media availability and where he believes Carolina Baseball needs to improve this weekend in order to earn a spot in the College World Series.
On Air, Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local news headlines while substituting for Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 6. The CHCCS Board of Education prepares to meet to consider changing its high school schedules and to share thoughts on the district’s proposed facilities plan with bond money. That bond became clearer this week after the Orange County Board of Commissioners approved the framework for both local school systems and heard details on the need to address aging infrastructure. Local advocates are reminding people the importance of abortion access in this general election cycle, with some local faith leaders sharing their support — and an elected official pointing to the need for voters to not vote on “luxury” issues. Chapel Hill Police look to identify a driver after a hit-and-run collision with a bicyclist on Franklin Street. Plus: Carolina Baseball prepares for its super regional, UNC Track and Field compete at the national championships, and the UNC journalism school delivers its sixth national title in a row.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Dr. Timothy Taylor, the chief medical officer for KidsStreet Urgent Care, joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, June 6. With the business about to open its first Chapel Hill location, Taylor describes how the urgent care sets itself apart by its focus on children and families — which is reflected in its atmosphere, hours, and attentive care. He also shares details on the upcoming KidsFest event planned for this Saturday to formally open the new location, which is in the Rams Plaza shopping center off Fordham Boulevard.
Sponsored by KidsStreet Urgent Care.
On Air, Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, June 6. She brings highlights from the prior night’s town council meeting, where the local government finalized and approved its annual budget for the next year. Anderson discusses why this year was a little smoother than years prior and why the town is slightly raising taxes once again. With a concept plan presentation for a residential neighborhood and a recent groundbreaking for an affordable housing community, the mayor also talks about the current housing approaches the town is taking and why the areas for both of those projects are intriguing for Chapel Hill’s future management of growth. Plus: free parking on Saturdays returns for the summer and Anderson shares her experience at the town’s recent Pride Promenade!
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Scott and Aaron mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day – though what the “D” actually stands for is still a bit of a mystery. Also: the Bill of Rights is proposed, the 19th Amendment is ratified, Homer Plessy challenges racial segregation, and – one of Scott’s favorite stories – the shopping cart is invented at an Oklahoma grocery store.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Victor and Aaron follow up on yesterday’s conversation, which began with a discussion of fake “content creators” pretending to be podcasters. Aaron’s point: in a world where fake news and real news coexist, and low-quality commentators are everywhere, it’s up to you, the news consumer, to make an effort to be discerning – and it’s up to us, the news producers, to be thoughtful about who we bring on the air to comment. Victor’s point, drawn from a recent YouTube experiment: one important key seems to be honest engagement – not just dropping briefly into a news outlet, but actually spending some time with it.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Sunday, June 9, Market & Moss in Southern Village is inviting everyone to an “Al Fresco Afternoon” – a patio open house from 2-5 p.m. with free small bites. It’s your chance to meet the restaurant’s two new executive chefs, Danny Vacca and Chuck Jones.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP here!
Aaron spoke with Market & Moss owner Annie Johnston.
Conversation presented by Market & Moss.
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The Shoaldiggers returned to Live and Local this week, ahead of a show at Local 506 on Saturday to celebrate the release of their new album “Striking Fire.”
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A raucous nine-piece band known for their exciting live shows, the Shoaldiggers have also been busy in the recording studio: “Striking Fire” is their second album in as many years. But the band members feel something special about this one – describing the new album as “the culmination of a lot of years of creating music together.”
Listen to the album on Bandcamp.
You’ll get a chance to hear all the songs this weekend: the Shoaldiggers will headline an album-release show Saturday, June 8, at Local 506. The show begins at 8 p.m. with the Dirty French Broads, a newgrass band out of Asheville.
Get tickets and more information at Local506.com.
If you can’t catch Saturday’s show, the Shoaldiggers are never far from a stage: they’ve got another album-release show in Greensboro later this month.
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Five Shoaldiggers (Stephen Beck, Chris Knotts, Gary Larson, Matt Singer, and Daryl White) stopped by Live & Local and played three songs: “Rusty Hinge,” “Simple As You,” and “Stop Signs.”
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: the CHCCS board meets tonight to discuss an upcoming bond referendum – and the high school scheduling model. Also: Orange County Schools gear up for graduation; the General Assembly advances a juvenile justice bill and a possible state constitutional amendment banning non-citizens from voting (yes, they’re already banned); an interfaith coalition stands up for reproductive freedom; UNC baseball sets a TV viewership record; Tar Heel athletes get high academic marks; and Merge Records enters the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.
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The local duo Gibson & Toutant stopped by Live and Local this week, ahead of a show in Durham on Saturday to celebrate the release of their new album “On The Green.”
Visit Gibson & Toutant’s page on Sleepy Cat Records’ website.
Gibson & Toutant are Josephine McRobbie and Joe O’Connell, who originally met in Indiana before relocating to the Triangle. “Gibson” and “Toutant” are their mothers’ maiden names – but the duo’s name was actually inspired by their respective uncles, both of whom had their own unique musical legacy.
“(They) were big record collectors and aspiring musicians, and both had this love of Americana music,” says O’Connell. “And we found ourselves in the midst of their possessions, their belongings, their instruments, their records, their tapes.”
That included all the instruments belonging to McRobbie’s late uncle in Australia – the genesis of Gibson & Toutant.
“We were at his place outside Brisbane, and we were among his instruments,” says McRobbie. “And that’s really where our band started: just playing around on a little chord organ, a handmade cigar box guitar.”
The duo released a pair of EPs in 2019 and 2020, but “On The Green” is their full-length debut – an unclassifiable, hypnotic collection of seven tracks that blend acoustic folk and electronica, with a bit of nature thrown in. (Think of the Beatles’ late-period studio experimentation: “we were going through a big period of Beatlemania when we worked on this album,” McRobbie says.) Reviewers and critics have fun trying to describe it: Gibson & Toutant’s music has been variously characterized as “ambient and analog,” “Lynchian surrealism,” and – McRobbie’s favorite – “robotic cowboy country.”
The album’s title – a line from the golf-themed closing track “The Fairway” – nods to all of those ingredients at once. “It had a British pastoral feel to it,” McRobbie says, “(but) I had (also) been reliving my early days as a raver, and I was watching a lot of clips of 1990s outdoor festivals. So ‘On The Green,’ even though it doesn’t seem to be influenced by electronic music, it is.”
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Released by Sleepy Cat Records, “On The Green” dropped in March to great acclaim. Now, McRobbie and O’Connell are celebrating with an album release show Saturday, June 8, at Perfect Lovers in Durham, starting at 7 p.m. with Alli Blois and DJ Anne.
Josephine McRobbie and Joe O’Connell stopped by Live & Local and played three tracks: “The Click,” “Car Parts,” and “Quoth My Baby.”
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 5. She discussed the county’s public hearing on the upcoming school bond referendum. She particularly discussed concerns from families at McDougal Middle School and Estes Hills Elementary School in CHCCS. She also talked about an upcoming community meeting on the Greene Tract, the latest on the county’s budget, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron chats with Carrboro author Joanna Pearson, who’s just released her debut novel “Bright and Tender Dark.” Pearson has just been named as part of the inaugural class of State Fellows for Literary Arts from the regional organization South Arts; she’s the only author from North Carolina in the class.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: an epidemic of folks on social media pretending to be podcasters for clicks and engagement – leading Aaron to a rant about the importance of traditional media’s gatekeeping role in separating truth from lies, fact from fiction, and high-quality commentary from low-quality commentary. (Provided they take that role seriously, of course.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Chapel Hill police identify the two individuals who died in an apparent murder-suicide this week, and a Hillsborough man is arrested for attempted first-degree murder after a stabbing last week. Also: Chapel Hill police safely locate two missing teenagers; the Chapel Hill Town Council preps for a budget vote; Chapel Hill officials break ground on an affordable housing development; a federal judge blocks part of a North Carolina anti-abortion law; the General Assembly considers a bill that would require UNC and NC State to face each other once a year in football and basketball; school officials contend with phones in class; OWASA officials give tips on hurricane readiness; and the schedule is out for UNC baseball in the NCAA Super Regional, as the Tar Heels vie for a trip to Omaha.
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The Voice of UNC Baseball, Dave Nathan spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 4. He discussed the exciting weekend of baseball at Boshamer Stadium, resulting in the Diamond Heels advancing to the Super Regionals next weekend. He talked about highlights of the weekend, including a walk-off grand slam in the first game, and a dramatic come-from-behind win in extra innings in the finale. He also looked ahead to next weekend, showed appreciation to the fans, and more.
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Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 4. She discussed the latest on the county's budget, including the commissioners desire to see more money allocated for Chatham County Schools. She talked about the long-term prospects of the county commissioners making up for funding gaps from the state level, and more. She also discussed the county's new Heat Action Plan, which could result in the county issuing alerts and recommendations this summer. She also discussed Pittsboro's recent Pride celebration, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 4. He discussed the latest on Hillsborough’s budget, with an expected vote by the town board of commissioners on June 10. He also talked about last weekend’s Handmade Parade and the surrounding festivities. He also updated community events, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every other Monday, Aaron is joined at 8:30 a.m. by Tom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, for a longstanding regular segment called “What We’re Thinking,” looking at recent survey numbers and discussing what they tell us about American public opinion – election-related and otherwise.
This week, we take advantage of the fact that Tom is both a renowned expert on public opinion and a Tar Heel baseball superfan. First, Tom and Aaron discuss Donald Trump’s recent felony conviction – which doesn’t appear to be having any meaningful impact on public opinion or the dynamic of the upcoming election. Then, they turn their attention to UNC baseball, which is still basking in the glow of Monday’s epic extra-inning comeback win over LSU to advance to the NCAA Super Regional.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: social media’s abuzz after learning that the transit system in Silicon Valley still runs on floppy-disk technology. Also, Victor makes fun of Aaron’s glasses, like we’re still in elementary school or something.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Election Day is getting closer, and abortion rights will be one of the critical issues on the ballot. Local advocates have joined forces to establish the (recently renamed) organization Interfaith Voices for Reproductive Freedom, a union of religious organizations coming together to support the right to choose. Aaron speaks with Melva Fager Okun, one of the group’s co-founders.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Chapel Hill police investigate an apparent murder-suicide that left two dead at Chapel Hill View apartments on Monday. Also: two teens go missing again, for the second time in two weeks; Carrboro town manager Patrice Toney gets set to unveil next year’s budget proposal; North Carolina Democrats push for child care funding, ahead of the looming expiration of COVID-era federal funds; Chapel Hill officials set June 12 as the reopening date for Estes Drive; and UNC baseball moves on to the NCAA Super Regional with an epic 10-inning win over LSU.
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Randy Voller
Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
This Week: Blair Reeves is a co-founder and Executive Director of Carolina Forward, a statewide public policy think tank in North Carolina. As Executive Director, he charts strategy and direction for Carolina Forward, as well as overseeing the organization’s public opinion research and policy advocacy programs. Reeves has also enjoyed a successful career in enterprise software and global health, in addition to service in the Peace Corps. He holds degrees from both the University of Virginia and Duke University, and lives in Chatham county with his family.
Blair Reeves
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Hillsborough’s popular author Jill McCorkle talks about her latest book of short stories, “Old Crimes and Other Stories.”
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Orange Water and Sewer Authority’s Safety Manager Steve Naylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 31. He discussed preparedness for Hurricane season, which starts on June 1 and runs through November. He also discussed other safety precautions and preparations made by OWASA, what customers can do, and more.
Presented by the Orange Water and Sewer Authority.
On Air, Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 31. He discussed the need for the state to invest in childcare ahead of some federal funding running out in June. He also talks about the problems with the state’s tax-payer funded school voucher program. He reacts to the news of Trump’s conviction, and more.
Twice a month, North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives joins 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey to discuss the most recent business of the General Assembly in Raleigh. He also discusses news of the day, and issues that matter to folks in Chatham County, the Triangle, and beyond.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 30. She discussed recent meetings with Franklin Street business owners. She talked about concerns and challenges for business owners, and what the town can do to help foster business activity downtown. She also talked about upcoming events in the community including the Pride Promenade and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week: a famous pedestrian walks 1000 miles in 1000 hours (it’s harder than you think), and a man named Walker invents the friction match. Also: a vivid dream inspires the Battle Hymn of the Republic, and Harriet Tubman rescues hundreds of enslaved people in a daring South Carolina raid.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: an incredibly silly new law in Chechnya sends Victor and Aaron on a tangent about the speed of Outkast’s “Hey Ya!” (Is it a fast song, or technically a slow song that’s sung at double time? Is there even an objectively right answer to that question, or is it just about how you do the notation? This is important for Chechnyan national law, y’all.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron chats with local drag legend Naomi Dix, who’s about to open her own club: Club ERA, downtown Durham’s first LGBTQ nightclub in years. Opening on June 1, Club ERA will be located on Dillard Street, just under the Fruit.
Visit NaomiDix.com.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: a late-night shooting in Carrboro leaves one man dead, and Chapel Hill locate two of three missing teens. Also: Orange County Commissioners want your feedback on a proposed property tax increase; Carrboro officials want your input on what to name the new building at 203 S. Greensboro St; campus protestors gear up for the fall; tickets sell out for the NCAA baseball regional in Chapel Hill; Drake Maye signs a bajillion-dollar contract; and UNC football star Tylee Craft overcomes adversity to reach graduation.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 29. She discussed the latest on the commissioners work on the county’s budget. She also discussed the $300 million school bond referendum for the November ballot, and the need for volunteers to be on the Education Committee for that referendum. She also discussed upcoming county events, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Saturday, June 1, everybody’s invited to Local 506 for a big party to celebrate the launch of a new local record label, All Y’all Records. The show begins at 4 p.m., featuring Jack the Radio, the Gone Ghosts, Heat Preacher, Charles Latham, the Yardarm, Country Cruel, Reese McHenry, and more.
Visit AllYallRecords.com for more on the label.
Aaron chats with Dave Hedeman of the Gone Ghosts, who co-founded the label along with Heat Preacher’s Nick Stroud.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a collection of studies finding that when it comes to managing stress and anger, meditation and mindfulness techniques are way more effective than “blowing off steam” activities like high-intensity exercise or screaming into a pillow. Just breathe, y’all. (Also, Aaron remembers that time in his life when he had his own stress management issues. Luckily those daYS ARE OVER.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron chats with Jed Atkins, the inaugural dean of UNC’s new School of Civic Life and Leadership – which is launching an undergrad minor this fall. They discuss Atkins’ first few months on the job, the mission of the school, the importance of promoting civic discourse on campus, and the controversy under which the school was created – and how Atkins is working to overcome it.
Visit CivicLife.UNC.edu for more on the school.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: authorities search for three missing individuals, and CHCCS officials plan for a $300 million bond referendum this fall. Also: campus protestors call on UNC to divest from Israel; UNC men’s golf loses in the NCAA quarterfinals; Tar Heel baseball gears up for this weekend’s NCAA regional; and the Carolina women’s basketball team adds a new assistant coach.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we have an update on a missing person from Orange County, the latest on the open date for the westbound lane of Estes Drive, and the local government schedule for the day. We also hear a Media Hub story on sports betting and college athletics. In sports, the season ends for the UNC Men’s Golf Team, the Diamond Heels host a NCAA regional, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 28. He discussed becoming a member of fourth cohort of the North Carolina Hunt State Policy Fellows Program. He recently attended a meeting in Charlotte with 22 other members of the cohort, where they saw a presentation on early childhood education. He also shared outcomes from an EPA Small Community Advisory Sub-Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. last week. He also updated some parks upgrades around Pittsboro, previewed some coming town events, and more.
Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 28. He discussed tonight’s upcoming budget hearing as the town continues to progress toward passing a budget. He also discussed the Handmade Parade coming up on Saturday, which is the culmination of a weekend of handmade crafts that begins with the Last Friday Art Walk. He discussed a private trail connecting the River Walk with the Occoneechee Speedway Trail being closed for maintenance, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron chats with Marc Pons of Chapel Hill Tire about their ongoing teacher-appreciation initiative, offering free oil changes to teachers. They’ve already given out 2500, with many more still to go.
Conversation presented by Chapel Hill Tire. Want to register your school’s teachers for free oil changes? Visit Teachers.ChapelHillTire.com and sign up!
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Aaron picks apart a recent CBS News story about a new survey that found Americans define “success” in terms of middle-class comfort, not extreme wealth. The story suggested that “change” was due to inflation – but Aaron points out that Americans have always defined “success” that way, contrary to popular belief, and the survey isn’t showing any change at all. A word of caution when you read (or produce) the news: we always want to fit new information into our pre-existing beliefs about the world, but those beliefs aren’t always right!
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Celebrate Pride in Chapel Hill on Saturday, June 1, with the town’s annual Pride Promenade! The event starts at noon on Peace & Justice Plaza, followed by a march to 140 West for a community gathering until 3 pm with food trucks, live music, art, dancing and more.
Click here for more information on Saturday’s Pride Promenade.
Aaron spoke with Darien Cropper and Xavier Vallejo of the Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture Department.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Orange County officials search for a missing woman, and Chapel Hill celebrates the (pending) full reopening of Estes Drive. Also: Memorial Day weekend turns tragic at Jordan Lake; local government boards hold budget meeting; Carrboro approves a three-story residential building on Greensboro Street; Carrboro’s mayor and town manager get a statewide honor; UNC baseball gets a no. 4 overall seed in the NCAA tourney, with regional action this weekend; Tar Heel men’s golf advances to the NCAA quarterfinals; five Carolina track & field athletes earn bids to the NCAA championships; and the UNC athletics community weighs in on sports betting.
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Natalie Murdock is a native North Carolinian, UNC alum, and NC State Senator for District 20, which encompasses Durham and Chatham County. She most recently served as Deputy Communications Director for NC Attorney General Josh Stein. She is the first woman of color under 40 to be elected to the NCGA and was elected in 2020 with over 100 thousand votes. As a freshman senator she immediately filed over 100 bills that range from supporting black maternal health, expanding healthcare access for ALL to providing greater access to the ballot.
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Radio Haw stopped by Live and Local this week, ahead of the May 31 release of their debut album "Counsel of Serpents."
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Chapel Hill’s Elizabeth Engelhardt, Senior Associate Dean for Fine Arts & Humanities at UNC Chapel Hill, talks about her new book, “Boardinghouse Women: How Southern Keepers, Cooks, Nurses, Widows, and Runaways Shaped Modern America” (2024)
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Guest: Penny Rich
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University of North Carolina Staff Member, former University of Virginia basketball player, and sports business expert Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, May 24. She discussed Caitlin Clark's WNBA start, including how she fits into the landscape of the women's game. She also discussed some of the double standards surrounding the expectations of Clark, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the latest from the UNC Board of Governors on ending Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies at all 17 UNC campuses. We also hear about federal funding for lead pipe replacement, the latest on the upcoming November school bond referendum, and a shooting in Hillsborough. In sports, the Diamond Heels play their second ACC Tournament game tonight at seven, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 24. She discussed the naming committee for the 203 S. Greensboro Building. She also talked about a recent town council meeting where there was a public hearing on a three story building on North Greensboro. She also talked about the recent "State of the Community" event held by the Chamber. She discussed coming events in the community including the Freight Train Blues Series, and more.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 24. She discussed the recent State of the Community event hosted by the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill Carrboro. She talked about key takeaways from the data presented by the Chamber. She also gave updates on the Complete Communities initiative, and some ongoing parks and recreation projects. She also discussed the latest on the Estes Drive Connectivity Project, with a planned early-mid June open date for the west-bound lanes. She also discussed upcoming community events, and more.
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Aaron plays the same game Brad played last week: giving a recommendation first, then justifying it based on a sight-unseen prompt.
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Trending today: a Politico story that finds gas stations may be the "unlikely" winner in the rise of electric vehicles.
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Aaron chats with Hashem Amireh of Students for Justice in Palestine, which has organized recent pro-Palestinian demonstrations at UNC.
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In today's news: the UNC Board of Governors votes to cut DEI programs on all 17 system campuses, and UNC baseball gets an ACC tourney win.
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Scott and Aaron discuss great women in history, from pilots to photographers to archaeologists and even librarians.
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A new report finds that most TikTok users don't actually post any videos, and Bluey becomes the no. 2 most-streamed show online.
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In today's news: DEI programs go up for a vote at the UNC Board of Governors meeting, while UNC-CH Trustees discuss parking fees.
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Population Health Data Scientist Maia Fulton-Black and Public Information Officer Kyle Chambers from the Chatham County Public Health Department spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 22. They discussed the annual State of the County Health report, sharing takeaways and other important data points. They discussed the continued population growth in Chatham County, the increase in health coverage due to Medicaid expansion, the new heat action plan for the county, and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 22. She talked about schools capital funding, which the commissioners saw a presentation on Tuesday night. She discussed some funds distributed as part of the county Action Plan, the upcoming Memorial Day Ceremony for Orange County, and more.
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Deputy Superintendent Al Ciarochi and Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 22. They discussed the upcoming schools bond referendum coming to the ballot in November. They also shared further details on a proposal on the district's facility needs, including the plan for Estes Hills Elementary School, and expected outcomes for students, families, and staff. They also shared more details of the proposed bond.
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With a show at Yonder in Hillsborough this Friday, Orange County Lockdown stops by the studio to play their new song "Angel and the Devil."
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Trending today: a story about Botswana, which is dealing with an overabundance of elephants. (Unlike the rest of the world.)
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Aaron chats with local historian Chris Holaday, whose new book explores the history of racial integration in baseball.
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DEI advocates rally before this week's UNC Board of Governors meeting; Chatham officials make an arrest after a pit bull attack.
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Pittsboro Elementary School Principal and Chatham County Schools Principal of the Year Lemondre Watson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 21. He discussed learning that he had been named Principal of the Year, some of his proudest accomplishments, some of his challenges, and more. He also confirmed that he does plan to return to Pittsboro Elementary School next year, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we hear about the freshly minted Orange County CARE Team, which aims to provide a different type of response during emergency calls. We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on the upcoming bond referendum. Orange County Manager Bonnie Hammersley talks about her upcoming retirement, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels prepare for the ACC Tournament, and more.
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Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 21. She discussed the latest on the Chatham County budget, including funding for teacher supplements , and requests from the Sheriff's office. We also hear the latest updates from the child protection and child fatality teams. She also gave an update on the county's communication plan, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 21. He discussed Hillsborough's proposed budget, which is now available for the public, as well as how residents can offer feedback. He also talked about a large tree blocking Lawrence Road yesterday, the designation of an Easter Cottonwood as a "Treasure Tree," and more.
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Aaron chats with Brad Williams of Hillsborough, creator of the acclaimed Fallout-themed audio fiction podcast "Once Upon a Wasteland."
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If an essential freedom is the freedom to disobey, is it okay that Republicans are trying to pass a law they say people can basically ignore?
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In today's news: Chapel Hill's acclaimed Crisis Unit expands its scope, and authorities arrest a man for a pair of Hillsborough break-ins.
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Local musician Jesse Fox stopped by Live and Local this week, ahead of the release of his new album “Faster Dreams.”
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn of a tree falling on a car and closing Lawrence Road in Hillsborough. We also get updates on several crime stories, including an arrest in a string of storage facility thefts from Hillsborough. He hear from the Orange County Community Health Assessment, a Media Hub story on A.I. and it's affect on the workforce, and more. In sports, we hear the latest on the UNC Baseball team, and more.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 20. He discussed the conclusion of the UNC Baseball Team's season, which culminated with a 14-6 win over Duke. He discussed the format and matchups of the ACC Baseball Tournament, as well as prospect for the NCAA Tournament. He also updated women's golf and tennis, previewed the NCAA Championships for Men's Golf, and more.
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Social Media Manager for @wchlChapelboro, H'aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 20. They discussed weekend activities, as well as the top social media moments for @wchlChapelboro this week. Those included continued feedback from the campus protests. Also included is ongoing coverage of UNC Diamond Heels Baseball. She also shared reaction to the Northern Lights being visible in our community last week, and more.
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Tom and Aaron discuss recent polling that finds down-ballot Democrats doing well despite (or because of?) Joe Biden's lagging numbers.
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A new book suggests a macabre explanation for the lack of bones at 19th-century battlefields: they were dug up and used to make sugar.
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The Public School Forum of North Carolina has released the NC Education Policy Primer, with data and statistics about our public schools.
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An elementary school teacher is accused of 'secret peeping,' and authorities seek larceny suspects driving a car with a Jesus fish decal.
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This Week:
Gaurav Sharma is a Cybersecurity Architect at a leading IT company. Gaurav moved to the US from India in 2014 and found the cultural differences so fascinating that he started doing a standup comedy about it and has now performed across the nation when he is not protecting organizations against the bad guys on the internet.
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Guest: Penny Rich
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Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, May 17 to talk about the latest hot topic from UNC's campus: DEI funding being cut.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on a possible schedule change coming to CHCCS high schools for the 2025-26 school year. We also learn about Heat Action Plan Toolkits available to North Carolina counties. And we learned that Ralph Frasier, one of the three first black undergraduate students at UNC, died at age 85 this month. In sports, we hear from Diamond Heels Head Coach Scott Forbes on the rare talent of Vance Honeycutt, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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NC Newsline Environmental Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 16. She discussed some of her recent reporting for NC Newsline, including a story about the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce lobbying to have PFAS rules delayed. She also discussed a story about federal funding for replacing lead pipes. She previewed some of her upcoming reporting, and more.
Each Thursday “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 16. She discussed the latest on the town budget, including the plan to have a bond referendum on the ballot in November. She also talked about the latest communication around the LUMO re-write, some pedestrian safety measures being taken by the town, and more. She also previewed some upcoming community events. They also talked about volunteering for “Fun Day” at Estes Hills Elementary School, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Scott and Aaron discuss various transportation pioneers – including the Jamestown settlers and a pair of trailblazing women pilots. (Amelia Earhart is one, of course, but the other has a much more fascinating life story.) Also, a “terrible sailor” navigates solo across the Atlantic.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a lawsuit accuses Eggland’s Best of making false nutrition claims in their ads – claims that fooled Victor too. (Which is apparently par for the course: he also had some interesting beliefs about Listerine back in the day.) Also, Victor and Aaron discuss the veracity of advertisements in general, and Victor recounts an earlier lawsuit in which Eggland’s Best made some even more outlandish nutrition claims – though Aaron defends them on that one, sort of.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board considers “block” high school schedules, but not everyone approves. Also: Orange County Commissioners meet for more budget talks; protestors interrupt a UNC Board of Trustees meeting; the State Senate approves a bill banning mask-wearing even for medical reasons, but punts (for now) on a bill requiring sheriffs to cooperate with ICE; right-wing groups call for a LGBTQ book ban; a Duke institute creates a “heat action plan” toolkit for local governments; a local nonprofit gets a visit from the U.S. Labor Secretary; UNC men’s golf advances to the NCAA championships; Carolina baseball preps for Duke; and Bubba Cunningham gets set for a potentially contentious meeting with UNC trustees.
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Local singer/songwriter Emma Geiger stopped by Live and Local this week, following the release of her new EP “Reverse Bloom.”
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Geiger recorded “Reverse Bloom” at Betty’s, the Chapel Hill studio owned by Sylvan Esso – a band she says she’s loved since her college days. The EP came out in April, but Geiger actually wrote and recorded the songs back in 2022.
“They feel a bit like a time capsule of that moment,” she says. “But I’m glad to have a record of that time – any record of anything, I think, is useful to reflect upon. And it’s also nice to notice the way that songs’ meanings can change and take on a new significance.”
The title track, for instance: Geiger says she originally wrote “Reverse Bloom” about a friendship that was ending, but today she says the song hits her more positively. “It just has a lot of hope in it,” she says. “Things can be lost, but you can find ways to find hope and brightness again…I see it as cosmic, too: the bloom of life, of existence, and how time is non-linear, so things can ‘bloom’ in either direction.”
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Geiger is playing at the Cave on West Franklin Street this Wednesday, May 15, at 9 p.m. along with Riggings and Minor Moon. After that, she’ll be in Winston-Salem on May 22, playing at Fair Witness.
Emma Geiger stopped by Live & Local to chat about the album and perform three songs live: “All Your Words,” “Reverse Bloom,” and “Invite You.” Listen:
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 15. She gave an update on the county budget, which will have its second and final public hearing coming up on May 30. She also previewed a budget work session the commissioners will hold tomorrow night. She also talked about the recently launched CARE program, which puts a social worker in Orange County’s 911 Center. She also talked about upcoming events, including the Orange County Shred-a-Thon and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media Park Fellow Daniel Johnson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 15. Johnson’s work on a New York Times article overpressure blasting and the health effects for U.S. soldiers was recently named a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize. Johnson outlined his path to UNC’s Hussman School, and how he ended up reporting on overpressure blasting. He also discussed plans for his upcoming work, and more.
‘On Air Today’ features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: the same technology used to discover earthworks in South America (see “What’s Trending” 10/25/23) is now being used to count ants – and there are a lot. Also, Victor and Aaron pitch horror-movie ideas and debate the proper pronunciation of “aunt.”
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron chats with Chapel Hill Town Manager Chris Blue, who recently presented his budget proposal to the Town Council. That budget includes a 2-cent property tax increase, as part of a five-year strategy to address infrastructure and facilities maintenance issues that had been put off. There will be a public hearing on the budget Wednesday, May 15, at 6 p.m. in Town Hall.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Bonnie Hauser is reelected to a second term on the Orange County School Board, after a runoff election Tuesday. Also: the Chapel Hill Town Council preps for a public hearing on the town’s budget; UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts defends the campus police’s actions on the morning of April 30; Chapel Hill High School teacher Kimberly Jones (last year’s North Carolina Teacher of the Year) recounts a state dinner at the White House; and a WCHL alum gets inducted into the NC Media & Journalism Hall of Fame.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we hear about today’s runoff election. On campus, the Board of Trustees takes another step toward ending equity programs at UNC. In local government, budget conversations continue for our local municipalities. We hear a Carolina Connection story on Gen Z graduates entering the workforce, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels rise in the rankings but get rained out, men’s golf makes a push toward the National Championship but gets rained out, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 14. He discussed the latest on the proposed town budget. He also shared the latest on the utilities merger with Tri-River Water. He discussed the latest upgrades to Pittsboro’s parks. He also talked about upcoming events in the community and more.
Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 14. He discussed the proposed budget for the town, which was unveiled this week. The budget includes rate increases for stormwater and water and sewer, as well as a property tax increase. He also discussed the construction timeline of the Cate’s Creek Park Skate Spot, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a report about the “Presidential Election Campaign Fund,” to which you can divert some of your federal taxes. It’s a limited approach to public funding of presidential campaigns – but because those campaigns are so expensive these days, no candidates accept the funds anymore because it’s not worth all the rules you have to follow. But that could actually have a positive outcome: with the fund getting larger and sitting unused, the government is starting to use it to pay for campaign-related infrastructure costs like security – which pleases Victor just fine, thank you very much.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: voters head to the polls for a runoff election in a contentious race for an open seat on the Orange County School Board, with incumbents Bonnie Hauser and Jennifer Moore squaring off; Moore outpolled Hauser in the March primary, but later stepped down from the board, though her supporters are still campaigning in hopes that the board will appoint a similar replacement if she wins.
In addition: the UNC Board of Trustees votes to eliminate funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs on campus, shifting $2.3 million to campus police and public safety instead; trustees also dinged the UNC athletics department for a possible budget shortfall, calling for an internal audit.
Also: local town and county boards continue budget talks; graduating UNC seniors head into a difficult workplace; Tar Heel baseball jumps up in the national polls; and the Carolina men’s golf team gets in position to clinch a spot in the NCAA championships.
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Chapelboro.com and 97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 13. He discussed a big weekend sweep by the Diamond Heels heading into the last week of ACC play. He also discussed other UNC sports, including the season coming to an end for Women’s Lacrosse and Women’s Tennis, the men’s golf team hosting regional action, and more.
‘On Air Today’ features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 13. They discussed their weekend activities for Mother’s Day, and H’aiasi shared the top three social media moments of the week for @wchlChapelboro social media. Those moments include Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts visit to 97.9 The Hill, and more.
‘On Air Today’ features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: the sport of kite fighting, which is extremely popular (and problematic) in Brazil. Turns out fighters use extremely sharp strings to cut each other’s kites, and those strings can damage people and property if they fall – which happens so often that Brazilians are having to devise new implements to protect themselves. Wouldn’t you move?!
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: UNC celebrates commencement amidst protests, and Orange County gears up for Tuesday’s runoff school board election. Also: new numbers (but no big changes) in the presidential race; a bunch of budget-related local government meetings; a new Teacher of the Year for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools; a new skate spot in Hillsborough; a smaller-than-expected budget surplus in Raleigh; a new statue representing North Carolina at the U.S. Capitol; a brilliant Northern lights display in Chapel Hill; an ACC Coastal Division title for UNC baseball; NCAA tourney defeats for Tar Heel women’s tennis and women’s lacrosse; and excitement around UNC’s newly renovated Finley Golf Club.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman is joined by Omar Bitting, a graduating UNC student, to discuss sports analytics.
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This week, D.G. Martin is joined by UNC-Chapel Hill’s Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism. They talk about her new book, “Jerusalem through the Ages: From Its Beginning to the Crusades“.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, we hear from UNC Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts on last week’s decision to seek the pro-Palestine protest encampment. We also hear from the North Carolina Botanical Garden on the rare blooming of the American Columbo. We hear the results of the one-every-four-years Orange County Health Assessment. We hear a Carolina Connection story on changing the day of commencement, and more. In sports, golf and track and field have post-season action, the Diamond Heels enter the home stretch of their season, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Ben Azevedo of The Camaraderie stopped by Live and Local this week, with the new EP “Permanent Things” due out on Friday – their first release in 13 years.
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The songs that comprise “Permanent Things” began to emerge in 2017, but it took Azevedo seven years to bring them to completion. (“I like to describe my songwriting process as ‘glacially slow,'” he jokes.)
This time, Azevedo says he tried a different writing approach. “Most of the time I’ve noodled with the guitar and my voice until something starts to come together,” he says, “(but) for this, I really tried to focus on the lyrics first and then try to compose music around that.”
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The resulting EP is already drawing acclaim, particularly for lead single “Weight To Your Heart” – which Azevedo says wasn’t even his first choice to release as a single. “I brought on a team of people to help me,” he says – hence the band name “The Camaraderie” – “and right off the bat, everybody pointed at (Weight To Your Heart) and said, ‘that’s the one.'”
But “Weight To Your Heart” is only the entry point to a stellar collection of six tracks – songs that represent seven years of sustained work, but also one specific moment in time.
“I had this idea (that) I wanted this to be real in the world, a ‘permanent thing,'” Azevedo says. “And then I just got to thinking about how impermanent everything is. So (the title) is almost ironic, it’s almost sarcastic: none of it matters anyway…
“But I find relief and joy in that. I call it optimistic nihilism: none of it matters, so everything is important. And we should give everything our full attention.”
The full EP releases on Friday, May 10 – and then on Saturday, May 11, Azevedo will celebrate with a listening party at Yours Durham on Gregson Street, starting at 8 p.m.
Click here for details about the listening party, which is free and open to everyone.
As for the future: “I’m hoping that I can be a little more diligent about writing,” Azevedo says. “That’s always the dream. And continue putting out music – a little more regularly than every seven to ten years. But we’ll see what happens: you know, life has a way of swerving on you.”
Ben Azevedo of The Camaraderie stopped by Live & Local and played three songs: “Weight To Your Heart,” “TFW Every Song Is About You,” and “Needs & Wants.” Listen:
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
With Brad away for the week, Aaron is joined by 97.9 The Hill’s resident married couple, Kenny Dike and Jada Jarillo. They live in Hillsborough, so of course they’ve got lots of insider ideas for a great Hillsborough date night – from popular spots to hidden surprises.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts joins Aaron for a wide-ranging conversation about the recent events on campus – as well as this weekend’s graduation. Roberts discusses the initial decision to shut down the protest encampment, parallels with past demonstrations, concerns about escalating tensions, combating antisemitism, and protecting academic freedom; in addition, he offers a message for the campus community ahead of Saturday evening’s graduation ceremony at Kenan Stadium.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: UNC prepares for spring commencement, and a rare flower blooms at the NC Botanical Garden. Also: Orange County completes a four-year public health assessment; three Tar Heel teams get set for postseason action; UNC baseball hosts Louisville in their final home games of the regular season; and the Tar Heel men’s golf team completes an unprecedented achievement.
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North Carolina Botanical Garden Habitat Gardens Curator Chris Liloia and Director of Communications and Visitor Experience Jennifer Peterson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 9. They discussed the American Columbo, a rare plant native to the mountains of North Carolina that only blooms once in its 9 year life. One is in bloom currently at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. They also discussed upcoming events at the garden and more.
Each Thursday “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear from Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard on the Chatham Count Budget. We hear from North Carolina State Teacher of the year Kim Jones on a recent trip to the White House for a state dinner. We also hear a story on how North Carolina is preparing for an increase in problem gambling. In sports, the women’s golf team makes the national tournament, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub for Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 9. She discussed a recent program to create Heat Action Plan Templates for every county in North Carolina, with Chatham County being the first to utilize the action plan. She also discussed the next steps in that program. She also talked about what to watch for as we get into heat season in North Carolina, previewed an upcoming sustainability trip she is taking to Puerto Rico, and more.
Each Thursday “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context.
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Local singer/songwriter Alycia Lang stopped by Live and Local this week, ahead of the release of her debut full-length album “Speak The Word To Hear The Sound.”
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Alycia Lang has been working on “Speak The Word” since she relocated to Durham from northern California five years ago. “It’s mostly about the transition of moving,” she says: the finished product was delayed by the pandemic, but most of the songs were written during her move.
And in some ways the delay paid off, because Lang says the recording process turned out to be a huge success. “There was so much magic that happened,” she says. “I started at a studio in Brooklyn, (and) people would just wander in and out of the studio that I didn’t in a million years imagine would be on my record – and they would just come in and say, ‘oh, can I play piano on this?’ So I’ve got Damien Rice on a song, and a lot of (other) friends in New York that are really, really talented.”
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Lang says the album also features local notables – including three tracks produced by Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak/Flock of Dimes), with whom Lang lived when she first moved to Durham. “She’s just a dear friend of mine,” Lang says of Wasner. “It was just really cool to work with somebody who’s so talented…but who also understands me as a person.”
“Speak The Word” won’t drop for another month – the release date is June 14 – but it’s already earning widespread acclaim for its “rich sonic landscape,” its “complex themes,” and Lang’s “irresistible vocals.” The lead single, “Bad Luck Bad Habit” – a favorite of ours on 97.9 The Hill – has already racked up 200,000 Spotify streams and counting.
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“I still love every song on this record,” Lang says. “Every line has some impactful meaning in my eyes, but it’s also just enough that it’s out in the world.”
Alycia Lang stopped by Live & Local and played three tracks: “Bad Luck Bad Habit,” “My Kind,” and “The Only One.” Listen:
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 9. She discussed the latest on the town budget, including the bond referendum that would fund new two new fire stations in the town. She also talked about the summer ahead for Chapel Hill as students at UNC wrap up the academic year. She also discussed “screen free week” at Estes Hills Elementary School, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Scott and Aaron discuss the story behind the Constitution’s 27th amendment – including an unfairly-maligned college professor. Also: Roger Bannister breaks the four-minute mile, and the mother of a special-needs student discovers a major leap forward in education.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron chats with Orange County Manager Bonnie Hammersley, who’s retiring this summer after ten years on the job (and an overall career spanning more than three decades). Hammersley reflects on her time in Orange County, her greatest accomplishments, and what lies ahead for our community – and they also discuss Hammersley’s budget proposal for next year, which includes a 3-cent property tax increase to pay for higher school funding while offsetting lower-than-expected sales tax revenue totals.
Click here to read Hammersley’s full budget proposal and view her presentation to county commissioners.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a scientific study arguing that there are actually three distinct species of orca: transient, resident, and “miscellaneous.” (“Miscellaneous”?!) Victor takes a deep dive into the details, but Aaron is skeptical – if only because he’s not 100 percent sure what defines a “species” in the first place.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every month, Aaron welcomes Mebane public information officer Kelly Hunter for “Positively Mebane,” a look at what’s going on in Mebane and what folks can see and do while they’re there.
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This month, Kelly discusses Mebane’s new (temporary) social district, which will begin in June; the City Council will revisit the matter in a year. Also: the search begins for Mebane’s next city manager; the city’s Movies in the Park and Musical Chairs summer series get underway; and Mebane opens an inclusive playground at Cates Farm Park.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: authorities search for a suspect in an armed robbery at the Buckhorn flea market, and experts weigh in on gambling addiction following the legalization of online sports betting in North Carolina. Also: the State House votes to define antisemitism; a new bill would eliminate runoff elections in Orange County school board races; local government leaders hold budget discussions; the Biden administration celebrates teachers (including one from Chapel Hill); and a rare flower blooms at the NC Botanical Garden, for the first time in 19 years.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 8. She discussed the proposed budget for Orange County, which includes a tax increase of just under 3 cents. She also discussed a potential school bond referendum, and more. She also talked about upcoming community events.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron chats with Eryk Pruitt – the owner of Hillsborough’s Yonder cocktail bar, the host of “Howdy Hillsborough” on 97.9 The Hill, and also a published author who’s about to release his latest novel, the mystery “Blood Red Summer.”
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“Blood Red Summer” is the second book in a series about true-crime podcaster Jess Keeler. In this installment, Jess finds herself investigating a string of connected murders that rocked a small Virginia town back in 1984 – while contending with a documentary team that’s more interested in the ratings than the truth.
Everyone’s invited to a book release party on Tuesday, May 14, at Yonder starting at 5:30 p.m. Eryk will discuss the book with Dale Edwards and sign copies for attendees.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: steel manufacturers are taking steps to reduce carbon emissions – and it’s working, but Victor’s not necessarily sold on the process they’re using. (Also, proof positive that engineers tell the worst jokes.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Chatham County manager Dan LaMontagne unveils his budget proposal, and Brighton McConnell recaps a tumultuous year on the UNC campus. Also: VinFast struggles to find its footing as it prepares to build a major vehicle manufacturing plant in Moncure; Republican lawmakers advance a bill increasing penalties against some protestors; UNC baseball gets away with an eventful win; Carolina softball opens the ACC tournament; and the Tar Heel women’s golf team draws closer to earning a spot in the NCAA championships.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from a group of UNC faculty and staff seeking justice in Palestine. We hear from Tom Jensen on how the campus protests are polling nationally. We also hear a Carolina Connection story on attempts to allow a UNC law student who is graduating to participate in that graduation. In sports, the UNC Women’s Golf team competes in NCAA tournament action, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 7. She discussed the recent work session and regular meeting of the Chatham County Commissioners as they get closer to a final budget. This week the commissioners heard the proposes budget from the county manager, which includes a proposed four cent property tax increase. She also discussed the results of a recent survey that shows Chatham County residents are very happy living in Chatham County. She also discussed community events and more.
Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 7. He gave an update on the ongoing projects to upgrade Internet access in Hillsborough, which has resulted in crews working throughout town. He also talked about the closing of Hot Tin Roof, sharing that there have been several applications for businesses to go into that space. He talked about the general health of downtown businesses, and more. He also talked about Orange County Sportsplex and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every four years, Orange County conducts an extensive Community Health Assessment. Officials just released the latest one, identifying three key priorities for the county: improving access to care; improving behavioral health, including mental health as well as substance-use issues; and connecting residents to available resources for health and wellness.
Click here to read the full 156-page report.
In general, the 2023 assessment found Orange County outperforming the state average on nearly every metric, but there’s one glaring exception: the infant mortality rate among African-Americans is much higher in Orange County than it is across all of North Carolina.
Visit Healthy Carolinians of Orange County’s page to learn more and take a short survey.
Aaron discussed the Community Health Assessment with McKayla Creed, the coordinator of Healthy Carolinians of Orange County.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: an online debate over who should play whom, if you remade The Lord of the Rings with Muppets. (Victor’s in the studio, but Michael Koh takes the lead this time – and Aaron “AJ” Johnson joins in, just for good measure.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Early voting is ongoing now in a runoff election for one open seat on the Orange County School Board, with incumbents Bonnie Hauser and Jennifer Moore squaring off against each other. (Moore has stepped down from the board, but is still on the ballot; if she wins, the other board members will appoint a replacement.) We invited both candidates for conversations; this morning, Hauser joins Aaron to discuss her candidacy and her decision to call for a runoff.
Early voting runs through Saturday, May 11; election day itself is Tuesday, May 14.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: some faculty members threaten to withhold final grades until UNC reinstates students suspended over last week’s protest. Also: North Carolina’s new voter-ID law goes on trial, Orange County Commissioners move ahead on a school bond referendum, UNC law students fight for a suspended classmate, Tar Heel women’s golf gets under way in the NCAA tournament, and Deja Kelly announces her transfer destination.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 6. He discussed the latest in NCAA action for the women’s tennis team, women’s lacrosse, and men’s and women’s golf. He also discussed the upcoming conclusion of the season for the Diamond Heels as they work toward the NCAA Tournament. He also discussed roster movement for the men’s basketball team, and more.
‘On Air Today’ features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 6. He discussed a press availability from a group called Faculty and Staff For Justice In Palestine on Monday afternoon at Peace and Justice Plaza. He discussed that event, as well as the developments in this story from over the weekend. He also talked about what comes next, with the semester wrapping up and graduation happening on Saturday evening.
‘On Air Today’ features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 6. She discussed the top three social media moments of the week, including a group of area high school students who recently won a prestigious scholarship to UNC. She also talked about our coverage of the UNC Diamond Heels as we near the end of their season. She also discussed several high quality photos of campus protests that have been submitted to Chapelboro.com, and more.
‘On Air Today’ features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every other Monday, Aaron is joined at 8:30 a.m. by Tom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, for a longstanding regular segment called “What We’re Thinking,” looking at recent survey numbers and discussing what they tell us about American public opinion – election-related and otherwise.
This week, Tom discusses how Americans are responding to the nationwide campus protests, and how it might affect the November election.
In general, public opinion is against the demonstrations – no surprise, because Americans historically have typically been opposed to protests while they’re actively ongoing. Digging further into the numbers: Republicans are fairly united in opposition to the protests, while Democrats are narrowly in favor but much more divided. There’s also a clear generational gap: younger Americans are in favor of the demonstrations, while older Americans are against them.
How might all this affect the November election? Tom says the public reaction is hurting Joe Biden, who’s now trailing Donald Trump by a slightly wider margin in key districts. But the overall dynamic of the election remains the same: Biden is suffering not because he’s losing voters to Trump, but because a larger percentage of his base now says they’re undecided. If Biden can win back those undecided voters, he’d still be in good shape – but that’s a slightly taller order now.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
What’s trending: new data showing a big spike in the number of instances of people pointing lasers at planes, which can cause real problems. (Potential problems, more often than not, but problems nonetheless.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and Squid’s restaurant always marks the occasion with a massive “Teachers First” event – providing food (and raising money) for teachers across the entire Chapel Hill-Carrboro school district. Aaron chats with Greg Overbeck, the co-owner of the Chapel Hill Restaurant Group.
Conversation presented by the Chapel Hill Restaurant Group.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: while protestors demonstrate peacefully downtown, fallout continues from UNC’s response to last week’s encampment; hundreds of faculty and staff are criticizing campus police, saying they escalated the situation. Also: the Campus Y building reopens; a 75-year-old man is accused of attempted murder in Hillsborough; authorities arrest a Durham man for a string of vehicle break-ins; a new smoothie bar gets set to open in downtown Chapel Hill; education advocates call for higher teacher pay; UNC women’s tennis advances to the NCAA round of 16; and the Tar Heel women’s basketball team gets good and bad roster news.
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Randy Voller
Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
This Week: NC Rep. Maria Cervania, an epidemiologist and biostatistician, applied her expertise while serving as a Wake County Commissioner during the COVID-19 pandemic.
State Rep. Maria Cervania
Sworn in as North Carolina State Representative—District 41 in January 2023, she became one of two first-ever Asian American women elected to the NCGA and the first Filipino American to represent our state. She serves you on the Standing Appropriations, Appropriations—Health & Human Services, Health, Energy & Public Utilities, House Oversight, and Select Education Reform Committees.
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This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman is joined by Dr. Robert Turner, as the discuss the Black Mens’ Brain Health Initiative.
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Guest: Penny Rich
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Chapel Hill’s Elizabeth Engelhardt, Senior Associate Dean for Fine Arts & Humanities at UNC Chapel Hill, talks about her new book, “Boardinghouse Women: How Southern Keepers, Cooks, Nurses, Widows, and Runaways Shaped Modern America” (2024).
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University of North Carolina staff member and sports business expert Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, May 3. She discussed the events on campus this week, which saw a protest encampment on campus broken up by police. She discussed those protests, the university’s response, and more. She also talked about putting this conversation in a larger context.
Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC faculty member, sports businesswoman and former basketball player — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Click here to listen to their past conversations on the latest sports headlines and cultural impact.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we get the latest on the response to this week’s campus protests, including a large fence erected around Polk Place. We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on the events of the week on campus. We hear a story about how the Orange County Commissioners plan to fund both of the local school districts. We update a crime story with an arrest in some vehicle break-ins at nature areas, and more. In sports, we hear from Diamond Heels head coach Scott Forbes as the team prepares for the final stretch of the season, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, May 3. They discussed the protest events on campus and the subsequent response from UNC’s administration. She discussed the complexity of the issue in the community, and the implications for Carrboro and the rest of the community surrounding the university. She also discussed upcoming events in Carrboro, including Carrboro Day and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
Aaron and Brad are attending two weddings this month! So what’s a good date-night idea if you’re in town to attend a wedding – say, at the Carolina Inn?
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Victor uncovers a piece about a particularly nasty form of animal testing in antidepressant research – leading Aaron to offer rare praise for A.I. technology, which does have the potential to make this type of research a thing of the past. (If, you know, we decide to use it in that way.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner – so what are the best gifts to celebrate Mom? Aaron chats with Rebecca Schner, a jewelry consultant at Olmaz Jewelers in Eastgate: she discusses the latest trends in Mother’s Day jewelry (including odd birthstone combos) and her own personal favorite pieces.
Conversation presented by Olmaz Jewelers.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: fallout continues from Tuesday’s police action against an antiwar demonstration, as tall fences are now up at the site of the encampment. Also: local elected officials meet to discuss next year’s budget for Orange County’s two school districts; Republican lawmakers advance a bill to shift $500 million to private schools; a new national report shows North Carolina is below average when it comes to per-student spending and teacher pay; UNC men’s and women’s tennis open NCAA tournament play; Tar Heel baseball coach Scott Forbes weighs in on the strength of the ACC; and Jae’lyn Withers confirms he’s coming back for one more year with Carolina basketball.
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North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 2. He discussed the start of the General Assembly’s short session. He discussed some controversial bills being moved through the state Senate, while the house pays hurry up and wait. He talked about some areas where there may be bipartisan support, including in bolstering child care and affordable housing. He also spoke about the idea of “investing in people,” and what that could look like for the state legislature, and more.
Robert’s Rules is a regular discussion with North Carolina House Minority Leader Rep. Robert Reives. He updates us on the latest from General Assembly in Raleigh, the campaign trail, and the issues most important to the greater Chatham community.
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Haw River Keeper Emily Sutton of the Haw River Assembly spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 2. She discussed some big developments for the Haw River, including a settlement with the town of Burlington over industrial discharges into the river. She also talked about new limits put on PFAS levels in drinking water, which directly affects the Haw, and more.
Each Thursday “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 2. She gave her response to the events on campus this week that saw escalating protests and a police response resulting in 36 arrests. She also discussed the proposed town budget for the upcoming year, and what that budget means for the community. She also previewed upcoming community events, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Scott and Aaron discuss a pioneering 19th-century Black engineer whose success gave rise to the phrase “the real McCoy.” Also, Scott celebrates investigative journalist Nellie Bly and two 20th-century women both named Brooks – and Aaron reminds us that history repeats itself, so we can get perspective about today’s events (like the Gaza protests on campus and the police response) by looking at how similar events transpired in the past.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: ranch dressing! The makers of Hidden Valley Ranch (owned by Clorox, as it turns out) are making a push to get folks to use ranch on more food items, from pizza to pretzels – and even breakfast foods like scrambled eggs. (Question: is there a food that’s even worse than scrambled eggs, to top with ranch dressing? Answer: definitely yes.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: the aftereffects of Tuesday’s clash on campus, including mixed reactions from state and local leaders and safety concerns from UNC faculty. Also: GOP lawmakers advance more funding for school vouchers, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board considers a “block” schedule for high schools, a “Bad Art Club” forms in Hillsborough, RJ Davis explains his decision to return to UNC, the Tar Heel baseball team gets a big win, and the Carolina men’s golf team lands a no. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 1. She discussed some scenarios for the update of the county’s Land Use. She also discussed the history of the Piedmont Food Processing Center and what comes next for that facility. She also previewed the county budget, mentioned a hiring freeze put in place by the county and more. She also discussed a recent joint meeting with both county school boards, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Mindfulness Instructor Dr. Caroline Hexdall and Orange Partnership ADAPT Intern Vidya Kasthuri spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 1. They discussed May being Mental Health Awareness Month, and shared strategies for helping teens maintain positive mental health. They discussed warning signs of mental health issues, the importance of early diagnosis, and more.
‘On Air Today’ features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron gets a visit from Bob Burtman of Hillsborough’s WHUP-FM, whose annual Spring Fund-A-Thon is ongoing now. Aaron and Bob chat about WHUP’s history, the state of community radio today, and how can you can help WHUP continue to grow and thrive as they look to make a major hire.
Click here to donate to WHUP’s Fund-A-Thon.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: the new video game Monopoly Go, which has 10 million regular players – but not Victor, who hates Monopoly. (Or Aaron, who’s apparently not in the target demographic.) Also, Aaron and Victor try to guess the most popular video games of all time.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
We check in with one of our newest community partners: Frazee Carpet and Flooring, who installed the carpet in our new studio! Aaron chats with Damon Frazee.
Conversation presented by Frazee Carpet & Flooring. Visit GoFrazee.com to learn more.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: confrontation breaks out at UNC after police shut down a four-day-old protest against the war in Gaza. Also: a UNC professor discovers his classes are being recorded; Chapel Hill town manager Chris Blue unveils his 2024-25 budget proposal; lawmakers in Raleigh advance a bill that would require county sheriffs to cooperate with ICE; a federal district judge strikes down part of a North Carolina law restricting abortion pills; the Carolina Blood Drive returns to campus; former Tar Heel quarterback Jacolby Criswell announces he’s transferring back to UNC; Carolina baseball gets a blowout win; the Carolina Hurricanes advance in the Stanley Cup playoffs; and a UNC lacrosse star earns an honor not seen in over a decade.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the latest on the Gaza Solidarity protest on UNC’s campus, which saw over 30 protesters arrested early this morning. We outline the day’s events at Polk Place and more. We also hear a Carolina Connection story on the last day of classes for the class of students whose Freshman year was disrupted by COVID-19. In sports we hear from Diamond Heels head coach Scott Forbes, hear some of the Rammies winners, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 30. He discussed the latest from the campus protest organized by Students for Justice in Palestine. He went through the timeline of events in today’s protest, from the arrest just after six a.m., to the decision by the university to go to “Condition 2” and cancel classes for the rest of the day. He discussed the historical context of protests at UNC, and talked about what may come next as this story continues to develop.
‘On Air Today’ features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 30. He discussed the removal of a pair of large oak trees from downtown Hillsborough on Tuesday. He also discussed the Historic Occanneechee Raceway Trail, including its history and future as part of Eno River State Park. He also talked about other parks in the Hillsborough area and more. He discussed the upcoming reschedule of the Hillsborough Climate Challenge final celebration, which was rained out initially, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a YouTuber nears the end of a long project – chronicling World Wars I and II in real time, day by day. (But why not cover the interwar period too?) Also, Aaron reveals the sordid details of the one time he actually visited a real-life illegal speakeasy. (Michael Koh fills in for Victor.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
The annual Carolina Blood Drive is Wednesday, May 1, at the Smith Center – one of the largest annual blood drives in the nation. Aaron chats with organizer Laura Pratt and Red Cross representative Mallory Barnett, who are encouraging everyone to save lives by donating this year.
Visit CarolinaBloodDrive.UNC.edu to learn more and sign up. (They’ll accept walk-ins too!)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: UNC officials move in to arrest students who were camped on Polk Place to protest the war in Gaza. Also: on LDOC, graduating UNC seniors look back on an eventful four years; OWASA proposes a 15 percent rate increase; transgender advocates score a legal victory in their fight for gender-affirming care; UNC athletes celebrate their achievements at the Rammy Awards; the Tar Heel men’s and women’s tennis teams get their NCAA tourney bids; and UNC baseball preps for another home game tonight.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the latest of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment protest at Polk Place on UNC’ campus. We also hear from Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts on the coming completion of a new building for the Kenan-Flagler Business School. We also learn the latest on affordable housing from Orange Habitat’s CEO and Chapel Hill’s Mayor, and more. In sports, the diamond heels get a series win, three Tar Heels are drafted into the NFL, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 29. He described the scene at Polk Place, where a Gaza solidarity encampment has been up throughout the weekend. He talked about the purpose of the protest, which was organized by Students for Justice in Palestine. He also discussed the possibility of police involvement, what might come next, and more.
‘On Air Today’ features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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Phillips Middle School Principal Tiffany Cheshire spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 29th. She talked about being named Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School Principal of the Year. She recounted the story of learning that she had won the award during a large celebration at the school. She also talked about her journey at Phillips Middle School, and why the last couple of years have been so special. She also discussed upcoming events at the school and more.
Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public school districts in our community. You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Mother’s Day is coming up: how about buying Mom a bouquet from Blawesome Farm? Proceeds from Mother’s Day bouquets will support Meals on Wheels of Orange County.
Click here to purchase bouquets. May 3 is the deadline to buy.
Aaron chats with Blawesome Farm cofounder Rebecca Sorenson.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a report on wedding season in India, which is such a big deal that it actually affects the global price of gold. About 3.5 million couples get married each year in India – and roughly 500 of them hold their ceremonies in Thailand, a number that impresses Victor but not Aaron.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Book Harvest recently launched a new program called Books From Birth, partnering with hospitals to send every newborn home with a starter library of ten new board books. After seeing success in other counties, they’ve just brought the program to Orange County as well.
Aaron discussed the program with Book Harvest chief external relations officer Benay Hicks and chief operating officer Jeff Quinn.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: UNC students camp out on Polk Place to protest the war in Gaza and the university’s work with Israeli companies. Also: UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School “tops off” its new building; local organizations and elected officials push for affordable housing; Cedric Gray and Tez Walker go in the fourth round of the NFL Draft; Alyssa Ustby comes back for one more year with Carolina women’s basketball; and the Tar Heel men’s basketball team lands a big new transfer, Belmont forward Cade Tyson.
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Randy Voller
Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
This Week: Martin Johnson
Martin Johnson is a co-founder of Shameful Nuisance, a non-profit that aims to make Orange County more vibrant, accessible, fun, and sustainable. Among other things, Shameful Nuisance runs Triangle Blog Blog, a daily group blog covering civics and news in Chapel Hill and Carrboro that reaches thousands of people across our region. He is also a member of the Orange County Affordable Housing Coalition and the Chapel Hill Bicycle Alliance.
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Guest: Penny Rich
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Bill Kirwan, longtime head of the library at Western Carolina University, now retired in Chapel Hill, insists that that he is not an expert, but only a fan of thoroughbred horse racing. But he knows a lot and shares some of it with us on WCHL’s Who’s Talking.
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University of North Carolina and University of Virginia Staff Member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 26. She discussed the NBA Playoffs, including favorites to win it all, intriguing storylines, and more.
Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC faculty member, sports businesswoman and former basketball player — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Click here to listen to their past conversations on the latest sports headlines and cultural impact.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of the latest Gaza solidarity protest on campus. We also hear a story on the Carolina Ready App being available to the public. We hear the latest on a development in Carrboro, and more. In sports, Drake Maye is drafted by the New England Patriots, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 26. She discussed a recent project approved by the town council that required several amendments, and the process for addressing new projects in the context of the Land Use Ordinance. She also talked about some potential affordable housing projects. She discussed upcoming community events including the Northside Festival, the Community Dinner, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Mary Tiger, Director of Community Relations for Orange Water and Sewer Authority, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 26. She discussed the budget process for OWASA, including what gets prioritized. She also discussed a 15% rate increase coming for customers this year. She discussed the implications of that rate increase, financial assistance that is available for customers, and more.
Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents use roughly 7 million gallons of water a day, and “Wonderful Water” is a monthly conversation sponsored by the Orange Water and Sewer Authority highlighting its work to keep our community growing and water flowing.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 25. She discussed a promotional video she filmed with Moonchester, the mascot for Manchester City in preparation for their upcoming friendly with Celtic FC at Kenan Stadium this summer. She also discussed Wednesday’s town council meeting, including an update on the rewrite of the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance, an update on some affordable housing projects, a preview of the Northside Festival, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Chatham Association of Educators President Edward Walgate spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 25. He discussed funding issues facing public education in North Carolina. He also discussed the situation in Chatham County specifically, as educators call on the county commissioners to increase local funding to help with staff retention in Chatham County Schools, and more.
‘On Air Today’ features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate the 150th birthday of radio pioneer Guglielmo Marconi – great at technology, bad at planning trips. Also this week: Coca-Cola unveils New Coke, the Hubble telescope heads to space, Coretta Scott King is born in Alabama, and the world marks the ongoing fight against malaria.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Victor is surprised by a new report showing that Google operates more restaurants than the Cheesecake Factory. But Google’s got a lot of cafeterias, and how many Cheesecake Factories are there, really?
Also, Aaron shares his (very positive) review of Cheesecake Factory’s bar – the one at Southpoint, at least.
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In today's news: a UNC Health plane crash at RDU leaves two injured, and Drake Maye hopes for an early call in tonight's NFL Draft.
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Former Pittsboro Mayor and Host of "On The Porch" Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 24. He discussed recent trends in the Chatham and Orange County real estate markets, with a specific focus on what inventory is available on the affordable end of the market. He also discussed news and events around Pittsboro and more.
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Chair of the Orange Count Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 24. She discussed an upcoming joint meeting among the County Commissioners and the Boards of Education for both Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools. They will be discussing upcoming budget needs for the school districts and a possible bond referendum to help fund those needs. She also previewed an upcoming community meeting on the use of Opioid Settlement funds, discussed early voting in Orange County, and more.
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Reporter Ben Rappaport spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 24. He discussed a recent article he helped write for Hunterbrook called "What's Going On With Vinfast?" He talked about the challenges, struggles, and delays the electric vehicle manufacturer has experienced in rolling out their vehicles in the U.S. He also talked about delays and challenges in the construction of the VinFast plant near Moncure, and more.
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Chapel Hill High School is staging the Mel Brooks musical "Young Frankenstein"! Aaron chats with the assistant director and two actors.
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Aaron hijacks the segment this morning - as promised - with his story about a beloved high school teacher who got really into Beanie Babies.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill police search for a missing New Jersey man, and Seth Trimble exits the transfer portal and returns to UNC.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn more about the 7-Story Surgery Tower about to open at the UNC Hospital campus. We also learn of a missing person in Chapel Hill, hear about student groups working for climate action, preview local government meetings, and hear about the yearly educator awards in CHCCS. We also learn of a new pizzeria opening in Hillsborough, and more. In sports, Seth Tremble returns to UNC, the Diamond Heels have mid-week action, we hear from Mack Brown on the transfer portal, and more.
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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 23. He discussed the recent EPA announcement of PFAS regulations in drinking water, and all of he work that Pittsboro has already done to address "forever chemicals" in their drinking water. He also talked about some existing utilities work going on around town, upgraded playground facilities at Rock Ridge Park, an upcoming municipalities conference, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 23. He discussed the current state of Hillsborough, as outlined in his State of the Town address from earlier this week. He discussed Hillsborough's role in the American Revolution, in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the Revolution. He highlighted the town's Comprehensive Sustainability Plan and more. He also also recapped the first ever Hillsborough Climate Challenge, highlighting key events and the closing celebration at Blackwood Farm Park, and more.
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In a time of flux, how are politicians and voters using social media this election season? Aaron chats with UNC's Shannon McGregor.
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Trending today: Victor hates Funko Pop collectibles, so he's delighted to report their sales numbers are in decline.
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In today's news: a Hillsborough man is in custody for a fatal hit-and-run in Carrboro, and UNC cuts the ribbon on its new surgical tower.
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Kramer Reeves, a member of the Trailheads Running Group and one of the organizers of the 16th Annual Philosopher's Way Trail Runs spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 22. He discussed the race, coming up on April 28. He discussed the history of the run, Carolina North Forest, and how all the funds go toward maintenance of the forest.
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Tom discusses an interesting trend in recent polls: Joe Biden is overperforming with older voters, but underperforming with younger voters.
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Victor takes a deep dive into archaeoastronomy, the study of how astronomical events have been understood and recorded in human history.
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Aaron chats with Wendy Smith and Annalise Bocko of the ArtsCenter, now in its new location in downtown Carrboro.
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In today's news: Jennifer Moore resigns from the Orange County School Board, and Harrison Ingram declares for the NBA Draft.
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Sen. Graig Meyer served in the NC State House of Representatives from 2013 to 2022. In 2023 he became the State Senator for Orange, Person, and Caswell Counties. Meyer approaches his public service through the desire to connect people to the resources they need. His priorities include ensuring every child receives a good education, families have access to good jobs and health care, addressing the climate crisis, and ensuring everyone their full rights to justice and representation.
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This week, 97.9 The Hill is airing conversations with the late Coach Lefty Driesell. Coach Driesell had a legendary career at four different colleges, Davidson, Maryland, James Madison, and Georgia State, all of which he took to the NCAA tournament. Coach Driesell and D.G. also talk about Maryland’s exit from the ACC and his memories of the great games against UNC and Duke.
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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 19. She discussed the Carrboro Town Council's recent budget conversations as the council works toward finalizing a budget in the next several weeks. She also talked about the impending opening of the 203 S. Greensboro building, which will house a future branch of the Orange County Library. She discussed the Intergovernmental Climate Council and concerns about the voices not being represented in Intergovernmental Councils, and more.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 19. He discussed Diamond Heels Baseball, which has lost back to back walk-off games, but remain atop the ACC. He also discussed transfer portal and roster-overhaul news for both the UNC men's and women's basketball teams. He also previewed the UNC spring football game, featuring a battle for the starting quarterback spot for next season. He also talked about other UNC sports wrapping up their seasons, and more.
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Aaron's judging a cocktail competition this weekend, so he and Brad offer date-night recommendations inspired by that event.
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Victor takes on the brand Liquid Death, which has made money by negotiating exclusive rights to sell high-priced water at concerts.
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In today's news: UNC housekeepers step up their fight for wages and benefits, and Tar Heel football preps for Saturday's spring game.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of an overnight housefire in Chapel Hill that left one person dead. We also hear a story on a possible bond referendum from the Chapel Hill Town Council. We learn of the retirement of Orange County Manager Bonnie Hammersley, VinFast hits a snag in Chatham County, and more. In sports, we look ahead to the Spring Football game, UNC Women's Basketball gets a decorated recruit, and more.
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Director of Orange County Libraries Erin Sapienza spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 18. She discussed the process for opening the new Southern Branch of the Orange County Library when the 203 S. Greensboro project later this year in Carrboro. She talked about the process of getting the materials, including books for the library. She also talked about the input the library was able to give in the design of their future space, and how it will be unique to the library. She discussed staffing of the new library, expected timelines, and more.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April, 18. She discussed town's recent legislative breakfast. She also talked about the latest developments in budget and bond conversations amongst the council. She talked about a project coming to Legion Road that will allow for affordable housing for seniors. She responded to UNC's potential banning of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. She also talked about upcoming town events, activities, and more.
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OWASA's Water Supply and Treatment Manager Monica Dodson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 17. She discussed the new EPA limits on PFAS in drinking water, and what that means for OWASA and OWASA's customers. She talked about how they currently treat drinking water for PFAS, what steps they will take going forward, and more.
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Scott and Aaron discuss major events around the American Revolution and the Civil War - and how communications technology played a big role.
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Trending today: praise for Paris' approach to building new venues for the Summer Olympics, and Aaron's idea about where to hold future games.
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In today's news: a Chapel Hill house fire leaves one dead, and Orange County Manager Bonnie Hammersley says she's retiring in July.
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Florence Dore stops by (joined by Peter Holsapple) and plays her song "Highways and Rocketships" ahead of Friday's show at the Cave.
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Executive Director of PetPalsNC Brad Freeman and PPNC Board Member and Certified Therapy Dog Handler Yvonne Lue and Therapy Dog Whopper spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 17. They discussed their organization's purpose, which is to provide free therapy dog services to schools. They also previewed a fundraiser coming up on April 21st at Cptain John's Dockside Restaurant in Chapel Hill.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 17. She discussed the recently announced retirement of Town Manager Bonnie Hammersley. She also discussed the most recent meeting of the board of commissioners, which included discussion of the HOME Investment Partnership Program, and upsate to the Lands Legacy Action Plan, and doing some voter education on the upcoming school bond referendum. She also discussed the upcoming opening of the 203 S. Greensboro building in Carrboro, which will house the Southern Branch of the Orange County Library, Carrboro Parks and Rec, and more.
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Saturday, April 20, Hillsborough is hosting the River Park Concert, a free festival with live music from noon to 7:30 p.m.
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Trending today: a report suggesting vending machines are becoming increasingly common in the US - possibly thanks to a TikTok trend?
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In today's news: the UNC Board of Governors moves to ban DEI initiatives, and the Hot Tin Roof announces it's closing in Hillsborough.
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Associate Curator for Contemporary Art and Special Projects at the Ackland Art Museum Lauren Turner and UNC-Chapel Hill 2024 MFA Graduates in Studio Art Mark Anthony Brown Jr. and Matthew Troyer joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 16. They discussed Thursday's Opening Reception: Selected Works by the MFA Class of 2024. Brown and Troyer discussed their work and what it means to have it shown in museums like the Ackland. They also discussed the work of two other MFA graduates also showing at the reception, and more.
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Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 16. She discussed a budget work session the county commissioners had earlier this week, where they learned of increased budget requests for Chatham County Schools and the Chatham County Sheriff's Office. She also talked about some presentations at the county commissioners received about preserving agricultural land in Chatham County, and more.
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Former Pittsboro Mayor and host of On the Porch host Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 13th. He discussed the recent ALE investigation at The Mod in Pittsboro. He also discussed real estate trends in Chatham County and Orange County.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, the latest on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus lockdown on Wednesday afternoon. The details of the lockdown emerged over the course of the afternoon, culminating with an arrest in northeast part of Chapel Hill about two and a half hour after the start of the lockdown. We also hear the agenda from tomorrow's town council meeting, hear from Mack Brown on the Tez Walker situation, and much more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 13th. She discussed the latest on the county's strategic plan and land use plan. She also talked about changes to voting for the upcoming November election. She talked about options for a viable voter I.D. She also discussed dates and locations for early voting in the county, and more.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Two former Carolina quarterbacks stood out on opening weekend. UNC has 20 alumni currently playing in the National Football League. To show you the […]
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With the Live At Legion concert coming up this Saturday (don't miss it!), Susan and Aaron recommend books about music and music history.
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The Sugaree String Society (Brendan Macie and Jodi Jones) stop by to play a song live, ahead of a show at the new ArtsCenter this Saturday.
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Trending today: nearsightedness is becoming more common worldwide, but researchers in Taiwan may have figured out a solution: go outside.
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Aaron chats with UNC freshman Andrew Jung, who's given out $2 million in sports gear through the nonprofit he co-founded five years ago.
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In today's news: Orange County officials seek a missing teen; more details about the car crash that killed a Chapel Hill business owner.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn of a teenager in Orange County missing since last night. We hear more details on the tragic crash that killed the owners of Classic Carolina on Franklin Street. Also included is a story on the hottest summer ever, and how a local policy expert is helping address heat emergencies. In sports, Omarion Hampton wins lots of awards, and much more.
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Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 12th. She discussed highlights from the Town Board of Commissioners meeting Monday night, including discussions of changing the mayor's term from two years to four, and establishing a downtown "social district." She also talked about the high profile demolition of a house in downtown Pittsboro, the arrest of the co-owner of Mod Deli, and much more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 12th. She discussed items from Monday night's meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, including a discussion of system development fees. She also discussed the Hillsborough Police implementing the use of electronic bicycles, the latest on a multi-modal study of the US 70 corridor, and upcoming events in Hillsborough including Hog Day, and more.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. What’s wrong with Drake Maye? It’s the defense. A famous basketball coach once said about opponents preparing to play his team, “We don’t want […]
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Trending today: Victor looks at homebuilding trends, including the still-rising number of bedrooms (but not bathrooms!) in the average home.
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Photographer Trevor Holman shares tips about how to prepare and what to pursue when you're getting your professional headshot.
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Friday, September 15, is the 60th anniversary of the racist bombing of a Black church in Birmingham, Alabama, that left four girls dead.
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In today's news: Gov. Roy Cooper makes a Supreme Court appointment, and Duke researchers discuss ways to fight climate change.
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The town of Chapel Hill is hosting "Live at Legion" this Saturday, September 16, from 3-6 pm with live music from Mix Tape Grab Bag.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H'aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 11th. They discussed weekend activities, as well as the latest on Chapelboro social media platforms, including UNC Sports scores and more.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. The toughest first four will only get tougher. Mack Brown raised some eyebrows over the summer when he criticized the schedule the ACC gave […]
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Fourteen months away from the 2024 election, what numbers should we care about - and what numbers should we not care about?
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a survey from Morning Consult that finds many Americans want to try a four-day work week – even if that means giving up remote work. (Not a bad idea: where the four-day week has been tried, productivity has tended to increase and workers have tended to be happier.)
Can the media make this happen by fiat, just by scheduling weekend programming on Friday and treating that as a weekend day? Will everyone else follow along? Let us know if you want us to give it a shot! (We’re not taking any pay cuts, though. Got to have some red lines.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
“Sculpture in the Garden” is coming back to the North Carolina Botanical Garden, September 17-December 3, with a preview party Saturday, September 16! Aaron chats with the NCBG’s Emily Oglesby about the annual event, some of the featured pieces (including one that’s 17 feet tall!), and the preview party, which is your chance to see the art (and buy it) before everyone else.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: a fatal car crash kills a local business owner and his son, and a local resident shares her memories of 9/11 – and the memorial she helped build. Also: UNC launches an online survey in response to the recent fatal shooting on campus; a Pittsboro business has its alcohol permit suspended after an ALE investigation leads to multiple felony charges; UNC football escapes with a narrow win over Appalachian State; UNC men’s and women’s soccer both come away with ties on the road; and the Tar Heel field hockey team gets another close win.
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Randy Voller
Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
This Week: Beth Wood is a Certified Public Accountant in her fourth term as North Carolina’s elected State Auditor. She is a long-time public servant with nearly 30 years of auditing experience, having worked in the Auditor’s Office for nearly 10 years before her election in 2008 and also in the State Treasurer’s Office. Auditor Wood is the first woman to serve as the State Auditor in North Carolina. By focusing in the areas of Medicaid, Information Technology, Transportation, and agency accountability for the spending of taxpayer dollars, her administration has identified hundreds of millions of dollars in wasteful spending. These audits have resulted in legislation to improve the oversight and efficiency of state government, earning her office the nickname of the “Taxpayers’ Watchdog.”
Beth Wood
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Guest: Penny Rich
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University of North Carolina and University of Virginia faculty member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 8th. They discussed the protest that interrupted the U.S. Open Thursday night, and the role of such protests in sports. They also discussed the start of the NFL season, and more.
Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC faculty member, sports businesswoman and former basketball player — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Click here to listen to their past conversations on the latest sports headlines and cultural impact.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, we learn of a body discovered near the Wal-Mart on 15-501 in Chatham County. We also learn the latest on the investigation into the death of a woman found in Jordan Lake late last month. We also hear about a permanent display honoring victims of lynching in Chatham County. In sports, we get a preview of the UNC home-opener against App State, other weekend contests from Tar Heel teams, scores from the soccer teams, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 8th. He discussed agenda items for the upcoming return of weekly town council meetings. He also updated both the Bolin Creek bridge repair and the Bolin Creek community feedback efforts. He also previewed upcoming events in the community including the Second Fridays Art Walk, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Tez Walker may be the most famous UNC football player who never plays for the Tar Heels.
The university came out with a three-gun blast at the NCAA for denying Walker’s appeal to play this season, to the point where Walker has no choice but to get a lawyer and go to court to try to get his eligibility back.
Head coach Mack Brown was the first to react, releasing a 442-word statement ripping the NCAA for its decision that ended with “Shame on you, NCAA. SHAME ON YOU!”
A statement from UNC HC Mack Brown on Tez Walker pic.twitter.com/ngm5jKlL20
— Carolina Football (@UNCFootball) September 7, 2023
Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham followed eight minutes later saying the NCAA had “eight different occasions” to do the right thing by Walker, whose appeal was denied even though he could not be a two-time transfer if he only played for one school prior to coming to Chapel Hill. Bubba used only 283 words but six bullet points outlining Walker’s plight.
A statement regarding today's decision about Tez Walker pic.twitter.com/nmshkHtLco
— Bubba Cunningham (@BubbaUNC) September 7, 2023
Then Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz chimed in an hour later, using only 75 words to make the official objection, offering “there is a time when organizations need to be flexible enough to do the right thing in unique circumstances to best serve the welfare of the people they serve.”
Please see my statement regarding today's decision about Tez Walker. https://t.co/CPRIQsSAFr pic.twitter.com/TaHxTO2j3B
— Kevin Guskiewicz (@KevinGuskiewicz) September 7, 2023
The decision by the so-called NCAA independent “appeals committee” will only get worse when the wild-west elements of the media get a hold of it. Imagine Charles Barkley, the self-proclaimed critic of all things sports on all levels, sounding off on this whenever someone sticks a microphone in his mug.
Hundreds, maybe thousands, of fans will be wearing Tez’s No. 9 jersey at the Appalachian State game Saturday, when the Mounties have ZERO chance against a fired up and superior opponent in its home opener.
Walker is already a second rounder on an NFL mock draft board, so whether he ever dons a Carolina uni is likely to get drafted next February, and it won’t be a sentimental pick either because pro scouts can still see him practice. And Carolina’s loss will be some NFL team’s gain.
The transfer toothpaste may be out of the oversized tube these days, but Walker will become the poster child for how screwed up is the NCAA, which lost its last chance to make a first impression with this decision.
How about this for an example? JT Daniels, who is in his sixth college season, is now the Rice quarterback after transferring from Southern Cal, Georgia and West Virginia.
Sure, the “new” NCAA wants to get it right, but started by getting it wrong. Way wrong.
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Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview Saturday's home football opener against Appalachian State.
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With temperatures falling to more manageable levels, Brad and Aaron recommend date night ideas that involve outdoor activities.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
It’s the Year of the Trail in North Carolina! Aaron chats with Nolan Carter, Alamance County’s Haw River Trail Coordinator: they discuss the Haw River Trail, which just got official state recognition, and some of the public programs around the trails and open spaces throughout Alamance County.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: semaglutide, a drug initially used to help people lose weight by making them feel less hungry. Turns out the drug also reduces other desires as well, though, so folks are now using it to control addictions to drinking, smoking, and gambling; it can even help with nervous tics like biting your nails. All of which would be great – if that discovery hadn’t caused demand for the drug to skyrocket so much that it’s no longer available for the people it was originally designed for. Ivermectin all over again.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Mack Brown issues a scathing statement blasting the NCAA after its denial of Tez Walker’s final eligibility appeal. Also: a spike in some COVID-19 metrics, a slight increase in standardized K-12 test scores, a fight over some provisions of the “Parents’ Bill of Rights,” a power struggle over charter schools, some good news for a local affordable housing project, a win for Tar Heel women’s soccer, and a look ahead at UNC football’s home opener this Saturday against Appalachian State.
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Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 7th. She discussed a recent court ruling in favor of youth climate activists in Montana. She also talked about her work at the Heat Policy Innovation Hub and why it is so critical right now. She also discussed upcoming events she will be attending, including New York Climate Week and more.
Each Thursday “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for Climate Thursday. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 7th. She discussed the town seeking feedback on bus stops for the upcoming Rapid Transit North South Line. She also talks about town preparation for the first home football game of the season coming up on Saturday. She also gave updates on several development projects, including the proposed Tanyard Branch project, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Can Carolina beat a back-up quarterback for the first time in two years?
The most disappointing subplot to the Tar Heels’ late-season collapse in 2022 was that four of their five defeats came to teams playing reserve quarterbacks who were forced into action due to injuries to the starters.
Against Notre Dame on September 24 at Kenan Stadium, the Irish dealt UNC its first loss of the season despite five touchdown passes from Drake Maye. ND used the efficiency of back-up QB Drew Pyne in the 45-32 win.
The Heels were 9-1 and had already clinched the ACC Coastal Division title going into their last two regular-season games against Georgia Tech and N.C. State, both also at home vs. teams that lost their starting signal callers.
Carolina led the Yellow Jackets 17-0 in the first half before succumbing to a Tech rally behind Zach Gibson, who was buried on the depth chart when the season started. Gibson completed 13 of 18 passes and engineered the pass-run option as the Jackets held on to win, 21-17, and drop UNC to 9-2.
The next week was going to be difficult for Carolina due to State’s outstanding defense. But the Wolfpack was still starting third-string quarterback Ben Finley, who was best known for his older brother, Ryan, a former State star. Kid brother Ben was terrific, completing 27 of 40 passes, two for touchdowns. He even outplayed Maye, who was harassed and sacked twice by the State D before the Pack won it, 30-27, on an overtime field goal.
Same story in the ACC championship game, except that Clemson did not start freshman back-up Cade Klubnik, who came in after the first quarter and wound up winning MVP in the Tigers’ 39-10 win for the ACC title.
So, here comes Appalachian State Saturday with, guess what, a second-string quarterback getting the nod after the starter went down with an injury in the season opening win over Gardner Webb. Junior college transfer Joey Aguilar will replace Ryan Burger, who has been ruled out for 3-4 weeks.
Aguilar arrived in Boone after two years at Diablo Valley Community College in California, where in 2022 he completed 126 of 197 passes (64.0 percent) for 1,446 yards with eight touchdowns and four interceptions in six games. He rushed 65 times for 358 yards (60 yards per game).
When Aguilar came in to relieve Burger, he completed 11 of 13 for 174 yards and four touchdowns. He threw one on his first play and set a record for most TD passes by a quarterback in his App State debut.
So, is it here we go again?
Featured image via App State Athletics/Jonathan Aguallo
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Scott remembers the story of Peter Rabbit, which originated with a letter written this week to a sick child. Meanwhile, Aaron laments the extent to which our sexist culture could have inadvertently resulted in a flood of great art – if only that same sexism hadn’t gotten in the way.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Victor celebrates a new survey showing increased support for nuclear power in the U.S. Meanwhile, Aaron explains why he hates talking politics: nobody actually believes the vast majority of the arguments they make to defend their positions. (Yes, including you.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Carolina Public Humanities director Lloyd Kramer and former UNC Chancellor James Moeser join Aaron to discuss an upcoming talk by Moeser that CPH is hosting next week at Flyleaf Books.
The talk is entitled “Trouble at Carolina: The Complex Relations Between UNC and State Governance,” part of CPH’s “Humanities in Action” series. Moeser will discuss the often-contentious back-and-forth between the campus community and the North Carolina General Assembly – and the sometimes controversial roles played by the Board of Trustees and Board of Governors. (Moeser argues that many of his own key achievements have been rolled back in recent years, by decisions made at the state level.)
Moeser’s talk is Wednesday, September 13, at 4:30 p.m. Click here to get more information and purchase tickets.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Chapel Hill police search for a missing woman; Chatham County officials identify the woman whose body was found last week at Jordan Lake; and the accused killer of UNC professor Zijie Yan is officially indicted. Also: officials file 1000 charges in connection with dirt-bike incidents from June, UNC’s new faculty chair supports the university’s new diversity efforts, Pittsboro officials celebrate one year of GAC, the Carolina Inn celebrates one hundred years in business, UNC women’s soccer gets ready for a top-10 road matchup, and Gov. Roy Cooper gets involved in the Spectrum/Disney dispute.
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North Carolina House Minority leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck on Wednesday, September 6th. He discussed the latest news from the General Assembly in Raleigh. Included are discussions of the two month overdue state budget, the possibility of casinos in North Carolina, and more.
On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news we hear a story about the latest Truth Plaque historical marker in Carrboro in front of the historic Strayhorn House. We also learn of the interim plan for Carrboro Town Manager, learn the latest COVID-19 data, and hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger on communication between the university and the town during a crisis. In sports, Mack Brown weighs in on conference expansion, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 6th. She detailed the initial draft of the County’s Climate Action Plan. She also discussed September as Emergency Preparedness Month and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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After one week, UNC could be in the driver’s seat to play for the ACC championship.
The Tar Heels unveiled perhaps the best Carolina team since 2015 with a dominating second half to beat South Carolina at the Mayo Kickoff Classic in Charlotte, site of that said conference title match on December 2.
It wasn’t a league game, of course, but it was against a bitter rival that embarrassed the Heels the last time they played in the same stadium to end the 2021 season. So they had something to play for, and boy do they ever now.
Forty-eight hours later, Carolina caught an enormous break when Duke proved luckier, if not better, than Clemson on Monday night at the old horseshoe in Durham, a game Dabo Swinney called the strangest he’s ever been in. The Tigers rushed for 200 yards and passed for 200 to snap a 58-0 record in Swinney’s 15 years as a head coach and a 108-0 school mark by losing with those offensive numbers. And they seemingly got blown out, 28-7.
Clemson was not as good as No. 9 in the country, and Duke was clearly as good or maybe better than the 9-4 team of last season. The Blue Devils did block two chip-shot field goals and force two turnovers at their own 1-yard line.
Whatever happens from here, Clemson will never get that loss back and has to win out in its next seven ACC games, likely having to beat the Heels in Death Valley on November 18 to finish first or second and make it to Charlotte.
Of course, the schedule Mack Brown complained about last spring is quirky enough to create the chance of Clemson and Carolina playing again two weeks later for the ACC title. The Heels right now have the better shot to get there.
And Brown’s 17th-ranked team has two home games coming up that he said were among the toughest first four he has ever had at both UNC and Texas, where he has now won 100 games at each, which is unprecedented.
The Heels had plenty of motivation for the Gamecocks in the opener, avenging the dismal 38-21 defeat to them the last time they played and also spitting out the taste of four straight losses to end last season. As of today, the Heels have an enticing path to finish first or second in the ACC and return to Charlotte.
Now, they face always-dangerous App State, which scored 40 on them in the fourth quarter last season before losing 63-61 in Boone. Brown kept a promise to dance with his team in the locker room if they won, and the Mountaineers saw the video on YouTube along with the rest of the sports world.
It’s the third of a three-game series, tied at one apiece. “I’ll be glad if we never play ’em again,” Brown said.
Featured image via Associated Press/Erik Verduzco
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Wednesday morning, Chapel Hill Public Library director Susan Brown joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “Talking Books,” a weekly segment of book recommendations, of all genres and for all ages. (Susan also heads up Chapel Hill’s Community Arts and Culture department, so they’ll often talk about upcoming festivals and other cultural events as well.)
Click here to listen back to the full Talking Books archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Wednesday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Susan and Aaron celebrate Labor Day (belatedly) by recommending books about the working world, both fiction and nonfiction. Aaron recommends a biting piece about living in America on low-wage salaries, while Susan has two suggestions, one a great satire and the other a children’s classic. (Susan also offers a preview of Banned Books Week this fall: no trading cards this year, but other exciting programs instead.)
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Victor dives into some interesting data on our sushi-buying habits – specifically how much we buy (it’s a lot!) at grocery stores. Apparently, Americans purchase 43.7 million servings of sushi in supermarkets every year, with Kroger the leading retailer. Compare that to about 238 million servings a year that get sold in restaurants. We buy a lot more supermarket sushi than you’d think.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron is joined by three members of the band It Had To Be Snakes, who released their debut album “Fates” earlier this year.
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They play their song “Early Heartbreak” live in the studio, and discuss their upcoming show Friday (September 8) at Local 506. That show gets underway at 8:00 p.m.; It Had To Be Snakes will share the stage with two other bands, Over the Wire and Spare.
Click here to buy tickets to the show and get more information.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron chats with Julian Jacobs, a local resident who’s undertaking a unique cross-country trip to raise money for the Orange County Rape Crisis Center.
Watch Julian’s video explaining the trip.
Beginning on September 9, Jacobs will set out from Chapel Hill on a journey to Los Angeles. But there’s a twist: he’s starting with a single penny in his pocket, and he’ll have to barter and trade his way across the entire country using only that penny as a seed. (He’s calling it “The Penny Exchange.”)
It’s all to raise funds for the OCRCC, which is having to reduce staff and services in the wake of ongoing cuts in federal funding.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Carrboro names an interim town manager, UNC announces the departure of the Lineberger Center’s longtime director, and North Carolina names its new transportation secretary. Also: Carrboro unveils another “truth plaque” at the historic Strayhorn House, UNC football rises four spots in the national rankings, numerous Tar Heel athletes rack up ACC honors after a successful weekend, and Mack Brown weighs in (ambivalently) on conference expansion.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 5th. She discussed a voter I.D. event that the elections board is hosting. She also shared how community members can give feedback on a Haw River Trail feasibility study. Also discussed was the permanent home for a display in the Chatham County library honoring lynching victims, and some recent tragic events on Jordan Lake.
Each week News on the Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversation by clicking here.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 5th. She discussed community feedback on a proposed Churton Street redesign that NCDOT is planning for the next several years. She discussed how community members can provide feedback, and what the timeline is for the project. She also discussed the transition to back to school and fall in Hillsborough, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Tez Walker’s appeal will be heard this week, but NOT by the NCAA.
In his weekly press conference, Mack Brown clarified what happened last week with his ineligible wide receiver and that a decision should be coming this Thursday after Walker’s case is heard by an independent committee.
UNC’s appeal went to the NCAA based on letters written by N.C. Central and its conference, the MEAC, stating that Walker should be able to play right away because, in 2020, they did not play football due to COVID and weren’t sure the season would resume in 2021, when Tez transferred from Central to Kent State.
“The NCAA office said that they would not overturn his appeal because of those two letters,” Brown said. “So now there is a committee that’s outside of the NCAA that’s going to hear it Thursday morning, and they will see if they will overturn the appeal or not. And that’s where we are.”
Walker’s appeal is based on the policy that when a player transfers from a school that cancels its season, he should have a “free transfer” and play at his next school right away. The outside committee said it will announce a decision after the meeting
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“We’re not sure who they are,’’ Brown said. “It’s nameless, faceless people from different universities across the country. Some are compliance directors, and they bring them in to look at cases like this outside of the NCAA that work with the NCAA on decision making. And that’s what I’m told.”
So we should know by the end of the week whether Walker can play against App State Saturday evening, as the Tar Heels try to snap a two-game home losing streak dating back to Georgia Tech and N.C. State last year.
Walker’s case has attracted national news, and he is by far not the only player sitting out for varied reasons.
The Heels took the field against South Carolina without two others listed as starters on the depth chart: fellow transfer wide receiver Nate McCollum and DB DeAndre Boykins, who is out for the season.
But the team has rallied around Walker’s plight because it seems unfair. Drake Maye wore Walker’s jersey inside out to a press conference over the weekend, and country singer Eric Church (an App State graduate who will toss the coin before the 5:15 kickoff) asked Brown if he could wear his high school jersey with Walker’s No. 34 on the sideline during the game. And he will.
“So this seems like a common sense issue,” Brown said, “and people want to step up.”
Featured image via Inside Carolina/Jim Hawkins
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Spotify’s attempt to crack down on white-noise podcasts, which some producers seem to be using to generate passive revenue by gaming Spotify’s advertising system. (Oh, and hey, if you’re looking for podcasts on Spotify, search for Aaron’s movie-history podcast The Moonlight Awards. You won’t be sorry.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Welcome to “People Caring for People,” a monthly interview series made possible by Piedmont Health. In this series, we hear from health care professionals about the most significant health issues facing our community, and the services available for people who need them.
In this installment, Aaron welcomes Dr. John Hatch, a professor emeritus in UNC’s Gillings School of Global Public Health. Dr. Hatch is a legendary figure in the world of community health centers, having co-founded one of the country’s first such centers in Mound Bayou, Mississippi in the 1960s. Now, community health centers serve millions of people across the country – including here in the Triangle, through Piedmont Health.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz praises the campus community for its resolve after last week’s fatal shooting. Also: Chatham County officials recover the body of a drowning victim on Jordan Lake and seek answers for a murder victim found at the lake last week; the ACC votes to add three schools, over UNC’s objection; Carolina football gets a memorable season-opening win; and UNC athletics has a successful weekend, with victories for men’s and women’s soccer, field hockey, volleyball, and cross country.
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Randy Voller
Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
This Week: Beth Wood is a Certified Public Accountant in her fourth term as North Carolina’s elected State Auditor. She is a long-time public servant with nearly 30 years of auditing experience, having worked in the Auditor’s Office for nearly 10 years before her election in 2008 and also in the State Treasurer’s Office. Auditor Wood is the first woman to serve as the State Auditor in North Carolina. By focusing in the areas of Medicaid, Information Technology, Transportation, and agency accountability for the spending of taxpayer dollars, her administration has identified hundreds of millions of dollars in wasteful spending. These audits have resulted in legislation to improve the oversight and efficiency of state government, earning her office the nickname of the “Taxpayers’ Watchdog.”
Beth Wood
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Chapel Hill’s Molly Worthen, an associate professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
and author or author of “Apostles of Reason,” talks about how religion intersects with American politics.
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University of North Carolina and University of Virginia faculty member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 1st. They discussed the decision to expand the ACC by adding Stanford, Cal, and SMU. They also previewed the UNC football game this weekend and the season in general, and more.
Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC faculty member, sports businesswoman and former basketball player — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Click here to listen to their past conversations on the latest sports headlines and cultural impact.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn that the ACC has voted to expand by three teams for next season. We also hear a story about Orange County District Attorney Jeff Neiman’s decision to not pursue the death penalty. In sports, we preview this weekend’s matchup with South Carolina, check in on several Tar Heel teams in action, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 1st. He discussed the tragic events on Monday at UNC, and the ensuing response and reaction by the community. He also gave us an update on both the Interim Town Manager, and the upcoming search for a long term replacement for departing manager Richard White. He also talked about this evening’s Truth Plaque dedication at the Strayhorn home on Jones Ferry Road.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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UNC Graduate and Professional Student Government President Lauren Atkinson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 1. She discussed the events of Monday afternoon, and how they have affected the start of the school year for students and faculty on campus. She also discussed mental health challenges for graduate students, and what she hopes to accomplish during her year in the role of president.
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Tez Walker is still practicing like he is going to play Saturday night.
Here is what we know about the ineligibility of UNC transfer Tez Walker leading up to the season opener against South Carolina.
An all-conference wide receiver from Kent State, Walker was suddenly ruled ineligible for the season by the NCAA two days after he had enrolled at Carolina with assurances his waiver to play immediately would be approved.
Then the NCAA tightened up its waiver rules and Walker was deemed a “two-time” transfer who would not be eligible right away because he had enrolled at N.C. Central, which cancelled its 2020 season due to COVID.
Mack Brown has continued to work Walker with the first-team offense and told Tez to practice accordingly. “We’ve said to him, ‘Plan on playing.’”
UNC has not heard back on its appeal to the NCAA, despite Governor Roy Cooper contacting Charlie Baker, the new president of the NCAA who so far has defended the new waiver restrictions.
Brown was asked if there was any other recourse. He deferred to Pat Suddes, general manager of the football program who allowed Tez could take action on his own.
So, it is possible that Walker has retained a lawyer and asked for a meeting with a state or federal judge Friday, seeking injunctive relief thru a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) that would allow Walker to play against South Carolina pending a hearing next week to challenge the NCAA ruling.
The TRO might only be granted if Walker presented underlying evidence that he would prevail in the lawsuit itself. In claiming the NCAA decision was wrongfully made, he would have to give compelling reasons why he could suffer irreparable damage beyond the NCAA paying him for what he may have lost by not playing. Such as serious mental health issues regarding his family.
A judge can also refuse to grant the TRO. A full lawsuit would involve lawyers from the NCAA and could take weeks or months. In such a court case, Walker would have to show more than damage to a potential pro career, since scouts could still watch him practice and determine his draft worthiness.
Maybe losing money on NIL deals, because they are based on his using his public Name-Image-Likeness to be paid. Or his family in Charlotte missing a chance to see him play, one of the main reasons he chose Carolina.
Of course, the NCAA could still grant UNC’s appeal by the 7:30 kickoff.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview the 2023 UNC football season, starting Saturday in Charlotte against South Carolina. Angell discusses the expectations surrounding the Tar Heels, the X factors that will likely make or break the team’s success, the challenges posed by the Gamecocks, and his own work to get ready for the coming season.
Jones Angell will be on the call with the Tar Heel Sports Network. Kickoff is 7:30; pregame coverage starts at 6:30.
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
Following a rainy week, Brad and Aaron discuss date-night options for inclement weather. Brad recommends preparing in advance to stay at home, while Aaron looks for the best place to go out that involves the least amount of running in a downpour.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Victor takes a deep dive into the 35 foreign-language songs that have topped the Billboard Hot 100. Twenty-three of those have come since 2012, including six this year alone – all in either Spanish or Korean. Earlier top-charting hits have represented several other languages, though, including Italian (Volare), German (99 Luftballons), and Japanese. (Aaron guesses that one right, as it turns out: 1963’s Sukiyaki.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Orange County’s DA says he won’t seek the death penalty for the accused killer of UNC professor Zijie Yan. Also: RDU officials expect this weekend to break Labor Day travel records; endorsements come in for local candidates; pollsters sound the alarm about “No Labels”; UNC football preps for South Carolina; the Tar Heel volleyball and women’s soccer team get wins; and the ACC presidents reconvene to consider expanding, with Stanford, Cal and SMU awaiting word.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, campus continues to react to Monday’s shooting on campus, with a rally against gun violence, a candle-light vigil at the Smith Center, and more. The front page of the Daily Tar Heel goes viral with actual text messages from students during the lockdown. In sports, UNC hires a new wrestling coach, a Tar Heel alum continues to win in the U.S. Open, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 31st. She discussed the tragic events of Monday afternoon, including the shooting on campus and the ensuing lockdown that lasted over three hours. She discussed communication between the University and the Town during a crisis, and what lessons can be learned going forward. She also discussed a recent report from the Triangle Blog Blog that a handful of wealthy Chapel Hill residents plan on funneling unprecedented funds into the upcoming local elections.
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Will it be another high or another low against South Carolina?
The Tar Heels and Gamecocks own every reason to be bitter rivals. They have always been border rivals between state universities. They were members of the same conference (ACC) for 18 years. And for even more reasons, there has never been any love loss between them.
And now they are playing for the third time in five years in the biggest city in North Carolina, which is closer to Columbia than Chapel Hill. So who will have the euphoria of victory and the agony of defeat by midnight on Saturday?
They opened the 2019 season at Bank of America Stadium, Mack Brown’s return to UNC with a true freshman quarterback and few expectations versus what was supposed to be Will Muschamp’s best season at the other Carolina.
After three quarters, the Heels had nine points on three field goals, the ‘Cocks 20 points behind veteran QB Jake Bentley. Flip the switch. Bentley had one completion for the rest of the game and two interceptions by UNC safety Myles Wolfolk. Sam Howell came alive with TD passes to Dyami Brown and Beau Corrales on great catches. The shocked Heels went home 24-20 winners.
Two years later, Brown’s third team of his second stint had suffered the impossible 34-30 loss at N.C. State and accepted a bid to the Mayo Bowl in Charlotte against guess who? Muschamp had been replaced by Shane Beamer who knew the 70-year-old Brown since growing up with dad and coaching legend Frank Beamer. The Heels were routed 38-20, a loss Brown has never gotten over. About half of Brown’s current team that drudged to the locker room will play the Gamecocks again in the same stadium.
He has barely mentioned it. “They know, they were there,” Brown said. “It was one of the worst games I’ve ever seen. We coached poorly and played poorly. I threw all my bowl stuff away after the game. I felt awful for North Carolina, our fans and for these kids. I felt like we let everybody down and it was one of the more disappointing games I’ve ever coached.”
The Tar Heels enter this every-other-year game as a slight favorite, mostly because Drake Maye is a Heisman Trophy candidate. But South Carolina has quarterback Spencer Rattler who used to be – before he transferred from Oklahoma. Brown respects Beamer as much as his Hall of Fame dad because he knows the family bloodlines.
One of the teams will bus home happy, the other team with a first-game loss that will be hard to forget.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Scott and Aaron remember historical figures who fought against adversity to achieve their dreams of a better world. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is the most notable; this week marks the 60th anniversary of his “I Have A Dream” speech at the March on Washington in 1963. But there are many others – including Bayard Rustin, who organized that march; a union organizer who inspired an Oscar-winning film; the education advocate who pioneered the kindergarten movement; and an antifascist who became a celebrated freedom fighter during World War II.
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UNC women's basketball head coach Courtney Banghart discusses the coming season, conference realignment, and Monday's fatal shooting.
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Orange County Living Wage is hosting a "Labor Day Concert for Living Wages" at Pluck Farm, raising funds for the living wage movement.
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Trending today: the Margaritaville restaurant in New York's Times Square has filed for bankruptcy after falling into massive debt.
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In today's news: UNC remembers the life of professor Zijie Yan, and students reflect - and call for change - after Monday's shooting.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear continued reaction to Monday's tragic shooting on campus. We also learned of a body discovered in Jordan Lake. We hear from the National Weather Service as the community prepares for inclement weather. We also hear of some proposed changes to elections in Pittsboro, and much more.
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Inside Carolina Beat Writer Jeremiah Holloway spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 30th. He previewed the upcoming matchup between UNC and USC in week 1 of the college football season coming up on Saturday. He discussed his knowledge of South Carolina based on his coverage of their team last season, as well as the key matchups for the game on Saturday. He concluded with a prediction for the type of game we might see, as well as the outcome.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 30th. She discussed her reaction to Monday's deadly shooting on UNC's campus. She discussed the inclement weather coming our way from Hurricane Idalia. She also discussed the agenda for the board of commissioners return to regular meetings starting next week.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 30th. He discussed the mood on campus 48 hours removed from Monday afternoon's tragic shooting. He discussed the ringing of the bell tower at 1:02 in honor of Dr. Yan. He also shared takeaways from an afternoon rally for sensible gun reform held in response to the shooting. The rally included local elected officials, gun reform advocates, and hundreds of students and community members.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Tyler Hansbrough and Coach K inducted together is poetic justice. The College Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony tonight features two inductees that had a […]
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Trending today: an investigator who discovered that about 13 million of Elon Musk's Twitter/X followers are accounts that only follow him.
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In a difficult week for our community, Susan recommends books about gun violence and extreme weather - but also some lighter fare.
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In today's news: a downed tree knocks out power, and UNC cancels classes for another day in the aftermath of Monday's fatal shooting.
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Jimmy Danco of the National Weather Service joins Aaron to share the latest forecast for Hurricane Idalia's impact on the Triangle.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news we learn more about Monday afternoon's deadly shooting at Caudill Laboratories on UNC's campus. A UNC Police release on Tuesday identified both the victim of the shooting and the suspect. We also learned of an arrest from an armed robbery in Hillsborough. The Chatham County Sheriff's office revealed that a body was recovered from Jordan Lake on Tuesday afternoon. All of this local content and more can be found in the afternoon news.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 29th. She discussed her response to the campus shooting at UNC yesterday, and continued gun violence. She also discussed the Town Board meeting from Monday night, the Solarize the Triangle initiative, and more.
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Pittsboro Commissioner Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 29th. He discussed a proposed social district in downtown Pittsboro, which would allow for open alcoholic beverages to be carried from shop to shop in downtown. He also explained amendments to the small area plan for the North Chatham Park Village, a proposal to change the mayor's term from 2 year to 4 years, and more.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Carolina suffered a shocking reminder on Monday. The sudden and tragic invasion at UNC Monday, which resulted in the shooting death of a faculty […]
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Our comprehensive coverage of yesterday's fatal shooting on the UNC campus, including comments from Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz.
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97.9 The Hill's Reagan Allen spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August, 28th. She discussed the scene inside a classroom on campus when the Alert Carolina message came notifying the campus community of an armed and dangerous person on campus. She shared how students and staff in the room responded, and the timeline of events.
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Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey and Aaron Keck on Monday, August 28th. He discussed the district's reaction to the active assailant incident on UNC's campus on Monday afternoon. He outlined the reasons the district went on "secure status" and what that meant for students and families. He also discussed what the next steps for the district will be tomorrow and this week.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. The two Carolinas have underlying roles in the game Saturday. South Carolina was one of the eight founding members of the Atlantic Coast Conference […]
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Tom discusses the impact of last week's Republican presidential debate - and the possible impact of the "No Labels" movement.
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Aaron hosts UNC faculty chair Beth Moracco for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of the university at the start of the school year.
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In today's news: a sheriff's deputy shoots a suspect in Hillsborough, and the ArtsCenter opens its new location in Carrboro.
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This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Alexis and Eryk are joined by new Hillsborough resident and New York transplant Jake Bialos!
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This Week:
Associate Professor Alvis Dunn teaches Latin American History, North Carolina History, Humanities, and Geography. Dr. Dunn earned his doctorate at UNC Chapel Hill and taught for 15 years at Guilford College before coming to UNCA in 2013. He was born and raised in rural Chatham County, North Carolina, the son of postal employees who also farmed and ran a hardware store. Guatemala is his second home and his most recent work there has focused on US Citizens, who like him, have come to love that country.
Jeff Jones is currently an Associate Professor of Russian-Soviet and contemporary world history at UNC Greensboro. He is completing his second book entitled Smoke, Mirrors and Memories: A Cultural History of the Soviet-Afghan War, 1979-1989, forthcoming in 2023. He also has published several articles.
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UNC-Chapel Hill’s Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism at UNC Chapel Hill, talks about her more than 10 years work at Huqoq, in Israel including more about the stunning mosaics on an ancient synagogue’s floor and the lessons that have been learned and her upcoming book on Jerusalem.
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Guest: Penny Rich
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps wrap up the week with a look at local headlines on Friday, August 25.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell over the phone on Friday, August 25. He shares his reactions to the planned changes to elections in North Carolina, which were vetoed this week but are expected to ultimately be enacted, and what local residents can do in response. Plus, Seils shares details on […]
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As ACC discussions of adding Stanford, Cal, and Southern Methodist reportedly ramp back up, The Athletic's Brendan Marks joins 97.9 The Hill.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Fiona Crawley may go from wild card to qualifying at the U.S. Open. Carolina’s senior tennis star, reigning ACC and ITA Player of the […]
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It's back-to-school time and the UNC students have returned! Where can you go to relive your own memories of being a Carolina student?
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Trending today: a spat between Switzerland and Germany over efficiency on the rails, and a heat-related spike in the price of olive oil.
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In today's news: Orange County sounds the alarm about a sextortion scam that's targeted six local residents in the last few weeks.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a spate of recent sextortion cases in Orange County has prompted an investigation by the sheriff's office. Local non-profit TABLE reached a major fundraising goal that will allow them to move into a bigger space in downtown Carrboro. We also hear from Chapel Hill Fire Chief Jay Mebane about the day his crews were fighting the Med Deli Fire. In sports, a double soccer double header at Dorrance Field, and more.
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Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke's Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 24th. She discussed the first couple of months of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub coinciding with historic summer heat across the country. She also discussed changes in media coverage and public perception around heat season, our response to it, and how to prepare going forward.
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North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 24th. He discussed the latest on the General Assembly's lack of a state budget, recent overrides of Gov. Cooper's vetoes, what people should be paying attention to with the General Assembly going forward, and much more.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Predictions are suffocating the college football preseason. It is the scourge of summer as every team sheds blood, sweat and tears getting ready to […]
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Scott and Aaron recall the passage of the 19th Amendment - and a little-known Revolutionary War battle in North Carolina.
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Trending today: a couple of popular consumer goods that may be designed to break or fail if you don't periodically give the company money.
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In today's news: a few hiccups in this year's back-to-school process, and a doubleheader for UNC soccer as the men open their season.
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Former Pittsboro Mayor and host of 97.9 The Hill's On the Porch, Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 23rd. He discussed real estate trends in Chatham and Orange Counties. He also talked about some of the political developments in the Pittsboro area.
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97.9 the Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a profile on UNC Football long-snapper Ben Little. We also hear about go fund me accounts set up to offer support to families of some recent murder victims in the area. We also hear about the importance of talking personal finance with teenagers, and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 23rd. She discussed some survey's collecting community feedback. She also talked about an upcoming clear the shelters event at Orange County Animal Services. She also talked about a proposal to consolidate some of the county's waste and recycling centers, and much more.
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Chapel Hill Town Manager Chris Blue joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 23rd. He discussed what it has been like to transition from Police Chief to Interim Town Manager, to permanent Town Manger. He also discussed some ongoing town projects, including the construction of the Rosemary Street parking deck. He also discussed some other projects around town, the town's response to recent storms, and how the town prepares for the return of students each Fall.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Anson Dorrance proves again that being honest makes you smart. The legendary UNC women’s soccer coach has become iconic for not only winning 21 […]
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, the Orange County Community responds to the departure of Superintendent Monique Felder at the public comments portion of the recent board meeting. We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils on the latest Truth Plaque, set to be placed on September first. We hear from Public Policy Polling Director Tom Jensen on trends prior to the 2024 elections. In sports, women's soccer freshman Savy King win's ACC Defensive Player of the Week. All of that is included and much more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 22nd. She discussed a recent meeting with the Metropolitan Planning Organization, and how there will be changes in leadership after this fall's elections. She also talked about the planning for the Hillsborough Train Station, and what the town is doing to prepare for the process of developing the area around the station site.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Clean-shaven Sam Howell solidified his starting role in the NFL. The Washington Commanders’ second-year quarterback had already been named the starter for the coming […]
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In this edition of "People Caring for People," Piedmont Health's Destry Taylor discusses health care for LGBTQ residents, despite new laws.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition: it's the first day of classes at UNC and we hear a story about some of the overarching initiatives from UNC. We also learn details of some road closures coming to Chapel Hill, and look at local government meetings for this week. In sports, the women's soccer team bounces back with a win, and we look forward to the start of college football season. All of that local content and more is in the afternoon news.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 21st. He discussed the early results from the UNC women's soccer team. He also looked ahead to the start of the UNC football season coming up 12 days from now in Charlotte. He also previewed other fall UNC sports, volleyball, field hockey, and men's soccer.
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WCHL Chapelboro Social Media Manager H'aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 21st. They discussed some events from the past weekend, and looked forward to the joint block-party celebration with 97.9 The Hill and Chapel Hill Tire coming up on Saturday, August 26th. Find 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com on social media under the handle WCHLChapelboro.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Mike O’Koren received the honor that is still closest to his heart. If you are 50 or older and a rabid Tar Heel fan, […]
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Aaron welcomes one of our newest community partners, University Preowned - Chapel Hill's only car dealership.
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Katie Craig of NC PIRG discusses a new 11-point report on financial literacy, to help parents teach kids how to manage their money.
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This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Alexis and Eryk are joined by long time Hillsborough resident and acclaimed musician and drummer, Larry Duckworth!
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This Week:
Associate Professor Alvis Dunn teaches Latin American History, North Carolina History, Humanities, and Geography. Dr. Dunn earned his doctorate at UNC Chapel Hill and taught for 15 years at Guilford College before coming to UNCA in 2013. He was born and raised in rural Chatham County, North Carolina, the son of postal employees who also farmed and ran a hardware store. Guatemala is his second home and his most recent work there has focused on US Citizens, who like him, have come to love that country.
Jeff Jones is currently an Associate Professor of Russian-Soviet and contemporary world history at UNC Greensboro. He is completing his second book entitled Smoke, Mirrors and Memories: A Cultural History of the Soviet-Afghan War, 1979-1989, forthcoming in 2023. He also has published several articles.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman hosting a panel on Affirmative Action. Part 2.
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UNC-Chapel Hill’s Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism at UNC Chapel Hill. She recently talked to the Chapel Hill Rotary Club talks about the latest in her work at Huqoq, in Israel including more about the stunning mosaics on an ancient synagogue’s floor, where last year’s team uncovered an unprecedented depiction of two female biblical heroes.
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University of North Carolina and University of Virginia Staff member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 18th. She discussed recent developments in sports betting in North Carolina. She discussed the impact of sports betting on sports in general, as well as the effect on athletes and college students.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news are several significant road closures coming to Chapel Hill next week. We also hear the CHCCS Board's response to some recent veto overrides by the General Assembly, a story on the Arts Center in Carrboro's upcoming move, and the possibility of new commissioner districts in Chatham County. In sports, UNC Women's Soccer opens the season with a tie.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 18th. He discussed the upcoming move by the Arts Center to their new home on Roberson Street. He also talked about the latest "Truth Plaque" historical marker that will be placed on September 1, the town's third such marker. He also updated us on the 203 S. Greensboro project, and responded to some of the recent news out of the General Assembly, and more.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. For national radio day, here is my best of many WCHL moments. Despite doing work here for a part of five decades, I have […]
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To celebrate National Radio Day on Sunday, WCHL and Hillsborough's WHUP-FM do a simulcast! Aaron gets interviewed by WHUP's Bob Burtman.
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The Uproar Art Festival is over, so where can you go to recreate the experience of heading around town and experiencing outdoor public art?
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With National Radio Day on Sunday, Aaron chats with Chris Amsbary and Jenny Cook of the "Chris or Jenny Show" on WCOM-FM in Carrboro.
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Trending today: on this National Radio Day Eve Eve, Victor digs into some lesser-known true facts about this celebrated medium.
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In today's news: a downed tree shuts down a stretch of Homestead Road, and Chapel Hill preps for two "significant" roadwork projects.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, we learn of some upcoming major road closures in Chapel Hill, we hear a story on changing admission policies at UNC, we hear from Tom Jensen on expectations for the next year's presidential election, and we hear from UNC Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham on women's soccer coach Anson Dorrance, and more.
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Founder and Director of the School for Living Futures Sarah Rose Nordgren spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 17th. She how the School for Living Futures has done in the past eight months. She also discussed the upcoming semester of Living Future Saturdays events this fall, and a "Climate Social" coming up on September 2nd. She also discussed other programs offered by the school, and more.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill on Thursday, August 17th. She discussed some upcoming town projects that will result in some road closures. She also updated construction on some projects, and discussed some upcoming town activities, including tailgating events prior to home football games this season. She also discussed the aftermath of Tuesday's storms, and more.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Carolina has good and bad to tell quarterback recruits. Let’s start with the bad sacks allowed against “NFL” quarterbacks. In four previous seasons, the […]
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This week in history: natural preservationists, aviation pioneers, English settlers - and Aaron's plan for hang-gliding at University Place.
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Trending today: the TV show "Suits," apparently, because it's the most popular show in the U.S. right now. But why?
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In today's news: 10,000 remain without power after Tuesday's storm, and Republican lawmakers pass a trio of anti-trans bills.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is the latest on the aftermath of Tuesday afternoon's thunderstorms that left tens of thousands of people in the area without power through most of Wednesday. We also hear about the winners of the Uproar Arts Festival, and the latest on Orange County's partnership with high-speed Internet provider Lumos, as they bring access to thousands in rural Orange County. In sports we hear from UNC Football Head Coach Mack Brown on the Tez Walker situation, and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 16th. She discussed the Orange County and Lumos partnership to bring high speed Internet access to rural parts of Orange County. She also discussed the aftermath of the recent storm that caused power outages for thousands of people in Orange and Durham Counties. She concluded with thoughts about the recently concluded Uproar Arts festival in Orange County, and more.
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Aaron chats with David Glenn about the state of the ACC, now that a critical deadline has passed with no teams announcing plans to move.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. One player who may not play is still the big story with Carolina football. With less than three weeks before the Tar Heels kick […]
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Trending today: a factory town in Germany where the factory helpfully shuts down for a 3-week townwide festival. When can anybody travel?!
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The ArtsCenter in Carrboro is moving to a new building! Executive director Jenny Shultz-Thomas offers a preview of what's inside.
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In today's news: Tuesday's storm turns deadly in Durham, and a Hillsborough woman is arrested for allegedly killing her mother.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, a line of thunderstorms passed through the area Monday afternoon that knocked out power for tens of thousands. We also learned of a homicide Monday night in Hillsborough, a press conference highlighting the challenges to public education in North Carolina, and some new sidewalks coming to Chapel Hill. In sports, the women's soccer season begins this week, and we hear from UNC Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham on Anson Dorrence.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August, 15th. She discussed the upcoming agenda for the Chatham County Commissioners, including a focus on the small area plan for Moncure in preparation for the construction of the VinFast plant. She also discussed the upcoming start of the school year, and the aftermath of the sale of the Chatham News + Record newspaper.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 15th. She discussed the aftermath of the Uproar Arts Festival, which saw many installations in downtown Hillsborough, as well as one piece purchased by the town to become permanent. She also discussed some of the priorities for town during the rest of the calendar year. She also responded to news of a homicide in Hillsborough from earlier this week, and more.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Maybe Maui will be recovering for UNC’s visit in 2024. Of all the places around the world that basketball took him, Roy Williams liked […]
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Trending today: Funko Pop sales are way down. But what's the hot new collectible that's emerging to replace it?
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Aaron chats with Erin Riney, the new executive director of PORCH - which just marked $6 million in local hunger relief given since 2010.
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In today's news: authorities locate a missing man overnight after an 8.5 hour search, and UNC football checks in at no. 21 in the AP poll.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, the Orange County School Board meets for the first time since the abrupt resignation of superintendent Monique Felder. We also hear a rundown of the other upcoming government meetings this week. We hear from State House Minority Leader Robert Reives on the lack of a state budget and what that means for Medicaid expansion in North Carolina. Carolina Connection shares a story on responding to mental health crises on campus. In sports, the new Associated Press preseason football poll ranks UNC #21 to start the season.
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Chapelboro.com and 97.9 The Hill Social Media Manager H'aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 14th. They discussed some events from the weekend, as well as the latest on wchlchapelboro social media platforms. That includes the latest on the Chapelboro newsletters, and our upcoming partnership with SERVEPRO of South Durham for a school supplies drive for back-to-school.
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Tom discusses a recent victory for abortion-rights supporters in Ohio, and what it suggests about what to expect in upcoming elections.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. The new Finley Golf Course should be worth the wait. It cost $13-plus million dollars, all paid by Rams Club donors from four gifts […]
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UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz discusses the Supreme Court's admissions decision, the future of the ACC, and the coming school year.
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Trending today: Victor gets into the weeds on title insurance, which is usually required for homebuyers but almost never pays out.
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In today's news: the Orange County School Board meets for the first time since superintendent Monique Felder's abrupt resignation last month.
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This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Alexis and Eryk are joined by Melissa Lunden, local Doula, and the newest member of the Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew team.
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Eric Henry, CEO of TS Designs in Burlington, NC has a vision to make the highest quality printed apparel in a domestic, transparent, and trackable supply chain. His innovation efforts include: a truly Dirt to Shirt™ tee with all made-in-the-USA manufacturing supply chains; garment dyeing techniques encompassing reactive and natural dyes; promotes natural fibers such as cotton and hemp; developed the eco-friendly print process REHANCE. Eric consistently strives for the importance of transparency of the supply chain. TS Designs has developed a system, whereyourclothing.com, that allows the consumer to know all the steps in the supply chain of their t-shirt, from the farmers who grow the cotton to the folks who sew the cloth together.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman hosting a panel on Affirmative Action.
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Guest: Penny Rich
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Chapel Hill’s Daniel Wallace, the James Ross McDonald Distinguished Professor of English, at UNC-Chapel Hill, talks about his recent book, “THIS ISN’T GOING TO END WELL: The True Story of a Man I Thought I Knew.”
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Deborah Stroman speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 11 about the U.S. Women's Soccer National Team.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps close out the week with top local news stories on Friday, August 11.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnel in-studio on Friday, August 11.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Are the basketball Tar Heels over-scheduled this season? The 2023-24 non-conference slate was released this week, and in years past it would have been […]
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Where can you go at the last minute when you have no plans? Brad recommends the Uproar Art Festival, while Aaron heads to Graham Street.
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Rachel Valentine of the Orange County Rape Crisis Center discusses cuts in staff and services, what's causing them - and how you can help.
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Trending today: lawsuits trying to determine whether the government owes you anything if they destroy your property in pursuit of a fugitive.
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Aaron chats with Sheryl Waddell of Innovate Carolina Junction, the centerpiece of redevelopment on East Rosemary Street downtown.
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In today's news: election officials share details about early voting and voter ID, and a Tar Heel football star gets a big preseason honor.
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Sports radio host and Chapelboro columnist David Glenn joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 10.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the top local news stories to listeners on Thursday, August 10.
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UNC researcher and ecologist Paul Taillie joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 10.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 10.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. When it comes to Donald Trump – on anything – is he a leader or follower? Trump’s latest outburst came after the U.S. Women […]
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This week, Scott and Aaron remember Richard Nixon's resignation over Watergate - and Jesse Owens' triumph at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
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Trending today: researchers discover that bees are able to solve a complex mathematical problem that's vexed humans for years.
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Mebane's new chief of police Mitch McKinney joins Aaron, and Kelly Hunter shares exciting news about high-speed internet in town.
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In today's news: Carrboro police make an arrest in a fatal stabbing at Town Commons, and Tez Walker remains in NCAA eligibility limbo.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings listeners the latest local news on Wednesday, August 9.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 9.
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North Carolina House Minority Leader, and District 54 Representative, Robert Reives speaks with 97.9 The Hill on Wednesday, August 9.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. The NCAA has a chance to do what it was meant to do. The latest drama in college football, locally at least, centers around […]
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Trending today: TikTokers brag about their 'luxury fruits': highly expensive designer fruit that's been lab-engineered to be perfect.
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In today's news: Med Deli says in-person dining will resume by October at a new location; eligibility issues for a Tar Heel football star.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details the latest local headlines on Tuesday, August 8.
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Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry chats with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 8.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 8 to talk about some of the latest news around town.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Another reason why social media can be so debatable. Since the collapse of daily newspapers and the advent of social media, there are bloggers […]
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Aaron welcomes Mediterranean Deli owner Jamil Kadoura to discuss last month's devastating fire - and the supportive community response.
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Trending today: a new survey that finds Americans' average dinnertime is 6:19 p.m. - but Aaron's got questions about the methodology.
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In today's news: Carrboro police identify a recent shooting victim, police investigate two sexual assaults, and UNC football is no. 20.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in for Andrew Stuckey and shares local news on Monday, August 7.
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Rachel Raper, the director of elections for Orange County, speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Monday, August 7.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Florida State needs to put up or apologize and shut up. No one seems to care about what happens to college athletics at large, […]
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Trending today: the subtle distinction between "news" and "trends," and Netflix's (declining) emphasis on country-specific programming.
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In today's news: a missing man in Chapel Hill, a drowning in Jordan Lake, and big cuts at the Orange County Rape Crisis Center.
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This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Alexis and special guest host, Amanda Boyd from the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, are joined by Hillsborough resident and high school biology teacher, the wonderful Paige McNeal!
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Sheriff Mike Roberson is a dedicated law enforcement officer who promotes integrity, teamwork, and community involvement by supporting local businesses, churches, and community events. He has training and experience in public safety, crisis response (including group crisis intervention), terrorism response, protecting and serving children, leadership and supervision, communication, diversity (including organizing against racism) and responding to medical emergencies. As a lifelong resident of Chatham County he is passionate about serving his community and is married to his high school sweetheart.
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Gene Nichol, Professor at the UNC Law School, talks about his new book, “Lessons from North Carolina: Race, Religion, Tribe, and the Future of America.”
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Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the latest developments around conference realignment in college sports. With the departures of Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and more on the horizon, the Pac-12 seems to be on life support as the Big Ten and Big 12 absorb those schools. What does it mean for Olympic […]
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details the local news headlines from the end of the week on Friday, August 8.
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Carrboro Mayo Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell in-studio on August 8 to discuss several pieces of big news from town.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Carolina was calling Eric Church home for a good reason. The celebrated country singer was able to sneak a private show in before his […]
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Parking's hard to find at University Place these days. So where's a good date-night spot where you're always guaranteed to find easy parking?
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Trending today: theater attendance is back to pre-pandemic levels - but the number of actual shows to see is way down.
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Nevaeh Hodge and Derrick Davis discuss the James Cates Scholars program, culminating with a public showcase Monday at the Chapel Hill library.
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In today's news: Carrboro police investigate a fatal stabbing, and Carrboro town manager Richard White announces he's stepping down.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, a Wednesday night stabbing near Carrboro Town Commons left a man dead. We also learned that Carrboro Town Manager Richard White is stepping down. We hear a story on the parking situation at University Place Mall, we hear from the Haw Riverkeeper on a recent agreement with the City of Burlington, and more. In sports, Mack Brown weighs in on how UNC will improve this year.
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NCNewsline.com Assistant Editor and Environmental reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 3rd. She discussed some of her recent environmental reporting, including recent fish kills in our area, and some pollution in waterways coming from the VinFast site. Find Lisa's work at NCNewsline.com.
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Director of Chapel Hill Transit Brian Litchfield spoke with 97.9 the Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 3rd. He discussed several recent grants obtained by Chapel Hill Transit, including on for a massive upgrade of bus stops throughout the community. He also gave an update on the Bus Rapid Transit project, and talked about how back to school effects the transit system.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. The athletes and coaches who supported Trump abandoned him long ago. Although the 45th president retains a strong majority of support in his own […]
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Scott and Aaron talk about the weird connections that define history - like the wartime shortage that led to the invention of the pencil.
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Trending today: the biology of life in the deepest part of the ocean, thanks to a spike in interest following coverage of the Titan disaster.
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In today's news: concerns about aggressive towing at University Place mall, and ACC preseason player of the year honors for Drake Maye.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Public Policy Polling's Tom Jensen on the upcoming Chapel Hill Town Council Election. We hear from House Minority Leader Robert Reives on a change in the elections boards proposed in a senate bill. We also hear a story about the new president of the League of Women Voters in North Carolina. In sports, preseason ACC predictions are in from the media, and much more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 2nd. She discussed a recent meeting with Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. She also discussed the county opening different sites a cooling centers during particularly hot weather. She also outlined some of the programs the Orange County Department of Aging has, including free outdoor concerts Wednesday nights in August, and much more.
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Haw River Assembly Riverkeeper Emily Sutton joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 2nd. She discussed a recently finalized settlement between the Haw River Assembly and the City of Burlington negotiated by the Southern Environmental Law Center. She discussed the history of the litigation that led to the agreement, what is included in the agreement, what will come next for the Haw River Assembly, and more.
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Marc Pons of Chapel Hill Tire and 97.9 The Hill's Kenny Dike join Aaron to announce "Tires & Tunes," a street party on Saturday, August 26.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Can it be 20 years since Roy Williams came back to save Carolina basketball? On August 1, 2003, Carolina’s new head coach was celebrating […]
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After publicly revealing that "this week in history" is our go-to topic whenever we're unprepared, today's topic is...this week in history.
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Victor and Aaron fight "presenteeism," or the pressure we feel at work to show our bosses that we're overly dedicated to our jobs.
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Local experts weigh in on the Chapel Hill Town Council race, and the League of Women Voters gears up for a voter-education campaign.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a more detailed look at the Pittsboro-Sanford water merger. We also hear from Chapel Hill Police about tonight's National Night Out events. We hear from one of the artists whose work is featured in the Uproar Arts Festival. In sports, we learn the jersey numbers for UNC basketball this season, and much more.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 1st. She discussed the reopening of CORA's food pantry last week. She also discussed the groundbreaking of the VinFast factory near Moncure last week. She also discussed county implications of the Pittsboro / Sanford water merger.
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Hillsborough Mayor Pre Tem Matt Hughes spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 1st. He discussed some of the history of Hillsborough water and sewer system. He also talked about local implications of the state budget still not being passed. He also shouted out a couple of local businesses that he appreciates, and talked about the National Night Out event coming up this evening.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. It must be a slow news day when Carolina basketball numbers are the lead story. The bigger story, of course, is that the NCAA […]
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Trending today: "100% Fish," a new waste-reduction initiative in Iceland to use 100 percent of every fish caught - up from about 43 percent.
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Carolina Performing Arts has announced its 2023-24 season! Aaron chats with executive and artistic director Alison Friedman.
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In today's news: a fatal crash on I-40, a water/sewer merger between Pittsboro and Sanford, and a big preseason honor for UNC's Drake Maye.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a Carrboro man was struck and killed on I-40 near the Durham-Orange County line early Monday morning. We also learn more about the change of superintendent at Orange County Schools. We also hear from OWASA Executive Director Todd Taylor on the rate increase coming October 1. In sports, we preview the upcoming UNC Football season, and more.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 31st. They discussed the ACC Kickoff event in Charlotte last week, as well as the current makeup of the UNC Football team for the upcoming season. He went through the schedule a game at a time making predictions for each contest.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H'aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 31st. They discussed weekend activities, the early arrival of Halloween, and the latest on wchlchapelboro social media. That includes the results of a Rumors gift card giveaway, to be announced on Instagram on Wednesday.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. In 1976, UNC had our Olympic Dream Team. Forty-seven years ago last week, Dean Smith coached the USA basketball team in Montreal, and it […]
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Tom and Aaron preview the 2023 local elections - especially the crowded races for Chapel Hill Town Council and CHCCS school board.
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Trending today: a new report suggesting that plastics in paint are contributing to a growing problem of microplastic pollution in water.
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Aaron chats with Andrew Gardner, whose new book "Binkley: A Congregational History" explores the history of Binkley Baptist Church.
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In today's news: Orange County Schools superintendent Monique Felder steps down, reportedly under pressure from the school board.
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This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Alexis and Eryk are joined by local musician Austin Riopel! Alongside Katharine Whalen and Danny Grewen, Austin is the singer and guitarist for Certain Seas,
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Sheriff Mike Roberson is a dedicated law enforcement officer who promotes integrity, teamwork, and community involvement by supporting local businesses, churches, and community events. He has training and experience in public safety, crisis response (including group crisis intervention), terrorism response, protecting and serving children, leadership and supervision, communication, diversity (including organizing against racism) and responding to medical emergencies. As a lifelong resident of Chatham County he is passionate about serving his community and is married to his high school sweetheart.
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Chapel Hill’s Molly Worthen, an associate professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and author or author of “Apostles of Reason,” talks about how religion intersects with American politics.
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University of North Carolina and University of Virginia staff member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, July 28th. They discussed Dr. Stroman's work at the Girls Academy camp in upstate New York. They also discussed conference realignment in college sports and the business behind collegiate sports, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news we learn of Orange County Schools Superintendent leaving the district effective next week, and a strongly worded response from State Senator Graig Meyer. We also learn of another pollution incident in the Haw River affecting Pittsboro's drinking water. Also included is a story about CORA's food pantry reopening. In sports we hear from UNC Football Head Coach Mack Brown, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 28th. He discussed Parks and Rec Month, highlighting some of the work Carrboro's Parks and Recreation staff does. He also discussed parks in Carrboro, including his favorite, Wilson Park. He also talked about next week's upcoming National Night Out event with Carrboro Police on the town commons from 6-8 pm.
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Entrez Vous (Clark Blomquist and Kelly Reidy) join Aaron to play "Didn't See Me," a track off their just-released self-titled debut album.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. You want the good news first, then the bad news? There is a hush around Chapel Hill and the state about Carolina football 2023, […]
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Chapel Hill had lots of official "what to do" suggestions for Chelsea/Wrexham visitors. What's a date night the town would never recommend?
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David Glenn joins Aaron to discuss this week's ACC Kickoff - and the conference's impending headquarters move to Charlotte.
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Trending today: a drop in sales for mid-range breweries, those 'craft' beers that got taken over by big companies and distributed nationwide.
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How can we support the businesses affected by last weekend's fire? Aaron chats with Stephanie Cobert of the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership.
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In today's news: a dangerous heat wave continues in the Triangle, and the extension of South Elliott Road officially opens to traffic.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, we hear about a first responder drill set to happen on campus Friday morning. We also hear a story on the continues response to the West Franklin Street fire. We hear from Hillsborough Town Commissioner Mark Bell on his decision to run for mayor of Hillsborough. In sports, an NIL benefit concert by Eric Church comes to Memorial Hall, and more.
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Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke's Nicholas Institute, Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 27th. She discussed how the nation is handling the currently unprecedented run of hot weather, and what some of the long and short term solutions to those challenges may be. She also talked about action that local governments can take to help educate and protect residents against heat-born illness.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 27th. She discussed a ribbon cutting at the newly opened Elliot Road Extension in the Blue Hill District. She also gave an update on the ongoing Estes Road project as well. She also discussed a Wednesday meeting between town leaders and owners of the West Franklin businesses affected by last weekend's fire. Also included is a discussion of the Uproar Arts Festival.
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This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate North Carolina's birthday - or at least one of the days that could claim that title.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. But what about those TV timeouts? The ACC is embarking on the noble gesture of trying to shorten its football games from 3 and […]
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Trending today: "phantom traffic jams," those situations on the highway where big traffic backups develop for no discernible reason.
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In today's news: town leaders rally to support Med Deli after Saturday's fire, and two of the 19 CHCCS board candidates drop out of the race.
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North Carolina House of Representatives Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives joined On The Porch Host Randy Voller and 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 26th. They discussed the latest news from the current session of the General Assembly. Included in the conversation are discussions of the lack of budget passage, recent power grabs by the general assembly, and governing as part of a superminority.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is a story about re-envisioning Franklin and Rosemary Streets downtown. We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger on the hiring of Chris Blue as the new Town Manager. Damon Seils shares how to give feedback on the Bolin Creek Greenway plan, and the list of candidates for CHCCS School Board shrinks by two. In sports, Women's Basketball season tickets go on sale and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 26th. She discussed the ongoing Uproar Arts Festival, including the weekend trolly that tours all of the installations. She also shared an online strategic priorities survey from the county, and discussed the Climate Action Fund grant process.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. The ACC looks to be sitting solidly third among the Power 5 conferences. It hasn’t been a great week for ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips, […]
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Aaron and Susan are joined by Lantern Restaurant owner Andrea Reusing, who just opened the Garden Spot pop-up in the Lantern's back lot.
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What's being done to support Med Deli after Saturday's fire, and what can we do to help? Aaron chats with Carrie Brogren.
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Microsoft unveils its new default font, Aptos, replacing Calibri. Why do people have such strong preferences about fonts?
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Tomato Day at the Chapel Hill Farmers Market is Saturday, July 29! Aaron chats with market manager Kate Underhill.
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In today's news: an update on Saturday's Med Deli fire, and a new study exploring downtown mobility in Chapel Hill.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news we learn about the Chapel Hill Town council voting to approve Chris Blue as the new town manager. We also hear the latest on the response and rebuild effort after last weekend's West Franklin Street fire that closed Med Deli and several other businesses. We hear a story about the Uproar Arts festival, the UNC golf teams traveling to Scotland, and much more.
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Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 25th. She discussed the town board of commissioners Monday night vote to move forward with a utilities merger with the City of Sanford. She also discussed the demolition of a property near downtown Pittsboro, and long term plans for the downtown.
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Hillsborough Town Commissioner and mayoral candidate Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 25th. He talked about the reopening of the NC 86 bridge in Hillsborough, his decision to run for mayor, and what comes next for Hillsborough. He also discussed the Uproar Arts Festival, with several installations in Hillsborough this month.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Is Leaky Black good enough to become the next Dudley Bradley? Bradley, the legendary Secretary of Defense at Carolina, was the No. 13 pick […]
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Trending today: Taco Bell defeats a local restaurant in a fight over the phrase "Taco Tuesday," but another battle looms in New Jersey.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger discusses the town's response to Saturday's fire at Med Deli - and Chris Blue's appointment as town manager.
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In today's news: while the recovery continues from Saturday's Med Deli fire, Chapel Hill names Chris Blue as its next town manager.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear the latest on the devastating fire on Franklin Street Saturday afternoon that closed several businesses, including beloved restaurant Mediterranean Deli. We learn the latest on the damage caused and the efforts to help the businesses effected. We also hear about the matchups for this Fall's local elections, and a big new home-and-home matchup for the men's basketball team, plus more.
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Orange Water and Sewer Authority Executive Director Todd Taylor joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 24th. He discussed OWASA's strategic plan and what lies ahead for the organization and its customers in the coming year.
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Public Schools Foundation Executive Director Madeline Blobe and Associate Director For Support Sarita Allen joined 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnel. They discussed the ongoing summer food and book drive, getting more supplies to teachers, and more.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H'aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 24th. They discussed weekend activities and local reaction to Saturday's fire at Med Deli. H'aiasi also talked about the latest video shared on wchlchapelboro social media that features the vintage store Rumors.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Carolina could, and probably should, go 10 or 11 deep. For the past two years, Hubert Davis said players have had to earn starting […]
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Trending today: a new study finds that 13 percent of pre-2010 video games are still in print - but is that number very low, or very high?
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In today's news: the community responds to Saturday's fire at Mediterranean Deli, and Chapel Hill prepares to name a new town manager.
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This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Alexis and Eryk are joined by Colin Griffin, Hillsborough resident, retired banker and native of England who crossed the pond for work in 2005, set up a home and is fully embracing being a North Carolinian!
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Sonny Kelly is a scholar, performer, story teller, motivator, speaker, and comedian. Dr. Kelly earned his PhD in Communication at UNC Chapel Hill and teaches at Fayetteville Technical Community College. Sonny has served as a U.S. Air Force officer, a non-profit organization director, university admissions counselor, award-winning pharmaceutical salesman, college communications instructor, and a church youth pastor. Sonny has acted professionally on stage and television for over 20 years. Sonny is currently performing his original one-man shows The Talk and HAUNTED that grapple with the talks that parents of color must have with their children, and that we must begin to have as Americans about surviving and thriving in a divided America. www.legacyheirsproductions.com
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High Stakes Issue: College Sports Without Affirmative Action.
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Chapel Hill’s Daniel Wallace, the James Ross McDonald Distinguished Professor of English, at UNC-Chapel Hill, talks about his recent book, “THIS ISN’T GOING TO END WELL: The True Story of a Man I Thought I Knew”.
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University of North Carolina and University of Virginia staff member Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnel on Friday, July 21st. She discussed women's world cup soccer, equity in women's sports, and Messi in the MLS. She also discussed a recent seminar on the affects of the affirmative action decision on college sports.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news: Friday's noon filing deadline has passed, revealing the final list of candidates for local office in this fall's election. Har a breakdown of the highlights of who is running--and who is not. We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger on her decision to not seek reelection, and we hear a story about the prevalence of electric scooters on UNC's campus.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 21st. He discussed the final candidate list, community feedback on the Bolin Creek Greenway, the recent soccer match in Chapel Hill, and the ongoing World Cup.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 21st. He discussed the end of the filing period for our local fall elections, breaking down trends that emerged as the candidate lists formed. He discussed who is running for the open seats in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Durham, and Pittsboro.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. It was a spectacle, for sure, if not much of a match. Despite the one-sided 5-0 victory for Chelsea over Wrexham, the first pro […]
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Brad's participating in a collective action at work this week - so where can you go to foment rebellion, that's also a romantic night out?
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Trending today: the FAA's inability to regulate airplane seats, and a robotic guacamole maker that takes longer than you'd think it should.
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In today's news: more candidates file to run for local office, Drake Maye gets preseason honors, and a Hall of Fame coach joins UNC lacrosse.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is continued reaction to Mayor Pam Hemminger's announcement that she will not be running for reelection. Town Council Member Jess Anderson will be running for mayor, and other candidate updates from the local election filing period. In sports, we hear reaction from last night's FC Series matchup between Chelsea and Wrexham, and more.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 20th. She discussed her decision to not run for a fifth term as Mayor of Chapel Hill. She also discussed a special meeting of the town council coming up on Monday where they plan to approve the hiring of a new town manager. She also talked about the UROAR Arts Festival, and the FC Soccer series, and more.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Carolina continues to sell the 40-year commitment more than NIL. The football Tar Heels have 24 commitments in the high school class of 2024 […]
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This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate Floretta "Doty" McCutcheon, who became a bowling legend after her husband signed her up for a league.
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Trending today: a new report that finds we've made big advancements in weather forecasting - but there's still room to grow.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill's incumbent mayor says she's stepping down; 50,000 turn out at Kenan Stadium for Chelsea-Wrexham.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 19th. Michael was live at Kenan Stadium in the hours leading up the FC Series soccer matchup between Wrexham and Chelsea. He discussed the atmosphere around the stadium, including what people are saying about the game.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger announces she's not running for re-election. Chapel Hill Town Council Member Jessica Anderson announces that she is running for mayor, and other candidates file to run for office. In sports, the town prepares for tonight's FC Series soccer friendly between Wrexham and Chelsea. All of that and much more local content is available in the 5:00 news.
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Orange County District 2 Commissioner Phyllis Portie-Ascott spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 19th. She discussed the upcoming National Association of Counties in Texas later this week. She also discussed being a new commissioner, and offered advice for people considering running for the first time.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Turns out a Carolina girl is behind this European soccer exhibition. Molly Pendleton, a 2010 UNC graduate who works with Unified Events out of […]
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This week, Susan and Aaron recommend soccer-themed books in honor of tonight's Chelsea-Wrexham friendly in Kenan Stadium.
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Trending today: New Jersey's questionable approach to preserving its famed shore, which primarily consists of dumping more sand there.
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Heels4Life executive director Graham Boone discusses a benefit concert August 3 in Memorial Hall, featuring country music star Eric Church.
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In today's news: a missing woman in Chapel Hill, three new school board candidates, and a preview of tonight's Chelsea-Wrexham soccer match.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, the latest on candidates filing for office locally, and some words of advice for new candidates from Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry. We also hear from Public Policy Polling's Tom Jensen about the developing climate for the 2024 election. There is also a story about the recently launched UPROAR Arts festival, which began over the weekend. In sports, the town continues to prepare for soccer, and more.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 18th. She discussed highlights from the Chatham County Board of Commissioners meetings on Monday, July 17th. She discussed an update from the Chatham Health Alliance. She also discussed a presentation from town staff for what it takes for an unincorporated area to incorporate into a town.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh talked with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 18th. They discussed Zach Gallen at the MLB All-Star Game, and the upcoming friendly soccer match between Chelsea and Wrexham coming up at Kenan Stadium on Wednesday evening. Michael also shared some of the comments made by the managers of the soccer clubs at Tuesday's pre-game press conference.
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Local musician Jesse Fox stops by to play a brand new song, "Second Life," ahead of a show at Cats Cradle Back Room Friday, July 28.
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Trending today: about 2000 lead-covered cables causing contamination, and new trends in book sales, with some genres way up in 2023.
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Aaron visits with Mike Cooke, sales consultant for University Preowned - Chapel Hill's only car dealership, located on Fordham Boulevard.
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In today's news: still no candidates for CHCCS school board; the Uproar art festival begins; Anson Dorrance signs a five-year extension.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, the traffic and parking logistics of the soccer friendly coming to Chapel Hill on Wednesday. We also learn of a new principal for Rashkis Elementary School, Orange County's attorney being named North Carolina's County Attorney of the Year, and Gov. Roy Cooper announcing that he has COVID. In sports, UNC Women's Soccer coach Anson Dorrance gets a new contract, and more.
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97.9 The Hill and WCHL Chapelboro social media manager H'aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 17th. They discussed various weekend activities and the previous week in WCHL Chapelboro social media, including content being posted on new Twitter rival Threads. She also discussed the upcoming week, including coverage of the Chelsea-Wrexham friendly coming to Keenan Stadium on Wednesday.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Ryan Reynolds didn’t tell Blake Lively about buying a Welsh soccer team. The Wrexham team that will play in Kenan Stadium Wednesday night against […]
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New numbers show the 2024 GOP race is shaping up just like 2016: Trump doesn't have majority support, but the anti-Trump vote is split.
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Trending today: more details about Florida's disastrous orange harvest - which is opening the door for a spike in shipments from Brazil.
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Jill Baron of Piedmont Health Services discusses the opioid epidemic, how to fight it, and how to talk with loved ones who are struggling.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill Police locate a man who'd been missing for two months, and an arrest is made in a Hillsborough home invasion.
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This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Alexis and Eryk are joined by Hillsborough resident, journalist, writer, producer and Emmy winner, Tonya Simpson!
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This Week:
Al Bowers, grew up in Greensboro, NC and graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in1988. The founder of founded Al's Burger Shack on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill began his restaurant career at Gillespie Golf Club in junior high school and at McDonalds in high school. He was in real estate 1999-2010, then founded Al's Burger Shack in 2013, which was awarded Best Burger in America in 2018. He sold the company in 2022.
Jerome Levisy joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties as CEO in September 2013 and manages all functions of the organization. Levisy has over 25 years of experience in communications, strategic marketing, partnerships, and alliance management and has received public accolades for his work creating successful youth development organizations. A graduate of Ferrum College, he also holds certificates of advanced management from Duke University and Ross School of Business Management at University of Michigan.
Hugh Swaso is the creative event coordinator for the Back to the Future Prom and the dynamic frontman and guitarist of Mix Tape Grab Bag. Since founding the band in 2010, his visionary talent and versatility have been instrumental in crafting its eclectic sound. Based in North Carolina’s Triangle area, Hugh's ingenuity in blending genres and eras has made Mix Tape Grab Bag a unique live act. His captivating stage presence, coupled with his knack for coordinating engaging events like the Back to the Future Prom, make him an invaluable asset in both music and entertainment.
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Guest: Penny Rich
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Guest: Jackie Carson, ACC Senior Associate Commissioner for Women's Basketball
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Bally Sports is out, and Bubba Cunningham is in. Hot news! Two interesting developments were announced this week that may mean a lot more […]
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Aaron and Brad just got back from a Matchbox Twenty concert. So what are some Matchbox Twenty-inspired date night ideas?
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Trending today: commercial deli slicers, now at Subway sandwich shops - and soon at Victor's home, if he has anything to say about it.
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In today's news: UNC students react to the university's new free-tuition plan; an attention-grabbing education bill likely won't pass.
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Rumors Co-owner Casey Longyear joins Brighton McConnell in the studio on Thursday, July 13 to discuss her popular thrift store.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings listeners the latest local headlines on Thursday, July 13.
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Daniel Herrera, a wetlands expert and former environmental manager for the North Carolina government, joins 97.9 The Hill on July 13.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell over the phone on Thursday, July 13.
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State Senator Graig Meyer discusses what's happening in the General Assembly, from new anti-LGBTQ bills to a stall on medical marijuana.
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Since the NCAA backed away with some guidelines but little guidance for NIL, nobody has told any school that what it’s doing is wrong.
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This week: a Frenchman with an allergy invents a new technology rather than making a slight adjustment to the official French bread recipe.
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Trending today: new research showing that many items labeled "compostable" aren't nearly as compostable as you think they are.
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Aaron welcomes Mebane public information officer Kelly Hunter to the studio to launch a new regular feature, "Positively Mebane"!
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In today's news: GOP lawmakers in Raleigh introduce a new bill that would (among other things) impose more restrictions on school libraries.
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Chatham County Line owner Randy Voller, as well as guest John Foley, join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 12.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local news stories on Wednesday, July 12.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 12.
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Frank Leibfarth, who leads a research lab at UNC, speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 12.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Tommy Tuberville may have been a winner in football, but he’s a loser in life. I have always detested coaches who act in any […]
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El Centro Hispano chief operating officer Erik Valera stops by 97.9 The Hill to announce his candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council.
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Not as many people are left on Twitter these days, so different things are trending - like concerns over the 'brine' of desalination.
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In today's news: Orange County reports a positive rabies test, UNC preps for Chelsea-Wrexham, and a Tar Heel shines in the All-Star Game.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell hosts the afternoon show on Tuesday, July 11 and shares the top local stories of the day.
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Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell for the Chatham County Roundup on Tuesday, July 11.
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Hillsborough Mayor Pro Tem Matt Hughes speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, July 11.
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Fifteen years ago, Raleigh native Josh Hamilton lived the dream by hitting 28 bombs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
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Trending today: Victor takes a dive into food imports, strawberries, and national self-sufficiency rates. (The US is good, Japan less so.)
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NC PIRG's Katie Craig discusses a new report showing that state and local governments can save billions by switching to electric vehicles.
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Local candidates run for office, Orange Habitat buys land, vehicle break-ins spike in Chapel Hill, and Zac Gallen starts the All-Star Game.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for Andrew Stuckey to share local headlines on Monday, July 10.
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Communications Director Andy Jenks joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Monday, July 10.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo joins news director Brighton McConnell live on Monday, July 10.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Mack Brown’s “toughest schedule” rap should be motivation, not hype. You ever listen to Mack Brown riff on something and think, “Good point, coach, […]
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Live music today from Honey Magpie, who have a show coming up at Cats Cradle Back Room to highlight their humorous songs.
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Aaron chats with three members of the United Church of Chapel Hill, which voted to renew its covenant of support for the LGBTQ community.
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In which we discover that movie buff and orchid lover Victor Lewis somehow hasn't seen the film "Adaptation."
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Former UNC grad student government president Theodore Nollert comes into the studio to announce he's running for Chapel Hill Town Council.
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In today's news: UNC announces free tuition for some in-state families, and candidates begin filing for local office.
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This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Alexis and Eryk are joined by Hillsborough resident, piano teacher, and French connoisseur, Sara Zaleta!
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As DMV Commissioner, Wayne Goodwin oversees the daily operations of the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, including vehicle registrations, driver licenses, vehicle safety and emissions inspections as well as activities to halt vehicle theft and identity fraud. Goodwin has been president and CEO of Seaboard Strategic Consulting where he provided counsel to insurance entities, businesses, associations, and consumers. He served as NC’s Insurance Commissioner and is an attorney who also served four terms in the NC House of Representatives from 1997-2004.
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Hillsborough’s Lee Smith, author of Silver Alert, talks about the new book and the quirky characters that fill her books.
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Guests: Penny Rich and Dr. Anu Kumar
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. There is another top player in Pittsboro, and UNC will not lose this one. Unlike Jarin Stevenson, who grew up rooting for the Tar […]
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After a run-in with a malfunctioning parking deck in Durham, Brad and Aaron recommend date spots without gated parking lots.
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Trending today: an entire industry of phony news sites, with AI-produced stories clicked on only by bots, all to generate advertising revenue.
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ACLU of North Carolina legal director Kristi Graunke discusses anti-LGBTQ bills and the Supreme Court's ruling on UNC's admissions policy.
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In today's news: Orange County gears up for the Uproar Art Festival, and UNC's theater department gets a big international honor.
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Local musician Chris Chism stops by for a live performance of "Something Blue," a song from his newly released EP "Things Has Changed."
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Aaron chats with Julia Gibson, the co-head of UNC's professional actor training program and a PlayMakers company member.
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Senior Policy Associate at Duke's Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 6th. She discussed the recent launch of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub from Duke's Nicholas Institute. She recounted the motivation for starting the hub, as well as what the Nicholas Institute hopes the innovation hub will accomplish.
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Town of Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Director Atuya Cornwell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 6th. He discussed July being Parks and Rec month both nationally and locally here in Chapel Hill. He also discussed some of his favorite parks in Chapel Hill, and talked about the logistics of the Chelsea vs. Wrexham soccer match coming to Keenan Stadium next month.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Minorities who are in the minority are dominant in professional baseball. More than 70 percent of the Major League ballplayers are white, and some […]
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Scott and Aaron celebrate the Declaration of Independence, the Statue of Liberty, the Washington Monument, and two seminal civil-rights laws.
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Trending today: a bankrupt San Francisco art school may sell a 90-year-old Diego Rivera mural - but would it ruin the art if you move it?
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In today's news: CHCCS board members back the superintendent, and a Chapel Hill Town Council member says he's not running for reelection.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition, we learn of candidates running for local office this fall, and one candidate who is not running. We also hear the details of a late-night shooting in Hillsborough, a message sent home to CHCCS families, and a recent environmental roundtable in Washington, D.C. We also hear a story on UNC student and faculty response to the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision. In sports, we hear from UNC football coach Mack Brown on new safety "Stick" Lane.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 5th. She discussed a recent meeting of the Partnership to End Homelessness where they broke down the numbers from their January count of unsheltered people in Orange County. She also talked about the UPROAR Arts Festival that will bring art installments to several locations throughout Orange County during July and August. She also recommended some Orange County Parks for summer enjoyment.
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Haw River Assembly Riverkeeper Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 5th. She discussed the history of the organization, as well as the work they do on a day to day basis. She also discussed a recent law passed in Raleigh that makes the Haw River Trail a state trail, opening up funding and access.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Please don’t say women athletes are more susceptible to CTE. The late Heather Anderson, a former Australian soldier and professional football player who committed […]
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Following a successful July 4 in Chapel Hill, Aaron gets patriotic (and poetic) with his recommendation, while Susan sticks with crime stories.
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Trending today: big shifts in our collective behavior, like a huge spike in individual firework sales and odd changes in sake consumption.
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In today's news: a new Chapel Hill Town Council candidate, a new fight over Medicaid expansion, and UNC community reacts to the Supreme Court.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news we hear about a new candidate for Town Board of Commissioners in Hillsborough. We also hear from the mayors of both Carrboro and Chapel Hill about potential greenways development. We hear the latest on some storms that caused damage over the weekend, a former Diamond Heel makes the MLB All-Star Game, and more.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H'aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 3rd. She discussed the latest on wchlchapelboro social media, including recaps and updates on our local contestant on the television show The Bachelorette. They also discussed weekend storms in our area, summer hair styles, and more.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. J.J. Redick is the name that stands out in the ESPN purge. About 20 veterans at ESPN were laid off last week in what […]
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Trending today: a Walgreens in Chicago converts into an old-fashioned general store, where you request your items from the shopkeeper.
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In today's news: a spike in local vehicle break-ins, a big lottery win in Chapel Hill, and a new initiative for neurodiverse residents.
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Jonah Garson, a Chapel Hill native, is an attorney, grassroots organizer, and current First Vice Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party. After graduating from Columbia Law and returned to NC to serve as field coordinator for dozens of legislative challengers across the state, and in 2019, he was Voter Protection Director for the special “re-do” election in NC’s 9th Congressional district. Most recently, Jonah has served as Chair of his local Orange County Democratic Party and as an Executive Committee Member of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP.
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Guests: Penny Rich and Jenny Black
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Chapel Hill’s Daniel Wallace, the James Ross McDonald Distinguished Professor of English, at UNC-Chapel Hill, talks about his recent book, “THIS ISN’T GOING TO END WELL: The True Story of a Man I Thought I Knew.”
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University of North Carolina and University of Virginia staff member Deborah Stroman joined 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 30th. She discussed a recent round of layoffs at ESPN, and how that fits into the changing sports landscape.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is a story about the recent Supreme Court decision ending Affirmative Action in college admissions. We also hear about an increase in vehicle break-ins in Chapel Hill, and we hear from Kyle Shipp, who has declared his candidacy for mayor of Pittsboro. In Sports, UNC Women's Tennis coach Brian Kalbas agrees to a new 4 year contract, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 30th. He discussed some housing developments approved at the most recent town council meeting, as well as some agenda items that were not discussed by the Council, but are available for the public. He also talked about the conclusion of Pride Month in Carrborro, and a full slate of celebratory activities on the 4th of July.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. The Supreme Court ruling made recruiting even more complicated. If colleges and universities can no longer admit students based solely on race, what happens […]
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The Disability Awareness Council is holding an event with CPR training July 15 at the Chapel Hill Public Library to celebrate the ADA.
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UNC Student and Affirmative Action Coalition member Reyna Patel spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 29th. She discussed today's Supreme Court decision that effectively ends affirmative action in college admissions. She discussed reactions to that decision, as well as what comes next for the Affirmative Action Coalition.
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Senior Policy Associate at Duke's Nicholas Institute Ashely Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 29th. She discussed participation at a roundtable with state secretaries of the environment in Washington, D.C. She also outlined the difficult trip home with hundreds of flights being cancelled on Wednesday. She gave her opinion on some recent current events, including some veto overrides by the North Carolina legislature with environmental impacts.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 29th. She discussed a couple of major grants the town got--one for a feasibility study for the town's "everywhere to everywhere" greenway expansion, and another grant for the town's transportation plan. She also talked about a recent meeting of the Metro Mayors in which they discussed North Carolina's growth with state leaders. She also previewed some upcoming events, including Fourth of July festivities.
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This week, Scott and AJ, filling in for Aaron Keck, discuss which day Independence Day actually is, how North Carolina lit the match for our nations' birth, the origins of the LGBTQ movement and bicycles!
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Virginia is the only school making a run at Carolina’s NCAA dominance. The Tar Heels have finished eighth in the latest Learfield Directors Cup […]
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn that Chapel Hill Town Council Member Michael Parker has decided not to run for a third term. We also hear about Orange County Schools proposing reassignment of schools for the 2024 school year. We also hear about demographic trends in North Carolina, and another poor air quality day for our community. In sports, several UNC athletes will be competing at the Ultimate Frisbee World Championships.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 28th. She discussed a recent meeting with NCDOT, and how the state agency does not appear to be receptive to changing their reimagining of the 15-501 and I-40 interchange. She also discussed Community Climate Action Grant Applications, which are now open for Orange County. She also discussed an alternate way to obtain a passport in Orange County, by going through the Register's Office.
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This week, Susan joins AJ, filling in for Aaron Keck, to talk about Chapel Hill's July 4th fireworks extravaganza, supplying some great logistical information for the evening, and talks July 4th inspired books!
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Drake Maye’s Heisman chances rest squarely on the Tar Heels. The way-too-early college football predictions are flooding the Internet and social media. And Carolina’s […]
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Enofest returns July 1 and 4 with an immersive in-person experience with live music, a juried craft show, food and fun on the river. Filling in for Aaro, AJ chats with Greg Bell, Festival Director for the Eno River Association, about this year's EnoFest!
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn of a Supreme Court decisions that upholds the North Carolina Supreme Court's ruling that the state legislature had to redraw congressional district maps that were too partisan. We also learned of Pittsboro Commissioner Kyle Shipp's candidacy for mayor of Pittsboro. Also included is a story on the newly approved UNC Health development at Eastowne, and Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger weighs in on the town's decision to allow more housing options in residential zoned areas, and much more.
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Pittsboro Town Commissioner Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 27th. He discussed the town's proposed water and wastewater systems merge with the town of Sanford. He discussed the results of Monday night's public hearing on the topic, as well as timelines for the project. He also discussed his decision to run for mayor of Pittsboro this fall.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 27th. She discussed the town board of commissioners passing a strategic plan for to help guide town decisions for the next 3 years. She also talked about the timeline for the NC86 bridge repair, as the bridge currently remains closed. She also mentioned recent engineering awards that the West Fork Eno Reservoir won, as well as Last Friday Art Walk and other upcoming Hillsborough events.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Even old-timers are calling it the greatest College World Series ever. We’ve all seen those baseball movies where the old-fashioned general managers, managers and […]
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Trending today: Domino's introduces Pinpoint Delivery, a new feature allowing them to use GPS to deliver pizza wherever you are.
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Carolina Demography director Nathan Dollar discusses new census data showing NC's population rising - and also getting significantly older.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill and Carrboro talk housing density, UNC Health gets a yes on expansion, and a famed sculpture fetches big bucks.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we track some potential thunderstorms coming to the Chapel Hill area. We also hear about a Carrboro High School student who won an Earth Day scholarship for a recent invention he prototyped. We hear from the Orange County Commissioners on a recent denied plan to build a private school just off U.S. 70 near Hillsborough. Aaron Keck files a report on a Duke University program that tracks police reform bills throughout the nation. In sports we learn of some big awards for Tar Heel athletes, and more.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H'aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 26th. She discussed the latest on our social media platforms, including a UNC-Chapel Hill grad student being a contestant on the new season of the Bachelorette. Chapelboro.com will be recapping each episode as long as he's a contestant--and you can keep up with all the details on wchlchapelboro social media.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Here’s how Carolina is doing NIL in the right way. When the nightmare of Name-Image-Likeness came on the scene, Mack Brown said, “We know […]
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Aaron chats with Spencer George and Sol Ramirez, who are part of this Saturday's Good Folk Fest at the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw.
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Trending today: the Energy Star system is promoting heat pumps, a more eco-friendly way to regulate your home's temperature.
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Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau executive director Laurie Paolicelli discusses next month's Chelsea/Wrexham soccer friendly.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill gets $1 million for trails, Duke researchers track police reform, and Pete Nance signs with the Cavaliers.
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Jonah Garson, a Chapel Hill native, is an attorney, grassroots organizer, and current First Vice Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party. After graduating from Columbia Law and returned to NC to serve as field coordinator for dozens of legislative challengers across the state, and in 2019, he was Voter Protection Director for the special “re-do” election in NC’s 9th Congressional district. Most recently, Jonah has served as Chair of his local Orange County Democratic Party and as an Executive Committee Member of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP.
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Hillsborough’s Lee Smith, author of Silver Alert, talks about the new book and the quirky characters that fill her books.
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University of North Carolina and University of Virginia staff member Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 23rd. They discussed the recent NBA draft, and its effects on college basketball. They outlined some of the specific decisions of players in the draft, and talked about short and long term trends in players transition from college to the NBA.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn of a large grant Chapel Hill recently received to help fund feasibility studies for their plan to drastically expand the network of greenways. We also hear a story on the town council's recent decision to expand housing options in Chapel Hill. We hear the latest on this hurricane season as well. In sports, we hear from UNC football head coach Mack Brown on some of his expectations for the upcoming season.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 23rd. They discussed a pride event he was attending Friday afternoon, the passage of the Carrboro Town Budget, and what the recent Greenways grant money awarded to Chapel Hill could mean for the community. He also previewed some upcoming weekend events in the Carrboro community.
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Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 23rd. He discussed the roster turnover for the UNC men's basketball team for this upcoming season, discussing the additions and subtractions and who is likely to see the most playing time. He also discussed the recent decision of Pittsboro's Jarin Stephenson, who chose Alabama of North Carolina.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. The ACC did not fare well in the NBA Draft. Both of the ACC players selected in the first round are one-and-dones from Duke, […]
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It's been an extremely rainy week in the Triangle - so where should you go for a memorable date night on a rainy day?
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Trending today: New Jersey officials bust a ring of over-inflated basketballs in carnival games on the Jersey shore.
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The Monet Richardson Community Foundation is teaming up with Coastal Credit Union and Wall Street Juniors to teach kids financial literacy!
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In today's news: the Chapel Hill Town Council says yes to the "Complete Community" plan, and NC Republicans tweak their 12-week abortion ban.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news we hear a story on the EMPOWERment, INC's PEACH apartment building. We also hear from Chapel Hill Town Council Member Paris Miller-Foushee on her support for diversifying the housing inventory in Chapel Hill through the Complete Communities Initiative. In sports, we hear from new UNC Softball coach Megan Smith Lyon on her career up to this point and her plans for the UNC program.
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Carrboro High School student and NSHSS Earth Day Scholarship winner Chris Dittmer spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 22nd. He discussed applying for and winning the NSHSS Earth Day Scholarship for his portable, sun blocker solar energy device for cars. He also discussed his plans for the upcoming year and college.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 22nd. She discussed outcomes from Wednesday night's Chapel Hill Town Council meeting. She talked about the details of UNC Health's approved expansion at Eastowne, the town moving to allow more duplex and attached apartments. She also discussed some upcoming events in the community.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Jarin Stevenson made the worst of his final three choices. You have to wonder how the 4½ – star forward picked Alabama over his […]
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This week, Scott and Aaron discuss notable civil rights events, from the enactment of Title IX to a trailblazing 1957 protest in Durham.
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Drag queen Naomi Dix discusses the importance of Pride, the meaning and impact of drag, and how to stay resilient in the face of opposition.
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Trending today: a group advocating for psychedelic mushrooms is hosting a conference in Denver - with an eclectic list of celebrity speakers.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill officials say yes to the "Complete Community" initiative, while lawmakers in Raleigh advance anti-LGBTQ bills.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear the agenda for tonight's big Chapel Hill Town Council meeting. We also hear a story about the Goathouse Animal Refuge in Pittsboro. We also hear from the relative of a person honored on a mural in Pittsboro at George Moses Horton Middle School. In sports, Mack Brown talks about building a coaching staff around his star quarterback, and more.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 21st. She discussed the mural dedication at George Moses Horton Middle School on Saturday, as well as Pittsboro's Juneteenth Celebration. She also talked about details in the recently passed Chatham County budget, and talked about what is next for the county commissioners.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 21st. She discussed details of the recently passed Orange County budget. She also discussed a plan to request proposals for building affordable housing on a few surplus properties in the county. She concluded by talking about her visit to the Juneteenth celebration at the Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough on Saturday.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Mack Brown denies it, but he sounds like this could be his last season. First of all, he may be losing his short-term memory […]
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With hurricane season under way, Aaron chats with hurricane expert Rick Luettich, the director of UNC's Institute of Marine Sciences.
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In today's news: an escaped convict is recaptured, state lawmakers pass an anti-trans bill, and the Goathouse Refuge helps aging cats.
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Trending today: a 100-pound velociraptor statue is stolen, and religious protestors force officials to rename Bus Route 666 in Poland.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn of an escaped inmate at the Orange Correctional Center and their subsequent capture on Tuesday morning. Also included is a preview of local government meetings, in which several local municipalities will be passing their budget. We hear a story about the Hargraves Community Center joining the North Carolina Civil Rights Trail, and a a story about the temporary grass being installed in Keenan Stadium.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 20th. He discussed UNC Head Football Coach Mack Brown's press conference from earlier in the day. He also talked about the new sod being put in at Keenan Stadium in anticipation of the soccer friendly coming up next month between Chelsea and Wrexham. He also talked about the men's basketball roster for next year.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill on Tuesday, June 20th. She discussed community feedback on a NCDOT project to reimagine South Churton Street. She also talked about an inmate at the Orange Correctional Center who was at large on Monday, then captured Tuesday morning. She also talked about priorities for the final board of town commissioners meeting before the summer break.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Not even Michael Jordan could save the Charlotte Hornets franchise. With the announcement that Jordan will sell his majority stake in the NBA team […]
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Trending today: Oakland feuds with Major League Baseball as the A's get set to relocate to Vegas, in a move reminiscent of a classic movie.
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Saturday, June 24, is Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day, with family-friendly events from 10 to 6 at numerous historic sites in town.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill police seek a woman who's been missing for over a month, while local officials hunt for an escaped convict.
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This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Alexis and Eryk are joined by curator the Orange County Historical Musuem, Courtney Smith!
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Gary Phillips is a writer, naturalist, and entrepreneur. Gary has a special interest and expertise in conservation easements and other land-protective strategies. He co-founded Weaver Street Realty over thirty years ago and is still active in the business. He lives in a rammed earth house with his wife Ilana Dubester in Silk Hope, North Carolina. Gary avidly reads poetry and anthropological science fiction, studies amphibian activities on full moon nights and was once chair of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners.
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Guest: Khalid Green, Author and NY Youth Basketball Leader and Life Coach.
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Democratic political consultant Gary Pearce and Republican political consultant Carter Wren talk about challenges both political parties face in upcoming election contests.
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Guest: Penny Rich
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University of North Carolina and University of Virginia Faculty member Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 16th. She discussed recent developments in the PGA, and the role of money in major professional sports.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. What is the USGA going to do about such an easy course? For decades, the U.S. Open has been billed as the hardest golf […]
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This weekend brings Juneteenth and Father's Day - so where can you bring Dad this weekend, while also supporting Black-owned businesses?
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Trending today: federal budget-cutting efforts save a few pennies by cancelling an effort to track 72 potentially dangerous pesticides.
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Aaron speaks with Anita Brown-Graham and Patrick Sullivan about UNC's new statewide suicide-prevention initiative.
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In today's news: a new principal at Carrboro High, honors for a beloved Culbreth Middle School teacher, and NC Democrats get out the vote.
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Owner of Pranom Popup Dream Kasestatad spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 15th. He will be at Craftboro Brewing on Friday, June 16th starting at 5:00, and Saturday June 17th starting at noon. Dream travels across the county holding pop-up restaurant events as he goes, serving world class Thai food sourced with local ingredients.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn of Chapel Hill Town Councilmember Adam Searing's bid for Mayor, details of the Hillsborough budget, and of an upcoming nighttime closure of I-85 in Hillsborough. Also included is a story about an organization that uses horses to help people heal. In sports, UNC gets a new softball coach, and we learn a little more about the women's basketball schedule for the upcoming season.
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Senior Policy Associate at Duke's Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 15th. She discussed several recent extreme weather events and how those fit into the broader story of climate change. She also talked about some of the opportunities for local municipalities and organizations to get federal funding to help mitigate the effects of climate change.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 15th. She discussed her timeline for announcing her fall election plans. She also discussed a recent meeting of the local Metropolitan Planning Organization and the discussions around NCDOT's proposed redesign of 15-501 at I-40. She also talked about the latest on the proposed North-South Bus Rapid Transit line in Chapel Hill, honoring retiring Fire Chief Vence Harris, and more.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. If alcohol and sports betting are legal, why not THC? It was coming and we all knew it. Governor Cooper signed House Bill 347 […]
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This week, Scott and Aaron remember Supreme Court cases, Juneteenth in 1865, and the 1771 execution of six Regulators in Hillsborough.
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Trending today: a recent bust of "fake" Chanel bags - that were produced in the same facility that also makes real Chanel bags.
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On the market for a vehicle? Getting your car ready for summer road trips? We get tips from Gerald Ramoin of Hendrick Southpoint Automall.
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In today's news: a Chapel Hill Town Council member runs for mayor, a controlled detonation in Hillsborough, and a big honor for one Tar Heel.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Carolina football looks to do it with different numbers. As Mack Brown caps his 2023 recruiting class, 29 newcomers will be on the roster […]
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This week, Susan looks ahead to Chapel Hill-Carrboro's Juneteenth celebration at the Hargraves Center, from 10-3 on Saturday, June 17!
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Brendan Rice of Tracksuit plays a new song, "180 Degrees," to promote their upcoming show at Saturday's Flower Fest at Shakori Hills.
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Trending today: a URL commonly seen on Maryland license plates now redirects to an online casino based in the Philippines.
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In today's news: a missing man in Chapel Hill, a high-profile rally for affirmative action, and Pittsboro's first-ever Pride event.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, the Keenan-Flagler Business School announced Mary Margaret Frank as their new dean. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils on how they town is avoiding raising taxes during this budget cycle. Brighton McConnell files a story on two major housing developments that the Chapel Hill Town Council recently considered. One got the go ahead, and one was sent back to the drawing board. In sports, we hear of a potential hire for the UNC Softball program, and more.
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PittsboroTown Councilmember Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 13th. They discussed the town's proposed utilities merger with the town of Sanford to the south. They also discussed the latest on the town's budget.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 13. She discussed the town's recently passed budget, the approval of the town's Comprehensive Sustainability Plan, and some amendments made to the Collins Ridge Master Plan. She also discussed the results of a recent "Engage Hillsborough" session.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. The White House celebration was a reminder of what could happen. The Tar Heels’ field hockey and women’s tennis teams were two of the […]
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Local musician Michael Daughtry stops by to play a live version of "Nothing Special," his new single that's dropping on Friday.
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Trending today: Aaron warns listeners about listicles, with the help of one we just received that may well be the worst one ever produced.
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Katie Murray of the Orange County Arts Commission discusses the Uproar Festival of Public Art, July 14-August 12 across Orange County.
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In today's news: Carrboro proposes no tax increase, Chapel Hill nixes a housing proposal, and two UNC teams visit the White House.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger about the approved town budget that includes a five cent property tax increase. We also hear from new UNC Field Hockey Head Coach Erin Matson, and we learn of UNC not transferring funds for the Ida B. Wells Center for Investigative Journalism. Also a rundown of a full slate of local government meetings, and more.
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Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Head of Athletics Scarlett Steinert, Culbreth Middle School Athletic Director, and legendary Culbreth Middle School teacher Johnny "Coach J" Miller spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 12th.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H'aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 12th. They discussed weekend activities, including Pride festivities and Juneteenth. They also discussed "Theme Thursday's" on Andrew's afternoon music show "Indie With Andy," weekdays at 2:00 p.m. on 97.9 The Hill.
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The Denver Nuggets have never won an NBA title, until tonight. As the basketball world knows, the Nuggets will try to win their first world championship tonight at home against the Miami Heat, leading the NBA Finals 3 games to 1. Before becoming the Nuggets, the old Denver Rockets nearly won two titles in the […]
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Trending today: Victor lashes out at wealthy New Yorkers who order from delivery apps while blocking reforms to help delivery drivers.
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Tenille Fox of Orange County Animal Services joins Aaron to discuss summertime pet safety tips, as we head into those hot months.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill approves a tax increase, new field hockey coach Erin Matson enters summer, and Marcus Paige comes back to town.
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This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Alexis and special guest host, Amanda Boyd from the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, are joined by Hillsborough resident, lead vocalist for Orange County Lockdown and community organizer, Sara LaFone!
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Elisabeth Lewis Corley poems have appeared in Southern Poetry Review, Hyperion, Carolina Quarterly, and many other publications. Corley was founding artistic director of the Atlanta Shakespeare Company, now operating as The Shakespeare Tavern, and an actor and producer Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway, notably for Signature Theatre Company in its first four seasons and in plays by Jim Grimsley for Harland’s Creek Productions. She has been the producer for StreetSigns in NC and NYC since 2012. At UNC Chapel Hill she has taught screenwriting and poetry performance.
Joseph Megel is artist in residence in Performance Studies at the UNC Chapel Hill Department of Communication where he runs the Process Series: New Works in Development. He is Artistic Director of StreetSigns and Co-Executive Director of Harland’s Creek Productions, producer of new plays, screenplays, and short films. Recent direction for StreetSigns includes: Cascade, Temples of Lung and Air, The Talk, Closer Than They Appear, Freight: The Five Incarnations of Abel Green, Trojan Barbie, Blood Knot, Poetic Portraits of a Revolution, Dream Boy, and White People.
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Chapel Hill’s Daniel Wallace, the James Ross McDonald Distinguished Professor of English, at UNC-Chapel Hill, talks about his recent book, “THIS ISN’T GOING TO END WELL: The True Story of a Man I Thought I Knew.”
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Dr. Deborah Stroman discusses UNC Athletics
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear a story about the North Carolina Department of Transportation plan to reinvent the interchange of 15-501 and I-40 that involves a whole new road being built through forest the town is trying to protect. We also hear from Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard about a possible tax increase coming to Chatham County residents. In Sports, Marcus Paige officially returns to the bench for UNC Basketball, and much more.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 9th. She recounted her recent trip to the West African country of Benin as part of the Global Sports Mentoring Program. She talked about her experiences in Benin, as well as reconnecting with one of her former mentees.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 9th. He discussed the recently unveiled town budget, including Carrboro avoiding raising taxes for residents. He also discussed the upcoming election including a new town planning candidate who currently serves on the town planning board. He concluded by discussing some of the upcoming events around town, including this weekend's graduation ceremonies.
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Aaron chats with legendary Tar Heel field hockey star Erin Matson - who's a player no longer, as she's taken over as UNC's head coach.
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Smoke from a Canadian wildfire is making it tougher to be outside this week - so what's a date-night idea that takes you indoors?
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Trending today: due to crossbreeding between wild and domesticated fowl, there are now too many chickens in Hawaii.
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In today's news: better air quality, high school graduation, and a fight over NCDOT plans to change the I-40/15-501 intersection.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. A two-year commitment went away in two weeks. The offshoot of what is happening in college athletics hits harder at Carolina than perhaps any […]
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear of a newly announced road parallel to 15-501 at Eastowne. Also included is further discussion of our air quality in Orange County, a story on a new housing development at South Green in Carrboro, Armando Bacot teams up with Tony the Tiger, and more.
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Executive Director of Heels 4 Life Graham Boone soke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 8th. He discussed a recent program where UNC football players partnered with PORCH Communities to establish chapters in the players hometowns to help combat food insecurity. He also talked about the current state of NIL, and where it could be going in the future.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 8th. She discussed details from the town's newly passed budget, including a tax increase. She also discussed some development projects around town. She also expressed concern about a North Carolina Department of Transportation Plan to add a new road parallel to 15-501 that would connect Eastowne Drive and New Hope Commons.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. The LIV-PGA merger is far from a done deal. It took the NFL seven years to merge with the burgeoning AFL. The ABA was […]
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Scott and Aaron reflect on courageous figures in history, like suffragette Millicent Fawcett and teen civil rights activist Claudette Colvin.
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Trending today: 35 dump trucks in midtown Manhattan, carting in tons of special dirt for a bullriding competition at Madison Square Garden.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, the Chapel Hill are experiences its first code red air quality day in over a decade. We also get updates on several recent crime stories from the community, including a gunshot damaging an apartment. We hear from Rani Dasi of the Caucus of Black School Board Members, which recently drafted a resolution on teacher compensation. Also included is Tom Jensen on the latest public opinion about LGBTQ+ rights, and more.
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Sales consultant Mario Dawson discusses University Preowned, Chapel Hill's only car dealership, with a 30-year history on Fordham Boulevard.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke to 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 7th. She discussed some of the proposed amendments to the Orange County budget, and the Commissioners meeting again on Thursday night to further discuss amendments. She also discussed a memorandum of understanding to help fund the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness.
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University of Washington Research Scientist Elizabeth Spalt spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 7th. She discussed the poor air quality in the Triangle due to Canadian wildfires. She talked about the dangers of PM2.5, who is most at risk, and what folks can do to stay safe on poor air quality days.
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Brent Levy and Tami Schwerin, two of the organizers of the first PBO Pride event in Pittsboro, spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 7th. They discussed the motivation for organizing a pride event, as well as what folks who go to the event can expect. The first annual PBO Pride celebration will be at The Plant in Pittsboro on Sunday, June 11.
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Jonathan Blaes of the National Weather Service discusses our air quality: the current situation, and when things might improve.
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In today's news: the Triangle is under a Code Orange air quality alert, and it may get worse before it gets better. How do you stay healthy?
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Losing Simeon Wilcher is, literally, a big deal for the Tar Heels. In these crazy days of free agency in college athletics, Carolina lost […]
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Filling in for Susan, Karen Michel and Hannah Olson discuss this year's Summer Blast reading program - and how they sign-bombed Susan's house.
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Trending today: plastic shopping bags - which you can try to recycle, but a new study finds those efforts almost always go to naught.
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The Ackland Art Museum is hosting an evening of Wine, Food, and Local Art this Friday, in conjunction with its "Unsettled Things" exhibit.
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In today's news: a rally against gun violence amidst multiple local shootings, a dramatic ATM theft, and Simeon Wilcher is a Tar Heel no more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, a dramatic theft of an ATM at an area convenience store is caught on camera. We also learn of a new candidate for Chapel Hill Town Council, an arrest is made in a weekend shooting in Hillsborough, and the community continues Pride celebrations. In sports, incoming Freshman Simeon Wilcher has asked to be released from his letter of intent and does not plan on playing for UNC. This decision comes just a week after star high school guard Elliot Cadeau reclassified into the class of 2023.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 6th. She discussed the county budget, which will include a tax increase in order to make compensation for county staff more competitive. She also discussed the upcoming graduation ceremonies at Chatham County Schools, which includes her own son's graduation at Northwood High School. She concluded with a discussion of the Juneteenth festivities around Chatham County, including a new mural in downtown Pittsboro.
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For a weird pro playoff season, the Stanley Cup is tops.
Two eighth seeds are still alive in the respective world series of professional basketball and hockey.
The Miami Heat, the No. 8 seed who barely got into the NBA postseason, are three wins away from winning their first world championship since the days of LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh and Ray Allen over the San Antonio Spurs and four Hall of Famers of their own.
The Heat dispatched overall No. 1 seed Milwaukee in five games, the New York Knicks in six games and the Boston Celtics in seven games. Heavy underdogs against the Western Conference top-seeded Nuggets, Miami has already stolen one game in Denver and now goes home for Games 3 and 4.
The Stanley Cup playoffs are even more bizarre, with the eighth-seeded Florida Panthers sneaking in and coming back to win the last three games against No. 1 seed Boston, beating Toronto in five and sweeping the second-seeded Hurricanes in four one-goal goals, two in overtime and one of them in 4 extra periods, both in Raleigh.
So you would think the Panthers had a great shot at upsetting Vegas in the Stanley Cup Finals, and who knows? Maybe they still can despite getting outscored 12-4 in the first two games in Sin City. The series moves to South Florida for the next two. The Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk, who came into the finals as a beast with several miracle goals of his first nine, managed only one in the first two games, a meaningless goal in the third period of a blowout.
The coaching juxtapositions are perhaps the most interesting aspect of the hockey playoffs. Florida’s Paul Maurice coached the 2002 Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup Finals before losing to Detroit in five games.
Bruce Cassidy is in his first season coaching the Vegas Golden Knights, hired eight days after getting fired by the Bruins despite making the playoffs for all of his six seasons at the helm in Boston and compiling a 399-245-108 record.
Cassidy’s teams accumulated at least a hundred points in four of his five full seasons. But he was let go because the Bruins allegedly weren’t tough enough. His successor in Beantown, veteran Jim Montgomery, led the Bruins to the best regular season record in NHL history before they were completely outmuscled by the Panthers in the first round. Cassidy’s new team seems plenty tough enough so far and should be kissing the Cup pretty soon.
Go figure.
Featured image via Associated Press/John Locher
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, Carrboro Town Council member Susan Romaine announces that she will not seek reelection, the UNC community remembers long-time fencing coach Ron Miller, and Black Bears are sited near MLK Boulevard in Chapel Hill. We also learn about a weekend shooting in Hillsborough, recap the season's end for the UNC baseball team, and much more.
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board member Rani Dasi spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 5th. She discussed the conclusion of the school year and the upcoming CHCCS graduation ceremonies. She also discussed a recent resolution passed by the North Carolina Caucus of Black School Board Members calling for an increase in teacher compensation.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H'aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 5th. She discussed the latest on the @wchlchapelboro social media platforms, including the latest on the winning t-shirt design contest shirts arriving soon. They also discussed The Little Mermaid and Hillsborough on Sundays.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a massive leak of 4.4 million tonnes (that’s tonnes, not tons!) of methane gas in Turkmenistan. But there’s also better news: an ill-fated attempt to promote tourism that’s finally reaping environmental dividends after 50 years. Back in the 1970s, officials in the Canary Islands shipped in 240,000 tonnes (not tons!) of sand to build a pristine beach; that effort failed spectacularly at the time – but today, all that sand has turned into a popular habitat for angel sharks. (And shark divers too, so that tourism-promotion effort is actually paying off after all.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Hillsborough police seek a suspect in a block party shooting; Chapel Hill police file charges after dozens of ATV and dirt-bike drivers tear through downtown; Carrboro Town Council member Susan Romaine says she’s not running for reelection; Carrboro town manager Richard White is set to deliver his budget proposal; Gov. Roy Cooper launches a campaign for safe firearm storage; local and state officials weigh in on the importance of LGBTQ Pride; Orange County officials celebrate the opening of a new fire/EMS station; a Tar Heel tennis star gets several big national honors; and we say goodbye to legendary former UNC fencing coach Ron Miller, who passed away Monday at the age of 78.
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For the second straight weekend, Carolina came up inches short from staying alive.
At the NCAA men’s golf tournament, the Tar Heels starred on national TV before a couple of putts that went in and out left them short of the national championship match.
This weekend, the Diamond Heels scrapped through the NCAA regionals for three days without their injured star player Vance Honeycutt and nearly pulled out a win that would have brought them a little closer to the Super Regional next weekend.
Mac Horvath, who followed Honeycutt as the only UNC players to hit more than 20 home runs and steal 20 bases in a season, blasted a dramatic homer in the bottom of the ninth to force extra innings and give the back-and-forth momentum to the guys in baby blue.
In the opener Friday, Carolina left too many men on base and fell to Iowa 5-4 despite a rally in the ninth inning that cut 5-1 deficit to a single run after they had gone 5 for 30 with men on base. Alberto Osuna clubbed a two-run jack and Jackson Van De Brake laced a one-out RBI double before Iowa fanned the last two batters to end the game.
On Saturday, when Max Carlson and Dalton Pence one-hit Wright State, Horvath snapped out of a minor slump to launch a three-run homer over the left field wall and sealed the 5-0 victory to force a rematch with Iowa in the elimination game.
On Sunday, the Heels left the bases loaded in the first inning but took a 2-0 lead in the second when Casey Cook homered after Colby Wilkinson had a lead-off walk. Iowa took a 4-2 lead in the fifth on a three-run homer and added another run in the seventh that put the Heels back in hot water.
Freshman Dylan King, in his 12th at-bat of the season, roped a double down the right field line that scored two runs and created that familiar 5-4 score that Horvath knotted up in the ninth with a towering drive just over the left field wall as the UNC dugout and the outnumbered Carolina fans went wild.
The Hawkeyes went ahead on a long triple in their 13th inning that Horvath could not quite track down in deep left center. The Heels went quietly in their last at bat and returned home with a 36-24 record in another good, but not great, season for Scott Forbes’ team.
Good props continued for Carolina as one of the Big Ten announcers calling the game for the ACC Network referred to the Tar Heels as “one of the storied programs in college baseball.”
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every other Monday, Aaron is joined at 8:30 a.m. by Tom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, for a longstanding regular segment called “What We’re Thinking,” looking at recent survey numbers and discussing what they tell us about American public opinion – election-related and otherwise.
It’s Pride Month, but there’s a growing anti-LGBTQ backlash, particularly against trans people. What’s the state of public opinion on LGBTQ rights? Tom says public opinion is still increasingly pro-LGBTQ, in spite of the backlash; anti-LGBTQ sentiment may be louder, but it’s also shrinking.
On a related topic, Tom turns the tables on Aaron and asks about his recent research into the history of sex-segregated public restrooms – which haven’t been around as long as you think, nor were they first established for the reasons you might expect.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a new report finds that eleven people are responsible for two-thirds of all book challenges in schools. (Some of them aren’t even parents – though Aaron says the problem isn’t that they’re not parents; the problem is that they’re just wrong in the first place.) Also, a plant unfortunately called “stinknet” is sweeping across the American West, spreading about as rapidly as kudzu spread in the South.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Each year, the North Carolina AIDS Action Network (NCAAN) holds a day of advocacy at the General Assembly called “HIV Speaks on Jones Street.” Following this year’s event, NCAAN associate director Matt Martin and communications manager Maggie Blunk joined Aaron on 97.9 The Hill to discuss the day, the conversations they had, the legislation they’re supporting (and opposing), and the current state of the ongoing fight against HIV and AIDS in North Carolina and beyond.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: a pair of black bear sightings in Chapel Hill, a peeper in a women’s restroom at UNC, a new Chapel Hill fire chief, LGBTQ Pride Month gets underway, Chapel Hill-Carrboro and Orange County Schools prep for high school graduation, Barbara Foushee runs for Carrboro mayor, UNC baseball is out of the NCAA tournament, and UNC basketball learns its opponent in this year’s Jumpman Invitational.
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Every Sunday, come on down for Howdy Hillsborough! Join Eryk Pruitt and Alexis Bravos, some of Hillsborough’s finest and folks who will guide you through getting to know your neighbors, what’s happening around town, some discoveries you can make close to home and some of the most interesting conversations this side of the Eno River!
This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and Eryk are joined by local attorney and fiction writer, Russell Johnson.
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Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
This Week: Thomas Wolf
Thomas Wolf was born, raised, and educated in the Midwest. A graduate of Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois (1969), he later earned an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop (1975). He is the author of “The Called Shot: Babe Ruth, the Chicago Cubs, and the Unforgettable Major League Baseball Season of 1932” (2020), which was named “Best Baseball Book of 2020” by Sports Collectors Digest and was a finalist for the prestigious Seymour Medal. He is also the co-author with Patricia L. Bryan of both “Midnight Assassin: A Murder in America’s Heartland” (2005) and “The Plea: The True Story of Young Wesley Elkins and His Struggle for Redemption” (July 2022). He has lived in Chapel Hill since 1985. www.thomaswolfbooks.com
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Gene Nichol, Professor at the UNC Law School, talks about his new book, “Lessons from North Carolina: Race, Religion, Tribe, and the Future of America”.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, Chapel Hill chooses a new fire chief, the Lumina Theatre was recently sold, and there was a report of a peeper at women’s restroom on campus. We also hear a story on ways to address extreme heat as we get deeper into summer. In sports, we learn one of UNC’s basketball opponents for the upcoming season, and hear from UNC Women’s Tennis coach Brian Kalbas after his team won the national championship this year.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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University of North Carolina and University of Virginia faculty member Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 2nd. They discussed the latest phenom in the world of women’s golf. They also talked about the NBA finals, and more.
Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC faculty member, sports businesswoman and former basketball player — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Click here to listen to their past conversations on the latest sports headlines and cultural impact.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 2nd. He discussed the importance of local governments recognizing Pride Month. He also discussed many of the community Pride events coming up in Carrboro and Carrboro. He also discussed councilmember Barbara Foushee’s announcement that she will run to be Carrboro’s next mayor. He finished with some discussion of soccer in Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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What Elliot Cadeau means for the Tar Heels’ lineup.
The good news begins with a 5-star reclassified point guard and sensational distributor, according to Hubert Davis, who calls Cadeau “an elite passer and playmaker. . . and excels at making his teammates around him better.”
The conundrum Davis must solve is that with senior R.J. Davis returning after playing almost 35 minutes per game the last two years, Carolina is likely to start one of the smallest backcourts in the country at 6-foot-2 and 6-feet.
Even if Cadeau and Davis are decent rebounding guards and defenders for their size, the college game is filled with bigger, physical players who can shoot at all positions. Will there be some zone practiced and ready as the season starts?
Sure, 6-5 super senior Cormac Ryan, who adds UNC to a college resume that includes Stanford and Notre Dame, will find important minutes, perhaps as part of a three-guard lineup that could also use 6-5 grad transfer Paxson Wojcik. While 6-3 soph Seth Trimble and 6-5 freshman Simeon Wilcher look to be their back-ups, if they show at practice Davis may have to play subs more than he has so far to address match-up problems against decidedly bigger back courts.
Davis calls Ryan “A great shooter, defender, leader and fierce competitor,” and that Paxson, a Tar Heel life born in Chapel Hill and a Brown graduate, “brings consistent perimeter shooting, rebounding and passing from the wing.”
The four and five positions (strong forward and center) have a similar logjam. Behind fifth-year senior star Armando Bacot and sophomore Jalen Washington, a reputed pro talent yet to emerge, there should be great competition for time provided by 6-7 junior Harrison Ingram from Stanford and 6-9 senior Jae’Lyn Withers from Louisville. Freshman Zayden High is 6-10 and the 11th scholarship player, giving Davis room to add one or two more big guys.
Cadeau is the linchpin for a team that had only 40 more total assists than turnovers last season. R.J. Davis played more point guard than the Arizona-bound Caleb Love but is still considered a scorer rather than a lead guard. He is also a ferocious defender who tries not to make his size a negative.
Hubert Davis graduated from UNC with a degree in criminal justice. While his team is a law-abiding bunch, the third-year coach will have to be more of a chemist than a cop. The concoctions start this summer with the results beginning to show in the very tough months of November and December with defending national champion UConn for sure, and the likes of Arkansas, Michigan, Memphis, UCLA, Kentucky as possible opponents.
A better start this year is a must.
Featured image via UNC Athletic Communications/Maggie Hobson
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
It’s LGBTQ Pride Month! What are the most LGBTQ-friendly businesses in the area? Brad suggests a trip to Carrboro, for dinner and drinks at a pair of longtime local establishments – while Aaron heads to downtown Durham for a music venue that goes out of its way to promote queer representation, on stage and off. (We’re lucky: there are a lot of options to choose from.)
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Aaron chats with Carrboro Town Council member Barbara Foushee, who's just announced a run for mayor this fall.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Victor gets worried about The Grid, after seeing a report that the U.S. imports about 35 percent of its electrical transformers. Also, health experts launch a pilot program encouraging people to season their food with MSG, because it helps you reduce your sodium intake. (MSG is mostly tasteless – but you know, just put some salt on it, you’ll be fine.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Welcome to “Let The Healing Continue,” a monthly interview series made possible by Piedmont Health. In this series, we will hear from health care professionals and local leaders to start a conversation about how to begin to heal from the global pandemic and the many ways it has impacted our lives.
In this installment, Aaron welcomes chief medical officer Adrian Mancheno to discuss the current state of COVID-19, now that the World Health Organization has officially ended its global state of emergency – and what you should continue to do to stay healthy. Listen:
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In today's news: advice from experts on beating the summer heat, and a preview of UNC baseball in the NCAA tournament.
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UNC Women’s Tennis Head Coach Brian Kalbas spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 1st. He discussed the recently concluded season, that saw the women’s tennis team win a team national championship. He also discussed the doubles championship match, which saw two UNC doubles teams squaring off for the national championship. He also discussed what surprised him about this year’s team, and what his summer plans are both personally and for the tennis program.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s On Air Today interviews by clicking here.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is the latest on the town-owned Legion Road Pond, which will have to be drained due to safety concerns. We also hear from OWASA on their proposed rate hikes, and we hear from the Downtown Partnership on the results of their pride flag survey. In sports, Women’s Lacrosse coach Jeny Levy gets a four year contract extension, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Program Coordinator for the Town of Chapel Hill Office of Economic Development Sarah Potter spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 1st. She discussed the new downtown Garden Spot, funded partially by a Revive Opportunity Grant. She also discussed the Downtown Mobility Plan, the recent “Big Reveal,” and the biggest surprises and challenges she has faced in her role in the office of Economic Development.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Senior Policy Associate at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 1st. She discussed a new public schools assessment that outlines the lack of air conditioning in public schools across the country. She discussed the negative learning and public health implications of the data. She also talked about how the federal budget and debt ceiling debate will affect programs aimed at mitigating the effects extreme heat.
Each Thursday “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for Climate Thursday. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Scott and Aaron remember the pioneering architect who designed Duke’s West Campus – including Duke Chapel, dedicated this week in 1935. The Lincoln Memorial was also dedicated this week in history, slightly earlier in 1922. And just a couple years after those buildings opened their doors, an Oklahoma City grocer unveiled a new invention that would change retail forever: the shopping cart.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron is joined by the Gone Ghosts (Dave Hedeman, Justin Bowlin, and John Kenney), who are playing this Saturday at Cats Cradle Back Room along with Heat Preacher and Charles Latham & the Borrowed Band.
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This year, the Gone Ghosts are releasing an EP called “Vagabond for Life,” with new recordings of songs originally recorded by Hedeman and Kenney’s earlier band The Vagabond Union. The first single, “Breakdown,” drops this weekend – and the Gone Ghosts stopped by 97.9 The Hill to play the song live in our studio.
Click here to buy tickets and get more information on Saturday’s show.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Victor is surprised by data showing only 12 percent of U.S. restaurants serve “Asian” food – and only 7 percent of those are Indian. (Apparently, there are just as many Indian restaurants as Vietnamese restaurants in America.) Why the low percentage? Aaron thinks it might be because there aren’t any Indian fast food chains – at least not yet. Also, Victor discusses a study finding that QR-code menus at restaurants, while increasingly ubiquitous, are very rarely actually used.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
The topic of police reform has been high on the national agenda since George Floyd’s murder three years ago. But what reforms are actually being proposed, and which of those proposals are actually getting enacted?
The Wilson Center for Science and Justice at Duke University has been tracking more than 3800 federal, state and local police reform bills dating back to 2018.
Click here to access the* database.***
Aaron discussed the database with Duke law professor Brandon Garrett.
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In today's news: Pride flags in Chapel Hill, a proposed rate hike for OWASA customers, and a pond on Legion Road that may have to be drained.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear from state Rep. Allen Buansi about the bill passed by the state house to approve a Venus Flytrap license plate. We also learn more about the new EMS and Fire Station in Hillsborough, and a visit to The Plant in Pittsboro. In sports, we learn the kickoff times and television assignments for the first three UNC football games of the year, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 31st. She discussed some proposed amendments to the county budget, as well as a public budget presentation coming up on Thursday. She also discussed a proposal to rezone 84 acres near Lawrence Road and US70 for a prep school and some athletic facilities. They concluded by talking about the upcoming UPROAR arts festival coming to Orange County in July.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 31st. He discussed the UNC baseball team's performance in the ACC Tournament, and their prospects in the NCAA tournament. The Diamond Heels start regional play in Terre Haute, Indiana this weekend. He also discussed the men's golf team, which was eliminated in the semifinals of the NCAA tournament, their best result in 30 years. They concluded the conversation by talking about roster updates for both the men's and women's basketball teams.
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Two putts from glory. But it was still a great day for Carolina.
The UNC men’s golf team did not advance to the NCAA championship match in Scottsdale, Arizona, edged out by Georgia Tech on the last green of the last semifinal Tuesday, the Tar Heels’ best such finish since 1993.
In those 30 years, college golf has changed enormously.
For starters, the entire match-play tournament of the eight teams that survived four days of stroke play was on The Golf Channel, which was launched in 1995. Now owned by NBC, it draws millions of golf-hungry viewers to whatever is showing.
And this week, it was another showcase for college golf and for the third straight year Andrew DiBitetto’s top-seeded team was in that spotlight. Whereas Davis Love III and John Inman had to star on the PGA tour before becoming household names of the game, now the golf world knows of lefty David Ford and Peter Fountain, who battled into dusk before the Yellow Jackets proved a little bit better.
Still, it was wonderful theater to be among the final four that included Florida and Florida State, football schools that were also trying to win their first golf national championship. And how the Heels battled in the setting sun.
It was only until Georgia Tech senior Ross Steelman sank two critical putts on the 16th and 17th greens to win his match on the final hole to secure the decisive point for the Jackets in a 3-2 win over Carolina Tuesday at the Grayhawk Golf Course.
It was riveting theater. Not yet stars on the pro tour that some of them will surely become, these college kids turned an individual game into the team sport that makes college athletics so unique.
As each match ended, the players didn’t disappear into the clubhouse or become trunk-slammers in the parking lot, they kept joining teammates for the dramatic final holes until Florida and Georgia Tech advanced to Wednesday’s final, where one of them will emerge with their first national title.
With the program DiBitetto has put together, the Tar Heels may very well be there for a fourth straight year and keep knocking on the door before they bust through it.
Carolina got a dominant 6&5 win by Dylan Menante, and a second come-from-behind win by Ford to put two points on the board, but Ryan Burnett and Austin Greaser could not muster the magic of the 72 holes of stroke play and the morning quarterfinals of the five-team matches.
Regardless of the outcome, Carolina blue gleamed in the desert for a golfing nation to see.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Wednesday morning, Chapel Hill Public Library director Susan Brown joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “Talking Books,” a weekly segment of book recommendations, of all genres and for all ages. (Susan also heads up Chapel Hill’s Community Arts and Culture department, so they’ll often talk about upcoming festivals and other cultural events as well.)
Click here to listen back to the full Talking Books archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Wednesday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Chapel Hill is celebrating Small Town Pride in June, with events all month long – starting Saturday with the Pride Promenade on Franklin Street! (We’re pronouncing “promenade” like it rhymes with “odd,” but you go ahead and pronounce it however you like.) Susan and Aaron recommend LGBTQ books – invariably coming back to Aaron’s favorite, “Fun Home,” which is itself a great source of LGBTQ book recommendations.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: researchers find a species of spider that’s small, harmless…and extremely anxiety-ridden. (Or is it just really good at meditation?) Also, the Twitterverse gets outraged over U.S. cell phone carriers’ decision to reduce available storage space for voicemail – leading Aaron to share his strategy for saving digital files you want to preserve. (Pretty easy: make an actual hard copy.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: a Carrboro woman is facing charges after a fatal crash with a motorcyclist last week; the General Assembly signs off on Blue Cross Blue Shield’s restructuring proposal; lawmakers approve a new Venus flytrap-themed license plate; Orange County gets ready to open a new fire and EMS station; Andrew Stuckey explores a cool commercial spot in Pittsboro; UNC men’s golf ends its best season in 30 years; more national titles for UNC’s men’s and women’s ultimate frisbee teams; and future Tar Heel point guard Elliot Cadeau reclassifies to start in Chapel Hill this fall.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn of misdemeanor death by vehicle charges being filed in the death of a motorcyclist in Carrboro last week. We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger on a proposed tax increase, and Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils on a newly approved housing development. Also included is a story on the retirement Margo MacIntyre from the Coker Arboretum. In sports, a star recruit for the men's basketball team reclassifies for next year's freshman class.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 30th. She discussed Memorial Day activities including the county's service at the Seymour Center. She also discussed this weekend's upcoming Flush-Fest, a private fundraiser for better sanitation in South America. She also shared the latest on the Town's plans to build a pocket skate park sometime during 2024. She also previewed a multi-modal transportation corridor study in Hillsborough.
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For the University of National Champions, a men’s golf crown would be awesome.
The Tar Heels are having their best NCAA tournament performance in history by finishing first in four rounds of stroke play and enter match play today as the No. 1 seed against 8th-seed Stanford at the 2023 NCAA Men’s Golf Championship on the Grayhawk Golf Course in Scottsdale, Arizona.
They are favored to win their first national championship in a sport that has struggled since the days of Davis Love III and John Inman in the 1980s and Harvie Ward 30 years before that.
Carolina may have its most talented team ever, with five players ranked in the top 50 individually, and pulling off the title in match play would be a special championship for a school that has won dozens of Natties in other sports.
All-American senior Austin Greaser made a hole-in-one and fired a 4-under-par 66, one of three Tar Heels to shoot in the 60s in the final round to lead UNC to a first-place finish in the team standings after 72 holes of stroke play. Greaser aced the par-3 fifth hole. David Ford shot 68 and Ryan Burnett 69 as Carolina shot 7-under-par 273 Monday, which equaled the best round of the day by Florida State. It was the second straight day UNC had its lowest round ever in an NCAA Championship (including 275 Sunday in the third round).
The Tar Heels shot 12 under over the final 36 holes to earn the top seed in match play after entering the tournament as the No. 2 seed and are the highest-seeded team remaining for match play.
Sixth-year head Coach Andrew DiBitetto said, “We love our guys for a lot of reasons… one of them – no matter what they do, wherever they are on the leaderboard, they’re always hungry, they always want more, they want to keep working. They want to be the absolute best versions of themselves. We just had a successful four rounds and we finished atop the leaderboard. But our guys are still hungry. They went right to the range and they’re still there working, and we have a lot more work to do this week.”
Bring home another Natty, coach.
Photo via Andy Mead.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: the star Betelgeuse, which is about to get a whole lot brighter in our night sky – in the very, very distant future. Also, Victor wrings his hands over how to pronounce “Betelgeuse,” but goes all in on pronouncing the G in “gif” as if it’s a J. (Aaron disagrees, because it’s a flippin’ G.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Margo McIntyre steps down after 15 years as head of the Coker Arboretum, Carrboro signs off on a 57-unit housing complex at South Green, Chapel Hill considers a property tax hike, UNC baseball gets an NCAA tournament bid, Fiona Crawley and Carson Tanguilig win an NCAA doubles title in women’s tennis, the UNC men’s golf team earns the top seed in the NCAA quarterfinals, and the Tar Heel women’s basketball team lands a five-star recruit for 2024.
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Every Sunday, come on down for Howdy Hillsborough! Join Eryk Pruitt and Alexis Bravos, some of Hillsborough’s finest and folks who will guide you through getting to know your neighbors, what’s happening around town, some discoveries you can make close to home and some of the most interesting conversations this side of the Eno River!
This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and special guest host, Amanda Boyd from the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, are joined by Hillsborough resident and college admissions consultant, Anna Zirkel!
Listen to this week’s full episode of “Howdy Hillsborough” below!
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Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
This Week: Kyle Shipp is a dedicated community leader with experience in engineering and construction. He currently serves as a member of the Pittsboro Town Board and is a founding member of the Pittsboro Boys & Girls Club. He holds leadership positions on the Corporate Board for Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina and the Board of the Pittsboro VFW and Pittsboro American Legion. Kyle resides in downtown Pittsboro, NC with his wife, Dianna; son, Rory and Stacks the dog.
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UNC-Chapel Hill’s Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism at UNC Chapel Hill. On Friday March 24 she talked to the Chapel Hill Rotary Club talks about the latest in her work at Huqoq, in Israel including more about the stunning mosaics on an ancient synagogue’s floor, where last year’s team uncovered an unprecedented depiction of two female biblical heroes.
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All bets are off in the NCAA Baseball Tournament.
As it stands right now, the Diamond Heels aren’t projected to be one of 16 national seeds in the 64-team field. But being a highly-ranked team dreaming of Omaha isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. After all, the No. 1 overall seed in the field has lifted the trophy only one time since… ever.
In the last two seasons, the No. 1 overall seed hasn’t even made it to Omaha. In each case, SEC powerhouses fell on home soil to ACC underdogs in the Super Regionals: NC State toppled Arkansas in 2021 on its way to the College World Series, and Notre Dame took down Tennessee in 2022 to the delight of nearly every other fan base around the country.
Last season also saw Ole Miss, a No. 3 seed in its four-team region and the “last team in” win its first-ever national championship. You’d think the tournament’s double-elimination format would lead to more chalkiness, but it’s precisely the opposite. Between 2004 and 2016, 11 of the 13 national champions were not given a top-8 seed, and three of those teams were seeded No. 3 or worse in their own region. Fresno State made history in 2008 when it became the first and only No. 4 seed to win the championship. That’s like if a No. 13 seed or worse won March Madness.
Just another year in Omaha.
Carolina has its own experiences with summer upsets. The 2007 Tar Heels were a No. 1 seed and made it to the championship series, but got smoked in two games by unseeded Oregon State. The 2013 team was the best in school history, earning the tournament’s No. 1 overall seed. But a loss to unseeded NC State in the first game in Omaha and another to unseeded UCLA in the semifinals sent Carolina home empty-handed.
There are other teams that didn’t even make the trip out west: the 2022 and 2019 squads each hosted Super Regionals but lost. The 2017 team fared even worse. The Tar Heels were the No. 2 overall seed but lost to Davidson — Davidson! — twice in Chapel Hill for a stunning early exit.
Of course, the Diamond Heels have been on the good side of some upsets, too. The 2006 team visited No. 4 overall seed Alabama in the Super Regionals and left winners after a two-game sweep of the Tide, capped off by Chad Flack’s legendary walk-off homer in Game 2. The Tar Heels then defeated No. 1 overall seed Clemson in Omaha on their way to the championship series.
So, seeding really doesn’t matter in this tournament. If you’re hot, you’re hot. If you’re not, prepare for a long and winding road back home.
Featured image via The News & Observer/Robert Willett
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, Aaron Keck sits down for a conversation with sports broadcasting legend and wchl alum Jim Lampley. We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Pro Tem Susan Romaine on a proposal to help reduce the number of cars in Carrboro. We also hear of some savvy middle school investors in Pittsboro who won an economics competition, recap the UNC Diamond Heels big ACC Tournament win, and more.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 26th. She discussed the latest on the town’s proposed budget, which includes an almost 10% increase in the town’s property tax rate. She also shared the latest on discussions to allow more density in some neighborhoods, and the latest from UNC Health on their Eastowne development. She also mentioned upcoming weekend events, including government offices being closed for the Memorial Day Holiday.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
Brad and Aaron are back from a weekend in New York City, where they visited some exciting places – including a kitschy bar called Trailer Park with a Southern Culture on the Skids vibe, and a wild immersive theater show called Sleep No More. What are the local equivalents of those cool experiences? Brad suggests a trip to Hillsborough, while Aaron thinks there’s one spot on Franklin Street that echoes both of those places at once.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a trip to Guardians of the Galaxy III gets Victor thinking about “synchs” in movies – that’d be the use of popular music in film. It’s a big business, a multimillion-dollar industry, but that industry may be set for a decline after hitting record highs last year.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron chats with Richard Ellington and Tom Jepsen of the Chapel Hill Historical Society, which is having to move from their current location at the Chapel Hill Public Library by the end of the year. The Chapel Hill Historical Society has been around since 1966 and they’ve had to move before, but the process of finding new space is always a difficult one.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Aaron chats with sports broadcasting legend Jim Lampley, who got his start at WCHL. Also: Carrboro considers relaxing parking requirements for new housing, five Chatham County middle schoolers win a national competition, the owners of Chapel Hill Creamery head into retirement, UNC baseball advances to the ACC semis, UNC men’s golf opens NCAA tournament play, two Tar Heel tennis doubles pairs are still alive in the NCAA semifinals, and legendary UNC softball coach Donna Papa calls it a career.
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One of UNC’s best programs is in the hunt for its first-ever national championship.
The Carolina men’s golf program begins play in the NCAA Championship at the Grayhawk Golf Club in Arizona tomorrow. The team is ranked No. 2 in the country and has finished in the top 8 in each of the last two championships. But this group of Tar Heels is the best sixth-year head coach Andrew DiBitetto has had in Chapel Hill.
Carolina’s five-man lineup includes All-Americans and former national champions. Fifth-year senior Ryan Burnett is coming off an individual title in UNC’s regional in South Carolina last week and is as steady as they come. Sophomore David Ford has had a spectacular season, capped off by winning Carolina’s first-ever ACC Player of the Year award in men’s golf. Senior Austin Greaser has played at both The Masters and the U.S. Open, so the NCAA Championship stage isn’t likely to phase him. Dylan Menante is a transfer from Pepperdine, who ironically enough helped knock Carolina out of the championship last year in the match play quarterfinals. He also won a national championship with the Waves two years ago. And let’s not forget about Peter Fountain, the talented junior from Broughton High in Raleigh who won ACC Freshman of the Year two seasons ago.
That quintet has helped Carolina win five tournaments this season, by far the most in one campaign under DiBitetto, who oh by the way just won his second consecutive ACC Coach of the Year award. His Tar Heels will be among 30 of the country’s elite programs competing in the NCAA Championship. Three days of stroke play between tomorrow and Sunday will pare the field down to 15, after which one more round of stroke play determines the eight teams who advance to match play. Carolina has made its way to match play in each of the last two years, but lost in the opening round both times.
Grayhawk was the site of both of those championships, so the Tar Heels certainly have familiarity with the course. If they can go where no UNC team has gone before, it’d be the ultimate feather in the cap for DiBitetto, who took over a program which recent alumnus Ben Griffin candidly said was not competitive as recently as a decade ago.
The nature of the golf championship means not a lot of spectators will be joining UNC in the desert, but they have plenty of support behind them.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Scott tells the story of ordinary folks doing great things: a small-time inventor who became U.S. President, a marine biologist who launched a movement, a polio-stricken woman who became one of the 20th century’s most celebrated photographers, and a college student who broke several world records in a span of just 45 minutes.
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Trending today: algorithms, throwing stars, the unmemorable story of Pecos Bill, and Victor's single-issue campaign for Chapel Hill mayor.
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In today's news: tips on helping your kids navigate social media, a UNC baseball preview, and Bubba Cunningham on the ACC's future.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn of the appointment of Will Potter as the new Carrboro Fire Chief. We also learn of the opening ceremony for a new fire / EMS station in Hillsborough. We learn of a proposed coordinator of trails for the Haw River in the Chatham County Budget, and hear the latest from Chapel Hill's Weaver's Grove development. In sports, the Diamond Heels prepare for an ACC Tournament game with out star outfielder Vance Honeycutt.
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Development and Communications Director for CORA Rebecca Hankins spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 24th. She discussed the summer SNACK program that provides groceries to families in need over the summer months. She also discussed the upcoming reopening of their on-site shopping facility.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 24th. She discussed the latest budget work session and some minor amendments that may be made to the budget as it works toward approval. She also gave an update on meeting with some county departments, including the decision to eliminate the county's pet registration fee. She also discussed the reopening of Blackwood Farm Park in Orange County, and previewed the opening of a new Fire and EMS station in Hillsborough.
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General Manager of the Burlington Sock Puppets baseball team Anderson Rathbun spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 24th. He discussed Appalachian League baseball, the history of the Sock Puppets, and what fans can expect at a sock puppets game this season. He also talked about some renovations happening to the stadium, and the newest sock puppet character to be introduced by the team.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Durham Bulls Athletic Park is a perfect spot for the ACC Baseball Tournament. Just as Greensboro established itself as Tournament Town for basketball season, […]
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Aaron's back from New York, where he saw "Sleep No More." What books (besides Macbeth) would make good immersive-theater experiences?
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Trending today: a David-versus-Goliath battle between Taco John's and Taco Bell over whether it's possible to own the phrase "Taco Tuesday."
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Aaron chats with Marc Pons of Chapel Hill Tire, now celebrating 70 years of business in the Triangle and their brand new location in Durham.
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In today's news: Carrboro names a new fire chief, Habitat for Humanity celebrates Weavers Grove, and UNC baseball gets an ACC tournament win.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. The big boys and local guys are going, going gone. Lebron and the Lakers are out in four straight. The two Jays and Celtics […]
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Trending today: an Australian teen tries (unsuccessfully) to circumvent airline baggage fees by wearing a whole lot of clothes.
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Aaron chats with UNC historian W. Fitzhugh Brundage, the editor of a new book, "A New History of the American South," now out from UNC Press.
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In today's news: Barbara Foushee announces a run for Carrboro mayor, and Gov. Roy Cooper declares a "state of emergency" on public education.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn that Carrboro Town Council Member Barbara Foushee will run for Mayor this fall. We hear of a plane crash that killed one on Sunday in northern Orange County. We also hear a story on the new student body president at UNC, and chapel hill Mayor Pam Hemminger tells us the latest on the Legion Road Property. In sports, the Women's Tennis Team celebrates a national championship, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Michael Koh and Andrew Stuckey discuss the weekend in sports. Michael talks about he women's tennis team, which won a national championship by beating NC State 4-1 over the weekend. He also talked about the baseball team which will be competing in the ACC Tournament this week. The conversation concluded with discussion of the men's golf team, which will be competing for a national championship later this week in Arizona.
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For the May Teacher Feature, we check in with support staff in CHCCS who help provide mental health service to students and educators! Charlos Banks (the Chief of School Support and Wellness), Kelly Hotchkiss (the mental health specialist for Estes Hills Elementary and Culbreth Middle schools), and Ann Levin (the mental health specialist for Phoenix […]
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Trending today: hundreds of pounds of cooked pasta are dumped on the side of a New Jersey road, triggering lots and lots of pasta puns.
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Tom and Aaron discuss the implications of last week's mayoral elections in Philadelphia, Jacksonville, and Colorado Springs.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Brian Kalbas has climbed the mountain and put his stake in the ground. The 20-year Carolina women’s tennis coach has added the big one […]
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In today's news: a fatal plane crash in Orange County, words from UNC's new student body president, and an NCAA title for UNC women's tennis.
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This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Alexis and special guest host, Jada Jarillo, are joined by Hillsborough resident, 97.9 The Hill WCHL radio guy, and Jada's husband, Kenny Dike!
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Meredith Voller spent many years managing sales, marketing, and events teams as a hospitality executive in luxury and boutique hotels in Chicago, Portland, Salt Lake City, Hollywood, and Madison. Now she's happy to be a real estate broker and splitting her time between NW Indiana and the Triangle in North Carolina. When in NC she sings with the NC Master Chorale.
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Chapel Hill’s John Rosenthal, internationally known photographer, talks about how the memory of a long dead girl still haunts him and led to his new book “Searching for Amylu Danzer”.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in as host and shares the top local news of Friday, May 19.
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Carrboro Mayor Pro Temp Susan Romaine speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, May 19.
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District 56 Rep. Allen Buansi joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell for a state legislature update on Friday, May 19.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. The Magnificent 7 does not have any truly magnificent choices. The media has been calling them “Group of 7” – Clemson, Florida State, Miami, […]
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Aaron chats with Neil Johnson, manager of University Preowned Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill's only car dealership.
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UNC's Mitch Prinstein discusses a new "Health Advisory on Social Media Use in Adolescence," with ten recommendations for teens and parents.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in for Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 18 to share the news headlines from the day.
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Ashley Ward, a senior policy associate at Duke’s Nicholas Institute, speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 18. As we prepare for summer weather, Ward shares tips on how people can stay cool at a lower cost. She warns, though, that more policy changes must be taken to prepare for extreme heat […]
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill on Thursday, May 18 about the previous night's council work session.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Did you know that Ted Lasso was originally belligerent? The runaway sensation of a series featuring the American football coach who knew nothing about […]
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The band Slow Teeth stops by to unveil their debut single "Still You Speak" and discuss Friday night's show at Cats Cradle Back Room.
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This week, Scott and Aaron discuss the 1771 Battle of Alamance and the Supreme Court's 1954 ruling in Brown v. Board of Education.
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Trending today: a Minnesota man invents a motorcycle powered by superheated beer - or as the British call it, "beer."
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State DMV Commissioner Wayne Goodwin discusses a new law about teen drivers and new initiatives to streamline the DMV experience.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition, we learn of the retirement of Bill Horner from the Chatham News + Record. We also find out that local singer-songwriter Rhiannon Giddens has won the Pulitzer Prize for Songwriting. We also hear a story about some Duke healthcare professionals response to the propose changes in state abortion law. Also included is a story on online security, and more.
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97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 8th. They discussed a successful weekend for the UNC Tennis programs, what comes next for women’s lacrosse, and the last stretch of the season for the diamond heels.
On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 8th. She discussed a recent Instagram video from the @wchlchapelboro account. She also discussed the ongoing T-Shirt design contest. The top entries are now up for votes, with the winning design being announced later this month.
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The UNC women capped a perfect opening to their new home.
The nation’s top-ranked women’s tennis team (31-1) bounced back from its only loss of the season (to N.C. State in the ACC finals) and swept through the NCAA regional rounds by blanking Charleston Southern Friday and Old Dominion Saturday at their new hidden home, the spectacular and unparalleled Chewning Tennis Center.
You will get another chance to see it this weekend, as the Tar Heels host the Super Regional against Florida at the state-of-the-art, $17-million facility that beat the odds and opened the last month of the regular season.
Located well behind the Friday Center and named for the family of former Carolina tennis player Tom Chewning, it has six pristine hard courts, plus six more for practice, and refurbished indoor courts and locker rooms for the women’s and men’s teams. Elevated spectator sections of light blue chair backs are along both baselines, and each court has an electric scoreboard tracking the matches.
In both the first and second rounds, the Tar Heels jumped in front by methodically winning the doubles point, and from there it was a race in the six singles to get the clinching three points to win 4-0, which left three matches unfinished with the Tar Heels in great shape to win them all.
The diversity of Brian Kalbas’ latest dynasty entry, which will now play for UNC’s 13th consecutive trip to the 8-team NCAA championships, is stunning. In the doubles matches both days, the Elizabeth Scotty/Carson Tanguilig and Reese Brantmeier/Reilly Tran duos won easily.
The onslaught continued into singles, where No. 2 Fiona Crawley and No. 6 Tran won in straight sets before fourth singles Abbey Forbes clinched the first round with another two-set win over Charleston Southern. Twenty-four hours later, Crawley and Anika Yarlagadda again won in straight sets before Tran in fifth singles set off the celebration sending an appreciative partisan crowd home happy.
Not only are the Tar Heels of all ethnicities and hometowns, their body sizes – from lithe, 5-foot-6 Crawley of San Antonio to Raleigh’s full-framed 5-9 Forbes – all pack amazing arrays of power and finesse.
In the men’s regional also at Chewning, Sam Paul’s 14th-ranked Heels rallied after losing the doubles point to beat Drake, 4-1, Saturday. The Heels then swept a tough Utah team Sunday to advance to their ninth consecutive round of 16 against top-seeded Texas in Austin this Saturday at 4 p.m. Eastern time.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every other Monday, Aaron is joined at 8:30 a.m. by Tom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, for a longstanding regular segment called “What We’re Thinking,” looking at recent survey numbers and discussing what they tell us about American public opinion – election-related and otherwise.
North Carolina Republicans are poised to enact a 12-week abortion ban. Do North Carolinians support it – and does it even matter? Tom and Aaron discuss recent surveys showing residents generally don’t want tighter abortion restrictions, as well as a recent State Supreme Court decision that may allow the GOP to remain in control of the legislature even if there’s a voter backlash in 2024. Also: a new national survey shows surprisingly poor numbers for Joe Biden, but it’s likely an outlier given the results we’re seeing from other recent polls. (Your periodic reminder: news coverage always focuses on the unusual and skips the ordinary and routine, but when it comes to polls, you want to ignore the unusual and focus on the ordinary.)
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: TSA officials are starting to confiscate “vampire straws,” or metal straws with pointed bottoms, because they can be used as a weapon. Which begs the question: what actually is a ‘weapon’? How many of the ‘weapons’ in Clue are really weapons, and how many are just objects that can be misused? Is that enough to justify banning a weapon on a plane? Victor and Aaron get philosophical.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: an AT&T internet outage continues in Chapel Hill and Durham; Chapel Hill police investigate gunshots at Timber Hollow; another arrest in last month’s shooting in Bynum; Duke University doctors speak out against a proposed 12-week abortion ban; democracy advocates call for citizen initiatives; teen drivers get a break; budget recommendations tonight in Hillsborough and Durham; a UNC expert urges us to organize our digital data; UNC men’s and women’s tennis advance to the Sweet 16; and the Tar Heel women’s lacrosse team gets an NCAA tournament bid.
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Every Sunday, come on down for Howdy Hillsborough! Join Eryk Pruitt and Alexis Bravos, some of Hillsborough’s finest and folks who will guide you through getting to know your neighbors, what’s happening around town, some discoveries you can make close to home and some of the most interesting conversations this side of the Eno River!
This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and special guest host, Victoria Pace, are joined by professor, aspiring poet, and local superstar, Sarah Smith!
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“Exploring Your Creative Genius” is a weekly half-hour show that takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by host Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student with decades of experience growing his own creative capacity and assisting others to do the same in exciting new ways! Be sure to see Carl’s bi-weekly column on Chapelboro.com here.
Listen below for episode 39, where Carl shares his father’s stories and highlights creative lessons.
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Randy Voller
Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
This Week: Jeff Jones is currently an Associate Professor of Russian-Soviet and contemporary world history at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is completing his second book entitled Smoke, Mirrors and Memories: A Cultural History of the Soviet-Afghan War, 1979-1989, forthcoming in 2023. He also has published several articles.
Jeff Jones
James Wood is currently Professor of Latin American and modern world history at North Carolina A&T State University. He is the author of The Society of Equality: Popular Republicanism and Democracy in Santiago de Chile, 1818-1851 and the co-editor of Problems in Modern Latin American History: Sources and Interpretations, now in its fifth edition with Rowman and Littlefield. As a Fulbright scholar for Chile in 2016 he was a visiting professor at the Universidad Diego Portales in Santiago (where he observed Chilean student activism up close).
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Gene Nichol, Professor at the UNC Law School, talks about his new book, “Lessons from North Carolina: Race, Religion, Tribe, and the Future of America”.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we hear of the second suspect arrested in a Chatham County shooting from last week. We also hear a story on curbside composting in Carrboro. We also hear about the new Tennis Center on UNC’s campus, and much more.
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Local entrepreneur and photographer Mike Benson joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 5th. He discussed the opening of Lapin Bleu at Midway. He talked about what will make the combination bar and art gallery a unique edition to the Midway scene. He also discussed some of the other businesses at Midway that make the area so unique for Carrboro / Chapel Hill.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 5th. He discussed the town being accepted to the Building Integrated Communities Program, and a report from the Partnership to End Homelessness. He also discussed May being Bike Month, and some upcoming weekend events, including the Freight Train Blues Series and Carrboro Day coming up this Sunday.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Courtney Banghart is the all-around winner Carolina needs.
Full disclosure, I have never met the UNC women’s basketball coach, only talked to her a few times during Zoom press conferences. I have, however, watched her coach and her teams play at Carmichael Arena and on TV.
From my “10,000 feet” vantage point, there could not be a better match for the Tar Heels program. And she has a style all to her own.
It is somewhere between Duke’s Kara Lawson, who does not say much at all while the game is going on, and LSU’s wild woman Kim Mulkey, who is a sideshow from her outfits to her sideline outrage.
Banghart stands most of the game, arms crossed, and communicates calmly with her players on the court. She appears to be in total control of her timeout huddles, and I have heard she can be far more vociferous in the locker room, especially at halftime of games her team is not playing particularly well.
Aside from coaching and teaching techniques, Banghart seems like she has been here more than four years. A graduate of Dartmouth, where she was an all-Ivy League 3-point shooter, and uber-successful coach at Princeton, she had either researched UNC athletics extensively or her personal and professional way of life just fit the university and town like a glove.
Kudos to Bubba Cunningham for either schooling her or recognizing that the 44-year-old Banghart was as close to perfect as possible. And not all Carolina coaches have been success stories. I won’t deep dive for anyone in particular (but Butch Davis and Sylvia Hatchell do come to mind).
UNC coaches are notorious for publicly supporting each other, so it’s not new that so many attend women’s games. A lot of them show up often, far more than perfunctorily. They are rooting for both her team and her. Home attendance has increased 44 percent, which helps any fiscally challenged Olympic program.
Banghart’s new five-year extension will keep her in Chapel Hill at least through the 2027-28 season, but it might take some kind of tsunami for her not to become a Carolina lifer. She and her spouse are raising two young kids in a local community where neighbors are as authentic about her as she is toward them.
Her last three teams made the NCAA tournament and have been in and out of the national polls. She is not afraid to say her goal is winning UNC another NCAA championship, which is unlikely in the Ivy League, despite Banghart taking eight Tiger teams to the Big Dance.
“We’ve made significant progress in bringing Carolina back into the national spotlight,” she says. “Carmichael is rocking and we’re recruiting the best of the best. And this community has totally wrapped its arms around us.”
Indeed.
Featured image via UNC Athletic Communications/Jeffrey A. Camarati
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
The much-anticipated, much-dreaded day is approaching: Mother’s Day and UNC graduation, both Sunday, May 14. Next year, they’ll be on different days (graduation on Saturday instead) – but at least for one more year, Mother’s Day/Graduation will be one of Chapel Hill’s busiest days. So where do you go, if you want a romantic date night on that day, but also want to avoid the crowds? Aaron and Brad offer some answers – including some that don’t even require you to leave town.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: the rise to fame of “Mojave Max,” a desert tortoise outside Las Vegas who can reliably tell you when spring has truly arrived. Also, Freya The Walrus gets a (posthumous) life-size sculpture in her honor – thought it’s too bad she’s not around to see it.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: the State Senate approves a 12-week abortion ban, sending the bill to Gov. Roy Cooper; the Chapel Hill Public Library installs free menstrual-product dispensers; Carrboro officials consider adding compost bins to the regular trash and recycling; UNC women’s basketball coach Courtney Banghart signs a five-year contract extension; the UNC men’s and women’s tennis teams celebrate a “world-class” new facility as they prepare to host NCAA regional action; and the Carolina Hurricanes get set for game 2 of their Stanley Cup playoff series.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is news of overnight I-40/I-85 lane closures near Hillsborough. We hear a story about the Medicaid gap facing many North Carolinians before state expansion of the program takes effect next year. We also hear from Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver, State Senator Graig Meyer, we also hear the latest from UNC Sports, and much more.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 4th. She discussed her participation at a conference of the Regional Transportation Alliance. She discussed a federal shift in focus from light rail to Bus Rapid Transit, and what that means for Chapel Hill going forward. They also discussed graduation weekend for UNC, and she responded to some of the controversial bills being advanced through the General Assembly. She also discussed other upcoming events in the community.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Please, Caleb Love is not changing his mind and coming back.
People who follow UNC basketball with fervor deal in rumors and speculation, but some of them simply cannot put the pieces together. The hottest and latest gossip to hit one Tar Heel social media blog is that Love is now coming back for his senior year.
That makes absolutely no sense for any number of reasons, such as:
Caleb is a great kid and finished his sophomore season as the hero with his big shots in March. But he left as the “goat” in many eyes because he took some bad shots as he was racing the shot clock. That was not always Love’s fault, rather the product of a stale offense, yet he got most of the blame. A reboot for both parties seemed like the logical move.
A 180 now is not only illogical, but impossible, due to how Hubert Davis has revamped the roster. There are already new faces who will split the minutes in search of better shots, and Love no longer fits.
He needs to play in a different offense, which Michigan has now that 7-foot Hunter Dickinson has transferred and Jett Howard, the head coach’s son, has entered the NBA draft. The Wolverines will no longer have the inside game Dickinson gave them, and they need to replace lost outside shooting.
And right now, Love is only a borderline pro prospect because of his 30 percent 3-point shooting last season. The NBA is a league where the players getting most of the minutes are guys who can fill it up from the deeper pro arc. In other words, Caleb has to prove he is more than a shot TAKER, but rather a shot MAKER.
Within a new environment, Love can spend all summer regaining his shooting touch and rewrite his chances for the NBA with a great senior season in Ann Arbor, where most fans will welcome him and his game more positively than some Tar Heels would after his uneven three seasons in Chapel Hill.
Yes, he has been back in town, most publicly at a Ronald McDonald House event with buddy Armando Bacot. That was probably planned well in advance, and just because he is transferring doesn’t mean he has to forget his friends and good times he had here.
Let him go without silly speculation that might have been valid before Davis and his staff began going in another direction. Right now, Caleb’s best destination is the one he has chosen.
Let him go with the Love and gratitude we owe him and he deserves for hitting some of the biggest shots in Carolina Basketball history.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
The North Carolina Botanical Garden is holding its annual Spring Native Plant Sale this Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aaron chats with NCBG horticulture director Dan Stern about the event, the importance of native plants, and what budding green thumbs can do if they want to incorporate more native plants into their own gardens at home.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
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This week, Scott and Aaron mark International Workers’ Day – celebrated everywhere except the US, where it began. Also: famed labor leader Mother Jones, pioneering journalist Nellie Bly, civil rights organizer Septima Clark, and the kid whose college paper wound up sparking a movement that led to the 27th Amendment. (Aaron still thinks he probably deserved the bad grade he originally got, though.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
A recent State Supreme Court ruling has again thrown open the door to widespread partisan gerrymandering in North Carolina. What might that mean for state government, and what can residents do about it? Aaron chats with Asher Hildebrand of Duke’s Sanford School of Public Policy – who’s also speaking Thursday evening at a virtual talk on citizen initiatives, hosted by the League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham, and Chatham Counties.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: the Pinkerton Detective Agency is back in the news after another apparent overreach; the Church of England officially acknowledges that single people are worthy, just like married folks and families; and a picturesque village in Italy bans selfies.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: the State House passes a 12-week abortion ban and a ban on surgery for transgender teens. What can individuals do to influence the General Assembly? One lawmaker offers his suggestions. Also: a “healthcare gap” looms for some residents ahead of Medicaid expansion; COVID-19 numbers continue to drop; Chapel Hill police identify the victims in this week’s double-fatal car crash; Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver explains her decision to step down at the end of this year; UNC baseball and softball both get dramatic wins; UNC men’s golf is heading to the NCAA tournament; the Carolina Hurricanes get a playoff win; and high school athletes get the go-ahead (or maybe not) on profiting from their name, image, and likeness.
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Chatham News + Record Reporter Taylor Heeded spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 3rd. She discussed news from Siler City, including available grants for the preservation of historic downtown, and this weekend’s upcoming Spring Chicken Festival. She also talked about some featured stories from the paper, including Chatham County students winning an national coding competition, and local reaction to the proposed trans-gender sports bill in the General Assembly.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is a Tuesday night single vehicle crash near Meadowmont that left two dead. We also hear a story on an upcoming development on East Rosemary Street in downtown Chapel Hill. State Senator Graig Meyer weighs in on the Republican’s abortion bill, and more. In sports, we hear from head baseball coach Scott Forbes, and the latest honors for Tar Heel athletes.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 3rd. She discussed the proposed county budget revealed at Tuesday’s commissioner’s meeting. Included in the budget are increased funding for schools, a 6% pay raise for county employees, and more. She also responded to some state news from the General Assembly, including proposed tightening of abortion restrictions in the state. She concluded by previewing some upcoming Orange County events.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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The Carolina Hurricanes need to defend their home ice.
That may seem like an obvious statement, but when the Canes begin second-round play for the Stanley Cup tonight, the road teams have won 32 of 52 playoff games so far, which is 62 percent.
The NBA home-court advantage is holding up, but only at 43 percent, despite some notable upsets by road teams like the eighth-seeded Heat knocking out the NBA favorite Bucks in Milwaukee and the 76ers shocking the Celtics in Boston without NBA MVP Joel Embiid.
Despite sold-court crowds at virtually every playoff game, the road warriors of the National Hockey League must not hear the home fans through their helmets and the glass barriers that surround the ice.
There was nothing in hockey history to match the first-round between the eighth-seeded Florida Panthers and the top-seeded Boston Bruins, who won more games (65) in the regular season than any team ever in the NHL.
But despite the Bruins jumping out to a 3-1 lead in the series, the Panthers got stronger, winning for the second and third times in Boston. The seventh game was one for the books, no matter who you rooted for.
The Bruins were reeling from a Game 5 overtime loss at home that sent the series back to South Florida. The Panthers survived a wild third period to win 7-5 and force a seventh game back in Boston, where they took a 2-0 in the second period. With Bruins fans in full panic mode, they finally scored and then hit the back of the net twice in the third period to take a 3-2 lead four minutes in.
Now only 59 seconds away from advancing to the second round, the Bruins allowed a late goal that tied the score and forced overtime. At that point, Florida had all the momentum from its dramatic finish to regulation. And the Panthers completed the stunner by scoring 12 minutes into sudden death OT to oust the best team in hockey for the last six months.
The Hurricanes, the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, are favored over the third-seeded New Jersey Devils and had a 24-11-6 record on the road during the regular season. And their sixth-game victory, 2-1 in overtime at the Islanders, should give them confidence against the Devils. New Jersey has one-time Carolina favorite Dougie Hamilton, who will go into PNC Arena with excitement for his new team. And, after all, they are on the road in the NHL.
The Canes fans are terrific, especially in playoff time, and will need to be at their wildest to support their home ice in these wacky playoffs.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Wednesday morning, Chapel Hill Public Library director Susan Brown joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “Talking Books,” a weekly segment of book recommendations, of all genres and for all ages. (Susan also heads up Chapel Hill’s Community Arts and Culture department, so they’ll often talk about upcoming festivals and other cultural events as well.)
Click here to listen back to the full Talking Books archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Wednesday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Susan and Aaron recommend books about menstruation – inspired by a new initiative at the library, providing free menstrual products in all bathrooms. Susan looks to the library’s catalog for inspiration – where there are a lot of available books – while Aaron heads to the multiplex.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Victor examines a complicated story out of New Jersey, about a push for prison reform sparked by archaic technology. Prisoners are having to rely on 1980s-era word processors and floppy disks because of a lack of modern computers – and that’s causing issues when they try to communicate with their attorneys or meet deadlines for filing appeals. (Not to mention a thriving black market for those rare floppy disks, which carries problems of its own.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
The 35th annual Carolina Blood Drive is happening today at the Smith Center, all day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged: you can make an appointment by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or visiting RedCrossBlood.org and using the sponsor code UNC.)
Blood drive organizer Laura Pratt joined Aaron to set the scene as the blood drive was just getting under way.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Chapel Hill police investigate a late-night crash that left two dead; Republican lawmakers propose a 12-week abortion ban, as well as a ban on surgery for transgender teens; the Chapel Hill Town Council approves an apartment building on East Rosemary Street; Book Harvest marks its two millionth book giveaway; UNC student-athletes succeed in the classroom; Tar Heel baseball takes a loss; Carolina tennis players earn spots in the NCAA singles and doubles tournaments; the Carolina Hurricanes get set for round two; and a legendary Tar Heel coach gets a big honor.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the announcement of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Principal of the year. There is also a story on members of the UNC Women’s Basketball team painting items to be sold at auction to raise money for the community. We also hear from UNC faculty members with their response to recent bills in the general assembly affecting higher education. Plus an update on UNC sports, and more.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 2nd. She discussed the Moncure Area Plan, and how the public can offer their input at the county prepares for the VinFast Plant coming to the area in the next few years. She also discussed the county budget and a series of public feedback sessions leading up to the finalization of the budget. She concluded with a look at several upcoming community events.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 2nd. She discussed her decision to not seek reelection as mayor this fall. She talked about her tenure in public service for Hillsborough, and how she came to decide that December was the time to end that service. She also discussed upcoming budget discussions for the town. Finally, she mentioned several events happening in the Hillsborough area in the coming week.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Hopefully, Hubert Davis is not trading one problem for another.
Rarely has UNC’s off-season been more exciting and hopeful than the campaign that just ended. But the disappointment was palpable from the once top-ranked team in the country becoming the first No. 1 in 40 years to not even make the NCAA tournament.
Carolina fans are nothing if not optimistic. Six players entered the portal on top of two running out of eligibility. So far, Davis has corralled four transfers and two new freshmen to almost complete the revamped roster, but the most buzz is coming from Link Academy prep school in Missouri.
All unsubstantiated reports over social media are declaring that 6-foot-1 Elliot Cadeau, a top-rated point guard, will skip his senior year and reclassify so he can join the Tar Heels early after committing to them last fall. If so, UNC has one scholarship open, and additional prep stars and transfers are in the mix.
And along with the speculation about Cadeau comes the rumors that Seth Trimble and/or D’Marco Dunn might leave because Cadeau would take up too much of their playing time. And this is exactly where Davis may be stuck.
What is the two-year head coach saying to these guys who are either coming, staying for now or still possibly transferring out before the portal closes on May 12? And to the new freshmen who have already signed and even Cadeau?
Although the veterans who are coming to Carolina from Brown, Louisville, Notre Dame and Stanford with a combined dozen years of college ball, Davis is likely promising nothing but an opportunity to play. They have the experience but do they have the athleticism and outside shooting the Tar Heels need?
Of course, a little-used bench began the outward flow after freshmen Tyler Nickel and Will Shaver, sophomore Dontrez Styles, junior Puff Johnson and super senior Justin McKoy played fewer minutes than those who backed up the Iron Five in 2022? And lightning rod Caleb Love left after perhaps playing too many minutes.
Wouldn’t you guess that transfers are picking schools where they expect to play? And while the roster may be deeper, how will minutes be divvied up? Right now, Armando Bacot and R.J. Davis are veteran returnees, and if the slick 5-star Cadeau comes that leaves only two starting spots for 10 hopefuls.
Maybe they will all be even from the first day of practice, except in Carolina tradition Dunn, Trimble and Jalen Washington as returning lettermen would get the first shots. And how long will that last?
Davis may insist everyone can earn minutes, but settling on the eight- or nine-man rotation that is ideal requires the top reserves having enough time on the floor to get comfortable. Assuming some departees left mad for not getting a chance to play more, what will make older newbies happy?
Clearly, Carolina and its head coach cannot afford another uncertain season like the last one.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a new report finds that for the first time ever, female CEO’s finally outnumber male CEO’s named John. Also, a Canadian attorney gets his license suspended for filing a $229 million stunt lawsuit – against his own sugar baby. Along the way, Victor manages to arouse the ire of women, waitresses, and somehow also Katharine Hepburn.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: a pedestrian-vehicle collision in Carrboro; Hillsborough Elementary School goes into a brief lockdown; CHCCS honors its principal of the year; Orange County Manager Bonnie Hammersley preps her budget plan; UNC faculty push back against bills at the state legislature; UNC student-athletes get involved in community efforts; tickets sell out for July’s Chelsea-Wrexham soccer friendly; UNC men’s and women’s tennis get their NCAA tournament seeds; Tar Heel baseball preps for Campbell; and the Hurricanes get set for the Devils.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn that an arrest has been made by the Chatham County Sheriff’s office in a shooting that happened last Wednesday morning. We also learn the latest on a series of state Supreme Court rulings that appear to favor Republicans in making elections rules. News Director Brighton McConnell files a story about a soil collection ceremony form last weekend honoring Orange County lynching victims form 1869. We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger on the UNC Health development at Eastowne.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 1st. He talked about a big weekend series win for the Diamond Heels, as well as what they have coming up this week. He also discussed the ACC Tournament outcomes for the women’s lacrosse team, updated us on the latest transfer portal news, and talked about some honors for men’s tennis.
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WCHL Chapelboro Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 1st. They talked about the 97.9 The Hill T-Shirt Design Contest, including what happens in the next couple of weeks. They also looked ahead to the week in social media, and talked about what they did over the weekend.
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LeBron James and Steph Curry are just messing with us, don’t you think?
The NBA playoffs are maddening, with upsets that are nullifying the seeding. But the Lakers and Warriors are waging their own West Coast version of “Gotcha” by merely trying to make the playoffs while getting their injured players all healed up.
Curry played 56 of the 82 regular season games, LeBron played just 55. Both entered the playoffs with plenty of gas left in the tank, and it is obvious that just getting into the postseason is what matters.
First of all, let’s talk about their ages. James, 38, says he is in his “20th season and counting” and has slowed down just enough to prove he is human. He has already changed the game, the first super star who is a better athlete than basketball player. And we know how good of a hooper he is at 6-9, 250 pounds.
Curry, the 35-year-old wunderkind from Davidson who was not offered a scholarship by a single ACC school, is also a great athlete but a far better basketball player and clearly the best shooter in the history of the game.
So the seventh-seeded Lakers beat third-seeded Memphis with right-hand-hampered Ja Morant in six games, wrapping up their first-round series with a 20-point blowout of the No. 3 Grizzlies. LeBron paces himself now, but he still played 31 of 48 minutes of the deciding game with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Now that MJ’s long retired, some big kids want to Be Like LeBron.
More basketball players from middle school to the NBA want to Shoot Like Steph, who had a seventh-game playoff record 50 points and took 38 of his team’s 100 shots in Game 7 in the sixth-seeded Warriors blowout of the No. 3 Kings on the road. Whereas coaches have complained that young players care more about shooting 3s than anything else, Curry is helping them justify that.
We may never see another shooter like Curry, who has changed the game into where NBA teams make taking 40 3-pointers a part of their plan. That’s because the players obviously practice perfecting the long ball more than ever. Regardless of the comparative stats, the pros and to an extent the colleges have gone from a two-point inside-outside game to lineups where four, if not five, of the guys on the floor can knock down 3’s. That’s Curry’s influence. And when Stephen drains them up from all places and with all body gyrations, it is worth the hefty price of admission.
NBA teams both draft to get marksmen but also help average shooters improve so they can play more minutes. James and Curry won’t go on forever (I don’t think), but both will leave legacies that are even more style than substance.
They face each other in the second round, which will be great viewing but too bad one of them will be ousted.
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Trending today: a “rat ambassador” program at the San Diego Zoo (and others) seeks to rehabilitate the rat’s reputation in American society. Also, Drake University hosts a pageant of sorts, to identify the most beautiful bulldog. Jordan Beyle fills in once again for Victor.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
The 35th annual Carolina Blood Drive, one of the largest in the nation, is back at the Smith Center this Wednesday, May 3, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged: you can make an appointment by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or visiting RedCrossBlood.org and using the sponsor code UNC.
Get more information on the blood drive and schedule your donation time at CarolinaBloodDrive.UNC.edu.
Aaron discussed the Carolina Blood Drive with Laura Pratt, fellowship programs coordinator at UNC’s graduate school.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: the State Supreme Court opens the door to partisan gerrymandering (and voter ID); Chatham County officials make an arrest in last week’s shooting near Bynum; a “soil collection” ceremony remembers local lynching victims and reflects on today’s racial justice movement; UNC Health seeks new offices but not new housing at Eastowne; four Tar Heel football players are selected in the NFL Draft; an Apex native comes home to UNC women’s basketball; Carolina women’s lacrosse comes up just short in its bid for a seventh straight ACC title; good weekends for UNC baseball and softball; the Durham Bulls come back repeatedly; the Carolina Hurricanes move on; and UNC’s nontraditional students prep for graduation.
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Every Sunday, come on down for Howdy Hillsborough! Join Eryk Pruitt and Alexis Bravos, some of Hillsborough’s finest and folks who will guide you through getting to know your neighbors, what’s happening around town, some discoveries you can make close to home and some of the most interesting conversations this side of the Eno River!
This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and Eryk are joined by the fantastic Bob Burtman, president of WHUP in Hillsborough and host of the community radio station’s flagship show, 3-D News, airing weekdays at 8 a.m.
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Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
This Week: Jeff Jones is currently an Associate Professor of Russian-Soviet and contemporary world history at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is completing his second book entitled Smoke, Mirrors and Memories: A Cultural History of the Soviet-Afghan War, 1979-1989, forthcoming in 2023. He also has published several articles.
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James Wood is currently Professor of Latin American and modern world history at North Carolina A&T State University. He is the author of The Society of Equality: Popular Republicanism and Democracy in Santiago de Chile, 1818-1851 and the co-editor of Problems in Modern Latin American History: Sources and Interpretations, now in its fifth edition with Rowman and Littlefield. As a Fulbright scholar for Chile in 2016 he was a visiting professor at the Universidad Diego Portales in Santiago (where he observed Chilean student activism up close).
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Chapel Hill’s John Rosenthal, internationally known photographer, talks about how the memory of a long dead girl still haunts him and led to his new book “Searching for Amylu Danzer”
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Dr. Deborah Stroman speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 28. She shares details on a major upcoming trip: several weeks in Benin to revisit a friend through the Global Sports Mentoring Program. Stroman shares more information on the project and her thoughts on how sports are used as a universal language. Plus: Deb and Brighton discuss the latest financial reports from the WNBA and when women’s basketball players may start to see a bigger share of rising revenues.
Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC faculty member, sports businesswoman and former basketball player — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Click here to listen to their past conversations on the latest sports headlines and cultural impact.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes in for Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 28. A UNC student dies in a residence hall one week before classes finish for the semester, marking the latest student death in the Triangle. The North Carolina Supreme Court quashes partisan gerrymandering claims and reinstates a voter ID law for the state, setting up more Republican lawmakers’ influence ahead of the 2024 election cycle. Mayor Jenn Weaver shares her final State of the Town address as Hillsborough’s highest elected official. Plus: UNC women’s lacrosse battles for a spot in the ACC Championship game and the Diamond Heels struggle once again against a conference opponent.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 28. Seils shares information on several upcoming events around town, including the latest edition of Carrboro Day and the Northside Festival. Carrboro also declared May as “Bike Month,” and Seils details the goal of getting more people comfortable on bicycles. Plus: he shares an ongoing effort to formalize a partnership with local governments to better tackle climate change locally.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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UNC professors Jay Smith and Max Eichner speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about an open letter they wrote to share concerns about political interreference in North Carolina’s higher education. The pair, along with more than 670 other UNC faculty, criticized proposed legislation by the North Carolina House of Representatives to “eliminate academic tenure” and require a new American history course be taught at all UNC System schools. Smith and Eichner also shared their thoughts on the general sentiment felt by UNC faculty as the 2022-23 academic year wraps up.
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Dick Groat was a giant who loved basketball more than baseball.
I met Groat back in 1984, when the former all-star shortstop with the Pirates wanted to rag me about Indiana and his buddy Bobby Knight beating Dean Smith, Michael Jordan and the Tar Heels in the NCAA tournament.
Groat’s first daughter had married Duke assistant coach Lou Goetz during the Blue Devils’ long forgotten days of Bill Foster (prior to Coach K). Groat was a hero since becoming Duke’s all-time leading scorer in basketball during the early 1950s. His No. 10 was the first jersey retired at Cameron Indoor.
“Bobby Knight is the best college basketball coach ever,” he said of the fiery Hoosiers’ mentor. “Your guy is good but he’s no Knight.”
I swallowed hard, since I was still reeling from the Tar Heels’ upset in Atlanta in the NCAA Sweet 16, when IU stunned Smith’s top-ranked Tar Heels 72-68 due to Jordan’s foul trouble and Kenny Smith’s injured left wrist.
Before the shot clock, Knight’s team moved the ball until it could find an open look, most by freshman star Steve Alford, who had 27 points that night.
Recently retired from baseball, Groat revealed he would have preferred playing in the NBA if it paid anywhere close to Major League Baseball back in those days. He loved the hardcourt even more than the diamond.
Groat first made his bones in basketball after being recruited by Duke in both sports. He recounted how the Blue Blood rivalry existed long before the ACC was born, and that he sneaked into what was then called Duke Indoor Stadium to shoot the night before his senior game against Carolina because he could not sleep.
The practice paid off. He was carried from the court in tears after scoring a school record 48 points in the 94-64 blowout win over the hated Heels.
Since he remained in Pittsburgh, where as a Pirate he had opened Champion Lakes golf course in Ligonier with teammate Jerry Lynch, Groat was the radio color commentator for Pitt basketball next to Hall of Fame broadcaster Bill Hillgrove. And he knew the game.
He loved coming back to the Triangle whenever the Panthers played at Duke, UNC or NC State long before they eventually joined the ACC.
Groat passed away this week at 92 after a long fight with declining health. He was a tough nut and might have died years ago, but still loved greeting golfers as they registered and after their rounds at the 19th hole. He was one of those living legends who never left Pittsburgh but because of his basketball brilliance always called Durham his second home.
RIP.
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
Where can you have a romantic night out – and bring your dogs as well? This week, Brad and Aaron share their recommendations for pet-friendly dates, including outdoor sports in Durham and a restaurant in Carrboro where pet-friendliness has always been a big part of their shtick.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
The Public School Foundation and Squid’s Restaurant are hosting the annual Teachers First Breakfast, celebrating teachers in the CHCCS district. Aaron chats with three of the folks who are working behind the scenes to make the breakfast possible this year: Stephanie Yost and Madeline Blobe of the Public School Foundation, and Greg Overbeck of the Chapel Hill Restaurant Group, the owner of Squid’s.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a toddler successfully crawls through the security fence at the White House, and French and Belgian wine authorities pull an expensive stunt to protest Miller High Life’s penchant for calling itself “the champagne of beers” – leading Aaron to wonder why they don’t just turn the tables. Jordan Beyle fills in for Victor this morning.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: an update on the shooting in Chatham County this week that left a 17-year-old injured; Hillsborough mayor Jenn Weaver announces she’s not running for reelection this fall; the State House signs off on a controversial bill allowing Blue Cross Blue Shield NC to reorganize; former Vice President Mike Pence attacks the “woke left” in Chapel Hill; the UNC women’s lacrosse team gets set for today’s ACC semifinal; Tar Heel baseball is at Virginia Tech this weekend; and it’s Game 6 tonight for the Carolina Hurricanes.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is the news that Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver will not seek reelection this fall. We also hear a detailed story about the Complete Communities Strategy in Chapel Hill. We also hear from the head of the UNC Young Democrats in response to former Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to campus on Wednesday. In sports we hear from Mack Brown on the upcoming soccer match at Keenan Stadium.
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Recreation Supervisor of Special Events Sean Echeverria spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 27th. He discussed the upcoming 32nd Annual Burlington Carousel Festival set for May 6th and 7th in Burlington.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 27th. She discussed highlights from Wednesday night’s town council meeting. That includes discussion and voting to proceed on a 7 story apartment building at the corner of Rosemary and Columbia Streets. We also hear an update on UNC Health’s plans for redevelopment at Eastowne, and she reflects on her time working with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver, who recently announced that she is not running for reelection.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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This is Ken Huff’s last chance to make the College Football Hall of Fame.
One of the most decorated offensive linemen at a school that came to be known as Tailback U, Huff’s list of accomplishments almost fills an entire sheet single-spaced. All-ACC and consensus All-American, Jacobs Blocking Trophy as top O-lineman and Jim Tatum Award as best senior student-athlete in the ACC, all in 1974, followed by the No. 3 pick in the NFL draft, plus making the NC Sports Hall of Fame in 2008 and honored jersey in Kenan Stadium.
Etc., etc., and so forth.
“As an All-American and all-pro in an era when how good you were mattered far more than social media attention, Ken Huff was one of the best offensive linemen to play at Carolina and the ACC,” says Mack Brown, UNC’s Hall of Fame head coach. “He is a Hall Famer in every definition of the honor.”
The National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame has an archaic rule that players are no longer eligible 50 years past their last season, so the oft-nominated Huff has only one more shot a half-century since serving as captain of the Tar Heels and College Football All-Star team against the Steelers.
He has been nominated more than a dozen times, starting with the Southeast Chapter of the Hall of Fame, named for Bill Dooley, Huff’s old coach as a Tar Heel who if he hadn’t died in 2016 would still be lobbying hard for the gentle giant who played 11 years in the NFL including for the Washington Redskins in the 1984 Super Bowl vs. the Oakland Raiders.
The hundred or so nominees each year are paired down to 70 from which 12 are selected to be inducted. Huff always let his blocking do his talking and thinks that may have kept him out all these decades.
“I was never a rah, rah guy,” he said. “It was block your man and go onto the next play. And there weren’t a lot of statistics for linemen back then; how many pancake blocks did I make?”
Huff has been an award-winning custom home builder in Chapel Hill going on 40 years, twice named Builder of the Year by the prestigious Governors Club community. He turned down an appointment to the Naval Academy to accept Dooley’s scholarship offer in 1971 and thinks induction to the College Hall of Fame would be a career-capper.
“It’s not going to validate my career, but it’s the recognition that comes with it,” he said. “I guess for your legacy, more for my family and kids. Kind of the epitome of my career, which just kind of tops it off.”
Vote Huff in 2023!
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate Coretta Scott King, born this week in 1927 – plus the inventor of the all-purpose zipper, patented this week in 1913. Also, Scott tells the story of the surrender at Bennett Place in Durham, which helped end the Civil War as part of an extremely tumultuous month in April 1865 that also included Lincoln’s assassination and the pursuit of John Wilkes Booth.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Michael Koh fills in for Victor with a story about a 13-year-old kid who got stuck in a claw machine at Carowinds. (He’s been banned for a year – but why even bother going in the first place, when all you’re going to do is hang out by the claw machine?!) Also, Michael and Aaron start planning Chapelboro’s next social media bonanza: a company trip to Carowinds, where Aaron’s still never been.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Today, Aaron is joined by James Williams of the Orange County Community Remembrance Coalition. They’re hosting a “soil collection” ceremony on Saturday, April 29, at 1 p.m. at the courthouse in Hillsborough, to remember five men who were lynched in Orange County in 1869: Cyrus Guy, Wright Malone, and Daniel, Jefferson, and Washington Morrow. The following Saturday, May 6, the OCCRC is hosting another event, also at 1 p.m. at the courthouse: a discussion of Albion Tourgée, a major but long-forgotten local and national figure in the history of racial justice in the post-Civil War era.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: a shooting in northern Chatham County leaves one injured; the Chapel Hill Town Council discusses the many-faceted “Complete Community” initiative; Republican lawmakers look to open “Opportunity Scholarships” to all families regardless of income; COVID-19 numbers head in the right direction; former VP Mike Pence visits Chapel Hill but not everyone’s happy about it; local students win a state robotics competition; UNC women’s lacrosse gets the job done in the ACC quarterfinals; Marcus Paige is coming back to UNC basketball; and Mack Brown weighs in on this summer’s Chelsea-Wrexham soccer friendly at Kenan Stadium. (Tickets for that match go on sale today.)
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Chatham News and Record Reporter Ben Rappaport spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 26th. He discussed developments with Central Carolina Community College as they attempt to ramp up work force education for VinFast and Wolf Speed. He also discussed potential local impacts of the “School Choice” bills in the General Assembly that would funnel public education funds away from public schools toward charter schools. He also previewed some upcoming work.
Each week News on the Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversation by clicking here.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is a story about a shooting from Wednesday Morning in north Chatham County, a fatal hit-and-run accident just over the Durham line on 15-501, and news from the local school districts. Also included is a story about the UNC Faculty Council, Damon Seils on a business “disparity study” in Carrboro, and more. In sports, we hear from UNC Baseball Head Coach Scott Forbes.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 26th. She discussed a recent outing shadowing Meals on Wheels, and an upcoming funding meeting with both of the county school districts. She also discussed how the county is addressing the opioid crisis, and what comes next for the county’s use of opioid settlement funds.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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I have tried to love Jayson Tatum. I really have.
The former Duke one-and-doner now plays for the Boston Celtics, the pro basketball team I have rooted for all my life. Tatum, the No. 3 pick in the 2017 NBA draft, has gradually become one of the best players in the game.
But there is still something I cannot stand about him, and only part of it is because he’s a Dukie. Tatum is averaging 30 points per game this season, 8.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists and shoots 46 percent from the floor. Great stats that have kept him in the MVP discussion all season.
But when he is expected to step up in certain games or at crunch time at the end, he disappears. In what was supposed to be the close out of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals, Tatum pulled off his Houdini act once again. He missed 9 of 10 3-point shots, lost his cool and was assessed a costly technical foul for yelling at the refs near the end of the Atlanta Hawks’ sensational upset win in Beantown. Most of the Celtics, who went 57-25 in the regular season, complain after pretty much every foul called against them, and that can kill their concentration in the clutch.
This time, the heavy underdog Hawks, No. 7 seed in the NBA East, trailed almost the entire game, including by 13 points with 6 minutes left. But Tatum and his teammates like Marcus Smart, who in my opinion can be pretty stupid at times, allowed Atlanta to rally and win on three very long 3-pointers by scoring point guard Trae Young. It was as bad as the Canes also losing Game 5 at home.
I am sorry, in his sixth NBA campaign, Tatum can’t just have a great regular season. He has to step up in the playoffs and do what is expected of him by the unforgiving Boston fans. He failed Tuesday night on the big stage, and even if the Celts eventually beat the Hawks and move on, Tatum has lost his MVP chances.
Tatum should take a lesson from his co-All-Star Jaylen Brown, the former Cal-Berkeley star, who accepts every whistle and keeps his head in the game. Brown scored 35 points in the loss but did miss 4 of 5 crucial free throws.
Look, I am not being a sore loser, because the series now moves back to Atlanta for Game 6 with the Celtics up 3-2 in the best-of-seven. But Tatum lights my hair on fire with his disinterested play in most critical times.
And, believe me, I have moved on from him being a Dukie. Mostly!
Featured image via Associated Press/Charles Krupa
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Wednesday morning, Chapel Hill Public Library director Susan Brown joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “Talking Books,” a weekly segment of book recommendations, of all genres and for all ages. (Susan also heads up Chapel Hill’s Community Arts and Culture department, so they’ll often talk about upcoming festivals and other cultural events as well.)
Click here to listen back to the full Talking Books archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Wednesday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
It’s National Library Week, and there’s a lot going on in town – from an exciting open-mic poetry night on Thursday evening to a second identical Susan Brown who may or may not also be living in Chapel Hill. In honor of the week, Susan and Aaron recommend books about libraries and books – including some that spark a conversation about the (spotty) political history of libraries in general.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Today, Aaron chats with State Sen. Graig Meyer about the latest issues at the General Assembly – beginning with a much-discussed but little-understood bill loosening regulations for Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. (The bill has lots of sponsors from both parties, but there’s not much apparent consensus on what it would actually do. Meyer – who opposes the bill – says it’s an example of an organization flexing its political clout to get favorable legislation.)
Meyer also discusses a recent report that Republicans may be nearing agreement on a 12-week abortion ban, saying GOP lawmakers are actually still at odds with each other – and that public opinion is strongly against any additional restrictions. He also addresses budget talks, workers’ rights, and the recent spate of “stupid” anti-LGBTQ bills in Raleigh.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a Scottish marathoner gets in trouble after using a car for part of the race – but she says she didn’t mean to cheat. (Turns out, the real culprit might have been one of the race officials.) Also, Victor is amused by an Italian policy allowing mafioso to escape legal punishment for crimes if they make restitution to the victim’s family – but how different is that from similar policies we have here?
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: an arrest in Monday’s Chapel Hill kidnapping case that sparked an Amber Alert; UNC police warn the campus community about a string of car break-ins around the Dogwood parking deck; an assault at Orange High School triggers a soft lockdown; CHCCS officials report a “significant uptick” in COVID cases; State House lawmakers tackle mental health; the Chapel Hill Town Council considers a downtown housing proposal; Carrboro commissions a “disparity study” of local businesses; UNC faculty denounce a plan to end tenure; UNC baseball wins big; UNC women’s lacrosse gets set for the ACC tournament; and a Tar Heel football player says he’s not leaving after all.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is the story of a 5-year-old who was in a vehicle when it was stolen from Eastgate. The child was located at a gas station 40 miles away and reunited with her family. Also included is a story on public safety challenges in Orange County, word from Mayor Pam Hemminger on the “Shaping Our Future” initiative, the result of the Rammy Awards at UNC, and much more.
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Randy Cox and Jay Walden of Colwell Banker Howard, Perry, and Walston spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 25th. They discussed their upcoming “Pig Out for the Cure” event happening on May 2nd. They also discussed why it is important to help raise money for the Mary Ann Long Family Medical Resource Center.
On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 25th. She discussed recent meetings of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, including the declaration of Dr. Frank Russell Day on April 24th. She also discussed several ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new businesses around Pittsboro, and the unique economy of The Plant. She also talked about the new system development fee decided on a few weeks ago. She also discussed the numerous open seats coming up in Pittsboro town government, including the mayor’s seat.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke to 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 25th. She discussed Monday evening’s State of the Town Address, in which she highlighted some of the town’s accomplishments, and previewed where they are going in the future with their sustainability plan and more. She discussed what was different about this State of the Town Address, and the importance having such addresses. She also discussed her participation in a recent public safety roundtable hosted by state Attorney General Josh Stein.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Tar Heel teams had a rare bad weekend, which actually is good.
I ran into Bubba Cunningham Sunday evening, taking his wife Tina to what turned out to be a consolation dinner at Hawthorne & Wood.
“How ya doing?” I asked.
“Tough weekend,” he said.
Later, I looked to see exactly what he meant, and it was more than tough. On the fields, courts and course, it was ugly.
The baseball team, which has yet to find the national footing that Mike Fox laid down, was swept at home by Boston College, losing leads in two of the three games. The 18th-ranked Diamond Heels are not supposed to lose three straight in Chapel Hill to a team from Boston, not named the Red Sox.
The top-ranked and undefeated women’s tennis team, coached brilliantly for years by Brian Kalbas, was the heavy favorite to win the ACC championship in Cary but lost 4-1 in the finals to, of all opponents, N.C. State, in prep for NCAA tournament play.
Also in nearby Cary, the fourth-seeded men’s tennis team lost the doubles point to Florida State and the quarterfinals match, 4-2, after a double-bye as Sam Paul’s team also awaits an NCAA tournament bid, which is not assured at 17-8 overall.
The No. 15 men’s lacrosse team was not supposed to upset top-ranked Notre Dame in South Bend and lost 16-9 after being outscored 8-1 in the decisive second-half stretch.
The men’s golf team, ranked No. 2 heading to the ACC Championship at the Country Club of North Carolina in Pinehurst, managed only to shoot even par the last two days and finished sixth after failing to advance to match play.
On the thinner good side of things, women’s softball crept closer to a .500 record by winning both games of a doubleheader to sweep the series at N.C. State. It was the Tar Heels’ first three-game sweep against an ACC opponent since 2019.
As Bubba and Tina left for their table, I made some silly parting comment about being disappointed is expected when you have an athletic department as successful as Carolina’s has been for decades.
“That happens when you are supposed to win ‘em all,” I said.
Featured image via UNC Athletic Communications/Jeffrey A. Camarati
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Victor takes a deep dive into a longform article on the nerdy Missouri Democrat who’s challenging Josh Hawley for Senate. Also, another example of classified information being leaked in an online video game forum – though in this case, the classified information in question isn’t too earth-shattering. (Notwithstanding Victor’s uncertainty, this story has nothing to do with the massive leak that made the national news a couple weeks ago.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Chapel Hill High School is staging “Grease” this weekend! Aaron chats with theater director Thomas Drago and three cast members: junior Eliza Miller (Sandy), junior Jaylen Hill (Danny), and senior Lucy Mills (Frenchy).
“Grease” runs Thursday through Saturday, April 27-29, with shows at 7 p.m. all three nights. Use this link to buy tickets.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: a missing 5-year-old girl is found after Chapel Hill police put out an Amber Alert; a dispute between two Carrboro businesses heads to court; local law enforcement agencies discuss the challenges of recruiting and retaining officers; Orange County Animal Services sounds the alarm about canine flu; Carrboro has a new parks and rec director; Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger explains the “Shaping Our Future” initiative; UNC students pick up trash; a Tar Heel football player enters the transfer portal; UNC women’s basketball lands a major transfer from Iowa State; UNC baseball gets set to take the field tonight; and Tar Heel athletes celebrate the Rammy Awards.
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With her new album “Less Than Lovers/More Than Friends” due out Friday, local musician Sadie Rock joined Aaron Monday on Live & Local.
“Less Than Lovers” is Sadie’s fourth full-length release – but her first shot at a concept album, with six songs all inspired by a relationship of her own. (Is the other person aware of the album? “I think I need a lawyer,” she jokes.)
Visit Sadie’s website, SadieRockAndTheMadRyans.com.
Two singles are already out, but the full album drops on Friday, April 28. The following Friday, May 5, Local 506 will host an album release show, with Sadie playing the entire album – along with her seven most popular songs on Spotify.
Sadie Rock stopped by Live & Local to discuss the album and play three songs. Listen:
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is word that popular Carrboro pizza restaurant Coronato is suing neighboring business, Oasis Cigar Bar. Also included are words from Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils on his decision not to run for reelection. We hear a Carolina Connection story about the LGBTQ+ response on campus to recent bills advancing through the General Assembly. In sports, we hear from Anson Dorrance on the friendly soccer match between Chelsea and Wrexham coming to Kenan Stadium this summer. And much more!
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D. Kelly Batten and Norma Boone from Chatham County Schools spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 24th. They discussed the challenges facing schools in staying fully staffed, how Chatham County Schools has been able to beat that trend, and the advantages of working for Chatham County Schools. They also discussed their new teacher mentor program, and an upcoming Job Fair for the district.
Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public school districts in our community. You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 24th. She discussed the recent giveaway of a record player as part of our Record Shop Week last week. She also discussed the ongoing T-Shirt Design Contest where a listener could win $979 for creating the winning design. Keep up to date with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com on social media by following @wchlChapelboro on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
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The long-overdue recognition finally arrived.
When I showed up at UNC in the late 1960s, the name Curry Kirkpatrick was already legendary to most journalism students. And he was only 25 at the time.
Kirkpatrick, one of six inductees into the North Carolina Media Hall of Fame Friday night, was at the right place at the right time of his burgeoning sports writing career. His flashy-but-honest prose in the Daily Tar Heel attracted then 10-year-old Sports Illustrated when Kirkpatrick was still a senior at Carolina.
They offered him a job as an entry-level reporter, and Curry turned it down because he loved Chapel Hill and wanted to finish his degree. After graduation in the summer of 1965, the magazine came calling again, and this time Kirkpatrick “couldn’t get up there soon enough.” He became the human baseline and living goal for J-school students at UNC – “SI right out of college.”
When we met several years later, Curry didn’t act like a living legend. He was funny, self-effacing and curious to know what all of us still on the Tar Heel beat thought about Dean Smith’s young and climbing basketball program.
He also wanted to party before and after games at home and on the road. And he fit in there perfectly because he still looked like he was 18. In the Time-Warner building in New York, Kirkpatrick worshipped at the altar, or at least the office doors, of Frank Deford and Dan Jenkins, two of the profession’s greats.
Deford, a Princeton grad who took a fancy to UNC, branched out as a sports author, NPR commentator and HBO reporter. Jenkins, a revered sportswriter in Dallas, went on to become a best-selling novelist.
They cleared the path for Kirkpatrick’s 27 years at SI, which grew into the wildly popular sports weekly that we waited for at newsstands or in the mail. During college basketball season, Curry’s stories were the first read.
Humorous and irreverent, he was still deeply knowledgeable about the sport and humanized the games and those who played and coached them. He was worldly in a way we all understood, working analogies and one-liners from contemporary movies, TV shows and best-selling novels into his entertaining pieces.
Eventually, he went “multi-media,” doing features for CBS, HBO and ESPN TV. His home on Hilton Head Island is a mesmerizing museum of clippings and photos from various assignments across the globe far beyond hoops, his favorite.
How it took UNC this long to honor the soon-to-be-80 legend who was birthed from its own womb is beyond me. But his fourth hall of fame, the one closest to his heart, finally happened and is way more than well-deserved.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a Russian woman in New York gets 21 years in prison for “trying to kill her doppelganger with a poisoned cheesecake,” a headline that sends Aaron off on a run of Edgar Allan Poe/Golden Girls crossover jokes. Also, a fan-fiction writer sues Amazon and the Tolkien estate for 250 million dollars, claiming the Rings of Power series was an act of plagiarism.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Welcome to “Let The Healing Continue,” a monthly interview series made possible by Piedmont Health. In this series, we will hear from health care professionals and local leaders to start a conversation about how to begin to heal from the global pandemic and the many ways it has impacted our lives.
In this installment, Aaron welcomes behavioral health consultant Mignon Hooper to discuss anxiety: as we ease back into the world, how do we manage the difficult feelings that generates?
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Damon Seils comments on his decision not to run for reelection as Carrboro mayor; Republican Mark Robinson enters next year’s race for governor; LGBTQ students on campus speak out against anti-LGBTQ legislation; North Carolina’s community college system has yet another president; the state’s unemployment rate drops again in March; Moral Monday comes back to Raleigh; Hillsborough mayor Jenn Weaver gets set for her State of the Town address; UNC men’s basketball lands another transfer; Tar Heel sports suffers through a rough weekend; Anson Dorrance expresses excitement about this summer’s Chelsea-Wrexham soccer friendly at Kenan Stadium; and the Carolina Hurricanes go up 3-1 in their playoff series.
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Every Sunday, come on down for Howdy Hillsborough! Join Eryk Pruitt and Alexis Bravos, some of Hillsborough’s finest and folks who will guide you through getting to know your neighbors, what’s happening around town, some discoveries you can make close to home and some of the most interesting conversations this side of the Eno River!
This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and Eryk are joined by Sean Pecor from Hillsborough-based global music distributor, Redeye Worldwide.
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This Week: Dr. Frank H. Russell
Retired trauma surgeon Dr. Frank Russell has had a rich life befitting his 95 years. Time in the Navy, then medical school at UT in Memphis led to a surgical internship at Bellevue Hospital in New York City which preceded a 30 year professional practice. He’s a sailor who’s built several boats and an aviator who designed and built experimental aircraft. He also designed and built his “Valhalla” in Vermont. Two years ago he left to live with family in Pittsboro and has kept cognitively spry drawing and making models.
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Bill Kirwan, longtime head of the library at Western Carolina University, now retired in Chapel Hill, insists that that he is not an expert, but only a fan of thoroughbred horse racing. But he knows a lot and shares some of it with us on WCHL’s Who’s Talking
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is a profile on UNC baseball star Mac Horvath, who has overcome an abrupt end to the 2022 campaign to put together a breakout year in 2023. We also hear about multiple Earth Day events, including Congresswoman Valerie Foushee co-sponsoring the reintroduction of the Green New Deal Resolution. Also included are an announcement from Liam Hanson from Musical Empowerment, the latest on the transfer portal, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 21st. He discussed his thought process leading up to Wednesday afternoon’s announcement that he will not seek reelection this fall. He also discussed a proposed inter-government climate council in the county. He also discussed some upcoming community events, including a soil collection ceremony to honor the county’s victims of lynching.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Dr. Kervin Mack from Mack Orthodontics spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 21st. He discussed his journey to becoming an Orthodontist, why he’s passionate about his work, and some exciting new technology that just became available for orthodontic work.
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Carolina looks to be prioritizing smart, tough players in its rebuild.
The Tar Heels are three scholarships away from refilling the roster that lost eight to graduation and the transfer portal. They got their third incoming transfer Thursday night when rugged, sought-after sixth-year guard Cormac Ryan told Hubert Davis he will be enrolling this summer.
The 6-5 Ryan, who was granted an extra season by the NCAA after sitting out a year at Notre Dame under the old transfer rules, joins 6-8 Jae’Lyn Withers from Louisville and 6-4 Paxson Wojcik from Brown. All three bring a dozen years of experience and have been described as “smart” players who also shoot the 3-ball very well.
Rocked by traditionally atypical claims that UNC was not very team-oriented in the last disastrous season, Davis appears to be on a mission to shed that embarrassing tag that has dogged his alma mater in his first two years in charge.
Yes, there was that magical March of 2022 when Carolina shot the lights out on the way to the national championship game, but that was more stellar individual play than how Dean Smith and Roy Williams got into the hall of fame.
And with the so-called elite players not readily available in the portal, the Heels need to assemble a team whose sum is better than their individual parts. And nothing like how they free-lanced their way to poor shot selection and percentages compounded by a 368-345 assist-to-turnover ratio that wasn’t exactly a hallmark of unselfishness marking a storied program.
None of the newcomers have withering statistics but must have shown Davis they are willing to work hard on both ends of the court. Any Tar Heel highlight tapes Ryan, Withers and Wojcik watched on their visits had to be carefully edited snippets of team play not seen enough by a frustrated fan base that nevertheless showed support despite its disappointment.
The talent of the returning players cannot be denied. Armando Bacot, who will use his fifth season in pursuit of the same ACC rebounding records he broke at UNC, needs to play in a more open offense, where his nose for the ball and relentless effort will result in more possessions and better offensive rebounding.
Senior R.J. Davis has to stay healthy to prove he is among the best perimeter shooters in the country. The three other starters will come from preseason practice, which looks to have a more-talented mix and experience that should result in a deep bench it sorely needs.
The potential stars-to-be are already on the roster, such as 6-10 sophomore Jalen Washington as a high-low combination with Bacot and athletic junior guard D’Marco Dunn.
There will be more transfers signing up, two new freshmen and perhaps a reclassification from the 2024 recruiting class. But on paper, it’s their veteran chops that make them older, tougher and, hopefully, far more together than what we saw last season.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a bakery tries to skirt a local signage ordinance with a giant ‘mural’ depicting tasty baked goods; a Roomba escapes from a local shop in Michigan; long-distance runners and bicyclists commiserate over what inevitably happens when you got to go; and Aaron tries to get the last word by flexing his long-dormant mad improv skills.
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Today, Aaron welcomes Bernie Herman and Lauren Turner of the Ackland Art Museum to discuss the museum’s latest exhibition, “Unsettled Things: Art from an African American South,” open now through July 2. The exhibit features artists once denigrated as ‘outsiders,’ broadening the scope of art to cover new fields and mediums and modes of expression.
Herman and Turner will also be on hand for a curator’s tour at 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 21.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: NC Republicans say they’re nearing agreement on a bill to ban most abortions after 12 weeks; lawmakers approve bills to ban transgender girls from playing women’s sports – and transgender boys from playing men’s sports; the local nonprofit Musical Empowerment gears up for a big event Saturday; a Tar Heel baseball player makes a big comeback after being sidelined last year; UNC women’s lacrosse escapes with a win; and Carolina men’s basketball lands a big transfer out of Notre Dame.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is a retrospective of Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils’s career in public office. this comes after he announced he will not seek reelection this fall. We also hear a Carolina Connection story about the future of medical marijuana in North Carolina. We also update the University Place redevelopment. In sports, we hear from Diamond Heels Head Coach Scott Forbes ahead of this weekend’s series with Boston College.
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Senior Policy Associate at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 20th. She discussed an op-ed she recently penned about inadequate warning systems for heat-related weather events. She also shared her thoughts on Earth Day, coming up this Saturday.
Each Thursday “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for Climate Thursday. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 20th. She discussed the news that Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils will not seek reelection. She also discussed her own thought process leading up to her decision to run or not run this fall. She also gave highlights of Wednesday night’s Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, in which there was a public hearing on the Complete Communities and Shaping Our Future initiatives, and previewed some upcoming events around town.
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(I wanted to get an Artificial Intelligence — AI — comparison of Draymond Green’s foot stomp in Monday night’s playoff game to Christian Laettner’s in 1992, so I asked ChatGPT. Here is the response.)
Draymond Green’s stomp on an opposing player during an NBA playoff game in 2023 and Christian Laettner’s stomp during the 1992 NCAA Tournament are both incidents where a player appeared to intentionally step on another player.
In Laettner’s case, he stepped on the chest of Kentucky player Aminu Timberlake after a scramble for a loose ball. The incident received significant media attention and Laettner was widely criticized for his actions of unsportsmanlike behavior for using his foot to harm an opponent.
While both acts involved intentional stomps on opposing players, there are several key differences between the two incidents. The first and most obvious is that Green’s stomp occurred in the NBA, while Laettner’s stomp happened during a college basketball game. Additionally, Green’s stomp happened during a playoff game, which is generally considered to be a higher-pressure and more intense situation than a regular-season game or a tournament game.
Another difference between the two incidents is the severity of the stomps themselves. While both Green and Laettner used their feet to harm their opponents, Green’s stomp was widely seen as more intentional and more vicious. In fact, Green was ejected from the game as a result of his actions, while Laettner was only assessed a technical foul and faced less severe criticism and was even praised by some for his competitiveness and toughness.
Finally, the reactions to the two incidents were different as well. While both Green and Laettner were criticized for their actions, Green’s stomp was widely condemned by fans, players, and analysts alike. Many people saw it as a particularly egregious example of unsportsmanlike behavior, and some even called for Green to face further punishment beyond his ejection. Laettner, on the other hand, faced less severe criticism and was even praised by some for his competitiveness and toughness.
(ChatGPT did okay but missed the significant pressure of Duke’s one-and-done NCAA tournament win)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
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This week, Scott and Aaron discuss the surrender at Bennett Place in Durham, which helped end the Civil War. Also, we celebrate a little-known hero who saved thousands of Jewish children during the Holocaust – plus the inventor of the outboard motor, who may or may not have been motivated by sheer laziness. Plus, Earth Day!
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Elon Musk is apparently trying to change “Twitter” to “X Corp,” part of an attempt to transition Twitter into an all-in-one app where you can buy things as well as post your thoughts.
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Today, Aaron chats with David Michaud, the registrar and program coordinator at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, about “Twilight Thursdays” at the NCBG. Every Thursday through June 15, the garden will stay open for extended hours, with food trucks and entertainment on most nights.
Michaud also discusses other upcoming events, including an Arbor Day lecture on April 27 and a variety of programs in May.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils announces he won’t be running for reelection this year, stepping down after a single term as mayor; the State House passes a bill targeting transgender students in youth and college sports; the State Senate moves ahead on a bill shifting appointment power to lawmakers, over the objections of a bipartisan coalition of former governors; UNC women’s lacrosse preps for Duke, while Tar Heel baseball looks ahead to BC; a Carolina football player enters the transfer portal; and North Carolina’s nascent pot industry looks ahead (on this 4/20) to legalized medical marijuana.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is the announcement by Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils that he will not seek reelection this fall. Seils cited the 10 years he has served the town dating back to his days as a town councilmember, starting in April of 2013, and the need for him to move on to new challenges. Additionally, Wednesday saw a visit to Chapel Hill by state Attorney General Josh Stein. Also included is a story on House Bill 644, which seeks to limit the influence of social media on young people. We also hear from Piedmont Poet Laureate Dasan Ahanu about a poetry slam event at the Eno Arts Mill. In sports, Head Baseball Coach Scott Forbes discusses his teams makeup heading into the last stretch of the season, and several members of the field hockey team are celebrating a gold medal in an international competition.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 19th. She discussed her attendance at a public safety roundtable with Attorney General Josh Stein. She also discussed the county’s approach to using opioid settlement funds, findings from the Library Task Force, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Another inspiring basketball movie has just come out.
Michael Jordan’s name is mentioned in the first minute of Sweetwater in reference to whether any of the first Black players in the NBA compared to MJ. This flick is the story of Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, star of the original Harlem Globetrotters and among the first Black players in pro basketball.
It won’t get the buzz of “Air” with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon but is definitely worth seeing. Better hurry because it is in one of the small auditoriums at Silverspot, a sure sign of a short run. I attended a matinee and was one of three people in the theater.
Surprisingly good unless you don’t like what might be called “woke” for recounting minority struggles in America. It has a surprising cast that includes Jeremy Piven from the HBO series Entourage who plays legendary New York Knicks coach Joe Lapchik, and veteran Richard Dreyfuss as Maurice Podoloff, first commissioner of the NBA.
The true star is tall and athletically talented Everett Osborne, who portrays Sweetwater in the late 1940s and does well both on and off the court. He stands up to Abe Saperstein, founder of the Globetrotters who is very chintzy with doling out barnstorming money to the players.
Just as “Air” plays loose with the screen adaptation, Sweetwater declares it is inspired by true events, and it also ends with the truth and Clifton far from the billionaire that Jordan became. It’s had an average start in ratings and at the box office, but it can be a tear-jerker if you like that kind of stuff.
The huge hands on the son of cotton farmers play a big part in Sweetwater’s antics with the Globetrotters who eventually drew competition from the Harlem Magicians once the best Globies also moved on to pro ball. He holds a basketball like a small melon and easily fakes passes to the guys trying to guard him.
The screenplay was actually written in 2007 and had stops and starts due to the economic crash and later the pandemic, resulting in most of the original cast having to be replaced. But Piven, the neurotic agent in Entourage, and Dreyfuss, who has played in dozens of movies, do fine jobs along with Cary Elwes, owner of the Knicks and Madison Square Garden who supports breaking the NBA color barrier with Sweetwater.
No awards coming, but good for fans and hoops historians.
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Today, Aaron is joined by Nerys Levy, who’s organizing the 23rd annual Community Dinner, Sunday, April 30, at 1 p.m. in McDougle Middle School. Now named for Mildred “Mama Dip” Council, who co-founded the dinner many years ago, the Community Dinner is an opportunity for everyone in the community to sit down and share a meal together – a simple idea, but it’s received national recognition over the years.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is a story about Next Level–a group with the Beat Lab a UNC that has partnered with the U.S. Department of State for the last nine years. We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger on the latest in residential rezoning conversations as the town attempts to encourage more “middle housing.” We also hear from UNC football player Kaimon Rucker, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 18th. She discussed her participation in the press conference announcing the Transportation Future Act and what the Act aims to do. She also discussed the town’s Comprehensive Sustainability Plan and the public comment period concluding with a public hearing coming up later this week. She also previewed next week’s State of the Town address, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Mack Brown let it all hang out with the national media.
It is easier for big media like Sports Illustrated and Yahoo to get access at UNC to do a piece that will enhance the Tar Heels’ national profile. That happened last week when SI.com’s Ross Dellenger had a private meeting with Mack Brown in his office at the Kenan Football Center.
Now, UNC holds more football and basketball press conferences than any school in the ACC. Steve Kirschner and Jeremy Sharpe set their pressers before the season and release a schedule to the media. That’s when as many as 50 reporters gather at the same site and hear the questions and answers for Brown and Hubert Davis and their players.
So few “scoops” come from that kind of egalitarian system, which is why the local media and plethora of websites and blogs often have the same material after the pressers and videos are released to the public.
For Dellenger and SI.com, it was an exclusive until they publish and other outlets quote the material and credit it back to the original source. Brown cut loose about subjects that he covers in his sometimes twice-weekly press conferences. The SI.com long-form story quoted Brown as saying of college football, “We’re the NFL. . . we’re the mini-NFL. That’s where we are headed. We will never see amateurism again. It’s gone. I hate it. I thought that’s who we are, what college football is.”
He added, “We are the farm league for the NFL with many NFL programs . . .headed toward an NFL model.” The soon-to-be 72-year old coach told Dellenger he can be outspoken about NIL and the transfer portal because he is “at a different point in my life than most coaches.”
“Cheaters cheat,” he said in a phrase he has used often with the local media. “People who used to give inducements are still doing that. It’s just called NIL. This stupid thing about it’s not pay-for-play. I wish we would stop hiding behind NIL.”
Brown knows what should happen even if it sounds similar to what he is griping about now. “Different regulations would apply to each of these (3) new divisions: Power 5, Group of 5 (mid-majors) and the FCS (Football College Subdivision, or the old Division I-AA),” he said.
The Power 5 conferences would still pay athletes and coaches whatever they wanted and continue building facilities in the continuing arms race. Isn’t that where we are now, just for the NFL-like schools?
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Today, Aaron is joined by Brett Bushnell of Compass Real Estate, whose Chapel Hill office is located in the Industrious co-working space in the Gwendolyn office building at Glen Lennox. They chat about the real estate market, the advantages of working in the Industrious space, and more.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is a story about a UNC Law Student who has not been allowed to return to class since being arrested at a protest in another state, and the student protest organized to call for their reinstatement. We also hear from award-winning student documentary filmmaker Teresa Fang, Mack Brown gives his takeaways on the spring football game, and more.
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Liam Hamson from Musical Empowerment spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 17th. He discussed the mission of Musical Empowerment, a non-profit student organization that supplies music lessons, instruments, and training to students and schools in the area. He also talked about their upcoming MiniFest happening on Franklin Street this Saturday, April 22 at 1:00 p.m.
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Chair of the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board Rani Dasi spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Monday, April 17th. They discussed the naming of Chapel Hill High School teacher Kimberly Jones as the North Carolina Teacher of the Year. They also discussed many of the challenges facing the district going forward, including upcoming budget decisions and how the state budget affects schools locally.
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97.9 The Hill Social Media Director H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 17th. She discussed the latest on 97.9 The Hill’s Social Media platforms, including the T-Shirt Design Contest, Record Shop Week, and more.
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Tar Heels are showing up in surprising ways in the NBA playoffs.
Carolina and Duke have battled in recent years over which blueblood program has the most alumni playing in the NBA. Over the course of a season, it is generally around two dozen each, but some of those players have two-way contracts where they split their games between their big team and its G-League affiliate.
Currently, five former Tar Heels are still alive in the NBA playoffs, with mixed results. The biggest surprise, perhaps, is Harrison Barnes, who left UNC after the 2012 Elite 8 season and was the No. 7 pick by Golden State, winning an NBA ring in 2015. He was a regular starter for the Warriors where he averaged around 10 points per season.
In 2016, Barnes was traded to Dallas through the strange 2019 season when he played for four different teams and wound up with Sacramento, where he sort of disappeared with the perpetually losing franchise. Most casual pro basketball fans could not keep track of him.
That ended this season, when Barnes started all 82 regular-season games and scored 13 points, including a crucial 3-pointer, as the No. 3 seeded and rebuilt Kings earned their first playoff win in 17 years, edging his former Warriors in Game 1 Saturday. Game 2 is tonight at 10 if you want to watch live. “There were lots of long days here,” said Barnes, who played in 64 playoff games, all with the Dubs. “To run out tonight and see all the fans and how loud they were made me very happy for them.”
Other Heels shining in this postseason so far include Cameron Johnson, Puff’s big brother, who had his best playoff game, but could not get his sixth-seeded Brooklyn Nets over the hump against No. 3 Philadelphia in the opener of their best-of-seven series. He had 18 points, including four 3-pointers, in the 121-101 loss for a team that once had Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. Game 2 is also tonight in Philly at 7:30. Also, second-year man Day’Ron Sharpe, who saw only 22 seconds of playoff action during his rookie season, continued to blossom, contributing six points and six rebounds for the Nets.
UNC hero Danny Green began with Cleveland in 2010 before winning three NBA titles with different teams – San Antonio, Toronto and the Lakers. In his 170th career playoff game, Green sat out as the Cavaliers were upset at home by the Knicks. Maybe they will wise up and play the 14-year veteran with championship chops in Game 2 Tuesday.
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Today, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey speaks with Delores Bailey and LaVett Sadler of EmPOWERment, Inc., about Bright Path Solutions, a new program offering free training for minority business owners in the area. Bailey and Sadler also look ahead to May 20, when EmPOWERment will host an event to celebrate Ms. Lillian Lee, who’s been a major figure in the Chapel Hill community for decades. (That event will also serve as a fundraiser for PEACH, a local affordable-housing project.)
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This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and Eryk are joined by Jim Parker, CEO and Owner of Summit Design and Engineering Services in Hillsborough, the firm behind some of the most iconic properties in the area.
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This Week: Roland McReynolds, Esq. Executive Director of the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association. Roland grew up in Columbia, Missouri. His grandma was a longtime subscriber to Organic Gardening; his family raised its own layer and fryer chickens, as well as grew most of their own vegetables. The family home was surrounded by conventional corn and soybean fields. Roland is a licensed attorney, and after the births of his children, he decided to devote his legal training and business experience to the service of promoting healthy agriculture for future generations.Roland McReynolds, Esq
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Chapel Hill’s Marcie Cohen Ferris, Interim Director Center for the Study of the American South, talks about the importance of food in North Carolina history and culture and her book. “Edible North Carolina: A Journey Across a State of Flavor”.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman discusses March Madness
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition, we learn of Chapel Hill High teacher Kimberly Jones being named North Carolina’s Teacher of the Year. We also hear a profile of the national championship-contending men’s golf team, and we hear from the new full-time Parks and Rec Director Atuya Cornwell.
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University of North Carolina and University of Virginia faculty member Dr. Deb Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 14th. They discussed the NBA playoff’s play-in tournament, the upcoming spring football game for UNC Football, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 14th. He gave an update on the 203 S. Greensboro Project, which is the future home of the Carrboro branch of the Orange County Library. He also discussed Carrboro’s upcoming open streets event, in which Weaver Street will be closed to car traffic. Also included are a discussion of food waste prevention awareness week, and explanation of a recent arrest in Carrboro.
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97.9 The Hill sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 14th. He talked about the highlights from this upcoming weekend in Chapel Hill. He discussed the Diamond Heel’s big weekend series with Miami, Saturday’s Spring football game at Keenan stadium, and a huge matchup for the 5th ranked women’s lacrosse team, who is hosting top-ranked Syracuse this weekend.
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Mack Brown is nothing if not long and optimistic.
The Carolina football coach owns the unofficial record for the number of off-preseason press conferences he holds and the duration of each presser. His confab before the spring game ran 43 minutes, typical. You almost can’t go if you have anything else to do. And there’s always YouTube.
Approaching his 72nd birthday, Brown never fails to be this chipper in prepping for a new season. The Tar Heels’ theme for spring practice is to “finish” and that is clearly something the head coach cannot do any better than his 2022 team that lost its last four.
The multi-fanged college sports media in this state joke about how much time Brown spends with them, and they appreciate that he stays around to answer every last question. No other coach does all that, and Brown seems to like it as a CEO coach who oversees his program more than getting in the trenches.
His Tuesday presser this week had very little about the Spring Game Saturday, which is free, in Kenan Stadium at 3 o’clock, because it is more one last look at individual players than any semblance of a game. Until a few weeks ago, Brown was ruminating about not having it all.
He takes questions about anything and everything else, and many of them asked are what Brown has already answered repeatedly.
No matter what his Tar Heels did the season before or are expected to do the coming fall, Brown always is positive about their chances. He can riff on stats about last season but prefers talking up the players who will start or see a lot of snaps.
Entering his fifth fall back in Chapel Hill, in his four seasons so far, Mack has had a future NFL quarterback to talk about, Sam Howell for three of them and Drake Maye entering his second but third year in school (which makes him eligible for the 2024 NFL draft).
It’s about getting better and consistent play to surround QB1 and less about a defense that takes a lot of heat each autumn. But in 2023, Maye has the least-experienced wide receiving corps in Brown’s return.
Brown begins each press conference with a “Welcome, Everybody!” And he ends it with an “Anything else?” and stays at the podium to make sure. “This time last year we were having this same discussion,” Mack said Tuesday. Not exactly but it took just as long.
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
This week: news of Durham’s Yamazushi restaurant closing down, plus the looming sale of the Mama Dip’s building, lead Brad and Aaron to urge everyone to get to those favorite old places while they’re still here. They also recommend some of their favorite old date-night spots – not necessarily spots that are in any immediate jeopardy, but hey, who ever knows what tomorrow may bring?
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This month marks the 60th anniversary of the writing of Dr. Martin Luther King’s famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” This Sunday, April 16, Carolina Public Humanities is hosting a public reading of the letter, starting at 3:30 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library, with an introductory talk by UNC historian William Sturkey.
William Sturkey joined Aaron on 97-9 The Hill to discuss the event, the significance of the “Letter” in 1963, and its continued relevance today.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Victor learns about the majesty of England’s Lake District National Park after reading a story about hikers getting high there – and then getting lost – which has sparked concern about drug use and bad behavior in that park in general. Also, Aaron seizes the opportunity to once again criticize the Pixar film “Up.”
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Welcome to “Let The Healing Continue,” a monthly interview series made possible by Piedmont Health. In this series, we will hear from health care professionals and local leaders to start a conversation about how to begin to heal from the global pandemic and the many ways it has impacted our lives.
In this installment, Aaron welcomes physician Jacob Perrin to discuss “long COVID”: what it is, how to prevent it, and what to do if it happens to you.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Carrboro police arrest a man for distributing drugs that caused a fatal overdose; UNC students stage a walkout in support of a law student who’s been banned from campus for allegedly participating in a violent protest; Chapel Hill gets a new director of parks and recreation; the new chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party speaks out; UNC baseball takes a loss; six Tar Heel basketball stars earn All-ACC academic honors; and the top-ranked UNC men’s golf team seeks a national title.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is a Carolina Connection story about the challenges faced by first generation college students at UNC. We also hear from Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver on the decision not to close a portion of Eno Street for a private fundraising event. In sports we hear from UNC Baseball Head Coach Scott Forbes, and more.
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Jessica Nilles from the Mebane Business Association spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 13th. She discussed the 35th Annual Dogwood Festival, which will be happening in Mebane April 21st and 22nd.
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NC Newsline Environmental Reporter and Assistant Editor Lisa Sorg joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 13th. She discussed a recent article she wrote for NC Newsline outlining the potential environmental impacts of the Wolfspeed facility being planned in Siler City. She discussed the source of the data, and the possible implications for the VinFast facility being planned near Moncure.
Each Thursday “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for Climate Thursday. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 13th. She discussed community events, including the the Bocce Derby, Sutton’s 100th birthday, and more. She also discussed the town council’s complete communities work session, where the council discussed recommendations for increasing density and affordability of housing in Chapel Hill. The council discussed allowing for more duplexes in future town development. No decisions or votes were taken during the council’s work session.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Social media is awash with transfer speculation.
Here are a few nuggets from the world of one-and-dones, transfers and NIL money. They all serve to prove how the college sports world has been turned on its axis and ready to tip over completely.
The biggest surprise is that one of Duke’s three top freshmen from last season is returning, and he was the one that seemed most likely to go pro. Unlike Dariq Whitehead and Dereck Lively, who showed great promise but didn’t have great all-around numbers, Kyle Filipowski was the Blue Devils’ most valuable player, ACC Rookie of the Year and highest projected first-round NBA Draft pick all winter.
So, go figure. Whitehead and Lively have entered the NBA Draft pool, and Filipowski is returning for his sophomore season.
Just like Drake Maye at UNC, Duke very likely upped the NIL to keep “Flip” from going to the NBA. Without disclosing the amount, Heels4Life awarded the Maye family basically “loyalty money” to offset some of the big bucks apparently being offered by other schools.
Duke is set up perfectly for NIL with wealthy alumni all around the globe now being able to pour money into the NIL bucket as it has been doing for years to support facilities, salaries, programs and research. And it is likely playing the graduation card, telling parents that their sons who stay will now only be two years away from coveted Duke degrees.
The problem for Jon Scheyer is that he has four 5-star recruits still coming in next season, but all of them are power or small forwards who can’t help protect the rim like Lively. And how will Scheyer divide up minutes among 9 or 10 veterans and 5-stars?
The hottest rumor on social media has 6-8 Mackenzie Mgbako, the highest-ranked signee in Duke’s incoming haul who decommitted after Filipowski’s announcement, possibly joining his high school teammate Simeon Wilcher in Carolina’s lean class of 2023. That is mostly wishful thinking since Mgbako has not said any such thing to this point.
Sure, it could happen. But so far there is zero validation to something that would stoke the Duke-Carolina rivalry like 60 years ago when prep superstar Art Heyman showed up in Durham instead of UNC, where he had been committed for more than a year.
Hubert Davis and staff are still at it to fill all eight roster spots lost to graduation and the portal. Two have committed, but neither is a lock to start and look more like reserves who will have to provide quality depth, something sorely missing last season.
Personally, I like R.J, Dunn, Bacot and Washington to start with one spot left to fill. Transfer season is still far from over, so social media guesswork needs to give it a rest until the facts are in.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a German company is fined for rejecting a (male) job applicant for not having “nimble female hands.” (They assumed his big meaty hands were ill-suited for making small model cars – but come on, at least give the guy a try-out, right?) Also, a British man is collared after making 1.2 million pounds from selling fake vinyl records – but how ironic is it that it was a Clash fan who blew the whistle?
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
The Ackland Art Museum has a new exhibit: “Lotus Moon and Nandina Staff: The Art of Ōtagaki Rengetsu and Nakahara Nantenbō,” on display through June 11. This Friday, April 14, as part of 2nd Friday ArtWalk, the Ackland is hosting a poetry event around the exhibit, with readings from local poets, an open mic from 6-7 p.m., and a chance to write your own “tanka” or “waka” poem inspired by the art. Guest poets include Piedmont Laureate Dasan Ahanu, Carrboro poet laureate Liza Wolff-Francis, and members of the NC Haiku Society. Then on Saturday, April 15, the Ackland will host an outdoor poetry-writing workshop from 10:30-1:30 at Coker Arboretum.
Aaron speaks with Allison Portnow Lathrop, the head of public programs at the Ackland, and Lenard Moore, the executive chairman of the NC Haiku Society.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Carolina Connection takes a look at first-generation students, who make up about 20 percent of UNC’s student body. Also: Hillsborough says no to a street closure, Orange County’s health department winds down its COVID vaccine clinic in Chapel Hill, UNC baseball gets ready to host Miami, Jackie Manuel is reportedly leaving the Tar Heel basketball staff, 27 UNC swimmers and divers receive academic honors, and Aaron catches a home run ball.
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Former Pittsboro Mayor and publisher of the Chatham County Line newspaper Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 12th. He discussed trends in real estate in Orange and Chatham Counties, talked about system development fees, and other news events in the Pittsboro area.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 12th. She discussed Tuesday’s board of commissioners meeting, in which they heard the 10-year capital needs plan for the county.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party Anderson Clayton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 12th. She talked about her recent trip to Washington, D.C. for the annual Easter Egg Roll. She also discussed recent current events in state politics, including the decision by State Representative Tricia Cotham to switch from the Democratic to the Republican Party. Clayton also discussed how she initially got involved in politics, and why it is important for people to connect with their local government leaders.
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Air Jordan without Air Jordan is absolutely terrific.
One of the best decisions stars and co-directors Ben Affleck and Matt Damon made was to never show the face of the actor playing Michael Jordan in this new film about how the Carolina superstar changed the world of personal endorsement and multiplied the wealth of other professional athletes.
AIR, the story of Jordan’s surprise signing with Nike over Adidas and Converse, gives a somewhat dramatic look at the week the deal was made that saved the Nike basketball division in 1984, a month or so after Michael leaves UNC as a junior All-American ahead of the NBA Draft where he was the third pick by the Chicago Bulls.
Despite their own fame as long-time leading men, Affleck plays self-indulgent Nike founder Phil Knight brilliantly and Damon is a betting-looking Sonny Vaccaro, the famous pitch man who started the first high school all-star game and was a high-stakes gambler with everything he touches.
Vaccaro goes directly to the Jordan family in Wilmington, a taboo practice of going behind the back of foul-mouthed agent David Falk, played by Chris Messina. But Vaccaro’s quick bonding with Deloris Jordan results in the parents and their 21-year-old son traveling to Oregon to meet with Nike.
There, an emotional pitch by Vaccaro and introduction of the first athletic shoe named for a player – red-white-and-black with a Nike Swoosh – won over Jordan’s mother, who to this day is the pillar overlooking all of the family-supported charities. Her vision of Michael’s super-stardom led to asking for a percentage of every Air Jordans sold forever and made all shoe companies share profits with players who only received endorsement fees prior.
Fast-forward 40 years, and MJ is a billionaire after his Air Jordan and Jumpman lines also made Nike the giant it remains today.
Jason Bateman plays the company’s marketing genius, Rob Strasser, but the flick is stolen by Chris Tucker, the fast-talking Nike VP Howard White, who Tar Heel fans may remember as a great player at Maryland under Lefty Driesell.
Carolina and basketball fans can enjoy this movie immensely, but so will people who know next-to-nothing about sports because it is also the story of a mother, masterfully played by Oscar winner Viola Davis, and clearly the rock of the family.
Messina’s portrayal of agent Falk tickled me the most, because those of us who met Falk when he escorted Michael around Chapel Hill knew that he used less dirty language and had far less hair than the fiery guy Messina plays.
It will be a blockbuster film worldwide, but one that is particularly prideful around here for its references to UNC and Dean Smith and video highlights of the Jordan no actor could ever play.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Wednesday morning, Chapel Hill Public Library director Susan Brown joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “Talking Books,” a weekly segment of book recommendations, of all genres and for all ages. (Susan also heads up Chapel Hill’s Community Arts and Culture department, so they’ll often talk about upcoming festivals and other cultural events as well.)
Click here to listen back to the full Talking Books archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Wednesday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Susan and Aaron recommend books based on this week in history – but they’re really inspired by this week’s events at the library. Those events include a discussion of Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” on Sunday, recognizing its 60th anniversary, and part four of a series on the book “From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century.” Also, Susan recommends a book about a historic moment in international relations – based on her experience playing ping-pong in a cabin over spring break.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Today, Aaron is joined by Piedmont Laureate Dasan Ahanu, who’s hosting a “Letter from Poetry Slam” next Wednesday, April 19, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Eno Arts Mill Gallery in Hillsborough. The event marks the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s famed Letter from Birmingham Jail, a powerful call to action in the face of injustice. (Attendees can either watch or take part in the poetry slam. If you want to participate, apply online at ArtsOrange.org/PoetrySlam.)
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: Victor gets on his soapbox about “robot waiters,” in response to a story about a Michigan restaurant that’s beginning to employ them. What’s wrong with the good, old-fashioned conveyer belt? Also: Aaron discusses robot bartenders, which he’s also seen, and we chat about last week’s Boone-themed Trends segment, which apparently went semi-viral.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every month, Aaron hosts The Buzz at Blue Hill, an exclusive radio presentation in partnership with Trinsic Residential Group. Chapel Hill’s Blue Hill District is undergoing renewal and transformation, in an effort to produce a blend of pleasant walking experiences, commercial space, upper-story residences, bike paths, and sidewalk cafes. Every month we’ll hear from residents and businesspeople who live, work and play in Chapel Hill’s most dynamic and developing neighborhood.
This morning, Aaron chats with famed restaurateur Giorgios Bakatsias, who owns two restaurants in Blue Hill: Osteria Georgi on Elliott Road and Kipos Greek Taverna in Eastgate.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: UNC police announce an arrest in the shooting that happened April 2 on Mason Farm Road; Orange County Commissioners reject a rezoning request for a Dollar General in White Cross; the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board discusses class-ranking policy; the ACLU challenges North Carolina’s new anti-rioting law; UNC celebrates LGBTQ alumni with an oral-history performance called “The Story of Us”; Tar Heel basketball lands a new transfer, Jae’Lyn Withers out of Louisville; UNC baseball and women’s lacrosse get wins; and Mack Brown chats about spring practice for Carolina football.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is the apprehension of a suspect in a shooting from Mason Farm Rd. back on April 2nd. We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils on the town’s “Truth Plaques,” a story about the upcoming “Run For Malawi” fundraising event, a Carolina Connection story about Chapel Hill’s Ukranian community, and much more.
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Chapel Hill Police chief Celisa Lewew and Sergeant Prairie Osborne spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 11th. They discussed the G.E.M.S. program–Girls Empowered Motivated Spectacular, which allows young women to explore future careers in community safety and local government. The program is open to girls aged 14-19 and begins on May 11th.
On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 11th. She recapped a discussion at Monday’s Town Board of Commissioners meeting about potentially closing part of Eno Street in June for “Flush Fest,” an annual private fundraiser. The board ultimately opted to not set the precedent of closing town streets for private events. She also discussed other items from the board of commissioners meeting, and some upcoming events in the town.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Theo Pinson is like a cat with nine lives.
We know it was at the end of the regular season, when his team’s playoff spot was already gone. And Mavericks’ owner Mark Cuban ordered coach Jason Kidd to tank the last two games so they could move up one spot in the NBA Draft.
And while the likelihood is high that Luka Doncic has played his last game for the Mavs and Kidd may be fired, Pinson’s two starts after not getting off the bench for seven of Dallas’ prior eight games may have secured his place on the roster for another season. He would certainly win a popularity contest.
It appeared the beloved former Tar Heel was at the end of his five-year NBA career, but what he did in the last game has made him a fan favorite going into the off-season. The one-time leader in gyrations from the bench became only the fourth player in NBA history to have a triple-double with no turnovers.
In his 40 minutes, Pinson scored 23 points, including five 3-pointers, grabbed 13 rebounds and dished off 12 assists, with zero turnovers, in the Mavs’ 138-117 home loss to the San Antonio Spurs in a game that looked like his team needed more of Pinson’s career specialty – defense.
While Theo was somewhat of a prankster during his Carolina career, the flamboyant athlete who once crashed a post-game NCAA press conference without an invitation has had a life of basketball getting raves for his play. His bio since becoming a high school All-American is so diverse he recorded some career numbers that got him in the same sentences with far more-famous stars.
Among 12 UNC players to appear in two national championship games, Pinson also is one of three Tar Heels with 500 rebounds and 400 assists (the others being Ed Cota and Walter Davis, Hubert’s heralded uncle). He had an improving assist-to-turnover ratio that was 5-1 as a senior and a career 3.4-1.
Not a reputed shooter, Pinson made some big baskets and had as few big scoring games against N.C. State and Miami. He also had the driving dunk off a Kenny Williams steal that sealed Carolina’s 82-78 home victory over Duke.
In the 2018 ACC tournament semifinal win over the Blue Devils in Brooklyn, Theo had 8 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals for a team loaded with scorers Luke Maye, Joel Berry and Cameron Johnson.
With perhaps no UNC player to match Pinson’s diverse skills on the court and his personality and candor off the floor, if he gets another NBA season with Dallas or any other team, he will affirm that an all-around game is more than valuable to keep playing.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a man in England calls police after discovering a human skeleton in his bushes – only to discover that it was a plastic Halloween decoration. (The pirate eyepatch and the skeleton parrot on the shoulder probably should have been the first clue.) He’s not the only one who’s found something creepy outside their house, though: Victor talks about his own discovery, old children’s toys that some previous homeowner has apparently buried underneath a still-undetermined number of trees in his back yard.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: the co-owner of Mama Dip’s restaurant says the building’s for sale but they’re not going anywhere – although they are planning to shift their business model a bit. Also: organizers are getting ready for Sunday’s Run 4 Malawi in Southern Village; Orange County Commissioners will meet tonight to discuss County Manager Bonnie Hammersley’s capital improvement plan; Carrboro approves the town’s third “truth plaque”; Ukrainian UNC students stay connected with their families; and two Tar Heel athletes (and one coach) rake in big honors.
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Award-winning documentary filmmaker and East Chapel Hill High School student Theresa Fang spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 10th. She discussed her process and motivation for entering Student-CAM, the C-SPAN student documentary film contest.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is the latest on the future of Mama Dip’s restaurant after the listing of the property for sale. We also hear a story on the end of lead testing at drinking water facilities at UNC, as well as a Carolina Connection story about the disappearing wood-smoked barbecue restaurants in the Chapel Hill area. Also included is a look at local government meetings this week, a recap of the weekend in sports for UNC, and much more.
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Local Artist and Muralist Mayanthi Jayawardena spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 10th. She discussed the completion of her mural, Lotus Rising: An Ode To Women, located on the side of the Lantern Restaurant. She discussed her journey to becoming a muralist, other works she has completed, and how this mural came about.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 10th. She discussed the biggest trends on Chapelboro Social Media in the past week. She also looked ahead to some upcoming posts for the 97.9 The Hill T-Shirt Design Contest, the latest restaurant news on social media, and more.
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Caleb Love will get every chance to be a star at Michigan.
Long after he suits up in the Maize and Blue, Love will still be a hot-button basketball player from Ann Arbor to Chapel Hill, trading one big brand for another.
Just like Hubert Davis stuck with Love while much of the fan base wanted him to be benched and replaced by some other reputed 3-pointer shooters, the Wolverines will be in a similar position in giving Caleb the rock with the freedom to fire it up.
Michigan lost its three top scorers to the transfer portal or the NBA draft, and without 7-foot-1 center Hunter Dickinson the Wolverines will be more of a run-and-shoot team. Juwan Howard’s club made 45 percent from the field and 36 percent from the 3-point line in 2022-23.
Both of those statistics have to do with Dickinson, who commanded a lot of double-team attention that allowed outside shooters to get open. This coming season, the Wolverines won’t have a returning player who averaged better than 8.6 points per game since their top three scorers are gone.
Jett Howard, the coach’s son who will enter the NBA Draft, had the highest 3-point percentage among the starters while taking nearly 100 more long shots than anyone else. Kobe Bufkin, a 6-4 small forward who will also test the NBA Draft, was easily the best shooter not named Dickinson and shot 48 percent while draining 35.5 percent of his 3-pointers.
Those losses will leave Love as the primary threat from the arc, and it will be up to Howard to get him better shots than Caleb took at Carolina, many with the 30-second clock winding down when he got the ball and had to make a move of some kind. If that happens, look for Love to regain his shooting touch and pump up his confidence.
Howard, who was suspended in 2022 for slapping an opposing coach during a late-game confrontation, likes physical basketball and got a bird’s eye view of Love’s willingness to mix it up during a short scrum in Carolina’s win over Michigan in the Jumpman Invitational last December.
Chances are Howard sold Love on stepping in as a team leader with the option of entering the NBA Draft or using his COVID season as a fifth-year player. Even if Caleb flourishes in his new uniform, that doesn’t necessarily mean he could have done the same thing at UNC.
After his 2022 heroics, he figured to be the leading scorer and pick up some of the slack from Brady Manek’s departure. When that didn’t happen, the pressure grew to the point where both parties needed a change.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every other Monday, Aaron is joined at 8:30 a.m. by Tom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, for a longstanding regular segment called “What We’re Thinking,” looking at recent survey numbers and discussing what they tell us about American public opinion – election-related and otherwise.
This week, Tom and Aaron discuss the (predictable) political fallout from Donald Trump’s recent indictment in New York: it’s made him more popular among Republican voters and less popular with everyone else. To what extent does that affect the 2024 election dynamic? Tom says if anything, it makes a Trump nomination more likely, but a Trump victory less likely – though Republicans may still benefit from having Trump on the ballot, because it’ll bring his supporters out to the polls in ways that could impact the outcome of important down-ballot races. (For instance, the U.S. Senate races in states like Ohio and Montana, both Republican-leaning states with popular Democratic incumbents.) Tom also considers the implications of last year’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election, which the left-leaning candidate won by a larger-than-expected margin.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a semi-viral tweet about keyboard shortcuts leads Victor to an ode of praise for the oft-ignored F keys – and Aaron learns about the little-known keyboard shortcut that will take you straight to LinkedIn. Also, David Lynch weighs in (sort of) on the new “Dune” movie, sending Victor on a rant about the new film’s art decoration.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Today, Aaron is joined by Orange County Clerk of Court Mark Kleinschmidt, one of 27 LGBTQ Carolina alums whose stories will be told on stage this weekend. UNC’s Process Series is teaming up with the Carolina Pride Alumni Network (CPAN) to present “The Story of Us,” a theatrical performance bringing to life the oral histories of former UNC students across multiple decades and generations. The free show is this Saturday, April 15, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 16, at 2 p.m., at the Global FedEx Center on campus.
Click here for more information about the show.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: UNC wraps up lead testing on campus and moves on to next steps; the “Complete Community” initiative is on the agenda for tonight’s Chapel Hill Town Council work session; the building housing Mama Dip’s restaurant goes up for sale on West Rosemary Street; Carolina Connection dives into North Carolina’s struggling barbecue joints; Caleb Love heads to Michigan; Dontrez Styles heads to Georgetown; and UNC baseball, softball, women’s lacrosse, and women’s tennis all get big wins over the weekend.
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Every Sunday, come on down for Howdy Hillsborough! Join Eryk Pruitt and Alexis Bravos, some of Hillsborough’s finest and folks who will guide you through getting to know your neighbors, what’s happening around town, some discoveries you can make close to home and some of the most interesting conversations this side of the Eno River!
This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and Eryk are joined by one of Hillsborough’s finest humans, actress and host of Noir At The Bar, Tracey Reynolds!
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Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
This Week: Jeff Jones is currently an Associate Professor of Russian-Soviet and contemporary world history at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is completing his second book entitled Smoke, Mirrors and Memories: A Cultural History of the Soviet-Afghan War, 1979-1989, forthcoming in 2023. He also has published several articles.
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James Wood is currently Professor of Latin American and modern world history at North Carolina A&T State University. He is the author of The Society of Equality: Popular Republicanism and Democracy in Santiago de Chile, 1818-1851 and the co-editor of Problems in Modern Latin American History: Sources and Interpretations, now in its fifth edition with Rowman and Littlefield. As a Fulbright scholar for Chile in 2016 he was a visiting professor at the Universidad Diego Portales in Santiago (where he observed Chilean student activism up close).
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UNC-Chapel Hill’s Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism at UNC Chapel Hill. On Friday March 24 she talked to the Chapel Hill Rotary Club talks about the latest in her work at Huqoq, in Israel including more about the stunning mosaics on an ancient synagogue’s floor, where last year’s team uncovered an unprecedented depiction of two female biblical heroes.
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97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a story about Sutton’s upcoming 100th birthday party, inclement weather causing a flood warning and advisory for Orange County, an Orange County student qualifying or the National Spelling Bee, and more.
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University of North Carolina and University of Virginia faculty member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 7th. She discussed the outcome of the NCAA Women’s National Championship Game, and the ensuing controversy around sportsmanship.
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Carrboro mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 7th. He discussed the latest Truth Plaque that the town will be putting up–a historical marker in front of the historic Strayhorn home in Carrboro. He also talked about the council developing a policy for the naming of town facilities in anticipation of naming the 203 South Greensboro building when it is completed. He also explained the advantages of the Carrboro in Motion initiative, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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If early reviews are any indication, Carolina may have found a diamond in the FCS rough.
In the four years since Mack Brown has been back as the head coach, the Tar Heels have had All-ACC talents on the defensive line and in the linebacking corps, but have struggled to find consistency in the secondary. It’s been a far cry from Brown’s first go-round in Chapel Hill, when he recruited and signed cornerback Dre Bly, one of the best defenders in Carolina history.
But Brown and defensive coordinator Gene Chizik have been very high on one of UNC’s newest cornerbacks: East Tennessee State transfer Alijah Huzzie. Huzzie has only been a Tar Heel for a few months, but according to Brown is already playing the ball better than anybody on the team. Make of those comments what you will.
Said Chizik on Huzzie, “He does a great job of just feeling things in the secondary that we can’t teach. He’s got a sixth sense for the ball in the air. He’s been everything we’d hoped he’d be so far.”
Huzzie’s accomplishments at ETSU speak for themselves: 30 consecutive starts, first team All-Southern Conference and first team FCS All-America as a senior. Huzzie picked off six passes last season, the second-most of any player in the FCS. As a team, the Tar Heels had just nine in 14 games.
Huzzie has two years of collegiate eligibility remaining and hopefully can provide some stability for a Carolina secondary which has undergone a facelift since the end of last season. A winter exodus saw both starting cornerbacks and several reserves enter the transfer portal. The final shoe to drop was Bly, who came in with Brown to coach the secondary in 2019, leaving his post to pursue other opportunities. Again, make of that what you will.
A frequent refrain last season was that if Carolina had shown just some semblance of ability to stop an opposing offense, the Tar Heels could have won more than the nine games they ended up plateauing at. It’s probably a bit ambitious to imagine one of the poorest defenses in the FBS suddenly morphing into the ’85 Bears in the course of one offseason, but the addition of Huzzie and others has coaches excited. Chizik even stated that while the team has a long way to go, they’re further along than last year’s group was.
Pair one of the best quarterbacks in the country with a defense finally able to hold its own? Tar Heel fans everywhere would be all in.
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
Seems like everybody’s delegating their work to AI these days, so why should we be any different? This week, Brad and Aaron get all their recommendations from ChatGPT. Want to know what advanced computer science thinks is a good place to go on a romantic walk in the area? How about the sexiest spot for a date night in Chapel Hill? We’ve got you covered this week!
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: “the cow.” What is “the cow”? It’s the weird name that scientists have attached to an unusually flat explosion they’ve observed in space – trending especially because it bears a striking resemblance to that scene in “Star Wars” when the Death Star explodes. Also trending: a village in Iceland whose residents routinely throw puffins off a cliff into the ocean – but don’t worry, it’s to help the puffins, not hurt them. Honest.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Today we continue our interview series on the real estate market, “Cappy’s Cafe” with Cappy Hagman of Coldwell Banker HPW!
Today, Cappy’s got advice on how to spot fraud in the real estate market – including land purchase scams, which are often hard to identify. What are the warning signs, and what can you do to protect yourself in advance? Cappy’s got you covered!
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Sutton’s Drug Store gets set to celebrate 100 years on Franklin Street. Also: a boil-water advisory for parts of Hillsborough after a water main break on Thursday; a brief soft lockdown at Cedar Ridge High School after a hoax social media post; a Grady Brown Elementary student wins a spot in this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee; a budget vote in Raleigh; a State Senate bill in response to last year’s double murder in Orange County; a no vote from county commissioners on a proposed Dollar General in White Cross; another win for Tar Heel baseball; and comments from UNC football’s new offensive coordinator on star quarterback Drake Maye.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is a story about the end of Orange County Health offering on-site COVID testing. Also, Cedar Ridge High School was briefly on lockdown Thursday afternoon after a troubling social media post. Also included is a look at local government meetings, Karen Howard on how Chatham County hopes to preserve agricultural land, and more.
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Jason McCarter, Amy McCarter, and Tate Little from Craftboro Brewing Depot spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 6th. They discussed “New Beer’s Eve” and Friday, April 7th as “National Beer Day.” They also discussed the South Green location, the latest brews available, and upcoming events.
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Senior Policy Associate from Duke's Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Ashley Ward joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 6th. She discussed a recent event at Duke that featured a talk from former FEMA Director Brock Long. She also discussed the role of younger generations in addressing climate change, how the judicial branch of the government could also impact climate outcomes, and more.
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Town of Chapel Hill Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Shenekia Weeks spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 6th. She discussed the challenges of her role through the pandemic, how the position has changed in the two years since it was created, and some of the upcoming goals of her office.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Scott and Aaron reflect on civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, whose influence was far-reaching: not only did he organize the March on Washington in 1963, he’s also partly responsible for popularizing the peace symbol – which was first displayed in London, this week in 1958. Also: Scott and Aaron discuss the first cell phone, invented 50 years ago; Martin Luther King’s assassination in 1968, but also his “Letter from Birmingham Jail” in 1963; and an inadvertent milestone in women’s rights, when a woman in Kansas becomes America’s first-ever female mayor after being jokingly nominated by a group of anti-feminist men.
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Major League Baseball may have finally gotten something right.
Since taking the MLB commissioner job in 2015, it’s safe to say Rob Manfred hasn’t exactly endeared himself to baseball fans. From refusing to fight frustrating local blackouts to devaluing the World Series trophy, Manfred’s tenure has been rocky. But it appears Manfred at last has a win under his belt: the pitch clock.
Before making its way to the big leagues, the pitch clock had been used in minor league baseball as an experimental rule since 2015. And take it from someone who worked in minor league baseball for a season: it was not nearly as invasive as baseball purists would make it out to be.
The pitch clock is in its debut season in the bigs, and after an iffy first week or so of spring training as veteran major leaguers struggled to adjust, the rule has had the desired effect. In the first few games of the regular season, average game time has gone down by about 30 minutes, from three hours to two-and-a-half. Pitch clock violations against either pitcher or batter are not commonplace as some feared, but rather just another quirky thing you can see at a baseball game.
One such notable instance occurred on Tuesday, when Diamond Heels alum Zac Gallen earned the easiest strikeout of his career against Manny Machado, who took too long adjusting his batting gloves. Machado then got himself ejected arguing the call.
Zac Gallen gets Machado to go down not looking. pic.twitter.com/111uFWDOB3
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) April 4, 2023
Elsewhere, Miami Marlins ace and reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcántara earned what baseball old heads call “the Maddux” by pitching a complete game in just an hour and 57 minutes, something which would have been unthinkable last season. The new rule is clearly slanted toward quick workers like Alcántara and Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale, but baseball purists who opposed the clock underrated the ability of professional athletes to adjust to a new rule. Who among us hasn’t had to do that at our workplace? At least the ballplayers had a warning.
From a selfish perspective as a baseball fan, I hope the pitch clock starts to bring back followers of the game who may have turned their back on it due to slow pace and dead time. There’s no question MLB is terrible at promoting itself, what with the aforementioned blackouts and a puzzling refusal to market star players. But maybe this new rule, a rare good look for the league, can start to change that.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: the Chinese government is encouraging students to find love over spring break, and a Portland man steals a forklift and goes on a 15-block joyride, “laughing maniacally” and shouting “I literally stole this!” Also, a Milwaukee man is forced to move after vehicles hit his house 17 separate times – leading Victor to complain about people not watching signs, and Aaron to observe that infrastructure projects should account for the fact that people are going to be less-than-perfect drivers sometimes.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Today, Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood joins Aaron to discuss a pair of recent state bills that limit the power of local sheriffs: one that requires sheriffs to cooperate with detainer requests from ICE (federal immigration officials), and another that allows residents to buy handguns without getting a sheriff’s permit. Blackwood’s opposed to both bills: on immigration, he says he’s worried about the impact it’ll have on the trust relationship between Latino residents and law enforcement agents; on guns, he says the key is figuring out how to keep weapons out of the hands of those who shouldn’t have them – while encouraging everyone else to be responsible with their own firearms.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Today, Aaron chats with local musician Lance White, who’s organizing a benefit concert this weekend at Cats Cradle to support victims of the recent earthquake in Turkiye and Syria.
It’s not the first benefit concert he’s organized: among others, he also recently put together a show to raise funds for people caught in the war in Ukraine. Saturday’s show will feature a powerhouse lineup of local musicians and bands – including Peter Holsapple and Chris Stamey (of the dB’s), John Howie Jr. and the Rosewood Bluff, the Veldt, the Johnny Folsom 4, and White’s own band, Too Much Fun.
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Saturday’s show begins at 8:00 p.m. at Cats Cradle. It’s a free show, but donations (suggested $20) are strongly encouraged.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: State Rep. Tricia Cotham makes it official, switching from the Democratic to the Republican Party; anti-trans bills flood the General Assembly; the State House signs off on a budget plan; Orange County’s health department winds down its free COVID testing center; Chatham County tries to balance growth and preservation; Chapel Hill wants you in their Community Police Academy; UNC baseball heads to Georgia Tech; and the Tar Heel women’s basketball team gets high expectations for next year.
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Chatham News + Record reporter Ben Rappaport spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 4th. He discussed some highly achieving Chatham County students, how the school district is dealing with the end of emergency COVID funding, and much more.
Each week News on the Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversation by clicking here.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition, we hear a story about the Public School Forum’s annual Local School Finance Study. We also hear from Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation about increasing their pickleball facilities, Chapel Hill Police talk about the upcoming Community Police Academy, and UNC defensive football coach Gene Chizik checks in on how the defense can improve next season. Also included is a rundown of local government meeting and much more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 5th. She discussed a denied rezoning request for a property near White Cross where developers were hoping to put a Dollar General Store. She also discussed Orange County Transit’s ailing fleet, causing some cancellation of services in the area this week.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Wednesday morning, Chapel Hill Public Library director Susan Brown joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “Talking Books,” a weekly segment of book recommendations, of all genres and for all ages. (Susan also heads up Chapel Hill’s Community Arts and Culture department, so they’ll often talk about upcoming festivals and other cultural events as well.)
Click here to listen back to the full Talking Books archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Wednesday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Today, Aaron is joined not by Susan but by local author Daniel Wallace, who’s releasing his new book “This Isn’t Going To End Well” on April 11.
His first non-fiction book, “This Isn’t Going To End Well” tells the story of Wallace’s brother-in-law, the acclaimed cartoonist/writer William Nealy, who took his own life in 2001 at the age of 48 after a long internalized struggle with depression and addiction. He and Wallace had been close for decades, and Wallace says he owes much of his career as a writer to Nealy – but that only compounded the flood of conflicting feelings he experienced in the months and years afterward, culminating after 2011 when he came into possession of Nealy’s private journals.
Visit DanielWallace.org for more information about Wallace and a link to preorder the book.
Wallace stopped by 97.9 The Hill to chat about the book – which reminded Aaron of his own favorite book, “Fun Home,” another deeply personal autobiographical work about an imperfect father figure with a troubled hidden inner life.
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UConn, YOU are officially a men’s college basketball Blue Blood.
The Huskies capped off a dominant NCAA Tournament run by thoroughly beating upstart San Diego State in the national championship Monday night. UConn now has five titles since 1999, two more than any other Division 1 program. I and many others now believe the Huskies comfortably belong in the elite ranks of the blue bloods.
College basketball’s history is much easier to parse through than college football. Since the NCAA Tournament’s inception in 1939, there has been one undisputed champion every year (except 2020, of course). Over on the gridiron, multiple polls and confusing postseason systems have created multiple national champions several times over. Just ask those around Georgia Tech and Colorado who really won the title in 1990. The soap boxes will come out.
Anyway, all that is to say we have a clear view of who won what when on the hardwood. Therefore, it’s easy to count banners without potentially doubling up. And from a pure banner count perspective, UConn is as good as any program in the country. The Huskies’ five NCAA titles match those won by Duke and leapfrog Kansas’ four. Meanwhile, UNC only leads the Huskies by one and has lost six title games. UConn remains a perfect 5-0 on Monday night.
Where it gets tricky is the other criteria for being a blue blood. The generally agreed-upon “core four” of UNC, Duke, Kentucky and Kansas have all made their imprints on the history of college basketball. UCLA and Indiana, blue bloods who have since fallen on hard times, also qualify in this regard. UConn is a young whippersnapper compared to those programs. The Huskies can’t say they brought about the invention of the shot clock or, heck, the invention of the game itself.
But banners are banners, and in this new era of one-and-dones and player movement, UConn has proven it can game the system the best of any program out there. Carolina is facing its own struggles with roster management, while Kentucky hasn’t won a title in over a decade. Meanwhile, Duke is forging ahead with a new head coach and Kansas faces some uncertainty around the health of Bill Self.
It’s a new era in college basketball, one where there are fewer elder statesmen than ever and players have had more freedom than ever before. And the team that appears the best equipped to deal with all this? I’d say they’re the ones who just hoisted the trophy.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a North Carolina state senator introduces a silly bill to ban participation trophies – which spurs Victor to take a deep dive into the history of participation trophies in America. (Fun fact: while some of us like to cite participation trophies as a way to complain about ‘these kids today,’ the whole idea of participation trophies got its start because earlier generations were complaining about ‘these kids today’ too!) That leads Aaron to offer his own theory about what we really ought to ban: complaining about ‘these kids today.’
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Today, State House Rep. Renee Price (D-Orange) joins Aaron for an update from Raleigh. They discuss the impact of Medicaid expansion and how that issue is likely to affect this year’s budget talks; Price pushes for more public education funding at the state level; Aaron ponders an interesting quirk in state politics that’s manifested itself in both education and health care; Price considers the future of reproductive rights as the GOP weighs further abortion restrictions; and Aaron asks what more residents can do to influence the General Assembly if their own representatives are already on the same page. (Note: this conversation was recorded before news broke that State Rep. Tricia Cotham of Mecklenburg County might be switching parties to become a Republican.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Chapel Hill police search for an 18-year-old and two kids who went missing last night; a new report describes big disparities in local education funding; a Democratic State House member is reportedly getting set to switch parties; Republican lawmakers push for more appointment power; Orange County Commissioners say no to a Dollar General in White Cross; Chapel Hill makes life better for pickleball players; UNC men’s basketball makes Hawaii plans (as does a recent transfer); historic wins for UNC softball and men’s golf; and the Tar Heel football team looks to bolster its defense.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a report of a democratic state lawmaker changing parties to give Republicans a super majority in the General Assembly. Also a story on increased access to Narcan to prevent opioid overdose deaths, a Carolina Connection story on UNC Students modifying toys for use at children’s hospitals, and the introduction of the latest member of the UNC women’s basketball team.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 4th. She discussed the process of aligning the county budget with priorities they set in a recent retreat, plan for growth, and being competitive with neighboring communities. Getting input for the community as the county continues to develop the County Farmland Preservation Plan. Update on the Moncure Area Plan, and Chatham County represented at Biden’s visit to North Carolina.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 4th. She discussed reaction to bills in the general assembly, including Medicaid expansion, the elimination of local permits for handguns, and bills limiting the rights of LGBTQ citizens, and more. She also discussed town priorities for the upcoming budget discussion, the upcoming dedication of Bonnie B. Davis Memorial Garden, a dog costume contest and egg hunt, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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The backlash against Angel Reese is disappointing, but not surprising.
Trash talk and taunting have been a part of sports ever since the games have been played. I may only be 27 years of age, but I’m still old enough to remember Caleb Love waving goodbye to everyone inside Cameron Indoor Stadium last March, a gesture that made it into Carolina’s pregame hype video this past season. To go back even further, Larry Bird’s on-court antics have become the stuff of legend among NBA old heads.
Or what about during Super Bowl LV, when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Antoine Winfield Jr. got in the face of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill? Winfield’s taunts were met with a 15-yard penalty, but fans around the league loved it. They may have even felt Hill — a known trash-talker himself — had it coming.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Antoine Winfield Jr. taunts Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill after a play during the second half of Super Bowl LV on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
But in the waning seconds of the women’s basketball national championship Sunday afternoon, when LSU’s Reese taunted Iowa’s Caitlin Clark with Clark’s own celebration, the pearls were clutched. Words such as “classless” and other dog whistles began to circulate, the type of rhetoric never used when Bird cussed out opposing players or when Allen Iverson stepped over Ty Lue in the 2001 NBA Finals.
Clark, whose incredible scoring and passing abilities made her the National Player of the Year and the star of the NCAA Tournament, was celebrated for her on-court confidence and swagger. When Reese replicated it, something changed. I’ll let you do the math.
The standard will alwaysbe higher for women, particularly Black women, in this regard.
Look no further than earlier in the weekend, when South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley took the mic after her team’s loss to Clark and the Hawkeyes in the Final Four. Staley was asked about outside perceptions of her team — almost entirely Black women — as “bullies.”
“We’re not bar fighters. We’re not thugs. We’re not monkeys. We’re not street fighters,” Staley said. “Some of the people in the media… you’re saying things about our team, and you’re being heard. And it’s being brought back to me… it just confirms what we already know.
“If you really knew them, like you really want to know other players that represent this game, you would think differently. So don’t judge us by the color of our skin… you may not like how we play the game. That’s the way we play. I’m not changing.”
"We're not bar fighters. We're not thugs. We're not monkeys. We're not street fighters. … So watch what you say when you're in public and you're talking about my team in particular."
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley had a message for the media. pic.twitter.com/4Y6WL3T8MX
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) April 1, 2023
Staley and Reese may be conference rivals on the court, but they are sisters-in-arms off it.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Today, Aaron welcomes two special guests: Rebecca Sorenson, the cofounder of Blawesome Farm, and Rachel Bearman, the executive director of Meals on Wheels of Orange County. They’re teaming up for a Mother’s Day flower fundraiser: if you purchase flowers from Blawesome Farm, Meals on Wheels will receive some of the benefits. (It’s one of many nonprofit partnerships that Blawesome has forged since its founding in 2015 – and one of their biggest.)
Visit this link to learn more and buy your flowers. The deadline to buy is May 3.
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Today, Aaron is joined by David Glenn, the longtime host of The David Glenn Show and the author of Chapelboro’s “Holding Court” column, to look back at the college basketball season after UConn’s NCAA title win over San Diego State. Aaron and Dave discuss the state of the college basketball world, the impact of NIL rules and the transfer portal, which schools have an advantage in the future, and what it all means for our local blue-bloods, Duke and UNC. Then they try to peer into an increasingly hazy crystal ball and make predictions about next season – even in the midst of ongoing uncertainty about who’s going to be playing where.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: the city of Amsterdam launches a “stay away” anti-tourism campaign, targeted mainly at obnoxious young British men. With that in mind, Victor and Aaron ask: what popular North Carolina tourist mecca should launch a similar campaign?
Also, Victor discusses North Carolina’s historic film history, from “Dirty Dancing” to “The Fugitive” – leading, tangentially, to a discussion of whether Superman’s Metropolis is meant to represent Chicago, or just a really big St. Louis. (And isn’t that just Chicago?)
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In today’s news: local experts respond to the FDA’s decision to approve the anti-overdose drug Narcan (naloxone) for over-the-counter sale; a UNC law professor breaks down Donald Trump’s recent indictment; Gov. Roy Cooper reluctantly allows a bill to become law; Chapel Hill gets a first look at a proposed apartment building on Elliott Road; Orange County manager Bonnie Hammersley gets set to present her 10-year capital investment plan to county commissioners; UNC students help adapt children’s toys; and UNC women’s basketball lands a big transfer out of Boston College – one of the top five shot-blockers in the ACC.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In today’s newscast, we bring in April with a look at the local government schedule as they get deeper into budget season. We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils on the passing of local resident and Durham City Budget Director John Allore. Also included is an update of some crime stories from over the weekend, and a Carolina Connection story outlining the challenges of Muslim students who are participating in Ramadan during the end of the academic year. We also hear from UNC Basketball head coach Hubert Davis, and much more.
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97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 3rd. He discussed the Diamond Heels taking two of three in a weekend series against Notre Dame, as well as their upcoming matchup in Charlotte against South Carolina. He also talked about the upcoming spring football game, and previewed next year’s football team. He concluded by talking about the women’s and men’s basketball national championship games.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Director H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 3rd. She discussed some weekend social media posts reminiscing on last year’s run to the national championship for the men’s basketball team. She also previewed the 97.9 The Hill T-Shirt Design Contest that will be ongoing throughout the month of April.
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Tonight’s game could very well be a passing of the torch moment.
The men’s national championship will pit UConn versus San Diego State, a veritable “old school vs. new school” matchup. The Huskies represent the old guard of college basketball (ironic, considering how they were viewed as outsiders during their own rise to glory). A UConn win would give them five national championships since 1999, two more than any other school in that time span. And this year’s run to the title game has been as dominant as we’ve seen in recent years: the Huskies’ comfortable 13-point win against Miami in the national semifinals was actually their smallest margin of victory in the tournament.
If UConn is able to finish off the Aztecs and hang a fifth banner in Storrs, you’d be hard-pressed to give an argument for excluding them from the exclusive “blue blood” ring of college basketball. Heck, their five NCAA titles would be more than Kansas — who has permanent blue blood status — and as many as Duke, the blue blood everyone loves to hate.
So that’s what at stake on one side. On the other, San Diego State is looking to leapfrog Gonzaga as the best non-power conference program in the country. The Aztecs have been contenders for a while, ever since Steve Fisher and Kawhi Leonard got them to a Sweet 16 in 2011. SDSU made another Sweet 16 a few years later and were robbed of a potential No. 1 seed in 2020, when the Aztecs finished 30-2 before the NCAA Tournament was cancelled. Head coach Brian Dutcher is a former Fisher assistant and has guaranteed himself a place on the coaching carousel for years to come. There’s no doubt programs with deeper pockets than San Diego State will come calling this offseason.
An Aztec victory would also be a major boon for the Mountain West Conference, which had been mocked by college basketball fans for being an analytics darling during the regular season but pumpkins in March. That very nearly bore true this year as well, as the Aztecs were the only Mountain West team out of four entrants to win an NCAA Tournament game. And now, SDSU can be the first team in the history of the conference to hoist the trophy (UNLV’s 1990 title came before the league was formed).
Blue bloods versus new bloods. A dynamic offense against a suffocating defense. East versus west. Whatever way you slice it, NRG Stadium in Houston will host a culture war tonight.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Last week, a New York grand jury indicted former president Donald Trump, and on Tuesday he’s expected to arrive in town for his arraignment. How should we understand these historically unprecedented developments, both legally and politically? Aaron is joined by Michael Gerhardt, a UNC law professor whose research focuses on constitutional law as well as presidential history and impeachments. They discuss the historical context, comparisons with similar cases in the past (John Edwards!), and how you can tell when a prosecution is, and is not, politically motivated.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
The Public School Forum of North Carolina has just released its annual “Local School Finance Study,” comparing local education spending across the state’s 100 counties.
Click here for a link to the study.
The study always shows a big disparity between the state’s wealthiest and poorest counties, and this year is no exception; in fact this year’s study shows that gap only continuing to grow. Aaron chats with Lauren Fox, the Public School Forum’s senior director of policy and research, about the data, what it means for students’ experience and opportunities in the classroom, and what can be done on the state level to improve the situation.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: everybody’s talking about the company that’s claiming to have produced meatballs made from the cloned-from-DNA meat of long-extinct woolly mammoths. Victor and Aaron discuss which other extinct animals they’d like to eat (they have the exact same top choice) – and Aaron shares a personal quirk he has when it comes to phrases that have a certain cadence.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Aaron chats with Elizabeth Fitzgerald, the co-founder of the Malawi Children’s Initiative, which works to provide lifesaving health care and education for children in a nation with only a handful of pediatricians. On Sunday, April 16, the Malawi Children’s Initiative is hosting the “Run For Malawi,” a 5K at the Southern Village Green that will also feature an afternoon festival and live music, all to raise funds for the cause.
Get information and register at Run4Malawi.org.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Today, Aaron chats with George and Cresha Cianciolo, whose advocacy work for residents with disabilities inspired the Orange County Visitors Bureau to produce the “2023 Chapel Hill/Orange County Accessibility Guide.”
Click here to read the guide.
The guide provides a list of local restaurants and hotels that accommodate guests with disabilities, along with details about parking, seating, restrooms, and more. The Cianciolos describe the challenges of trying to navigate town in a wheelchair – even in places that claim to be accommodating – and the benefits of having a community-wide accessibility guide.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: police are seeking a suspect after a “targeted shooting” Sunday near campus; an assault in a downtown parking deck Friday leaves one man seriously injured; Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils speaks out after another fatal vehicle-bicycle crash kills a prominent figure in the local government and theater scene; the Orange County School Board holds a public budget hearing; Muslim students at UNC juggle Ramadan traditions with their busy school schedules; Orange County Transportation Services pulls 18 vehicles for maintenance; UNC baseball takes two of three at Notre Dame; Hubert Davis explains his decision to skip the NIT; and a Tar Heel coach becomes a Hall of Famer.
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“Exploring Your Creative Genius” is a weekly half-hour show that takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by host Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student with decades of experience growing his own creative capacity and assisting others to do the same in exciting new ways! Be sure to see Carl’s bi-weekly column on Chapelboro.com here.
Listen below for episode 34, where Carl is joined by guest Marielle Hare, as they discuss her creative life.
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Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
This Week: Jeff Jones is currently an Associate Professor of Russian-Soviet and contemporary world history at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is completing his second book entitled Smoke, Mirrors and Memories: A Cultural History of the Soviet-Afghan War, 1979-1989, forthcoming in 2023. He also has published several articles.
Jeff Jones
James Woods is currently Professor of Latin American and modern world history at North Carolina A&T State University. He is the author of The Society of Equality: Popular Republicanism and Democracy in Santiago de Chile, 1818-1851 and the co-editor of Problems in Modern Latin American History: Sources and Interpretations, now in its fifth edition with Rowman and Littlefield. As a Fulbright scholar for Chile in 2016 he was a visiting professor at the Universidad Diego Portales in Santiago (where he observed Chilean student activism up close).
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Joey Powell and Tommy Ashley host the last Inside Carolina Live! of the season with Graham Boone, Dave Nathan and Greg Barnes join. You can watch this week’s episode on YouTube here or listen to the radio broadcast via the player below.
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Bill Kirwan, longtime head of the library at Western Carolina University, now retired in Chapel Hill, insists that that he is not an expert, but only a fan of thoroughbred horse racing. But he knows a lot and shares some of it with us on WCHL’s Who’s Talking.
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UNC and UVA professor Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, March 31st. The discussed trends and results of both the men’s and women’s NCAA tournament. They also broke down the remaining teams in both final fours.
Deborah Stroman joins Brighton McConnell each Friday afternoon for a compelling discussion on the latest trends and events in the sporting world. You can find their previous conversations here.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a remembrance of Durham Budget Director and Carrboro Resident John Allore, who died suddenly when his bicycle was struck by a vehicle early Thursday morning. We also hear a story on a joint meeting between the school boards and county commissioners in Orange County. We also hear about President Biden’s visit to Durham from Hillsborough Commissioner Matt Hughes, plus much more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 31st. He remembered Durham Budget Director and Carrboro resident John Allore, who died when his bicycle was struck by a vehicle earlier this week. Seils also gave updates on the Bolin Creek Greenway project, and an update to solar panels being installed on town buildings.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Final Four teams should be reseeded to avoid what is happening on Saturday.
The NCAA Selection Committee not only assigns seeds 1 through 16 for each of the four regions. It also seeds the entire field, 1 through 68.
So that should allow them to reseed the Final Four for competitive semifinal matchups that would feed the best possible championship game.
San Diego State and Florida Atlantic are no-names and not Power 5 schools and their overall seeds reflect that. The Aztecs are the No. 17 seed overall. FAU is No. 33. Connecticut is the No. 13 and Miami is 20.
So if the seeds were adjusted for semifinals matching the lower versus the higher remaining seeds, odds are it would make for a better championship game and create more excitement than one with a heavy favorite.
If reseeded, the games would be UConn versus FAU and Miami playing San Diego State. Cinderellas are for semifinals, and The U versus UConn on Monday night would be far more anticipated by a wider audience.
Probably the most mismatched championship game was in 2004 with UConn playing Georgia Tech from the ACC. Now, the Jackets made a nice run after being seeded third in the Midwest region and did beat No. 4 seed Kansas in the regional final before edging Oklahoma State on Final Four Saturday.
The 31-6 Duke Blue Devils were ranked in the top three all season long and had J.J. Redick, Luol Deng, Shelden Williams and Chris Duhon in their lineup. Despite losing one of three games against Georgia Tech during the ACC season, Duke was a better team and would have had an enormous psychological advantage over the Jackets, who had not been to a Final Four since 1990.
Instead, the UConn-Duke semifinal continued an intense 15-year rivalry in which they had met several times in the NCAA
Tournament, including the 1999 national championship classic in St. Petersburg.
The Huskies had another doozie against Duke that Saturday in San Antonio. The Devils led most of the way but fell to a furious UConn comeback in the 79-78 thriller. Imagine that game on Monday night.
Rather, the nation got Connecticut beating Georgia Tech by nine points in a far less-interesting final game of the season.
Now, not all Final Four pairings have games that would have been better suited for the final. But if the committee changed that slight rule and allowed reseeding of the last four teams standing, they would up the chances of having a close, highly regarded championship match-up for a huge TV audience.
The U versus UConn would not make Monday night anti-climactic.
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
This week, Brad is looking to cut back on his alcohol intake – and as luck would have it, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Foodies Facebook group just had a long thread discussing the best places in the area for mocktails. With that in mind: what are some local date-night spots that you might associate with drinking – but still feel welcoming and friendly even if you’re not imbibing? Brad sticks in Chapel Hill for his recommendation, while Aaron heads to Durham.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a tax mystery as some bajillionaire owes a $7 billion estate tax bill – but we don’t know who it is. Some rich guy who’s increasingly frustrated as his colossal wealth goes unnoticed year after year? Aaron and Victor speculate – and then move into a discussion of inheritance tax policy (as well as inherited jokes).
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Chapel Hill police search for a missing teen; Orange County Commissioners meet with the county’s two school boards, discussing issues including staff vacancies and school safety; President Joe Biden visits the Triangle; UNC tennis opens a new facility; Tar Heel baseball looks to bounce back from a midweek loss; two Carolina women’s basketball stars earn All-America recognition; a UNC national wrestling champ wins an ACC honor; Mack Brown weighs in on football transfers; and Tyler Nickel says he’s heading to Virginia Tech.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is a story about the new PFAS / forever chemical regulations proposed by EPA, and how that will affect our local utilities. We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger on some current road work projects, Hubert Davis shares his thoughts on the current state of the transfer portal in college basketball, and much more.
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Chatham News + Record Reporter Ben Rappaport spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 30th. He discussed the latest economic development news from the Moncure Area site, VinFast, and Wolfspeed. He also discussed a recent state-wide Special Olympics competition held at Seaforth High School.
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Retired EPA Analyst and Executive Committee Member of Orange-Chatham Sierra Club Kathy Kaufman joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 30th. She discussed Duke Energy’s reliance on natural gas in their plan to reduce emissions by 70% by 2030.
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Town of Chapel Hill Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Atuya Cornwell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 30th. He discussed a pilot program creating dual-purpose pickleball and tennis courts leading the town to add multiple new options for pickleballers. He also discussed recent upgrades at Cedar Falls Park, The Year of the Trail, and spring and summer programs offered by Parks and Rec.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.
Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate the first pencil with an attached eraser, the famous yellow school bus (a North Carolina innovation!), the woman who wrote the words to “Happy Birthday,” and a Negro League pioneer who’s still the only female inductee into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Also, Scott discusses a local landmark: WCHL’s AM tower off East Franklin Street, which has a storied history of its own – not to mention some noteworthy measurements.
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Paxson Wojcik, hopefully, is just the first piece of Hubert Davis’ plan.
Carolina fans who noticed that Caleb Love entered the transfer portal the same day Wojcik committed to play his fifth college season with the Tar Heels should not see it as an even trade.
That would not be fair to Wojcik, who has always considered Carolina his “dream school” since his dad, Doug, was a popular member of Matt Doherty’s coaching staff.
Wojcik was a 3-star prospect out of high school (Love was a ballyhooed 5-star) and had modest stats in his two seasons at Loyola Chicago and his last two at Brown. He should be regarded as only one piece of the roster puzzle Davis is putting together after losing eight players from the 2022-23 team.
A 6-5 guard whose stats have improved steadily through his college career, Wojcik may help fill a need for smart, tough players who can shoot. In his true senior year at Brown, he averaged 14.9 points and 7.2 rebounds (remember, it’s the Ivy League), plus 3.2 assists and shot 38 percent from the arc.
But Davis has other holes to fill while awaiting the end of the college season, which may produce more transfer portal players after the Final Four. UNC needs to replace the leadership of Leaky Black, Pete Nance and Love in the locker room, so newcomers may come from all levels of college ball.
No matter who else is added, the core of the 2023-24 team will be returnees Armando Bacot and R.J. Davis, who have announced their intentions, plus rising junior D’Marco Dunn and sophomores Jalen Washington and Seth Trimble, all 4-star recruits who have yet to make a consistent impact in college.
One element that is still missing is what Hubert refers to as “dudes,” physical players who go hard to the basket and boards and are slap-the-floor defenders. Incoming freshmen Zayden High and Simeon Wilcher could help.
There’s a kid from Villanova and one from Notre Dame who haven’t entered the portal but are rumored to be headed there. Plus, one from Northern Colorado and one from Towson who have shown interest.
Clearly, the Tar Heels’ next roster has to be filled with more new guys if they want to return to their postseason place in college basketball.
Washington and Dunn will be given the chance to earn starting spots and Trimble is already penciled in as the back-up point guard in a lineup that may use three perimeter players more often.
So let’s welcome Wojcik to his dream school, but also be realistic about his role as a smart, heady player who can make the 3 ball consistently, all needed.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: the pranksters at MSCHF unveil “Tax Heaven 3000,” an anime dating simulator that also does your taxes! (Don’t worry, it’s fake. But that hasn’t stopped multiple news outlets from reporting on it as if it’s true – nor has it stopped lots of folks on social media from getting outraged about it.) Also, Victor reports on a man in Colorado who reportedly got accosted by a mountain lion while innocently relaxing in a hot tub. (Both the man and the mountain lion are fine.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: the General Assembly overrides Gov. Cooper’s veto of a bill making it easier to buy handguns; the State House releases its budget proposal and signs off on a bill to legalize sports gambling; local officials react to the EPA’s decision to regulate PFAS “forever” chemicals in drinking water; Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger has an update on a construction project near I-40; four CHCCS students win prizes in a national documentary filmmaking competition; UNC softball suffers a midweek loss; and Hubert Davis reflects on the transfer portal as Carolina basketball looks to fill five open roster spots for next season.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is a story about how the development of the 306 W. Franklin site in downtown Chapel Hill might affect some popular local businesses, including Purple Bowl. We also learn of a downed tree affecting traffic in one part of town, while a cow in the road affected traffic in a different part of town. We also hear from Governor Roy Cooper, UNC Head Football Coach Mack Brown, and more.
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Orange Water and Sewer Authority’s Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Recycling Manager Wil Lawson and Operations Supervisor at Mason Farm Wastewater Treatment Plant Travis Rich spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 29th. They discussed the process for OWASA’s treatment of wastewater, as well as the availability of the 2022 Wastewater Report Card.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 29th. She discussed her participation earlier in the day in meeting of several regional transit groups, including the Durham Chapel Hill Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization. She also discussed the upcoming end to on-site COVID-19 testing in Orange County, plus more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Mack Brown says NIL and the transfer portal are no longer “out of control.”
The Carolina football coach was asked Tuesday if promises of Name-Image-Likeness money are still being made to athletes as inducements to sign.
“I think it’s settling down,” Brown said. “It got out of control completely. And there were a lot of news reports, some probably accurate and some not. But last year there were a lot more parents and kids asking for money than there is this year.”
Brown related last year that some players he was recruiting asked blatantly, “How much NIL money will I get?” When he explained to those recruits how the NIL program worked at UNC, Brown said several players quoted dollar amounts they were promised by other schools recruiting them.
“We talked to one of the lead enforcement people for the NCAA the other day for about an hour and a half,” Brown said. “And he told us that you cannot be promised (NIL) money before you get to a school, and they’re going to start using that as an inducement to go to a school and start making kids ineligible if they accept that money. And so that’s a game changer.”
Brown says the faster the NCAA can do that the better. “The more that word gets out, the better it’s going to be,” he said. “There is no question that if a school offers a kid money, what’s the difference between offering him money five years ago and offering him money now? It’s still an inducement.”
Brown said “families are learning that a lot of the coaches who have offered them money, that’s illegal and their kids could lose their eligibility. They’re also learning that some of the collectives that have offered them the money, when they get to school that money is not there. And if it is there, it’s less than they were told. We have not had a person in recruiting so far this year talk to us about NIL, and that’s different than it was last year.”
That former Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has succeeded Mark Emmert as president of the NCAA, Brown hopes, has made a big difference.
“Everybody’s probably waiting to see,” he said. “You’ve got a governor taking over the NCAA and everybody’s starved for great leadership in that position.
“They’re excited about what may change. And obviously Congress has gotten involved with NCAA rules and a governor who’s grown up in politics may be the right guy to fix it. So we all hope so.”
It may be easier said than done with agents acting as go-betweens with schools and athletes, and many of the cases could end up in civil court. But it is at least a start at maybe putting some of the toothpaste back in the tube.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Wednesday morning, Chapel Hill Public Library director Susan Brown joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “Talking Books,” a weekly segment of book recommendations, of all genres and for all ages. (Susan also heads up Chapel Hill’s Community Arts and Culture department, so they’ll often talk about upcoming festivals and other cultural events as well.)
Click here to listen back to the full Talking Books archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Wednesday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
This morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aubrey Fox Williams fills in for Susan, discussing Chris Colfer’s popular six-book series “The Land of Stories,” which she’s currently reading with her 8-year-old son Fox – about twins who find themselves in a fairy-tale land, the adventures they have and the well-known characters they encounter.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a murder case out of India that reminds Victor of a TV detective show – because it involves testimony from the victim’s pet parrot. Also, an asteroid “the size of 22 tuna” makes a close pass by Earth – leading Aaron to wonder if cats are doing the measuring. (Victor points out that “22 tuna” is equivalent to the height of the Statue of Liberty – so why not just say “the size of the Statue of Liberty”?) Finally, Victor and Aaron discuss which fictional detectives they encountered first: Aaron, an indelible character from a classic ’80s movie; Victor, a famous video game character known for his strenuous objections.
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Kelsey Brookes (born 1978), “One Pointed Attention 2” 2014; acrylic on canvas, 72 in. diameter (182.9 cm). Courtesy Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Today, Aaron chats with Kelsey Brookes, a former CDC biochemist turned visual artist whose paintings incorporate mathematical and scientific concepts. His painting “One Pointed Attention 2” is on display at the Ackland Art Museum – and on Friday he’ll be at the Ackland, speaking with composer Allen Anderson about how art and music intersect with science and math (and how science and math intersect with art and music). Friday’s talk begins at 3:30; it’s part of the monthlong North Carolina Science Festival.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: a proposed life-sciences center and wet lab space on West Franklin Street runs up against public support for the existing businesses (like the Purple Bowl) that could wind up being displaced. In Raleigh, lots of action as the State House approved a bill that would require sheriffs to cooperate with ICE and another bill that would legalize sports gambling; the State Senate voted to override Gov. Cooper’s veto of a bill that would allow residents to buy guns without a sheriff’s permit. And in sports, UNC baseball suffered a midweek loss but the Tar Heel men’s golf team got a big win, their fourth already this year – first time that’s happened since 1998.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a story about the last UNC Board of Trustees meeting to include the two current student government leaders. We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils on some zoning bills making their way through the General Assembly. Mack Brown discusses the goal of spring football practice, and much more.
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Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 28th. She discussed Monday’s meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, a recent trip to Burlington to encourage better communication between the towns, and some upcoming events in the Pittsboro community.
The Chatham County Roundup is a regular series of interviews covering Chatham County. Each Tuesday and Wednesday, host Andrew Stuckey visits with leaders from Chatham County, including Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry, Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard, reporters from the Chatham News + Record, former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller, and more. Find past Chatham County Roundup segments here.
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Hillsborough Mayor Pro Tem Matt Hughes spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 28th. He discussed President Biden’s visit to Durham and why North Carolina is a national leader in economic and infrastructure development. He also discussed news from last night Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting, including the possible annexation of the Gatewood Property, and more.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Friday’s include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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Here’s hoping it is a big win-win for Caleb Love and UNC.
So, the biggest question about the future of Carolina basketball has been answered. Lightning rod scoring guard Caleb Love will play his fourth, and possibly fifth, college season somewhere else besides Chapel Hill.
The announcement came Monday, and reactions have been mixed as we might have expected. No. 2 was easily the most talked about player during the recent season, as he never found the streak shooting touch that led the Tar Heels in their 2022 March Magic run, including two wins over Duke that neither fan base will ever forget for diametrically different reasons.
In my opinion, Caleb Love’s career that included some of the biggest shots in Carolina history should be forever celebrated.
On March 4, 2022, at Cameron Indoor Stadium, Love was one of four Tar Heels with 20 points or more. His 22 included going 12 of 12 from the free throw line, plus 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 turnover and a steal. His assist to Armando Bacot for a dunk gave the Tar Heels a 10-point lead and moved Coach K’s retirement party from fear to funereal. And it gets better from there.
Against UCLA in the NCAA Sweet 16, Love continued heating up. While playing all 40 minutes, he scored 30 points that included six 3-pointers and one that broke a 64-64 tie with 1:03 left. Bacot saved a ball from going out of bounds and threw it right to Love, who drained his last 3 ball from the top of the key and then assured the 73-66 win with two free throws.
And in the national semifinals against Duke in New Orleans, Love hit the shot heard around the basketball world over the outstretched fingers of Duke 7-footer Mark Williams with 25 seconds remaining. He then sealed the 81-77 win for the ages with three free throws. Of course, that ended Mike Krzyzewski’s career on a second straight loss to his archrival.
That majestic jumper is captured in framed photos all over Tar Heel Nation and is the signature shot among many that should be Love’s everlasting legacy. With his shooting and playmaking down the stretch of the surprise season, Love deserves to be warmly welcomed back whenever he returns.
Love played under pressure from the day he stepped on campus for good in the summer of 2020. He arrived with the dreaded one-and-done albatross around his neck and was listed on NBA mock draft boards before he ever played a college game. By agreeing it didn’t work out for either side, both Carolina and Love are free to start anew with no regrets.
Wherever Caleb winds up, he deserves our thanks for all the memories.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
Trending today: a statement from TSA officially declaring peanut butter to be a liquid for security purposes. But is it actually a liquid? Victor looks it up and discovers it’s actually a “Bingham plastic,” halfway between a liquid and a solid – a revelation that Aaron turns political, despite Victor’s best efforts to keep it breezy. (Also, Aaron calls for an end to the you-have-to-take-your-shoes-off rule in TSA security lines.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: the Caleb Love era officially ends in Chapel Hill as Love announces plans to enter the transfer portal, but Brown grad student Paxson Wojcik becomes UNC basketball’s first incoming transfer for 2023. Also: Roy Cooper signs Medicaid expansion into law; local officials worry about a bill that would reduce their zoning power; Mack Brown weighs in on UNC’s spring football practice; and student leaders Teddy Vann and Theodore Nollert say farewell to the UNC Board of Trustees.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. On this edition, we hear a story about compensation for college marching bands, the latest on UNC Broadcaster Eric Montross’s cancer diagnosis, Caleb Love’s decision to enter the transfer portal. Also included are local government updates on the county budget and downtown developments, and much more.
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97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 27th. They discussed UNC Men’s Basketball color commentator Eric Montross sharing his cancer diagnosis. They also discussed Caleb Love’s decision to enter the transfer portal, the latest on the Diamond Heels baseball team, men’s and women’s lacrosse, a preview of the basketball Final Four, and more.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell visited with three area teachers on Monday, March 27th for this month’s Teacher Feature. Veteran PE Teacher at Rashkis Elementary Michell Wood, Gifted Education Specialist at McDougle Elementary School Megan Thacker McDonnell, and Gifted Education Specialist at Culbreth Middle School Seema Anand all shared their experiences.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 27th. She discussed the latest on WCHL Chapelboro social media, including an Instagram post featuring a map of the future drive-thru for Dunkin’ on East Franklin Street.
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Is Miami the model all of the ACC should follow?
Years ago, this would have been laughable. Miami was a renegade school, with football players who got off the plane in Army fatigues and a basketball team playing at an indoor amphitheater. Then the U joined the ACC.
Fast forward 15-plus years and Jim Larrañaga, a veteran coach, has led the resurgence of the Hurricanes hoops program with a formula that sounds like the old “U” but is actually perfect for the future of college free agency.
Though Larrañaga may be 73, he relates to his players like he’s 43 or 33. So he wants to play the fast, open style that kids who dream of making the NBA prefer. And it didn’t take Miami long to get into NIL money and the transfer portal, a big piece of the 2023 Final Four-bound Canes.
Sure, ACC player of the Year Isaiah Wong is the 3-year junior leader of a fleet and talented team. But second-best player Jordan Miller is a transfer from George Mason, where Larrañaga used to coach. A third starter, Nijel Pak, took a reported six figures of NIL money to transfer from Kansas State.
In fact, the core of The U’s rotation is split between kids who started there and others who transferred in. And that is where college basketball and especially football are going with no new rules of amateurism to guide them.
The unknowns playing in the Final Four have the popularity weekend of their lives. More once-relegated schools will now cut into the brand awareness of the so-called Blue Bloods. Because everyone likes a winner, bought or not.
And what was not to LOVE about Miami rallying from 13 points down in the second half to outrun, out jump and finally outscore favored Texas, a No. 2 seed compared to Miami’s 5 seed for the ACC’s regular-season winner?
The Longhorns were shooting 50-plus percent from the floor and 3-point line for most of the game. And that basically woke up the black-clad ‘Canes who began stealing the ball, rebounding and scoring as Texas went ice cold.
It was a game between great college players but only one, Miami’s Miller, is listed on any NBA mock draft board. That’s okay. NIL money to stay or go elsewhere will keep more players from gambling on the NBA Draft and instead become rich and famous while staying in school.
This is happening all over the country. Every school raising NIL money believes it is doing it legally, because no one has said otherwise.
So the blueblood brands of the sport better keep pace with those that have less brand recognition but are getting their arms around more NIL money.
ACC schools: Miami’s way may be the best way in this NIL age.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Every other Monday, Aaron is joined at 8:30 a.m. by Tom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, for a longstanding regular segment called “What We’re Thinking,” looking at recent survey numbers and discussing what they tell us about American public opinion – election-related and otherwise.
This week, Tom and Aaron discuss a new PPP survey out of Pennsylvania that shows a plurality of Republican voters supporting Donald Trump for the GOP presidential nomination – and Doug Mastriano for U.S. Senate, though he was handily defeated in a gubernatorial election last year. Tom says that’s part of a nationwide pattern, where Republican voters tend to favor highly conservative firebrands over less vocal but more effective “workhorses,” even though that reduces their chances of winning in the general election. He says that could be relevant in North Carolina – where the GOP’s two leading 2024 gubernatorial candidates are firebrand Mark Robinson and workhorse Dale Folwell.
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: Tar Heel legend Eric Montross confronts a cancer diagnosis; Gov. Roy Cooper gets set to sign Medicaid expansion into law but also vetoes a gun bill; Chapel Hill officials weigh a development proposal that would displace some popular existing businesses; unemployment drops in North Carolina; State Treasurer Dale Folwell runs for governor; more positive lead tests on UNC’s campus; Tar Heel marching band members want to be paid – and in basketball, UNC’s Will Shaver hits the transfer portal but RJ Davis says he’s coming back for another year.
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Every Sunday, come on down for Howdy Hillsborough! Join Eryk Pruitt and Alexis Bravos, some of Hillsborough’s finest and folks who will guide you through getting to know your neighbors, what’s happening around town, some discoveries you can make close to home and some of the most interesting conversations this side of the Eno River!
This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and Eryk are joined by local musician and host of the weekly Hillsborough open mic night, Jason Myers!
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“Exploring Your Creative Genius” is a weekly half-hour show that takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by host Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student with decades of experience growing his own creative capacity and assisting others to do the same in exciting new ways! Be sure to see Carl’s bi-weekly column on Chapelboro.com here.
Listen below for episode 33, where Carl discusses creativity and language.
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Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
This Week: Cora Martin is a political organizer from Durham, North Carolina by way of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cora’s academic background includes far-right political extremism and violence, and fundamentalist religious violence. Cora previously served as deputy campaign manager for Rep. Robert Reives, field director for Jonah Garson, and as an organizer for Planned Parenthood Votes.
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Joey Powell and special guest co-host, Shak Rashad, lead today’s Inside Carolina Live! Tommy Ashley checks in from spring practice, and guests include Michael Brooker, and Landon Turner makes a studio visit! You can listen to the radio broadcast via the player below.
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UNC and UVA Professor Dr. Deborah Stroman joined 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell for Stroman on Sports on Friday, March 24th. They discussed the NCAA basketball tournaments, and implications for next year’s basketball season.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 24th. He discussed a meeting he attended in Cary for long-term planning for regional commuter rail. He also discussed the highlights of a recent town council work session, and discussed the town hiring a new Assistant Town Manager.
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97.9 The Hill Sports reporter Michael Koh joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 24th. They discussed the red-hot Diamond Heels baseball team. They also discussed the ongoing NCAA Tournament, the latest UNC Basketball transfer portal news, and expectations for the women’s basketball team for next year.
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They call it March Madness for a reason.
We are only halfway to Elite 8 weekend, but we’ve already seen four games that both thrilled and surprised us. And I’ve got an inkling about which team is getting to the Final Four and will win the whole dadgum thing.
First the thrilling part. Kansas State beat Michigan State and its Mr. March coach Tom Izzo in overtime in what has to be one of the greatest games in NCAA Tournament history, with the teams trading big baskets throughout regulation.
The Wildcats from the Big 12 have a 5-foot-8 point guard named Markquis Nowell, who transferred from a college in the Ohio Valley Conference called Little Rock to Kansas State in Manhattan, Kansas, which they call The Little Apple. You can’t make this stuff up.
Nowell took the floor in the Big Dance and led K-State over Kentucky in the second round, when he scored 27 points and had 9 assists. Wait, it gets better. The victory sent his team to the Big Apple and Madison Square Garden, and where do you think Nowell’s from? You guessed it, up 5th Avenue in Harlem.
Overtime was supposed to be Izzo time. Except Nowell was on his way to 20 points and an NCAA tourney record of 19 assists. One of the assists may have been on a trick play while he was holding the ball near his bench and looking at his coach as the defense relaxed for a second. Nowell suddenly lobbed the ball to his basket for a reverse dunk by one of his towering teammates.
Did I mention Nowell had left the game with a severely sprained ankle? He came back and turned the ankle again. While stumbling, he heaved the ball toward the basket, where it slammed against the backboard and went in for a 3-pointer, the exact margin of victory before a meaningless last-second layup.
And now Kansas State advances to the Elite 8 in the East Region against ninth-seeded Florida Atlantic, which out-toughed the same Tennessee team that beat up Duke in the second round.
In the West regional, UConn blew out Arkansas, which was trying to reach its third straight Elite 8. In the second Sweet 16 game in Las Vegas, Gonzaga trailed UCLA by 13 points, rallied to go ahead by 10 with two minutes left before needing a 3-pointer from the March Madness logo to win. Coach Mark Few and the Zags made a series of unbelievable blunders and should have lost.
Gonzaga will not beat UConn, which has the best team you may have never seen. Coached expertly by Danny Hurley, the Huskies play suffocating defense and get great shots with slick offensive sets. They will advance to Houston and, no matter who else gets there, will win the NCAA championship, the school’s fifth.
You can bet on it.
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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.
Aaron’s back home after a week away. So where’s the best place for a romantic date night after you’ve just returned from a trip, especially an unexpected trip? Brad and Aaron offer a trio of ideas, all of which are familiar, comfortable, and romantic, with great food and drinks, private tables – and close proximity to RDU airport. (That last one might be the most important criterion.)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
Ever heard of competitive ethics? UNC’s Parr Center for Ethics is hosting the tenth annual National High School Ethics Bowl next weekend, with students coming in from 24 high schools across the nation – including Chapel Hill High School, which won the North Carolina state title earlier this year. (Aaron’s serving as one of the judges for the event.) Ethics bowl director Alex Richardson and graduate assistant Delaney Thull stopped by “This Morning with Aaron Keck” to discuss the event, its impact, and the difficult ethical questions they’ll be asking the students to tackle.
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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.
What’s trending today? Victor brings in the story of Frank Abagnale, Jr., the serial liar/impersonator whose story inspired the film “Catch Me If You Can” – and the amateur investigator who thinks he’s discovered that Abagnale never actually did most of the things he claimed to have done. Was Frank Abagnale really a great liar – or was he just lying about lying? (And if so, doesn’t that still mean he’s a great liar anyway?)
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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
In today’s news: University Place’s mallwalkers react to being displaced; the State House votes to expand Medicaid, ending a decade-old debate; state auditor Beth Wood pleads guilty in a hit-and-run; a Durham City Council meeting turns tense; Chatham County officials react to the latest VinFast delay; UNC women’s basketball star Kennedy Todd-Williams announces plans to transfer; Hubert Davis discusses what he’s looking for in the transfer portal; and a big hit from Mac Horvath leads UNC baseball to victory over Duke in game 1 of a weekend series.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a chaotic afternoon for the Durham City Council that involved a councilmember accused of extortion and a shouting match between councilmembers. Also, the latest on Medicaid expansion in North Carolina, two transfers announced from the women’s basketball team, and more.
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Senior Policy Associate at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 23rd. She discussed her participation at the Aspen Ideas Climate Conference in Miami earlier this month. She also discussed a recent op-ed that she wrote about preparing for extreme heat, and a panel on women and climate change.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 23rd. She discussed the concept plan for a development on East Franklin Street that could displace some popular businesses, including the Purple Bowl. She also discussed Dunkin’ Donuts on E. Franklin being approved for a drive-thru lane, and some other development news.
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Carolina may be getting closer to that coveted eight-man rotation.
Among the problems that surfaced over the recent basketball season was the Tar Heels’ inability to settle on the first three subs off the bench, which played less than 22 percent of their total 6,725 minutes, among the lowest in the country.
The generally accepted standard in college ball is a starting five and three top reserves, the first wing player off the bench, the first big man off the bench and a back-up point guard. It helps with more versatility like in UNC’s offense when the 2-3 and 4-5 men are almost interchangeable.
Carolina never got there, which resulted in too much pressure on the first five and a lack of confidence among whoever was hoping to get playing time off the bench. It resulted in one of the worst outside-shooting teams in program history and unproductive reserves. Hubert Davis may be on his way to solving that with a formula that is basically addition by subtraction.
Puff Johnson, who averaged 16 minutes as the de facto sixth man, is the fourth to enter the transfer portal, following Justin McKoy, Tyler Nickel and Dontrez Styles. That attrition may result in a more set rotation, now that Armando Bacot is taking his expected super senior year. That is a huge “get” for Davis since UNC’s all-time rebounder can’t be replaced by any transfer.
If the axiom applies that most improvement comes between the first two seasons, rising sophomore Jalen Washington could become a high-low post presence and a lethal combo with Bacot. The first big guy off the bench could be 6-10 sophomore Will Shaver, incoming 4-star 6-9 freshman Zayden High or possibly 6-10 Jarin Stevenson from Pittsboro’s Seaforth High School should he sign with the Tar Heels and reclassify from a senior in high school to a college freshman.
However it shakes out, that will be more game depth and certainly added competition in practice than Bacot and Pete Nance were getting.
The back-up point guard to R.J. Davis is set with sophomore Seth Trimble, a passer-defender who needs to work on his shot in the off-season.
The fourth and fifth starters and possible first wing sub may depend on whether Caleb Love enters the portal or NBA draft. If Love leaves, 6-5 junior D’Marco Dunn would not be a surprise starter after showing off his athleticism and shooting potential in a limited role. Also, 4-star 6-4 incoming freshman combo guard Simeon Wilcher is likely in the mix somewhere.
Then there’s the portal, from which Davis and staff try to solidify an 8-man rotation who all know their roles and minutes per game. Fingers crossed.
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This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate Mr. Rogers, a pioneering inventor, the man who broke the four-minute mile, and one very old tortoise.
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Trending today: an entomological discovery at an Arkansas Walmart that’s reminiscent of a similar (decades-old) discovery in South Africa.
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In today’s news: Puff Johnson and Destiny Adams hit the transfer portal, but Armando Bacot’s coming back. Plus: another step for Medicaid expansion.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the latest in local government, a story about a wrongly imprisoned Durham man, and the latest on youth mental health.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 22nd. She discussed a 4-2 vote in favor of commissioning a capital needs assessment for the local school districts, and the need for foster families in Orange County.
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UNC Baseball Play by Play Announced Dave Nathan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 22nd. He discussed how the UNC Baseball team has started the season, and what to expect as we get deeper into ACC play.
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Playing in the NIT is good for some teams, not so good for others.
Now that all the hubbub over UNC snubbing the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), not to be confused with the off-court competition for Name-Image-Likeness money (NIL), is over, the Tar Heels are looking pretty good in their decision to get started on having a better 2023-24 season.
While schools waiting for the best players to enter the transfer portal have finally seen 48 teams lose in the NCAA tournament, it looks like some NIT teams had hangovers from Big Dance disappointment. Especially in the ACC.
Clemson, the No. 1 seed in one of the four NIT brackets, ended an outstanding regular season and conference tournament by losing to unseeded Morehead State in overtime. In Death Valley. Hear that sound? It was however many fans showed up at Littlejohn high tailing it for spring football.
Virginia Tech got an NIT bid and was unseeded. So it had to travel to Cincinnati and play Wes Miller’s well-schooled Bearcats. The Hokies led by three points at the half before letting Cinci run them out of Fifth-Third Arena in the 81-72 final. Another loss to another lesser conference.
Two made it from the ACC, which had five receiving NCAA bids, so less than half the 15 teams in the once-powerhouse league didn’t play in the postseason. Wake Forest, which went 2-5 in its last 7 games, never got the NIT ask.
A few other schools should have followed the Tar Heels strategy.
Washington State lost to Eastern Washington, sure to be the summer punch line across the Evergreen State. EW lasted one more game before getting blown out by top-seeded Oklahoma State, which then lost to North Texas and failed to be the first Power 5 team to reach the semifinals in Las Vegas.
Despite Villanova having a worse season than third-seeded Liberty, do you think the Wildcats liked flying to Lynchburg and losing to the Flames? Well, they did.
And how about Rutgers, which with Carolina was one of the First Four Out, accepted a bid as top seed of its region and lost at home to Hofstra in OT. It was goodnight for the Scarlet Knights, who have slept it off by now.
The best game that nobody saw was Saturday at noon in Nashville when second-seeded Vanderbilt and dapper coach Jerry Stackhouse entertained third seed Michigan and beat the Wolverines, who blew a late lead with four straight horrendous, scoreless possessions. Vandy plays UAB tonight for a spot in Vegas, where Stackhouse would be a headliner.
As for UNC, well, it lost a bunch of tough games and said no to the NIT, just like Duke and Coach K did in 2021.
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Senior Executive Director of Employee Recruitment, Learning, and Retention at Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School Ashauna Harris spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 21st. She discussed the challenges around recruiting and maintaining school staff, and what CHCCS does differently.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a story on a tribute held for John “Blackfeather” Jeffries. Also, paid parking coming to downtown Carrboro, the return of the Tar Heel Yard Sale, and more.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 21st. She discussed the delays to VinFast’s factory near Moncure, items from last night’s board of commissioners meting, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 21st. She discussed a recent ceremony honoring John “Blackfeather” Jeffries, the town’s comprehensive sustainability plan now being publicly available, and more.
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It was almost one of the greatest comebacks in Carolina history.
The Tar Heel women were down by 12 points late in a true road game in the NCAA tournament. Against Ohio State in Columbus, playing the higher-seeded opponent with a loud crowd that was really into it.
And with her team down 62-50, leading scorer Deja Kelly went out with what looked like it could be a season-ending ankle injury even if UNC won. That’s where and when the Heels banded together and tied the game, then went ahead on Paulina Paris’ basket and had the ball on a steal by Paris with 1:43 left to play in the round of 32.
Old-timers watching on ESPN might have been reminded of “8 points in 17 seconds” against Duke in 1974, the baseline for any rally in any sport at UNC. That was when Walter Davis, Hubert’s uncle, banked in a 30-footer to complete the incredible comeback and send the game into overtime, where Dean Smith’s Tar Heels won.
Courtney Banghart’s Heels might have been remembered in a similar way 49 years later, had it not been for the Buckeyes’ Jacy Sheldon hitting a tough right-handed jumper in the lane with 1.8 seconds left, not enough time for Carolina to tie the game or win it with a 3-pointer.
“We just weren’t quite good enough, too many careless turnovers,” Banghart said after the 71-69 loss that ended their season at 22-11. The game was a turnover fest with the teams combining for 39 and 23 steals.
Good coaches take everything into account and not just the plays at the end of a game. And it wasn’t Kelly’s pull-up jumper after she returned, the last of her team-high 22 points. It was the 13-3 run by her teammates when she was in the locker room having her ankle retaped. They began a rally that almost resulted in a victory called ultimate.
It was Alyssa Ustby’s three driving layups in the paint and Kennedy Todd-Williams’ two baskets inside and her 3-pointer that quieted the crowd and gave Carolina a chance without its star.
When Kelly returned after almost 5 minutes, she hit a jumper and made two free throws to draw her team within one point and went ahead on Paris’ layup off Ustby’s steal. Carolina had a chance to go up by three on another Paris steal before Kelly missed a jump shot.
Ohio State never saw UNC’s last rally coming before the Heels nearly pulled it out and sent them to a second straight Sweet 16 in Seattle. A heartbreaking loss, for sure, but a team effort as gallant as it gets.
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97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh joined Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 20th. He discussed the weekend in UNC sports, and previewed tonight’s women’s basketball game against Ohio State.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a rundown of this week’s local government meetings, and discussion of the UNC women’s basketball team.
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Have you ever seen a narrative change like this within 48 hours?
Going into the NCAA Tournament, Carolina was the story for missing the Big Dance and turning down the square dance. And, according to social media extremists, Hubert Davis was on his way out as head man of the Tar Heels.
Then Tony Bennett, considered the best coach in the ACC, lost in the round of 64 for the third time in his last four NCAA tourneys, including the first No. 1 seed to lose to a 16 in 2018 (plus a quarterfinals loss in the NIT).
Then Matt Painter, the Purdue coach considered among the best in the country, joined Bennett as the second coach to lose to a 16. The top-seeded Boilers lost to tiny Fairleigh Dickinson in a fairly ridiculous upset Friday, a year after losing to 15th-seed St. Peter’s.
Then, of course, wunderkind prodigy Jon Scheyer, confirmed that youth (in coaching and playing) doesn’t win NCAA games against older, tougher teams. Tennessee coach Rick Barnes, who as a young wise guy at Clemson took on Dean Smith 28 years ago, won the rock fight with Duke he wanted.
The narrative also brings into play the age-old question for Tar Heel fans: what makes you happier, a Carolina win or a Duke loss? Hmmm.
Back to Hubert, who is busy reimagining his roster for next season. Without standing arms crossed on the sideline of a single postseason game, his narrative is decidedly different with the heat suddenly reduced.
After all, who is the ACC head coach having most recently reached the Final Four? Hubert, with only Miami’s Jim Larrañaga eligible to change that fact.
Davis and Scheyer now have a different juxtaposition as fledgling caretakers of the greatest rivalry in college basketball.
Hubert has to hang on to as many positive pieces of his second team while selectively hitting the transfer portal to regain offensive efficiency and dominating rebounding that triggered UNC’s surprise trip to the 2022 Final Four.
Scheyer has an even bigger challenge as he examines the 10-year tradition of signing one-and-done classes at Duke. Three freshmen (Filipowski, Lively and Whitehead) are projected first-round NBA draft picks but could come back.
If two or three of them return, Scheyer may have too many players next season with another 5-star class of five coming who all want to play enough to raise their own draft stock. After that, Scheyer may want to tweak the Coach K model, saying recently he will use the transfer portal more.
That could help him alter the proven narrative that freshmen, no matter how tall and skilled, lack strength and toughness to beat veteran, talented teams like Tennessee that use their physicality and ferocity to win big games.
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Every Sunday, come on down for Howdy Hillsborough! Join Eryk Pruitt and Alexis Bravos, some of Hillsborough’s finest and folks who will guide you through getting to know your neighbors, what’s happening around town, some discoveries you can make close to home and some of the most interesting conversations this side of the Eno River!
This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and Eryk are joined by Amanda Boyd, Executive Director of the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough to discuss her new book, “Collective History: Stories of the Colonial Inn.” And answer some of your advice questions with the ever popular Ask Alexis segment.
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“Exploring Your Creative Genius” is a weekly half-hour show that takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by host Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student with decades of experience growing his own creative capacity and assisting others to do the same in exciting new ways! Be sure to see Carl’s bi-weekly column on Chapelboro.com here.
Listen below for episode 32, where Carl talks more about the natural creative qualities found in your preferred behaviors.
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Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
This Week: Cora Martin is a political organizer from Durham, North Carolina by way of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cora’s academic background includes far-right political extremism and violence, and fundamentalist religious violence. Cora previously served as deputy campaign manager for Rep. Robert Reives, field director for Jonah Garson, and as an organizer for Planned Parenthood Votes.
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Tommy Ashley and special guest co-host, Brighton McConnell from 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com, lead today’s Inside Carolina Live! Joey Powell checks in from the “transfer portal,” and guests include Melvin Scott, Dewey Burke and Matt Krause joins from Columbus to preview UNC women’s basketball opener in the NCAA Tournament. You can watch this week’s episode on YouTube here or listen to the radio broadcast via the player below.
Join InsideCarolina.com‘s Tommy Ashley and Joey Powell for Inside Carolina Live, a 2-hour live sports show taking you behind the scenes with fun commentary, insight from InsideCarolina.com reporters, interviews with former players and more. Inside Carolina Live starts 3 hours before kickoff for every UNC Football Game and airs every Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (December-April.) Listen to past shows here.**
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Chapel Hill’s Marcie Cohen Ferris, Interim Director Center for the Study of the American South, talks about the importance of food in North Carolina history and culture and her book. “Edible North Carolina: A Journey Across a State of Flavor”.
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UNC and UVA Professor Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, March 17th. They discussed the transfer portal, the women’s NCAA tournament, and more.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a shake-up at VinFast, a story on a conference of Universities Studying Slavery, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 17th. He discussed a recent downtown parking study and what the plans are for paid parking in Carrboro. He also discussed some of the tools the town has for managing development.
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97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh and Andrew Stuckey talked NCAA tournament basketball on Friday, March 17th. They discussed the men’s and women’s tournaments, and the current status of the transfer portal for UNC men’s basketball.
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Virginia went out in the worst of ways.
Sure, there are always surprise stories in the NCAA Tournament. Thursday’s first round was mind-blowing.
Princeton had the biggest upset, a No. 15 seed beating a 2 seed for the 11th time in 40-year modern history of the Big Dance, the Ivy League Tigers shocked Arizona, which is headed home after an otherwise great season.
But even more surprising than Princeton was fourth-seeded Virginia’s last-second loss to No. 13 Furman, which adds to the dismal post-season record of a school that won the national championship as recently as 2019. And the way the Cavaliers lost to the Paladins added more ridicule to their resume.
Tony Bennett has become a superstar coach in the ACC, but the Wahoos have now suffered two of the biggest upsets in the history of the tournament.
Their title in 2019, with six close wins, rescued Virginia from the prior year’s most embarrassing loss in NCAA history. Bennett’s top-seeded team in the South region lost to 16-seed Maryland, Baltimore County, the first and only time that has ever happened. Now, the loss to resilient Furman of the Southern Conference adds to a regrettable post-season record that includes upset losses as very high seeds.
Top-seed Virginia lost to No. 10 Syracuse in a 2016 regional final, clearing the way for Carolina to beat the ‘Cuse at the Final Four in Houston.
The Cavs also had two NCAA tournament upsets at the hands of Michigan State, once as a No. 2 seed in the second round and the other in the Sweet Sixteen as a No. 1 seed.
So, when they keep the score close and then don’t close out games, it becomes headline news. This may not be the saddest story in Wahoos hoops history, but it is close, especially the way it went down.
Fifth-year senior point guard Kihei Clark was one of the heroes of the national championship team as a freshman, when he assisted on the winning basket in the regional final that was called one of the smartest last-second passes ever thrown.
This time, Clark was double-teamed by Furman and, for some reason, instead of calling UVa’s last timeout heaved a long pass into the backcourt. It was intercepted and the Paladins hit the winning 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds left.
Bennett looked morose when the game his team had led most of the way ended in despair. That is a hallmark of March Madness, but this one seemed particularly cruel. Furman hung in there but did not deserve to win on Clark’s error.
For the undersized Clark, it was his last act before having to take off the Virginia uniform forever. And it will be one he has to live with among all of his much better basketball memories.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including an overnight fire at UNC, a sewer overflow near Bolin Creek, and more broadband access coming to Hillsborough.
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UNC Associate Professor of Psychiatry Dr. Daniell Roubinov spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 16th. She discussed the mental health crisis amongst children and teens, and the work UNC is doing to address that crisis.
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OWASA Water Supply and Treatment Manager Monica Dodson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 16th. She discussed proposed EPA Maximum Contaminant Level for PFAS and other “forever chemicals.”
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Chapel Hill Town Councilmember Michael Parker spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 16th. He discussed a proposed development at Eastowne, upcoming budget decisions for the town, and more.
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What does a “deep, deep dive” into Carolina Basketball mean, exactly?
Bubba Cunningham said this week that is what he and his administrative staff intend to do after a bitterly disappointing season that set several infamous statistical records internally as well as in the game’s historical lexicon.
Who among the dozens of people working for UNC, in and out of the basketball program, is qualified and willing to participate in that deep dive? What questions do they ask and what kind of answers do they get?
Who is asking Hubert Davis, “What went wrong with the flow of our offense?” And “why did you play your bench less than 300 other teams?”
Hall of Famers Dean Smith and Roy Williams would be insulted by those inquiries because they knew more basketball than every employee in the athletic department combined, plus members of the media that cover the team and each alumnus and former player who have strong opinions.
If Davis answered those questions by blaming bad ball screens, poor shot selection and not good player movement, the next question would be, “What are you going to do about it?” Hubert’s answer might be so far over their heads, how could such a deep, deep dive give Cunningham and his cohorts any confidence that those problems would get solved during the summer or next season?
Would Bubba approach Williams, who backed Davis as his successor and has supported him loyally ever since? That might require Hubert’s okay.
Mack Brown may have been asked why his 9-1 team finished 9-5. Brown isn’t going to the whiteboard in front of deep divers who don’t know a gap blitz from the mechanics of a run-pass option. So Mack would say what he has said publicly, “We’ve got to fix it.” Basketball has more urgency at UNC.
A “deep, deep dive” by administrators might include assistant ADs who are “direct reports” to Bubba and his senior staff from 28 different sports, or operations managers, media and marketing directors. In a close fraternity, coaches will almost never criticize each other even if they could help.
Those inside the basketball program who might know, or have good ideas, are not going to say anything critical of Davis and his coaching staff.
So, will Bubba be content with answers that range from “we’re going to play our bench more next season” to “we have to recruit better players”?
UNC had highly-recruited reserves who rarely played long enough to get comfortable and show what they could do. The deep dive may need to include trusted basketball outsiders who know what a second-year head coach should do better than he does.
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Chatham News + Record reporter Ben Rappaport spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 15th. He discussed the latest education news from Chatham County Schools, and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. She discussed a recent joint meeting with both local school boards, the latest on broadband expansion, and more.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a new town manager for Pittsboro, a story on the new Director of CAPS at UNC, and more.
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Unintended consequences have become the cancer of college athletics.
Sometimes you have to wonder how smart are some of the people who make rules changes in collegiate athletics. Sure, they say that these changes are in the best interests of student-athletes, and they may be like NIL.
But the dates and details of how they are implemented can cause even greater problems for athletes and especially their coaching staff.
Mack Brown has had to play Whack-A-Mole with assistant coaches who began leaving right after the regular season ended and up to almost the day before spring practice began. It caused havoc with the bowl game, especially.
Brown believes coaches should not be able to start new jobs until their duties are finished for the current season they’re being paid for. If all schools had the same rules, head coaches could not force new hires to begin immediately and it wouldn’t matter.
The unintended consequences of that causes schools scrambling to fill their positions on a temporary basis, like Brown had to move up position coaches into coordinators’ roles and turn some duties over the unready aides for the Holiday Bowl.
In basketball, apparently no one thought through the NET rankings relative to sizes of conferences. The ACC has 15 basketball members, and half of them were good this season and the other half were not. So the good teams are not helped by beating bad teams but losing to bad teams really hurts. The Big 12 has only 10 schools and far less chance of having a bunch of bad teams that would affect all of their NET numbers.
The biggest faux pas was the NCAA changing the rule allowing transfers to play right away at their new schools at the same time NIL payments began with the stipulation that athletes could not be paid to play. That quickly turned into players who are transferring being offered large sums before the NIL ever came up.
Two days after the basketball portal opened, hundreds of players had already entered, and some websites covering the movement attached an arbitrary dollar figure to players’ NIL values. Now how could they ever come up with that?
You know there have been discussions with families and agents before the portal opened, or so many players wouldn’t be jumping on the first day.
It had to be one of the reasons Carolina declined an NIT bid. Hubert Davis likely knew he might lose some players and needed to scour the portal to manage his roster by recruiting transfers he wanted instead of taking up valuable time practicing for and playing meaningless games that could hurt next season’s lineup.
NCAA tourney-bound Illinois coach Brad Underwood said, “You have to stay on top of transfers at every moment because that’s essential in building a roster.”
If not, some unintended consequences may be waiting.
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Tre. Charles stops by to debut his new single, “Lately” – the lead single off his EP “Currently,” which is coming out April 26.
Find Tre. Charles on Instagram at this link.
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In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Aaron goes traditional with his recommendation, while Susan plugs two more recent Irish authors.
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Car news trending today: Latvia seizes vehicles from excessively drunk drivers, and India finally puts one over on the United Kingdom.
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Jack Doud of Olmaz Jewelers comes by to launch a new monthly feature: “The Buzz at Blue Hill,” presented by Trinsic Residential Group.
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It’s Transit Operator Appreciation Week! Emily Powell of Chapel Hill Transit comes by to celebrate all of our local drivers.
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In today’s news: a carjacking in Chapel Hill, a vote on Medicaid expansion in the State Senate, and UNC’s efforts to improve students’ mental health.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a morning car-jacking in Chapel Hill, a story about the League of Women voters honoring the changing of district 4’s representation, and women’s basketball prepping for the tournament.
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Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 14th. She discussed Monday night’s commissioner’s meeting, including the latest on the Sanford water merger and the town manager search.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 14th. She discussed a recent report from the Partnership to End Homelessness, a rezoning request, and Google Fiber coming to Hillsborough.
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The good and bad of Tar Heel hoops is on public display.
The truth about Carolina basketball, one of the biggest brands in sports, is somewhere between the 2022 Final Four and not making the NCAA Tournament this year. The Heels weren’t as good as their hot month of last March, and they tumbled quickly from overhyped expectations this season.
We all know what happened last March. Brady Manek and R.J. Davis stayed hot and Caleb Love got hot, and behind Armando Bacot they pulled off some of the most memorable victories in the program’s storied history before losing a 15-point halftime lead to Kansas in the national championship game.
Despite having luck and losing Manek, Carolina had a book written about finishing second and a mock SI cover to mimic the 1982 Tar Heels, one of the most star-studded teams ever in college basketball. They were ranked No. 1 in most preseason polls, and we know what kinds of records they set since then.
The odds of going 0-for-7 with late leads in the second half are almost astronomical, and that itself is enough to call what occurred this season a “one off.” As for making the Last Four Out, winning one or two of those games against future NCAA tourney teams would have put UNC in the 68-team field.
But what has happened since then is almost as incredible. A fan base as rabid as any in America has gone berserk on social media arguing whether the Heels should have turned down the NIT, despite having ample reason to do so.
The chances of losing players in the Transfer Portal grew all season as Hubert Davis played his reserves sparingly. So far, fifth-year senior Justin McKoy and rising sophomore Tyler Nickel have declared, and Nickel seems like an avoidable casualty. The all-time leading scorer in Virginia prep history averaged six minutes a game for a team that shot record-low percentages.
Yet you could see that one coming a mile away. Nickel will likely go to Virginia or Virginia Tech, teams that know how to get their shooters open.
Fans who railed at the NIT decision said “play the subs and give them time.” It’s obvious that would have resulted in an early loss and more noise.
Bacot probably could not have played again so soon with his injured ankle, and how do you keep the four other starters out of a game you are trying to win and not ignite another public outcry as a one-and-done NIT entry?
So whoever’s final decision was to end the season, Coach Davis can focus on keeping other players from leaving while scanning the portal himself to add to a two-man freshman class coming in. It’s a tough position to be in.
Sort of like getting stuck between two months of March.
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Gonzalez Painters & Contractors is offering services in a silent auction to raise funds for Hope Renovations and Orange Habitat for Humanity. (Click here to check out the auction and place bids.)
Aaron chats with Jose Esquivel of Gonzalez Painters & Contractors, Nora Spencer of Hope Renovations, and Krissy Dunn of Orange Habitat.
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Trending today: a Nebraska woman tries to sue All The Gays, and Aaron defends handwritten petitions – some of them, at least.
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Aaron chats with Michelle Fishburne – whose new book “Who We Are Now” is out today, chronicling her RV journey around the US in 2020.
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Carolina Public Humanities is hosting the annual Adams Symposium for the Humanities March 24-25, on the topic of “The Art of Blaming and Forgiving.”
Aaron chats with CPH director Lloyd Kramer and this year’s keynote speaker, NYU philosopher Miranda Fricker.
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In today’s news: U.S. Representatives past and present weigh in on Congress; UNC women’s basketball gears up for the NCAA tournament.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a story on Chapel Hill Transit’s bus tracking app returning, how CHCCS has handled the bus driver shortage, and discussion of what’s next for the men’s and women’s basketball teams.
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Inside Carolina journalist and podcaster Tommy Ashely spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 13th. He discussed the end of the UNC men’s basketball season, and what might come next for the roster.
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Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 13th. She discussed the latest posts on Chapelboro social media platforms, including how to follow along with upcoming changes to the UNC men’s basketball roster.
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All kinds of surprises in the NCAA tournament pairings.
First and foremost, Carolina was in the “First Four Out” when CBS released the brackets Sunday night. That has to make the Tar Heels really mad that they were so close . . . as close as winning one of the seven games in which they blew second-half leads, all to NCAA Tournament teams.
Finishing games has to be No. 1 on next season’s playlist.
Normally, a team that close would take the NIT bid, but Hubert Davis has to get on with rebuilding his 2023-24 roster as soon as possible to change the off-season narrative from “bad year” to “next year.” And with the fluidity of college basketball these days, like the transfer portal, that is more important than playing meaningless NIT games with a team fans are tired of by now.
On that note, hopefully Armando Bacot is strongly encouraged by UNC and his thousands of followers to return for his fifth COVID year, when he could become more of a Carolina legend than he is now and also set every ACC rebounding record. And it may be a better financial move with his NIL success.
Among other bracket surprises was Clemson getting royally screwed in favor of N.C. State getting in. The Tigers skunked the Wolfpack three times – by 14 in Death Valley, by 25 in Raleigh and by 26 in Greensboro. Clemson is No. 60 in the latest NET rankings, largely due to a two-point loss at 11-21 South Carolina in which its best player, P.J. Hall, sat out with an injury.
State is 45 in this week’s NET, one higher than Carolina’s 46. That second-half loss in Raleigh to miss a sweep of the Wolfpack is just another the Heels should regret, along with the 4 OT defeat to Alabama, the overall No. 1 seed in the Dance. Yes, Clemson played one of the weakest non-conference schedules, but still placed 3rd in the ACC and blew out the Pack in the tourney quarterfinal.
Finally, the Greensboro mafia, which twice expanded the Coliseum to keep the ACC tournament in its regular rotation (not to mention remain one of Springsteen’s favorite venues) and is again host to first- and second round games, must be royally toasted that ACC champion Duke got shipped to Orlando and will not get the home-state advantage the best team in the ACC deserves. ESPN’s Dan Shulman and Jay Bilas talked about the winner of the ACC championship game being back in the Gate City as a reward.
It’s a good reason for new Duke athletic director Nina King to shed her anonymity and make it known to the committee that her championship team that won its last nine games and would have sold out the Coliseum got hosed.
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Tom Jensen of Public Policy Polling discusses a new survey showing Republican Mark Robinson with a slight lead in the 2024 gubernatorial race (and why he’s not convinced it’ll last).
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Two states may consider legalizing betting on WWE matches – a development that has Victor excited, though not for the reason you may think.
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Scott Cummings of Dynamic Electric stops by to discuss the upcoming spring season – and the role of apprenticeships at their business.
Conversation presented by Dynamic Electric.
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Delores Bailey and Danita Mason-Hogans discuss the “Universities Studying Slavery” conference, this week on the UNC campus.
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In today’s news: UNC men’s basketball is out of the NCAAs, but the Tar Heel women are in. Also, good news for bus riders in Chapel Hill.
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Every Sunday, come on down for Howdy Hillsborough! Join Eryk Pruitt and Alexis Bravos, some of Hillsborough’s finest and folks who will guide you through getting to know your neighbors, what’s happening around town, some discoveries you can make close to home and some of the most interesting conversations this side of the Eno River!
This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and Eryk meet up to talk about the local arts community with Orange County Arts Commission and Eno Arts Mill director, Katie Murray. And answer some of your advice questions with the ever popular Ask Alexis segment.
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“Exploring Your Creative Genius” is a weekly half-hour show that takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by host Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student with decades of experience growing his own creative capacity and assisting others to do the same in exciting new ways! Be sure to see Carl’s bi-weekly column on Chapelboro.com here.
Listen below for episode 31, the second episode of two, where Carl discusses how to identify the creative concepts natural to your behavior preferences.
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Randy Voller
Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
Mike Wiley
This Week: Mike Wiley is the NC-based playwright and actor whose distinctive original works in documentary theatre, film, educational residencies and performances for student audiences, acclaimed across America and abroad. His dramas relay the stories of fugitive slaves, civil rights game changers, sports heroes and freedom fighters. Dynamic multi-character portrayals offer penetrating views into parallel lives whose roles within African American history have shaped a richer total American experience. Wiley’s impressive one-man “casts” sometimes introduce dozens of characters during the course of a single play. Morphing between characters of multiple races, young to old, man to woman, his gripping stories enlighten and inspire audiences of every age to apply history’s lessons to gripping issues of today.
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Joey Powell and Tommy Ashley host Inside Carolina Live! on March 11, 2023. Guests include Jason Staples, Pat James and Dr. Lorie Ritschel. You can watch this week’s episode on YouTube here or listen to the radio broadcast via the player below.
Join InsideCarolina.com‘s Tommy Ashley and Joey Powell for Inside Carolina Live, a 2-hour live sports show taking you behind the scenes with fun commentary, insight from InsideCarolina.com reporters, interviews with former players and more. Inside Carolina Live starts 3 hours before kickoff for every UNC Football Game and airs every Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (December-April.) Listen to past shows here.**
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UNC-Chapel Hill’s Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism at UNC Chapel Hill. talks about the latest about her work at Huqoq, in Israel including more about the stunning mosaics on an ancient synagogue’s floor
Where this year’s team uncovered an unprecedented depiction of two female biblical heroes.
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Guest: Penny Rich
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Guest: Monique Smith, founder of Seeds of Empowerment and a sport administration consultant.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the latest on the 828 MLK property, the Chapel Hill Town Council response to SB49, and more.
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UNC and UVA Professor Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell. They discussed the end of the UNC men’s basketball season.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 10th. He shared his thoughts on last night’s vigil for the Carrboro High School student who died on Jordan Lake this week. He also discussed the town accepting a grant to hire a social worker for the Carrboro Police Department.
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Pick your poison why Carolina is (likely) not going back to the Big Dance.
Unless the NCAA tournament bubble explodes due to global warming, the Tar Heels took their last gasp at trying to reach a second straight Final Four with the ACC Tournament quarterfinal loss to Virginia Thursday night.
You may not find these choices on social media, which is ready to fire the UNC coach after the subpar 2022-23 season failed to meet almost every expectation. But let’s give you four more reasonable opinions.
Tony Bennett is in his 17th season as a college head coach, the last 14 in Charlottesville, where he has turned the program into a national power that rivals the Ralph Sampson era 40 years ago. By comparison, Hubert Davis is in his second year in the same job and the difference shows.
Or Virginia twice beat a more talented Tar Heel team with Armando Bacot playing sparingly in both defeats due to sprained ankles. In what may be Bacot’s last season of college basketball, his last two last chances to win the national championship ended with him hobbling around the court.
Or, for goodness sake, admit last year was lightning in a bottle after four months of being slightly better than the first four of this season, where the larger sample sizes are of teams perpetually on the bubble. And Roy Williams’ last two teams had a combined losing record and included his first NCAA first-round ouster ever.
Or the “noise” Davis talked about since last summer was a serious sign of distraction in everything from trying to replace a Brady Manek with a Pete Nance to none of the subs getting enough playing time to be effective in the crunch of important “one or two possession” games late in the season.
So pick your poison, but forget firing a coach who everyone knew lacked head-chair experience to match his love and devotion to his alma mater.
Bennett comes from coaching royalty and his mastery of recruiting players to fit his style and their detailed execution of his system was self-evident in how they outfoxed UNC in Greensboro.
The one time Bacot was healthy for the Cavaliers, Carolina won rather easily and might have done it twice more with Mondo on two good legs.
If you think last year’s run to the title game was more than just a hot month, review how the Heels shocked ranked Duke twice, Baylor and UCLA and luckily avoided a Purdue team that had beaten them earlier in the season.
The “noise” is far more about what college athletics is today than who’s talking and who’s listening. Assuredly, Davis will try to rebuild his program with all carefully selected freshmen and transfers.
And if he can’t replicate a standard that mentors Smith and Williams set, UNC won’t have to fire him.
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A recent trip to Juju inspires Brad and Aaron to rank their top five favorite restaurants in Durham – with some overlap, but not much.
What are your faves? Tweet @WCHLChapelboro and @aaronkeck and let us know!
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UNC’s Marisa Marraccini discusses adolescent mental health, and what we can do to promote better mental health among students.
Marraccini recently received UNC’s C. Felix Harvey Award to Advance Institutional Priorities, for her ongoing research on peer-generated social media campaigns to promote mental health among students.
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Trending today: Pokemon Go players are upset about having to travel to Mexico; a boy raises $800,000 by sleeping in a tent for three years.
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Tim Miles, Carolyn Covington, and Angela Nelson discuss “Let’s Talk About Tech,” an event Saturday, March 18, at the Chapel Hill Public Library to promote assistive technologies for people with disabilities.
Conversation presented by the Triangle Disability Awareness Council.
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In today’s news: a Carrboro High School student dies on Jordan Lake, and Hubert Davis reflects after another loss in the ACC tournament.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including Chatham County Sheriff’s office finding the body of a missing teen in Jordan Lake. Also a story on a big grant for social workers to be hired by local law enforcement agencies.
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East Chapel Hill High School student Gavin Southwell spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell for Climate Thursday. They discussed Southwell’s selection as a youth representative at an upcoming youth climate summit in Washington, D.C.
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Chapel Hill Police Chief Celisa Lehew and Captain Danny Lloyd spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 9th. They discussed the upcoming Community Police Academy.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 9th. She discussed a recent town council resolution supporting the LGBTQ community in response to controversial bills in the general assembly. She also discussed the latest on the 828 MLK site.
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Carolina can’t seem to catch a break.
The Tar Heels opened the ACC tournament with one of their most impressive games of the season. Not that blowing out 10th-seeded Boston College is anything to crow about, but it was probably the one game they didn’t need Armando Bacot to win after their senior turned another of those tender ankles.
So, when Bacot went down late in the first half with another sprained ankle, the hopes of a championship sweep among Tar Heel Nation had to sink, even though AB insisted after the 85-61 win that he’d be ready to go for tonight’s quarterfinal against No. 2 Virginia.
Hubert Davis probably hoped for an easy victory so he could play his bench and keep as much gas in the tank for a possible four-game run in Greensboro. Besides Bacot’s injury, Davis got what he wanted with four guys in double figures, 10 getting into the scoring column and only roadrunner guards R.J. Davis and Caleb Love playing extensive minutes while totaling 40 points.
The team motor was running since the opening tip, and the Heels had the near-perfect balance of an inside-outside game, hitting 55 percent overall and 42 percent from the arc in one of their best games of the now 20-12 slate. Besides Davis and Love combining for 7 of 14 long balls, D’Marco Dunn and Dontrez Styles hit 3 of 5 in a free-flowing affair after recent rock fights.
Whether Carolina can beat Virginia and either Clemson or N.C. State to reach Saturday night with Bacot hobbling is the storyline moving forward, and it’s too bad since the Tar Heels sure looked like NCAA material on this night.
But what a bad break for their leader after Bacot came into the tournament with the pride of making first team All-ACC for the second straight season and maybe a slight chip on his shoulder from finishing only third for ACC Player of the Year. In that regard, he personifies his team that fell even further from its expectations and finds itself needing to beat some steep odds.
The Cavaliers play a low possession and slower tempo game, so maybe Mondo can bang his way through it without putting too much mileage on that ankle. In that regard, Clemson is the preferred opponent on Friday night even though the Tigers are just a Quad 2 team compared to the quicker Quad 1 Pack.
But the way the Heels took apart BC after the Eagles were playing their best ball is at least a hopeful sign that whatever they did to get ready is working so far.
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This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate great women of the 19th century – as well as the man who developed a very popular potato.
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Trending today: a gourmet chef spends two years crafting a new Big Mac, Victor discovers Broadway sequels, and Aaron does his Doc Brown impression.
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For 2nd Friday ArtWalk, the Ackland Art Museum is presenting an interactive floral installation and a wine-and-art experience.
Aaron chats with Ackland event coordinator Elise Ahmad Crawford and Amy Hallett of Team Vino.
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In today’s news: a missing teen on Jordan Lake, a popular business changing hands, social workers for local police, and a big win for UNC basketball.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a 15 year old teen missing at Jordan Lake, Carrboro Town Council tackling climate and equity, the sale of a local pet store, and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 8th. She discussed regional planning, population growth, facility needs, and more.
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Publisher of the Chatham County Line and former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 8th. He discussed the current housing market in Chatham, Orange, and Durham Counties, and Northwood Highs School boys basketball playing for the state championship.
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Buckle up, Boston College will be one tough out tonight.
The Tar Heels have not lost their opening game of the ACC tournament since 2014, when as the fourth seed they were upset by Pitt at the Greensboro Coliseum, site of this year’s event.
BC is playing better basketball than a 16-16 team, having won four of its last five games, including an upset of sixth-ranked Virginia and beating Wake Forest in Winston-Salem. The old axiom is teams need at least a .500 record to be invited to the NIT, and the Eagles must upset UNC to reach that goal.
Despite playing without 7-foot center Quentin Post, BC ran away from last-place Louisville in the first round Tuesday by shooting 52 percent from the floor in the second half and completing a 40-29 drubbing of the Cardinals on the glass.
Post sprained his ankle in the regular-season finale against Georgia Tech, did not dress out for the Louisville game and is questionable for the 7 p.m. tipoff tonight. The Eagles had four players in double figures, led by Devin McGlockton’s 25 points and Jaeden Zackery, who had 15 points, 8 assists and zero turnovers. Carolina beat BC at home, 72-64, in their only meeting.
Considering it a must-win to keep both team’s NCAA or NIT hopes alive, this could be a very physical game, especially if Post plays. The Tar Heels are regarding this as a new start for a disappointing regular season and actually have a favorable draw to reach the championship game Saturday night, which might be enough to lock up an at-large NCAA bid.
The common theory is that having one game under your belt is an advantage, so the Eagles will be warmed up and ready to go after nine players saw action against Louisville. The Tar Heels cannot afford a slow start in the first game of a doubleheader, with N.C. State playing in the nightcap against Virginia Tech with two big rival fan bases pulling for a BC upset.
This is UNC’s fourth meeting with Boston College in the ACC tournament. The Eagles knocked out freshman Tyler Hansbrough in 2006 and lost the following year in Carolina’s run to the championship in Tampa.
Their last tourney match-up was in 2015, when the Heels won easily on their way to a close loss to Notre Dame in the Saturday night title game.
For the reasons already stated, the 2023 Heels better be ready for a scrap if they are to mount a desperately needed turnaround. Going from preseason No. 1 in the country to a quick ouster in Greensboro would be a disheartening follow-up to the magical 2022 post-season when they became the upset darlings of the Big Dance they are merely trying to reach this year.
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Susan and Aaron celebrate International Women’s Day by recommending books by and about great women, both historical and fictional.
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Local artist Earleine plays a new song, “Some Type of Martyr,” ahead of a show Wednesday night at the Northside District on W. Rosemary Street.
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CHCCS assistant operations manager Sharon Croom chats with Aaron about how the district has dealt with an ongoing bus driver shortage.
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Aaron chats with Lilly Goren and Duke’s Nick Carnes, co-editors of a new book on “The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.”
Duke is hosting a panel discussion on the book Wednesday, March 8, at 5:00 p.m. in the Rubenstein Library.
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In today’s news: the Carrboro Town Council tackles climate change and racial equity, Gov. Cooper champions Medicaid, and the ACC tournament begins.
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Local sports journalist and Chapelboro.com columnist David Glenn spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 7th. He discussed the upcoming ACC Tournament and NCAA possibilities for UNC Men’s Basketball.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the latest on University Place demolition, FRANK Art Gallery moving, and more.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 7th. She discussed the proposed UDO for Chatham County, the Chair of the Chatham County Democratic Party stepping down, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 7th. She discussed the possibility of Medicaid expansion, a grant to pay for a social worker for local police departments, and more.
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Is the pressure off or on for Carolina at the ACC tournament?
Everybody everywhere, feel it in the air
Oh yeah, it’s time to take the pressure off
Everybody everywhere, step out into the future
It’s time to take the pressure off
Duran Duran says it all in the song “Pressure Off.”
Is it a clean slate for the Tar Heels or will they still be playing under the burden they’ve carried for a year? After the Duke loss, which was like many others this season, Armando Bacot acknowledged that high expectations were in their locker room before the first game.
They were the No. 1 pick, which meant they were as much as a 30 percent favorite to go one game further in the NCAA tournament than last year. So the players had that “championship or bust” attitude when, deep down inside, they knew it might have been lightning in a bottle for a month.
There had to be other factors, like who would replace Brady Manek’s quick release at the 3-point line and his reputation as a “hot head” who said what needed to be said in the huddle and the locker room. Fifth-year Leaky Black has grown into a quiet leader, and Hubert Davis told Pete Nance to forget trying to fit in and just be a dude.
Strategically and psychologically, it has been a different team that had trouble closing out games from Portland to Pittsburgh and all the way back to Chapel Hill. Now they have to play their way into the NCAA tournament or become the first preseason No. 1 to not make the Big Dance since 1984.
Are they going to Greensboro with clear eyes and open hearts, as they try to capture some more magic moments with pressure off because no one expects them to… or is the pressure still on becoming a national story for the wrong reason?
Personally, I believe pressure is a byproduct of confidence. You feel it when you are not confident and the pressure goes away when you regain that buoyancy and belief by doing something positive. It can happen at any moment, and it can be contagious from one player to another because all it takes is one guy who can shoot the Tar Heels out of it. Caleb Love did it last year, and he’s the same guy.
This is a veteran team that has been through it all. Love plays like he is carrying the weight of the world, but that world knows he can get hot at any moment, and when he does the light may come on for his teammates, too.
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In today’s news: demolition begins at University Place, displaced businesses plan their next steps, and Armando Bacot gets All-ACC honors.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the latest from the University Place redevelopment, breakdowns of the weekend’s basketball games, and a story about the use of the world LatinX.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 6th. They discussed the latest in the University Place redevelopment.
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97.9 The Hill’s Art Chansky and Andrew Stuckey discussed the conclusion of UNC Men’s Basketball’s season. Art discussed the game vs. Duke, as well as UNC’s prospects in the upcoming ACC Tournament.
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Carolina still has a chance to make the NCAA Tournament, but it is slim.
The NCAA Evaluation Tool (NET), implemented more than 10 years ago, is the most publicized criterion for at-large bids to the NCAA tourney due to its confusing Quad system of wins and losses home and away and at neutral sites.
The reason the NET has been so relevant to UNC basketball the last two years is because the Tar Heels have struggled to win Quad 1 games (at home vs. NET top 30 opponents, on the road against top 75s or on neutral courts vs. top 50s). And it plays heavily into their current chances after finishing the regular season at 19-12 with a single Quad 1 win against Virginia at home.
A year ago, the Heels had better overall and conference records heading into the March 5 game at Duke, where the 94-81 upset victory assured their NCAA entry with what turned out to be a No. 8 seed and from where they nearly ran the table to the national championship.
This time it is a much tougher putt since their numbers are less in their favor after going 11-9 in the ACC compared to 15-5 in 2022. But thanks to a good draw in this week’s ACC tournament, there is a narrow path that includes more than just the NET ranking that currently stands at No. 49, down from 44 before the home loss to the Blue Devils Saturday night. Had Carolina won the game and moved up five spots, it would have assured an at-large bid.
But there are other factors. At ESPN Game Day on the Smith Center court Saturday morning, the panel that included analysts Jay Bilas, LePhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg all held up “IN” signs when asked if North Carolina would make it. And none qualified his pick by saying UNC had to win that night.
Bilas said, “They have no bad losses,” compared to getting blown out by Tennessee and Kentucky on neutral courts, at Miami and Wake Forest and at home against Duke last season. So Bilas, at least, seemed to think that works in their favor this time. In fact, UNC’s worst loss was by 12 at Indiana after a grueling road trip.
The Tar Heels will likely face 10th seeded Boston College in the ACC second round Wednesday night, and BC has a NET of 166, which won’t hurt. If they win that, they play No. 2 seed Virginia (NET 30) in Thursday’s quarterfinal and that could be their second Quad 1 win over UVa.
Beating Clemson, with a Quad 2 NET of 61, in the semifinals would help further and mean they might get a bid by merely reaching the championship game Saturday night. It also depends on what other “bubble teams” do. For example, Michigan lost at Indiana on Sunday, which could help Carolina’s chances.
So, the Heels just need to keep winning and see what happens.
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In today’s news: demolition is set to begin at University Place, UNC officials debate linguistics, and UNC basketball heads to Greensboro.
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Every Sunday, come on down for Howdy Hillsborough! Join Eryk Pruitt and Alexis Bravos, some of Hillsborough’s finest and folks who will guide you through getting to know your neighbors, what’s happening around town, some discoveries you can make close to home and some of the most interesting conversations this side of the Eno River!
This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and Eryk meet up at the Orange County Public Library for a conversation with former North Carolina Piedmont Laureate for Children’s Literature, author, educator, entertainer and Hillsborough resident, John Claude Bemis. And answer some of your advice questions with the ever popular Ask Alexis segment.
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“Exploring Your Creative Genius” is a weekly half-hour show that takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by host Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student with decades of experience growing his own creative capacity and assisting others to do the same in exciting new ways! Be sure to see Carl’s bi-weekly column on Chapelboro.com here.
Listen below for episode 30, where Carl discusses how to identify the creative concepts natural to your behavior preferences.
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Mike Wiley
This Week: Mike Wiley is the NC-based playwright and actor whose distinctive original works in documentary theatre, film, educational residencies and performances for student audiences, acclaimed across America and abroad. His dramas relay the stories of fugitive slaves, civil rights game changers, sports heroes and freedom fighters. Dynamic multi-character portrayals offer penetrating views into parallel lives whose roles within African American history have shaped a richer total American experience. Wiley’s impressive one-man “casts” sometimes introduce dozens of characters during the course of a single play. Morphing between characters of multiple races, young to old, man to woman, his gripping stories enlighten and inspire audiences of every age to apply history’s lessons to gripping issues of today.
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Joey Powell and Tommy Ashley host Inside Carolina Live! ahead of the North Carolina / Duke game Saturday in the Smith Center. Sherrell McMillan, Jay Bilas and Danny Green join the show to talk all things UNC/Duke. You can watch this week’s episode on YouTube here or listen to the radio broadcast via the player below.
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Bill Kirwan, longtime head of the library at Western Carolina University, now retired in Chapel Hill, insists that that he is not an expert, but only a fan of thoroughbred horse racing. But he knows a lot and shares some of it with us on WCHL’s Who’s Talking.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the latest from Raleigh on Medicaid expansion, UNC matching up against Duke in both women’s and men’s basketball, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 3rd. He discussed a recent report from town staff on the town’s climate action plan, why the council formally responded to SB 49, and more.
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Sports Journalist and sports talk personality David Glenn spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 3rd. He discussed the upcoming matchups against Duke for the women’s and men’s teams.
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UNC and UVA Professor Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, March 3rd. They discussed the ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, and the upcoming matchup for the men vs. Duke.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 2nd. She discussed the town’s response to SB 49, the backlog of items that must be addressed in the upcoming town budget, and more.
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This is a tale of two seniors, both playing their last home games. Maybe.
Leaky Black is having his second Senior Night against Duke Saturday at the Smith Center. His first was Syracuse last February before deciding to take his fifth COVID year. It has greatly benefitted his game and NBA stock.
Armando Bacot could take a lesson from Leaky. Bacot said last fall that, unquestionably, he would be leaving Chapel Hill after his senior season. No doubt about it. “The coaches almost didn’t let me come back this year,” he joked when he was preseason ACC Player of the Year for No. 1-ranked UNC.
So much has changed for both players during the current season, when the Tar Heels now face a must-win over the Blue Devils just to return to the NCAA Tournament after once being confident of getting back to the Final Four.
Black feels blessed that he had the extra season to take. He has become the Tar Heel most likely to hear his name called during the NBA Draft in June.
He is Carolina’s nominee for ACC Defensive Player of the Year whom Hubert Davis has repeatedly called the best defender in the country. Black can cover positions 1-4, and has rounded into a full-court threat with the best 3-point percentage and assist-to-turnover ratio on the team, most steals (40), third in blocks behind Bacot and Pete Nance. Leaky has really upped his game, draining 10 of his 21 long balls and blocking 6 shots in the last three victories. “I decided to come back because I had more in the tank,” he said.
Bacot is in a different place from last October. Asked if this was his last home game at UNC, he said he hasn’t “thought about it,” which is a bit of a fib since his position has clearly changed. “I don’t like that this is my last home game. I have to mix all the things together, whether I want to be here.”
Bacot got a lot of publicity over the summer for the money he made from NIL partnerships. With defenses concentrating on him more, he still leads the ACC in rebounding (11 per game) but is less dominating than last year when he averaged 13 boards and 8 offensive compared to 4-plus now.
And he remains absent from most mock first-round draft websites. If he took his COVID season and spent a lot of time in the gym over the spring and summer, he might improve his moves and range with his shot and still make more NIL money than as a free agent in the NBA or in Europe.
Meanwhile, thoughts of again playing for the national championship have been replaced by merely making the tournament. UNC goes for its fourth straight win in what should be a wicked war of unranked big-brands tomorrow night at 6:30. All else is off to the side for now.
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After remembering their Stadium Series experience in Raleigh, Brad and Aaron recommend places that specialize in one thing.
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On the eve of the Carolina-Duke game, Aaron chats with Andy Bagwell, co-author of “Duke Sucks” and the new sequel, “Duke Still Sucks.”
Bagwell and co-author Reed Tucker will be signing copies of the book at the UNC Student Stores on Saturday at 3 p.m.
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In today’s news: Republican lawmakers reach a deal on Medicaid expansion, and UNC men’s and women’s basketball gear up for Duke.
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Who has the mental edge going into this Carolina-Duke game?
Paolo Banchero, the freshman first pick in the 2022 NBA draft, was right in the middle of the Blue Blood rivalry in his one year at Duke. He did not have much to say after the Blue Devils spanked the Tar Heels, 87-67, at a hushed Smith Center on February 5, 2022, and he had 13 points and 10 rebounds.
It was a different tune after Carolina stunned Duke in Coach K’s last home game, running away with the 94-81 victory over the last 12 minutes. Banchero made no secret of his desire to meet, and beat, the Heels in the ACC Tournament, but that never happened as Virginia Tech defeated UNC in the semifinals before upsetting Duke in the championship game.
Banchero and his teammates did get their shot at revenge in the Final Four, where Carolina bested the Blue Devils again in a much closer game that went down to the final minute. Banchero was spectacular with 20 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks in the 81-77 loss.
Like most one-and-doners, Banchero turned his attention to the draft where Orlando tabbed him with the first pick. However, with the Magic playing at Charlotte the night after the first Duke-Carolina game this season, Banchero was at Cameron with several fellow pros including his current teammate Cole Anthony, the one-and-done Tar Heel from 2020.
After that game, which was not played as well as any of the three last year, Banchero said the 63-57 win gave him “closure.”
Whaaat? Whaaat? I guess if Leaky Black’s 3-pointer went in from the corner with 1:05 left and UNC down 59-57, closure would have had to wait.
So, the question looms, do Jon Scheyer’s almost all-new Blue Devils still have an old score to settle Saturday at the Dean Dome? Sure, a regular season sweep for the Dukies would even the series at three apiece over the last six meetings, but this one does give Duke the chance of knocking the archrival out of the NCAA Tournament. For them, that might be a real sense of vindication.
Carolina can only bruise the Blue Devils’ egos by winning the home rematch since Duke is already a lock for the Big Dance with a middling seed. But it just might keep Banchero from true closure even if the leader for NBA Rookie of the Year will have absolutely nothing to do with it.
This isn’t standard hype for the “greatest rivalry in college basketball” but still has ESPN’s Game Day setting up shop at the Smith Center at 10 a.m. Seven-plus hours before two “sort of soft” teams of different vintages decide which can be tougher, the experienced one or the one with more raw talent.
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This week, Scott focuses on one moment in history: the first meeting between Mary Todd Lincoln and dressmaker Elizabeth Keckley.
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The FRANK Art Gallery is moving from University Place to downtown Carrboro! Aaron chats with gallery manager Natalie Knox.
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In today’s news: CHCCS tackles its bus driver shortage, Meals on Wheels raises awareness, and the ACC women’s basketball tourney begins.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a story on NC Attorney General Josh Stein’s visit to Seawell Elementary School, Orange County State House Rep Allen Buansi on the Democrats’ strategy in the General Assembly, and more.
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Publisher and Editor of the Chatham News + Record Bill Horner spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 1st. He discussed the indictment and arrest of the director of Chatham County Housing Authority Director, funding for some major water projects, and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 1st. She discussed the takeaways from the recent Legislative Breakfast, the new Size-Up Orange County software for small businesses, and more.
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UNC Women’s Head Basketball Coach Courtney Banghart spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 1st. She discussed the conclusion of the regular season and the upcoming ACC Tournament.
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Susan discusses the two books she’s currently reading – including one that didn’t appeal to her until she listened to it as an audiobook.
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The Tar Heels are better since February 4, but so is Duke.
The preseason question about the Blue Devils was not whether they had some of the best young talent in the ACC, if not the country, but how they would do under first-year head coach Jon Scheyer?
The answer is two parts. One, they are finally healthy after a rash of early season injuries. And two, Scheyer has them playing together and at times can look as elite as some of Coach K’s best young teams.
Duke completed its home season at 16-0 by beating plucky N.C. State, which was in it all the way despite a bad game from Terquavion Smith. How the Dukies repelled every rally by the Wolfpack demonstrated a two-headed monster out front in junior Jeremy Roach and 18-year-old Tyrese Proctor, who reclassified and would have been a high school senior this season.
Both those guys run the motion offense and will be a load to handle for R.J. Davis and Caleb Love, who are stronger physically but shorter than the Duke duo and will be fighting through or switching on ball screens all night Saturday in order to stop their dribble drives.
Armando Bacot, the likely ACC Player of the Year, will be matched against two freshmen in Kyle Filipowski, the shoo-in conference rookie of the year, or Dereck Lively, a superb shot blocker and alley-oop dunk meister. Pete Nance gets the other one to start. Leaky Black, as usual, takes turns checking opponents’ best wing scorers, and he will have to handle rugged Mark Mitchell or smooth Dariq Whitehead, freshmen with good strokes.
Where Duke goes into the game ahead is depth, having top-rated recruit and future first-round NBA pick Whitehead coming off the bench along with Nance’s old Northwestern teammate and inside brute Ryan Young. Senior transfer Jacob Grandison rounds out Scheyer’s now-established eight-man rotation, which Carolina has not developed beyond Puff Johnson of late.
The Heels must match State in keeping Duke from getting open on the 3-point line, where the Devils missed 17 of 19 attempts (11 percent) against the Pack. And whereas Duke controlled the boards, State held its turnovers down to 6, a must for UNC to prevent easy, crowd-deflating runouts.
Now 22-8 overall (13-6 in the ACC), Duke’s record away from Cameron Indoor is 6-8, and the craziest version of a Dean Dome will try to help prevent an early deficit for its team, like last year’s 87-67 blowout loss.
As with this season’s first match-up a month ago, both teams retain the rarity of being unranked but are still the fiercest of rivals. Ironically, the one that most successfully loses itself in the game will win. Ironic but true.
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Trending today: Ford files a patent application for a self-driving vehicle that doesn’t appear to be entirely thought through.
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Welcome to Let The Healing Begin, a monthly interview series made possible by Piedmont Health. In this series, we will hear from health care professionals, and local leaders to start a conversation about how to begin to heal from the global pandemic and the many ways it has impacted our lives.
In this installment, Aaron welcomes medical nutrition therapist Greg Wheatley to discuss the keys to proper nutrition – and why it’s important. (March is National Nutrition Month.)
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In today’s news: a major meth bust in Orange County, a visit from the state attorney general, and a look ahead at Carolina-Duke on Saturday.
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On this month’s Wonderful Water segment, 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell is joined by OWASA’s Water Treatment Plant Laboratory Supervisor Chris Gibbons. Gibbons shares details about the change in drinking water treatment for the month of March — as chlorine will help disinfect the local system without changing any risk to the service area.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in for Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 28 to share local news stories. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office shares details of two methamphetamine drug trafficking arrests. A local government urges North Carolina to expand Medicaid coverage in the state. The Carolina College Advising Corps is helping high school students apply for college, while allowing UNC grads to have a helpful gap year. UNC men’s basketball picks up a dramatic win, while Carolina baseball starts off hot in its mid-week game. Plus: what’s the local economy’s outlook?
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Mayor of Pittsboro Cindy Perry joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, February 28. She shares updates from Monday’s town commissioner meeting — including a call for Medicaid expansion — and details the launch of Pittsboro’s new citizen academy.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, February 28, to share highlights from last night’s Board of Commissioners meeting.
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If the Virginia game was weird, this one was other-worldly.
Armando Bacot hit a single free throw to keep him from going scoreless for the first time since the second game of his freshman year in 2019. Bacot picked up two quick fouls before the first TV timeout and played a total of 21 minutes despite never being in serious foul trouble.
Leaky Black tied Deon Thompson for playing in the most UNC games ever (152), and this one might have been his best, with 18 points on 6 of 8 from the field, 3 of 4 from the arc and 3 of 4 from the foul line. And his driving, rim-rattling dunk might have saved UNC’s possible NCAA Tournament bid.
The worst 3-point shooting team in the ACC made double-digit triples as it had against Virginia, this time 10 in the first half and 4 in the second, one short of Carolina’s ACC season-high 15 against Clemson on February 11.
R.J. Davis and Caleb Love controlled the first half with 27 points and six 3-pointers between them to help build an 18-point halftime lead that was sliced to four with 2:03 left before Black’s jamburger sealed the deal.
Pete Nance played another impact game, especially with Bacot’s benching, posting a 15 and 10 double-double that helped build the big lead and protect it with 9 points in the second half. If Nance had been nursing a sore back for a month, he looks fully recovered at just the right time.
Nance, Black, Davis and Love each made three 3-pointers, a first in Tar Heel hoops history. Black was spotting up for a chance to make his fourth when someone finally came out to guard him. So he pumped-faked for takeoff.
BOOM!!!! His high-slamma-jamma bumped the lead back to six points and the Heels held on to win. By the way, the game was at Florida State against one of the worst teams in coach Leonard Hamilton’s 37-year career.
The TV talking heads said 18 pro scouts were in the building, some to see Leaky, who at this point may be the Tar Heels’ best bet to get drafted by an NBA team. His dynamic dunk wasn’t quite as important, but it reminded old-timers of Dudley Bradley’s two-handed hammer over Duke center Mike Gminski in the 1979 ACC championship game. Bradley was known as the Secretary of Defense and was the 13th pick in the first round by Indiana.
Black should now be known as “under secretary” for also holding Darin Green, FSU’s most dangerous 3-pointer shooter, to 1-for-7 from the arc and 1-for-11 from the floor. In this game, at least, your mates didn’t need Mondo.
If the Heels’ big lead caused them to peak ahead to Saturday and lose their concentration, the blinders can now come off.
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Trending today: a new Starbucks coffee drink with a spoonful of olive oil, and a man who survived a month at sea eating only ketchup.
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Jody Mills comes on to discuss the Cloudbuster Invitational, a baseball tournament this weekend in Durham to support the Fitch Family Comprehensive Pediatric Rehabilitation Program at UNC Children’s Hospital.
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In today’s news: UNC grads spending their gap years in school, positive trends for the local economy, and another big win for UNC basketball.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in for the show on Monday, February 27. University Place shares details on a demolition ceremony as the Chapel Hill mall continues its redevelopment. A Chatham County affordable housing leader is arrested on wire fraud charges. The Town of Carrboro is seeking how to move ahead on additional phases of the Bolin Creek Greenway. UNC hires a new DEI officer for two of its prominent schools. Plus: Carolina men’s and women’s basketball each pick up big wins, while baseball and softball slide.
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As pre-K programs are enrolling for Chatham County Schools, Pre-K Instructional Facilitator Cindy King and Executive Director of Federal Programs Carrie Little join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to talk about early childhood education.
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February’s Teacher Feature is focused on the efforts of some Carrboro High School students! Myles Jackson and Nevaeh’ Hodge of the Black and Brown Student Coalition join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Carrboro High’s Anna O’Connell to share what the student group has done to highlight Black History Month.
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Thirty years ago, Carolina and Florida State played another important game.
The tussle tonight in Tallahassee is different for its own reasons. The Tar Heels have to win to keep from slipping off the NCAA bubble. The Seminoles are having an awful season but won at 13th-ranked Miami in their last game.
I remember the game in Tallahassee back in 1993, when UNC was ranked No. 3 and FSU No. 6. They were both heading for the Big Dance, but who would win the ACC was the first question. The Heels and ‘Noles were vying for first place, Carolina at 11-2 and FSU 11-3 after getting crushed at third-place Duke. UNC would have been in second place had it not rallied from 20-plus points down in the second half of FSU’s earlier visit to Chapel Hill, when in a first half with his team leading comfortably Sam Cassell labeled the Dean Dome crowd as “wine and cheese.”
So, the Seminoles and the rare capacity crowd were ready for a rumble on national TV and got one. The game was chippy and three technical fouls were handed out for rough words and play. Aptly, halftime was tied 33-33.
Carolina inched ahead in the second half, thanks to better 3-point shooting with Chapel Hill sixth-man Henrik Rödl draining both his long balls. Cassell was going for 2-for-5, but FSU star Bob Sura was in the midst of a dreadful 1-for-12 day, covered mostly by defensive ace Derrick Phelps.
Brian Reese was the most unsung of a lineup with George Lynch, Eric Montross, Donald Williams and Phelps. But the eventual 86-76 win was perhaps Reese’s finest college game with 25 points slashing through the ‘Noles defense. He was featured on the next week’s Sports Illustrated cover with his gleaming blue uniform right next to the big headline “Look Who’s No. 1!”
Carolina went on to complete a 9-game winning streak to finish first and also would have won the ACC Tournament had Phelps not been injured early in the championship game against Georgia Tech and left the court on a stretcher.
Smith knew his 1992-93 team had it up to here with Duke’s back-to-back NCAA crowns, but he wasn’t sure early in the season if it had the confidence and toughness to make it all the way. He said after the memorable rally against Florida State at the Smith Center he knew they had the confidence, and after the rematch in the Panhandle he knew they had the toughness.
Indeed, Smith’s team won the rugged East Regional by beating 12th-ranked Arkansas and No. 7 Cincinnati. In New Orleans, the Tar Heels took care of Roy Williams’ fifth Kansas team and defeated Michigan’s Fab 5 in the infamous Chris Weber time-out game for coach’s second championship.
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Public Policy Polling director Tom Jensen discusses recent Democratic wins, Joe Biden’s higher approval rate – and a new survey showing Americans still believe Michael Jordan is the GOAT.
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Trending today: a rogue Cookie Monster terrorizing Santa Cruzians (Santa Cruzinos?), and Aaron’s strategy for fighting authoritarianism and bigotry.
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Aaron chats with State Rep. Allen Buansi (D-Orange) about Medicaid, medical marijuana, LGBTQ rights, race and education, and more.
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In today’s news: plans for Bolin Creek, county leaders’ state-legislative goals, and huge wins for UNC men’s and women’s basketball.
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“Exploring Your Creative Genius” is a weekly half-hour show that takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by host Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student with decades of experience growing his own creative capacity and assisting others to do the same in exciting new ways! Be sure to see Carl’s bi-weekly column on Chapelboro.com here.
Listen below for episode 29, where Carl discusses more quotes on creativity to spark your own thinking.
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Every Sunday, come on down for Howdy Hillsborough! Join Eryk Pruitt and Alexis Bravos, some of Hillsborough’s finest and folks who will guide you through getting to know your neighbors, what’s happening around town, some discoveries you can make close to home and some of the most interesting conversations this side of the Eno River!
This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Alexis and Eryk are joined for coffee to discuss a local murder mystery by special guest and brand-new Hillsborough resident, Aaron Simpson! And answer some of your advice questions with the ever popular Ask Alexis segment.
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Stephanie Terry, who joined us on 2/12/23, is on the CORE staff. See her bio there. Karinda Roebuck currently serves as the executive director of Chatham Organizing for Racial Equity (CORE). She's a midwife by practice and a racial equity consultant by trade. Her professional initiatives aim to expose racism — both within midwifery and by midwives — and she has developed workshops and presentations for health care institutions on reproductive justice and birth equity. Additionally, she has co-developed workshops covering racial equity fundamentals, shifting power, institutional bias, power of perspectives and racial trauma.
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Tommy Ashley and Joey Powell host Inside Carolina Live ahead of the critical game for the Heels against Virginia. Dave Nathan joins the show for hour 2. You can watch this week's episode on YouTube here or listen to the radio broadcast via the player below.
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Jeffery Deaver, the bestselling author of more than 30 novels, talks about his latest, “The Midnight Lock”, and why he likes to live in Chapel Hill.
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UNC and UVA Professor Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, February 24th. She discussed the conclusion of the regular season for the women's and men's basketball teams.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a story on UNC Housekeepers holding a rally, a grant for social workers in local law enforcement, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey. He discussed a recent audit presented to the town council, an update on the 203 S. Greensboro project, and more.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Director H'aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, February 24th. She discussed the latest on ChapelboroWCHL social media platforms, including both of our Instagram accounts.
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Aaron and Brad review Bombolo, Chapel Hill's newest date-night restaurant, after their visit on opening night earlier this week.
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What's the economic outlook for 2023? Aaron chats with NC State economist Michael Walden and Chamber president Aaron Nelson.
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Trending today: McDonald's German menu, an unfortunate train calculation, and XFL fans who come weirdly prepared to games.
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In today's news: UNC housekeepers fight for higher wages, UNC women's basketball battles the Hokies, and Tar Heel hockey goes for a title.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the latest on bus route cancellations in CHCCS, Chapel Hill Transit Expansion, and the Chatham Justice Partnership.
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Senior Policy Associate at Duke's Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 23rd. She discussed an upcoming conference, messaging around national disasters, and how the medical field can make an impact on climate health.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemming spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 23rd. She shared details from Wednesday night's Town Council meeting, including an update on transit oriented development, a proposal for townhomes on Homestead Road, and more.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. It’s time to evaluate UNC Basketball through the lens of reality. As the Tar Heels head into the eight days that will determine their […]
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. The Tar Heels were on life support but lived to play another day. After a historically bad first half that may have caused some […]
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This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate notable inventions, questionable heroes, and significant moments in the struggle for racial equality.
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All of today's trends are food-related - including one that leads Aaron to recall a childhood trauma that changed his eating life forever.
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In today's news: the CHCCS bus driver shortage continues, Chapel Hill Transit seeks expansion, and UNC basketball gets a much-needed win.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a story on the health experts assessment of SB 48 and HB 43, the latest on CHCCS bus cancellations, and the new UNC librarian.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 22nd. She discussed several new staff positions approved by the commissioners, the committee assignments for the commissioners, and more.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Ample reasons why the Tar Heels need to play their best game at Notre Dame. Carolina begins its “win out or else” challenge tonight […]
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Stacey Graves and Pat Spencer of the Chapel Hill Fire Department step in for Susan, with info about a benefit pancake dinner this Friday.
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Trending today: bad public art in Aberdeen, Scotland, and crossbred "superpigs" running amok in Canada. Also, Victor loves the Chicago Bean.
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In today's news: health experts weigh in on the (negative) expected impacts of anti-LGBTQ bills; UNC basketball preps for Notre Dame.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a story on the bus driver shortage in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, upgrades coming to Carrboro Cemeteries, and more.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 21st. She discussed the latest from the Moncure area as VinFast prepares to start construction of their production facility. She also discussed the Chatham County Schools Justice Partnership.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 21st. She discussed the current state of business in downtown Hillsborough, and the town board of commissioners hearing a proposal or kayak rentals in Hillsborough parks.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Losing second-half leads could be fatal for the Tar Heels’ season. So, here we are with our collective backs against the wall when it […]
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A Florida man is arrested for "disrespectfully consuming key lime pie," but Victor's more upset by the florid prose in the news story.
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In today's news: CHCCS tackles a bus driver shortage, Carrboro revisits the Bolin Creek Greenway, and UNC basketball looks for a turnaround.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the latest on CHCCS Bus cancellations, Orange County Chief Deputy announcing his retirement, and more.
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Vice Chair of the CHCCS School Board George Griffin joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, February 20th. He discussed the district's ongoing issues with bus routs, priorities for the upcoming budget, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Michael Koh and Andrew Stuckey discussed the weekend that was UNC sports, including men's and women's basketball, baseball, and lacrosse.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. At the turning point, Carolina didn’t have the goods and N.C. State did. Despite still shooting poorly, failing to force a single turnover in […]
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Love stories gone wrong: Wyoming authorities turn to jilted exes for help finding suspects; a woman tries to kill her husband five times.
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In today's news: the CHCCS bus driver shortage gets worse; UNC profs and students confront ChatGPT; UNC men's basketball loses again.
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This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Alexis and Eryk are joined by special guest, Hillsborough resident, Realtor and Yonder co-owner, Lana Pierce!
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Stephanie Terry, who joined us on 2/12/23, is on the CORE staff. See her bio there. Karinda Roebuck currently serves as the executive director of Chatham Organizing for Racial Equity (CORE). She's a midwife by practice and a racial equity consultant by trade. Her professional initiatives aim to expose racism — both within midwifery and by midwives — and she has developed workshops and presentations for health care institutions on reproductive justice and birth equity. Additionally, she has co-developed workshops covering racial equity fundamentals, shifting power, institutional bias, power of perspectives and racial trauma.
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Tommy Ashley and Joey Powell host Inside Carolina Live ahead of the critical game for the Heels against NC State on Sunday. Jawad Williams joins the show for hour 2. You can watch this week's episode on YouTube here or listen to the radio broadcast via the player below.
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Sunday’s game in Raleigh is shaping up as an uncivil war.
There is so much at stake in the State-Carolina game that it is almost too long to list. Traditional rivals, recent rivals, always rancorous rivals.
First of all, it’s Carolina and State in what is always a bitter battle, no matter when, where and how the teams are playing. That the Tar Heels have dominated the series for years (won 7 of last 8) never matters. And, this season, the Wolfpack is a better ballclub with a better record, 20-7 and 10-6.
Unless UNC can run its difficult five-game table, it will be playing on Wednesday at the ACC tournament in Greensboro. If so, the Heels would finish 13-7 in the ACC with tie-breakers over Clemson and State for fourth place, although it is unlikely the 11-4 Tigers will lose three of their last five.
State is still contending to finish in the top four and get the coveted double-bye into the Thursday quarterfinals, which right now has all non-Big Four teams in those positions. But another Wolfpack loss locks it into Wednesday as well and a possible 8-9 seeded third match-up with Carolina.
An upset by the hated Heels would leave the two teams even in the loss column of the ACC standings and increases the chances of meeting again in the tourney, which would then affect their double-bubble status for an NCAA tournament at-large bids.
Going into the 1 p.m. tilt at PNC Arena, State is No. 38 in the NET rankings that has the most impact on NCAA seedings. The Pack is 2-5 in Quad 1 games, 4-2 in Quad 2s. The Heels, ranked No. 45 in the NET, are winless in Quad 1 games (0-8) for the second straight season (at this point) but 6-2 in Quad 2 games, which reflects a stronger schedule than State has.
Then there is the first game against these old foes, when State was hanging in there before its leading scorer Terquavion Smith (also No. 2 in ACC scoring and 3-point shooting) landed hard after a mid-air collision with Leaky Black, who was ejected for a debatable flagrant 2 foul.
And this time, State’s most versatile player, Jack Clark, is back from an injury while burly center D.J. Burns has evolved into one of the most efficient big men the league, moving up to fourth in ACC field goal percentage.
For the Tar Heels, no longer a rebounding machine, it has come down to 3-point shooting in almost every game. When making at least 34 percent from behind the arc, they are undefeated. When hitting the 32 percent mark, they have lost only once (at Virginia when Armando Bacot went out after 90 seconds).
But any worse than that, the Heels are winless. UNC shot 35.8 last year.
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Brad and Aaron discuss Eater Carolinas’ “8 Most Romantic Restaurants in the Triangle” – and add two more to make it an even 10.
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Trending today: a state-level effort to establish a waiting period for online porn leads Victor and Aaron to consider when waiting periods are useful.
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Pat Richardson and Chapel Hill Media Group co-owner Chris Ehrenfeld, representing the Bold Foundation, discuss the 2nd annual “Running with the Angels” fundraiser 5K run and walk at East Chapel Hill High School on March 25th. to benefit the Monet Richardson Community Foundation. You can register for the 5K here!
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In today’s news: the search continues for a new Pittsboro town manager, and UNC women’s basketball gives up a late lead at NC State.
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Andy Jenks, the chief communications officer for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about updates from the recent school board meeting. Jenks details the pay raises enacted for school bus drivers, as well as potential changes to elementary school times and routes to help improve bus availability.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the local news headlines from Thursday, February 16. A fallen tree causes a power outage and traffic back-up west of Chapel Hill. Orange County prepares to swear in its new county commissioner. The North Carolina House of Representatives passes a pair of notable bills. Triangle residents and Turks swap stories and financial support at a recent information session in town. Plus: a Durham nonprofit aims to help provide home ownership and UNC women’s basketball hits the road to play NC State.
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Town of Chapel Hill Communications Manager Ran Northam joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, February 16. He shares highlights from the recent Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, as well as previews some public forums set for this week and brings updates on a potential change to single-family zoned neighborhoods.
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Questions and analysis of Carolina basketball seem unending.
All over social media and email chains, the debate wants to know what has happened to the Tar Heels. The comments run from statistics, to rotation, to recruiting, to style of play and, of course, to coaching. Here are a few samples.
STATS: Five of the 10 losses to date can be attributed to UNC’s very poor 3-point shooting, especially late in games.
- Iowa State, lost by 5, 3-18 3FG
- Alabama, lost by 2 in 4OT, (3-13 after halftime)
- at Pittsburgh, lost by 2, (1-9 in second half)
- vs. Pittsburgh, lost by 1, (1-14 in second half)
- Duke, lost by 6, 7-27 3FG.
The Tar Heels are last in the ACC, outside top 300 in the nation, close to their worst season ever in triples (.306)
DEPTH: Carolina’s starters have been set since Day 1 and only fluctuated due to injuries (Bacot, Nance). Seth Trimble has played in most games (26) of the second five and averages the second most minutes (11.3) behind Puff Johnson (15.7). Then D’Marco Dunn (11.2), Jalen Washington (6.6) and Tyler Nickel (6.4).
STYLE OF PLAY: Before the season, Hubert Davis said that “depth is really important for us, guys coming off the bench that give us consistent, great play, makes it even better for R.J. and Caleb and Leaky and Pete Nance and Armando to be the best they can be. And I think it’s going to make us better defensively, where we can change defenses, pick up full court, get more aggressive to create turnovers when we have more depth. It’s always a Carolina staple, wanting to be the fastest team in the country transitioning from defense to offense. Depth plays a part in being the best that you can be.”
Not much of that has happened.
Dean Smith used to say you build depth by playing depth, and Carolina is not hurting for projected talent with 11 players who were top-100 recruits; Duke is the only other ACC school with more than five. Why aren’t they playing more?
The Tar Heels change defenses rarely, full-court press occasionally, but are not creating turnovers that lead to transition baskets and have virtually no fast break because they do not throw outlet passes after rebounds, just give it to the guards.
Davis has been a basketball lifer from playing in college and the NBA for 16 years, watching dozens of other coaches while at ESPN and sitting next to Roy Williams for nine seasons. Some of the qualified feedback says all that doesn’t necessarily translate into head-coaching, at least not in the first two years.
Since defense has been inconsistent, Carolina’s success under Hubert comes down to scoring, and this team is neither hitting for high percentages nor doing much else to create easier baskets. “Post up Leaky!” one observer offered, “and surround him with the shooters.”
Yep, the fan base is really buzzing.
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UNC University Librarian and Vice Provost of University Libraries Maria Estorino spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 15th. She discussed her role as University Librarian, and what the upcoming plans for the library system are.
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How much has Hubert Davis’ life changed? A lot.
The second-year UNC basketball coach is a personification of the old saying, “If you don’t like the weather, wait a minute.” It is a 100-year-old expression and mostly about Chicago, Kansas, New England or any place with an iffy climate. It has never really been said about Chapel Hill until recently.
Davis began his first two seasons at the helm with short winning streaks against lesser opponents, then shocked back to reality when Power 5 foes came along. Bubble talk has followed him for more than a year with a heat wave of positivity in between. His beloved family has endured the weather change, as well.
It began with finishing 11-2 last season, including two wins over Duke that neither program will ever forget and a second-half loss to Kansas in the national championship game. On face value, Carolina’s anointment as preseason No. 1 was an absurd projection based on one month of hot shooting and lucky bounces.
Most astute UNC fans worried about a team without its most consequential player (Brady Manek) being picked over nine teams that had finished first or second in their leagues. After all, the Tar Heels had been in the middle of the ACC race until the late run carried them to the Final Four. And we knew that.
Davis had to know that, too. He talked early and often about turning off the noise of such hype, social media buzz and NIL opportunities for his players.
It’s no secret why Armando Bacot has been less dominant over the second half of the season, when teams figured out the Heels could no longer open the floor like they had with the bearded dude spotting up at the 3-point line. So it was up to the other returning shooters to up their games, and they instead have regressed.
As with most coaches being paid seven figures, the heat eventually settles on their head. And for the popular Davis, the honeymoon is clearly over. In that regard, his rookie season was both unforgettable and regrettable.
Despite college stardom under Dean Smith, 12 years in the NBA, 9 seasons under Roy Williams and four years with ESPN, Davis is on a learning curve. No matter how much basketball he already knew, every day is a weather change of some kind, both on and off the court. Now he presides over a program that both predated him and includes him in suffering four straight 10-loss seasons for the first time since before Smith arrived at UNC, albeit in the days of shorter schedules.
Undoubtedly, Hubert Davis will become a better head coach than he is on these “cloudy and sunny days,” as he likes to analogize. Will it be with another torrid run to the finish line this season or not until he has a roster of his own recruits?
We don’t know. If you can’t take that reality, move to Hawaii.
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Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 14th. She discussed Monday’s Town Board of Commissioners Meeting, hiring a Town Manager, skate park plans, and more.
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Stephanie Terry is a community organizer, trainer, and entrepreneur. She was the founding organizer for Justice United in Community Effort and co-founder of Organizing Against Racism Orange County, a Racial Equity Institute Affiliate. Stephanie is the executive director of WEBB Squared, the director of organizing for CORE (Chatham Organizing for Racial Equity) and a consultant for the EmBrace Project-Equity for Moms and Babies. She is the mother of 5 adult children and lives with her husband Michael and son Malachi in Pittsboro, NC.
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Tommy Ashley and Joey Powell host Inside Carolina Live! and discuss UNC women's hoops and what's next for UNC men's basketball. Tate Frazier joins the show for hour 2.
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Guest: Penny Rich
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Chapel Hill’s Willis Whichard, lawyer, legislator, Supreme Court justice, and law school dean, is the author of “A Consequential Life: David Lowry Swain, Nineteenth-Century North Carolina, and Their University.”
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UNC and UVA Professor Deborah Strom spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, February 10th. They discussed the upcoming Superbowl, the current state UNC men's basketball, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the news that Fire Chief Vince Harris retiring this summer, a couple of high profile visitors to the community, and the Chair of the Orange County Commissioners on how the newest commissioner was selected.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, February 10th. He discussed a visit from Mexico's Consul General, a bill from the town council denouncing SB49 and HB43, and more.
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Aaron chats with photographer Trevor Holman about the business of headshots - and how they can help you advance your own career.
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Senior Policy Associate for Duke's Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 9th. She discussed a trip to Miami for a climate conference and the environmental reaction to the State of the Union address.
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Chapel Hill Interim Town Manager Chris Blue spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February, 9th. He discussed the challenges of the role of Town Manager, and some big budget decisions facing the town council this year.
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Scott and Aaron discuss Beulah Louise Henry, a Raleigh-based inventor known as "Lady Edison" - and the weird election of 1824.
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The executive director of the Public School Forum of North Carolina discusses their top five issues for lawmakers this year.
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Chatham County Line publisher Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 8th. He discussed some recent real estate trends, and the state of the Democratic party in North Carolina.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the selection of Phyllis Porti-Ascott as the newest Orange County Commissioner, the Chapel Hill Black Film Festival, and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke to 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 8th. She discussed the selection of Phyllis Portie-Ascott as the new county commissioner for district 2. She also discussed other business from this week's board of commissioners meeting.
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Susan and Aaron drown their sorrows over UNC basketball's recent woes by discussing the good books they're reading right now.
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Here's what you can do locally to help those affected by the devastating earthquakes this week in Turkiye and Syria.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 7th. She discussed Black History Month in Chatham County, needs of the workforce for the VinFast plant, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 7th. She discussed her reaction to S.B.49, an upcoming mayor's conference, and last weekend's commissioner's retreat.
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“Exploring Your Creative Genius” is a weekly half-hour show that takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by host Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student with decades of experience growing his own creative capacity and assisting others to do the same in exciting new ways! Be sure to see Carl’s bi-weekly column on Chapelboro.com here.
Listen below for episode 27, where Carl is joined by local artists Braynt Holsenbeck & Julia Gartrezl.
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This Week: Rep. Graig Meyer has served in the NC House of Representatives since 2013. In 2023 he will become the State Senator for Orange, Person, and Caswell Counties. Meyer approaches his public service through the desire to connect people to the resources they need. His priorities include ensuring every child receives a good education, families have access to good jobs and health care, addressing the climate crisis, and ensuring everyone their full rights to justice and representation.
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Tommy Ashley and Joey Powell host Inside Carolina Live! ahead of the renewal of the North Carolina vs. Duke rivalry. Sherrell McMillan, Joel Berry II and Wes Durham join the show You can watch this week’s episode on YouTube here or listen to the radio broadcast via the player below.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, February 3rd. He discussed an award he received from the Chamber of Commerce, shared his reaction to some of the activity of the General Assembly, and more.
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The murderer’s row of a schedule could determine Carolina’s fate.
Even with the dramatic win at Syracuse, the next six games looked daunting for the Tar Heels. And with their home loss to Pitt (again), they’re banged-up and frustrated going into the gauntlet at Duke Saturday, when the Blue Devils will be ready for some payback.
It was the game that turned around UNC’s season last year, and it just may be the same stakes on the table this time. Duke is far from the team it was in Coach K’s last hurrah, but the Devils are still talented, big and facing their own critical stretch that could affect their postseason fate, as well.
The blue blood rivals are both unranked for only the fourth such match-up in their glorious history.
Duke is tied with UNC at 7-4 in the ACC, 16-6 overall, and after the ESPN blockbuster at 6:30 p.m. has three of its next four games on the road at No. 23 Miami, No. 6 Virginia and still-dangerous Syracuse. Can you spell HUNGRY to stay unbeaten at home before hitting the road again!
Hubert Davis’ team is now 15-7 and also looking at possibly falling back onto the NCAA tournament bubble with games at Wake Forest Tuesday and home dates against ACC leader Clemson Saturday and Miami Monday, followed by a Sunday visit to hot and vengeful N.C. State (8-4, 18-5) — all within a 15-day span. The previously top-ranked Heels now look like they cannot avoid a second straight season of double-digit defeats under Hubert Davis.
We know they will come out determined to replicate what happened last year at Cameron, which was a microcosm of their entire season. Just like they struggled early and pulled it together in March, Carolina was down seven points deep into the second half before blowing out the Devils over the last 12 minutes of the game and used that as fuel all the way to the Final Four.
Of course, Brady Manek isn’t walking in the door, and it appears more and more how much they miss Manek’s quick release and accuracy from the arc. That forced defenses to go out and try to guard him, which created more space for Armando Bacot to operate and gave Caleb Love, R.J. Davis and Leaky Black lanes to drive and score or hit open shots due to the attention on Manek.
Davis is the biggest concern going into the game. If he injured the finger on his shooting hand at Syracuse and did not fully heal in the eight days before the Pitt game, will it be okay by tomorrow afternoon?
It puts even more on the line for the 259th renewal than enormous pride.
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Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 2nd. He discussed UNC Men’s Basketball’s recent loss to Pitt and the upcoming matchup against Duke.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 2nd. She discussed the hiring of new Planning Director Brittany Waddell, the “Let’s Talk Town” events, and the “Town Talk” podcast.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 1st. She discussed local response to the General Assembly's session, the process for filling the vacant commissioner seat, and more.
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Chatham News + Record Editor and Publisher Bill Horner spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 1st. He discussed the jobs outlook in Chatham County, Chatham County School's One Chatham initiative, and more.
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Trending today: bad acronyms, more Tucker Carlson silliness, and music in hell. Also, Victor learns about the Pepsi Challenge.
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Local mystery author Katy Munger discusses "Dark Yonder," the new journal of "neo-noir short stories" she's co-editing with Eryk Pruitt.
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Controversial bills in the General Assembly, a preview of UNC basketball, and a legend replacing a legend in Tar Heel field hockey.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including Erin Matson bein named UNC Field Hockey Coach, CHCCS considering eliminating class rank, and more.
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Pittsboro Town Commissioner Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January, 31st. He discussed the Western Intake Partnership, litigation against Haw River polluters, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 31st. She discussed the impact of John "Blackfeather" Jeffries, the importance of foot trails for Hillsborough, and more.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. The Pitt loss last year set up Carolina’s magical March. The last time Pittsburgh was in Chapel Hill, the ACC also-ran Panthers delivered such […]
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Trending today: more silliness over the fake "kids using litterboxes" rumor - and why that actually makes Aaron feel a little better.
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Local lawmakers engage the General Assembly, UNC football introduces a new coach, and a Carolina basketball player battles injury.
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For our Wonderful Water segment, we visit with Orange Water and Sewer Authority Executive Director Todd Taylor. He discusses some OWASA milestones from 2022, looking ahead to 2023, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including updates on Chapel Hill's residential zoning plan, UNC Health development at Eastowne, graduation ceremony dates, and more.
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East Chapel Hill High School Teacher Christine Sudzina Schut spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell. Also joining the conversation was Sarita Allen and Christine Cotten from the Public Schools Foundation.
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Chairman of the Occanechi Tribal Council Tony Hayes spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Monday, January 30th. They remembered John "Blackfeather" Jeffries.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. I have a Billy Packer story that most people have never heard. While the (social) media is filled with memorial tributes to the Hall […]
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Public Policy Polling director Tom Jensen previews the 2024 election: the status of the GOP race, Joe Biden's strength, and more.
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Trending today: a proposed ban on kangaroo leather, the word "mummies" in museum exhibits, and Aaron's plan to distract Tucker Carlson.
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New State Rep. Renee Price (D-Orange) joins Aaron to discuss the first few days of the General Assembly session - and expectations for 2023.
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In today's news: local development proposals, unlikely stars for UNC women's basketball, and a major tennis title for a former Tar Heel.
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This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Alexis and Eryk kick-off season two of Howdy Hillsborough with special guest, Hillsborough resident and crime fiction and mystery author, Katy Munger.
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Listen below for episode 26, where Carl is joined by artist Bevelyn Ukah & journalist/photographer Justin Cook.
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The Shakori Sessions podcast is a homegrown production that is recorded, mixed, and produced in Chatham County. Host David Dean guides the audience through candid interviews and passionate performances with musical alumni of the Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance. John Delaforce serves as recording engineer with his mobile recording studio. Upcoming releases include interviews with multi-Grammy Award winner Eric Krasno, Durham's own Kym Register from Loamlands, and festival veterans Dr. Bacon and Driftwood.
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Joey Powell and Tommy Ashley host Inside Carolina Live! with guest appearances from Adam Smith, Greg Barnes and Freddie Kiger. You can watch this week's episode on YouTube here or listen to the radio broadcast via the player below.
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Guest: Bev Kearney, author and 6-time National Champion Track & Field Coach
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UNC-Chapel Hill’s Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism at UNC Chapel Hill. talks about the latest about her work at Huqoq, in Israel including more about the stunning mosaics on an ancient synagogue’s floor where last year’s team uncovered an unprecedented depiction of two female biblical heroes.
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UNC and UVA Professor Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, January 27th. She discussed the WNBA travel dispute and the NFL Playoffs.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a story on Black maternal health, a solar farm for OWASA, and Chapel Hill winning an "A" rating for climate transparency.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke wtih 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 27th. He discussed small businesses in Carrboro, an upcoming poetry event at the Century Center, and more.
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Lead singer of the band Rubblebucket Kal Traver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey. They discussed Rubblebucket's new album, and their upcoming show at Cat's Cradle.
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Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. The NFL playoffs are down to the Final Four quarterbacks. What a doubleheader Sunday for the right to reach Super Bowl LVII. And the […]
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This week, Brad and Aaron look back on their first experience with Snap Pea Catering's pop-up dinners - a hard ticket to get, but worth it.
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Trending today: a mysterious New Zealander riles an entire community with an elaborate sausage-based prank. Also, Victor is a sauce snob.
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In today's news: a look at doulas advocating for Black mothers, an environmental honor for Chapel Hill, and a win for UNC women's basketball.
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Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 24th. She discussed the town board of commissioners decision to pursue litigation against polluters of the Haw River, declaring “Social Districts” and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 24th. She discussed updates from the recent Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners Meeting, grant writing by staff to get federal money, and more.
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The college basketball rankings show there is one dominant conference.
Have you looked at the latest AP college basketball poll? Notice anything wacky? Like the Big 12, which everyone wants to blow up because of football, has six teams from Kansas State to Baylor. And the Big Ten, which had 9 in the NCAA tournament last year, has one team, the No. 1 team, Purdue. The AAC (American Athletic Conference) also has one, No. 3 Houston, a former No. 1.
You have to give props to three other leagues with one ranked team, even though it won’t last long for any of them. Florida Atlantic University from Conference USA is at No. 21 with a 19-1 record. College of Charleston from the Colonial Athletic is 21-1 with its only loss to unranked Carolina, which will benefit from beating the Cougars back on November 11. And don’t forget 25th-ranked New Mexico of the Mountain West, where the Lobos are in fifth place but have an 18-3 overall record against what must be a tough schedule.
The Big (formerly Bad) East has four teams in the lower half: No. 13 Xavier, No. 16 Marquette, No. 19 UConn and No. 23 Providence.
The ACC is one of two leagues with three ranked teams: No. 7 Virginia, No. 20 Miami and No. 24 Clemson. Can you remember the last time both Duke and Carolina were not in the polls? I think it was the 2021 COVID season.
The SEC also has three, but further up the ladder with No. 2 Alabama, No. 4 Tennessee and No. 15 Auburn. Notice that Kentucky is absent.
The two conferences with two teams each are the Pac-12, with No. 6 Arizona and No. 8 UCLA, and the West Coast with No. 14 Gonzaga and No. 22 St. Mary’s. The Zags will move up and Mary will be gone with one more loss.
What all this says more than anything else is how many more great college basketball players there are than, say, 15 or 20 years ago.
So who will be the best conference when the dust settles and the 2023 Big Dance bids are handed out? It’s got to be the Big 12, which has 10 teams and not even one with a losing record. Kansas, the defending national champion and perennial conference kingpin, is currently in fourth place after losing its third straight game for only the third time in Bill Self’s 20-year tenure.
The ACC will have to scramble to get more than the five teams it had in the 2022 tournament. Right now, 10 teams have winning records overall, nine of them (except Virginia Tech) also are above .500 in conference play, nine of them bunched from first to ninth place in the ACC race. Whoever has the most games remaining against bad teams Florida State, BC, Notre Dame, Georgia Tech and Louisville will be in the best shape to get ranked and invited.
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Trending today: news items about annoying people get Victor and Aaron talking about their own pet peeves – and how they’d best respond.
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In today’s news: CHCCS superintendent Nyah Hamlett addresses allegations; UNC stars Armando Bacot and Vance Honeycutt earn accolades.
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Award-winning sports journalist David Glenn spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, January 23rd. He discussed UNC men’s and women’s basketball, as well as the NFL playoffs.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a story on Orange County Schools family survey, how Opioid Settlement money is being used, and Armando Bacot in the record books.
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Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Dr. Nyah Hamlett spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, January 23rd. She discussed the N&O article that questioned her doctoral dissertation, gave a school health update, and discussed the idea of eliminating class rank.
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For Tar Heel loyalists, time really flies.
You have to be at least 50 years old to have any meaningful memories of the fabled 1982 national championship, Dean Smith’s first, in New Orleans. Heck, the 19-year-old kid whose shot beat Georgetown said after the final buzzer he wasn’t even sure that was his team’s last game of the season.
Now, Michael Jordan will be 60 on his next birthday and is one of the few former athlete billionaires. And Smith, for whom every UNC fan wanted to win after six failed Final Four attempts, has been in Blue Heaven for nearly 8 years.
Like, when Roy Williams invited that team back for a reunion in 2007, we could hardly believe it had been 25 years. I felt the same way watching the 1993 team feted at halftime Saturday. And that was 30 years ago!
Smith’s two NCAA championships were different examples of his greatness as a coach.
The ’82 team had three players who would go on to be All-Americans and NBA all-stars: Jordan, Sam Perkins and James Worthy, plus solid role players in point guard Jimmy Black and small forward Matt Doherty. Their bench played mostly in emergencies.
The 1993 Tar Heels had two great college players and first-round draft choices in Eric Montross (9th pick) and George Lynch (No. 12) who both went on to be NBA journeymen, playing for a total of 11 teams. They have become beloved alumni as much for their successes after graduation as before it.
The other three starters — Derrick Phelps, Brian Reese and Donald Williams — all went on to play semi-pro or overseas and are now in coaching. But that team had a bench that Smith used regularly, all the way through the national championship win over Michigan back in New Orleans. Their sixth man was Pat Sullivan, who is currently on Hubert Davis’ staff.
The ’82 team’s lack of depth caused Smith to coach carefully, often playing zone to keep players out of foul trouble. The ’93 team was perhaps his greatest coaching job as the sum of the individual parts proved truly terrific.
Smith’s second national champions played in the shadow of Duke’s back-to-back 1991 and ’92 NCAA Tournament winners and used the motivation to get UNC’s mojo back from the Blue Devils. He reluctantly allowed ESPN to feature their first practice in prime time, and they went on to win the ACC regular season and defeat East Carolina and Rhode Island in Winston-Salem and then 12th-ranked Arkansas and No. 7 Cincinnati in the East Regional before avenging a 1991 loss to Williams’ Kansas team in the NCAA semifinals.
Forty-one and 30 years in our rearview mirror, but never forgotten.
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Trending today: a very low-speed chase near Boone as police pursue…a tractor. Also, Google Stadia shuts down, and Aaron challenges Victor.
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Orange County health director Quintana Stewart chats with Aaron about COVID-19 trends and how to stay healthy through the winter.
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In today’s news: Chapel Hill police arrest three in a recent murder, Orange County Schools survey parents, and Armando Bacot sets records.
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Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
This Week: The Shakori Sessions podcast is a homegrown production that is recorded, mixed, and produced in Chatham County. Host David Dean guides the audience through candid interviews and passionate performances with musical alumni of the Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance. John Delaforce serves as recording engineer with his mobile recording studio. Upcoming releases include interviews with multi-Grammy Award winner Eric Krasno, Durham’s own Kym Register from Loamlands, and festival veterans Dr. Bacon and Driftwood.
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Tommy Ashley and Joey Powell host this week’s Inside Carolina Live! with guest Adam Smith, Matt Krause and George Lynch. You can watch this week’s episode on YouTube here or listen to the radio broadcast via the player below.
Join InsideCarolina.com‘s Tommy Ashley and Joey Powell for Inside Carolina Live, a 2-hour live sports show taking you behind the scenes with fun commentary, insight from InsideCarolina.com reporters, interviews with former players and more. Inside Carolina Live starts 3 hours before kickoff for every UNC Football Game and airs every Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (December-April.) Listen to past shows here.**
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Guest: Kathy Brown
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Molly Worthen, an associate professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and author of “Apostles of Reason,” talks about how religion intersects with American politics.
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Professor Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, January 20th. She discussed the recent success of the UNC women’s basketball team, the departure of Dre Bly, and more.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including murder suspects apprehended from a homicide on South Estes Drive Extension last week, UNC women’s basketball beating Duke, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 20th. He discussed the town’s Racial Equity Initiative, his participation in a recent transportation summit, and more.
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Orange County Commissioner Sally Greene spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 20th. She discussed Community Climate Action Grants, rural broadband access, and more.
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Expect a barnburner at the Dean Dome Saturday afternoon.
Sure, Carolina has had N.C. State’s number in the Roy Williams era and, so far, the Hubert Davis tenure.
Ol’ Roy used to talk about State being HIS archrival because he grew up outside of Asheville before the David Thompson days, and that only fired up his already established love for UNC. He went on to have a 33-5 domination of the Wolfpack as head coach of his alma mater. In his first season at the helm, Davis swept State with two easy wins.
But all indications are this isn’t the N.C. State we are used to seeing most seasons. The Pack is 15-4 and 5-3 in the ACC so far. The Tar Heels are 13-6 and also 5-3 in the conference nine-team logjam.
After finishing last (15th) in the league in 2022, this is a turnaround season Kevin Keatts needs to get off and maybe stay off the hot seat. After his team’s magical March, Davis is not on the hot seat but some of his players seem to take turns sitting there due to effort and energy.
As we round the bend toward the NCAA tournament, this is also a “Quad 1” game for both teams. The Quad system is the strength-of schedule metric most used by the selection committee in determining invitations and seeds for at-large entries.
It is a Quad 1 home game if the opponent is NET 1-30 in the rankings, and State comes in at NET 25. It is easily a Quad 1 road game for the Wolfpack, which to date has a 2-3 record against Quad 1 opponents. State has beaten Duke at home and Virginia Tech on the road. UNC is 1-6 in Quad 1s, its overtime win against Ohio State the only thing keeping the Heels from where they were this time a year ago.
Enough of those mind-bending metrics. The game is determined on the floor, where the Wolfpack is very dangerous (i.e., a 15-0 lead over Duke). Guard Terquavion Smith is the ACC’s leading scorer with a 19-point average and the most 3-pointers (57). Virtual unknown Jack Clark is the ACC’s No. 9 rebounder AND second in steals, showing his versatility. And 6-9, 275-pound unorthodox hunk D.J. Burns will be perhaps the most physical test for Armando Bacot this season.
More of a worry is State as the second-best scoring team in the ACC behind Carolina, but No. 6 in scoring defense compared to the Tar Heels’ spot at No. 13. Thus, the Pack leads the league in scoring margin (+11.1) while UNC is middling at +7.16.
So . . . put on your hard hats.
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Looking forward to their first-ever Snap Pea experience, Brad and Aaron talk about other date-night experiences they haven’t yet tried.
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Trending today: a climate protest in Germany involving Greta Thunberg and a "mud wizard." Also, Victor learns about the humble beaver.
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Peter Nisbet and Alison Portnow Lathrop of the Ackland Art Museum discuss two exciting new exhibits that both open Friday, January 20.
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New U.S. House Rep. Valerie Foushee discusses her first few weeks on the job - including the House Speaker fight and the debt ceiling.
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In today's news: more lead on campus, Duke Energy proposes rate hikes, Carolina beats Duke, and a local art exhibit gets a big spotlight.
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97.9 The Hill's Michael Koh spoke with Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 19th. He discussed tonight's UNC-Duke women's basketball game, recent developments with the men's basketball team, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including tonight's school board meeting, a story on Aquamation in Hillsborough, and an upcoming summer arts festival.
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Duke professor Timothy Johnson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 19th. He discussed his teaching and research work, recent trends in planning to mitigate climate change, and the North Carolina Utilities Commission's recommendations for Duke Energy.
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Chapel Hill Chief of Police Celisa Lehew spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 19th. She discussed her first few weeks as police chief, investigations of two recent homicides, and the upcoming People's Academy.
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It’s clear that Hubert Davis has figured out how recruiting has changed. How many of you are surprised that Carolina Basketball has the top recruiting haul from the high school class of 2024? It includes four-star prospects Drake Powell, a 6-5 small forward from nearby Pittsboro-Northwood, and James Brown, a 6-9 center from Chicago; and […]
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We look back at a wide variety of historical moments this week - some intense and violent, others triumphant. (And in some cases, both.)
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Trending today: John Williams gets a medal from NASA, new VR equipment includes a mouth cover, and Victor gets loud (again).
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Aaron chats with UNC doctoral student Kara Fox, co-author of a new study about the impact of social media on adolescent brain development.
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COVID-19 numbers head in the right direction, UNC women's basketball preps for Duke, and an innovative business opens in Hillsborough.
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Chatham News + Record reporter Ben Rappaport spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 18th. He discussed the Pittsboro Elementary Teacher arrested for assault last summer, how VinFast plans affect the Haw River, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including Josh Stein's announced run for Governor, updated COVID-19 numbers, and more.
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UNC Gymnastics sophomore Julia Knower and Rowing junior Kelly Baker spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 19th. They discussed UNCUT Chapel Hill, a platform for student athletes to tell their stories, and discussed Julia's recent article.
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Do you Love Caleb or do you not Love Caleb? Rarely has Carolina basketball had a lightning rod like the junior who wears No. 2. He is a streak shooter with a marksman’s mentality; he can miss 11 straight 3-pointers and fire off the 12th with confidence. Caleb was all of that you may love, […]
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Following poet laureate Cortland Gilliam's visit to the station, Susan and Aaron recommend poems and novels written in verse.
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In which Victor complains about dang near everything, including disappearing acronyms, misleading headlines, and the misuse of technology.
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New Chapel Hill poet laureate Cortland Gilliam joins Aaron to share a poem and discuss his history, his influences, and his vision.
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In today's news: UNC experts discuss COVID-19; a former Chapel Hill employee is arrested for fraud, and Armando Bacot ties a Tar Heel record.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the top local news headlines on Tuesday, January 17. A former Town of Chapel Hill employee is arrested by the FBI in connection to a Ponzi scheme. OWASA alerts residents of a 1,800-gallon wastewater spill. A new cookie bakery plans to open in February in downtown Chapel Hill. Plus: big recruiting news for UNC men's basketball and a weekend full of Carolina victories.
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Chair of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on January 17 to preview Tuesday’s board meeting and recap a recent retreat. Plus: Howard shares her perspective on how Chatham can balance the demand for business, the need for housing and much more as big properties continue to […]
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, January 17.
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It was substance over style at Carmichael Arena Sunday afternoon. Courtney Banghart said it best after her No. 22 Tar Heels knocked off 11th-ranked and archrival N.C. State, 56-47, in a game when neither team could find the basket consistently “We don’t really care how the game goes, as long as we have one more […]
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Trending today: a Missouri county's attempt to improve its field sobriety tests leads Victor to wonder what our personal tests might be.
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Cappy Hagman of Coldwell Banker HPW joins Aaron for 2023's first installment of "Cappy's Cafe," taking a look at the real estate market.
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State Senator Graig Meyer joins Aaron with an update on the General Assembly, including abortion, Medicaid, education, and more.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill police identify the victim in Thursday's murder at Chapel Ridge, and the Red Cross promotes Blood Donor Month.
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Listen below for episode 25, where Carl discusses a dozen creative concepts for 2023.
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A newcomer to the South 30 years ago, award-winning writer Marjorie Hudson immediately fell in love – with whippoorwills, farm fields, her husband Sam, and her new community. Her work has won accolades and fellowships all over the country, but her activism and teaching in Chatham County keep her feet on the ground. Author of "Searching for Virginia Dare" and "Accidental Birds of the Carolinas", Hudson has a new novel, "Indigo Field", coming out in the spring. It’s already getting rave reviews. www.marjoriehudson.com
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Joey and Tommy take Inside Carlina Live to YouTube. You can watch this week's episode here or listen to the radio broadcast via the player below. This week's guests - Adam Smith, former Tar Heel Marcus Ginyard and Greg Barnes.
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Bill Kirwan, longtime head of the library at Western Carolina University, now retired in Chapel Hill, insists that that he is not an expert, but only a fan of thoroughbred horse racing. But he knows a lot and shares some of it with us on WCHL’s Who’s Talking.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 13. Chapel Hill Police share annual deadly shooting statistics after two homicides in the last week and the latest victim is identified. The public learns more about applicants to a vacancy on the Board of Orange County Commissioners. Our community prepares for several Martin Luther King Jr. Day events — including a big book drive. And: UNC's Hubert Davis provides an update on men's basketball star Armando Bacot's twisted ankle ahead of a road game.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, January 13, and shares details on the town council's upcoming meeting, Martin Luther King Jr. Day recognitions and updates on The 203 Project.
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Carolina will have to shoot the ball better, no doubt about it. Even if Armando Bacot plays at Louisville Saturday, he will not be fully recovered from his sprained ankle for weeks, maybe deeper into the regular season. It was last summer before AB was 100 percent back from spraining his ankle at the Final […]
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After Aaron's first-ever trip to the Angus Barn, he and Brad recommend date ideas that are also quintessential local experiences.
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State Rep. Allen Buansi discusses the start of the General Assembly's long session, holding the line on Gov. Cooper's vetoes, and more.
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Trending today: Victor vents about scalpers and overpopulation, Aaron gets philosophical, and it all comes full-circle in the end.
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Duke Climate Scientist Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 12th. She discussed a recent op-ed she wrote, and what to look forward to in climate and sustainability in 2023.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 12th. She discussed a very busy Town Council meeting, the town’s goals and intentions for 2023, and more.
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Dré Bly’s departure is not a total surprise.
The UNC cornerbacks coach and former Tar Heel All-American leaving had to be tough for Mack Brown, who likes to say “coming to Carolina is not a 4-year commitment, it’s a 40-year commitment.”
But in athletics, the phrase “parting ways” is code for a firing, and on that Brown had little choice. The Tar Heels’ defense has gotten worse during his second tenure here, and critics and fans have brought back the old slogan, Friendly Skies of Carolina, after they consistently couldn’t stop the opponents’ passing game.
This past season, the pass defense wasn’t far behind Drake Maye’s yards and touchdowns. Maye threw for an average of 309 per game and 38 total touchdowns, while the defense gave up 271 yards and 27 TDs through the air, not a significant enough difference. That was fewer yards than in Brown’s first three seasons back but far more touchdowns, which was among the most of all major college football teams in 2022.
Bly is one of the most decorated UNC and college players, a Hall of Famer also known as a Super Bowl champion, two-time Pro Bowler and the all-time NFL return-yards leader. He had only one year of coaching experience with the San Diego Fleet of the Alliance of American Football when Brown tapped him as cornerbacks coach on his first staff in 2019. Clearly, he was hired as much for his notoriety that would bolster his recruiting and was assigned to his native Tidewater region in Virginia.
His biggest catch was 5-star Tony Grimes, who entered the transfer portal after his third season and will play his fourth and perhaps fifth at Texas A&M. Despite coming from Virginia Beach in Bly’s home area, Grimes and his family said Carolina didn’t use him the right way after he had modest three-year stats of 97 tackles, 1 interception and 1 sack.
Brown was effusive about Bly in his statement, calling him an “excellent coach” who will pursue other opportunities in the profession. It is not known whether Brown and Bly discussed him possibly moving to a full-time recruiting position, given his personality and contacts.
Let’s assume that Bly got the chance to stay in another capacity, as he is well within the “40-year commitment” since signing with UNC in 1996. Perhaps he will return after the dust settles on the defensive performance while he was here.
And don’t be surprised if there are others to go, as well.
Featured image via Inside Carolina/Jim Hawkins
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This week, Scott and Aaron honor Martin Luther King, Jr. – and several great women in history, including one pioneering early motorist.
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Trending today: a damaging flood of melted butter in a Wisconsin town, and an entire year without bank robberies in Denmark.
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Aaron chats with Book Harvest‘s Benay Hicks about the annual Dream Big Book Drive, Monday from 1-4 pm at the Golden Belt campus in Durham.
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In today’s news: CHCCS’ superintendent faces plagiarism accusations, COVID numbers spike again, and the Supreme Court tackles redistricting.
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Chatham County Line Publisher Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 11th. He discussed recent trends in Chatham County and the latest on the real estate market.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including CHCCS Superintendent Nyah Hamlett answering accusations about her dissertation from 5 years ago, a Pittsboro Elementary School teacher with an upcoming court date, and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 11th. She discussed the applications for the open Board of Commissioners spot, some upcoming MLK Day events, and more.
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You know the bad news, so let’s get to the unexpected good news.
The Tar Heels don’t break a seven-straight losing streak at Virginia when their All-American goes out with a bad left ankle sprain 1:18 after tip-off. Armando Bacot did not return, but it resulted in freshman Jalen Washington breaking out with 12 points in the first half that UNC led 29-27.
And while Bacot may be out for a few games, Hubert Davis can let his ankle heal as much as possible and still have a chance to win at Louisville Saturday and at home against BC and N.C. State next week. A chance.
The 6-10 Washington, recovered from serious knee surgery that cost him his senior year in high school, showed his array of skills including a second baseline jumper of the season and some nifty moves around the basket. He had a free throw in the second half to go with his 6 rebounds for the night.
Justin McKoy, the transfer from Virginia, scored a basket and fought for 6 boards in the first half and D’Marco Dunn scored 5 points as the bench outscored the starters 19-10, another good sign for the future.
Carolina grew its lead to eight points early in the second half, but the Cavaliers’ 20-5 scoring run put them in control of the game. The Heels twice closed the gap to one or two possessions when Caleb Love, who had been bothered most of the night by the defense of UVa’s Reece Beekman, suddenly hit three longballs. He must have heard the UNC fan base yelling or mumbling under their breath, “Get hot! Get hot!”
“We were more concerned with how Armando was, not whether he would come back in the game,” Hubert Davis said. “It was next man up, but there were too many blow-by’s, loose balls we didn’t get to and too many offensive rebounds we gave up. Mistakes are good if we learn from them and grow from them. You have to have commitment and consistency at this level.”
The Wahoos missed three straight free throws late to give Carolina a fighting chance, but they snuffed out each rally on 3-pointers by subs who made all six of the longshots Virginia had for the night. Plus, there were some late defensive breakdowns and the back end of 13 turnovers that led to 19 Virginia points for the game that did UNC in.
The Tar Heels scrapped and played hard but those errors left them 11-6 (3-3 in the ACC) after their fourth true road loss made their record away from home 3-6 with veteran big men Bacot and Pete Nance now battling injuries.
Bacot took most of the summer recouping the high ankle sprain he suffered at the Final Four; hopefully, this one to his other foot isn’t as bad.
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Inspired by this week’s Crook’s Corner Book Prize announcement, Susan and Aaron recommend books set in the American South.
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Trending today: studies showing that people really, really don’t like chatbots – but the use of clowns in medical treatment is fine.
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In today’s news: prosecutors reveal more details about the murders of Lyric Woods and Devin Clark, and UNC basketball loses to Virginia after Armando Bacot injures his ankle.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell spoke with Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 10th. He shared details of the hearing in the Woods / Clark murder case in Orange County.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news–including an update from the most recent hearing for the defendant int eh Lyric Woods / Devin Clark murder case. Also an update on a couple of recent shootings in the Chapel Hill area.
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Pittsboro Public Information Officer Colby Sawyer spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 10th. He discussed the Western Intake Partnership for using water from Jordan Lake, and other updates from the town board of commissioners meeting.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 10th. She discussed town staff milestone awards, the new town finance director, and more.
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Mack Brown’s coaching staff could have more changes.
Brown said Monday that he was forced to hire a new offensive coordinator and line coach as soon as possible because Phil Longo and Jack Bicknell sprung it on him that they were leaving for Wisconsin.
“It totally surprised me,” Brown said of Longo’s phone call. “I’m in a recruit’s home in Atlanta and he tells me he’s leaving the next day. I’m preparing for the bowl game, so I gotta figure out what to do there.”
Brown said the assistants he temporarily moved into those positions “did a great job and gave us a chance to win.” New replacement coaches Chip Lindsey and Randy Clements attended the Holiday Bowl but did no coaching.
For most of the 9-5 season, Brown was unhappy with the balance between running the football and Drake Maye passing it. “Part of what we did was by scheme and we didn’t run the ball as much as I wanted. Therefore, we weren’t physical because Drake was so good we threw the ball so well, and then when he didn’t, we didn’t win.”
Lindsey has experience with the Air Raid offense that Longo coached, and Clements’ favorite saying is, “Run the damn ball.” He is the third offensive line coach Brown has had in three years after Bicknell and Stacy Searels, whose offensive line at Georgia is much superior to what he had at UNC and steamrolled TCU in the national championship game.
Under Bicknell, the Tar Heels had fewer sacks than in 2021 and now Clements’ job will be to develop a more physical offensive line that won’t be dominated the way Notre Dame and Clemson did.
On defense, Carolina gave up 437 yards per game and 27 touchdown passes, and Brown says he has yet to meet with defensive coordinator Gene Chizik and most of his assistant coaches because they were recruiting and attending the football coaches’ convention.
He will meet with Chizik and each of his coaches and perhaps with both. “There’s no urgency because recruiting is over,” Brown said.
“My job is to figure out what I need to do, what the coaches need to do. Maybe some of the coaches are speaking with other staffs. If you are, just tell me. I want people that are happy and like it here.”
The 71-year-old head coach is crystal clear about his top priority, and it is not losing five times. “I want to win all the games with really nice kids who play well on Saturday afternoon and that’s what I’m gonna do.
“And we are so close.”
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Trending today: Does it count as cutting in line at a bus stop if you just walk to the previous stop? Also, Victor is anti-littering.
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January is National Blood Donor Month! Garrett Reid of the American Red Cross discusses how you can donate – and why you should.
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In today’s news: a shooting on Fordham Boulevard leaves one injured, and a structure fire in Hillsborough leaves one dead.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a deadly overnight fire in Hillsborough, the January 6th vigil in Chapel Hill, and more.
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Award-winning sport talk personality David Glenn spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, January 9th. He discussed UNC men’s basketball, the ACC rankings, and the women’s team’s big win over Notre Dame.
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What would have happened if Sam Howell had started for the Commanders earlier? Howell got his long-awaited opportunity to start for his new NFL team. And his performance bodes well for Washington having a new QB1 for the 2023 season. It was a meaningless game for the Commanders, who had been eliminated from the playoffs […]
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Orange County Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for prospective homeowners in the new Weavers Grove mixed-income development.
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Trending today: a fugitive in Washington agrees to surrender - after finishing his Hot Pocket. Also, the wrong guy gets a Masters invite.
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In today's news: a January 6 vigil, a DWI arrest for an elected official, a higher local living wage, and a big weekend for UNC basketball.
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Listen below for episode 24, where Carl discusses the best quotes for a creative 2023.
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Rep. Graig Meyer has served in the NC House of Representatives since 2013. In 2023 he will become the State Senator for Orange, Person, and Caswell Counties. Meyer approaches his public service through the desire to connect people to the resources they need. His priorities include ensuring every child receives a good education, families have access to good jobs and health care, addressing the climate crisis, and ensuring everyone their full rights to justice and representation.
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Getting to Carolina: Lennie Rosenbluth who died recently was the hero of the 1957 championship victory over the University of Kansas and Wilt Chamberlain 54–53 in triple overtime, talks about his story of how and why he came to Carolina and what is was like to play for Coach Frank McGuire.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including Hillsborough Town Commissioner Matt Hughes charged with a DWI, the application for the open Orange County Commissioner seat, and more.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell about the year in sports for 2022.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 6th. He discussed Carrboro's designation as bicycle friendly town, the proclamation of Libba Cotten Day, and more.
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The ACC is balanced again, but is it good or just average? Last year, ACC Basketball took hits from almost the beginning to the end of the season, when all the data used by the NCAA tournament selection committee yielded only five bids among the 15 schools. And then two of those teams – regulars […]
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After their first trip to the Saltbox Seafood Joint, Brad and Aaron recommend other local spots that have been nominated for Beard Awards.
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Trending today: a children's hospital with an uninventive name gets hacked - but the hackers have a conscience, as it turns out.
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In today's news: the Board of Orange County Commissioners looks to fill a vacancy, and UNC women's basketball looks to break a losing streak.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including Elizabeth Cotten Day in Carrboro, institutions rebelling against the U.S. News College Rankings, and the continued search for a town manager in Pittsboro.
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Duke Energy Spokesperson Bill Norton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 5th, 2023. He discussed the energy company's response to the holiday rolling blackouts, and Duke's response to the North Carolina Utilities Commission release of their carbon plan.
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Chapel Hill Senior Project Manager Sarah Poulton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 5th. She discussed the upcoming People's Academy, the Let's Talk Town events, and some ongoing projects happening with the town's ARPA funds.
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The Tar Heels stood tall by going small against pesky Wake Forest. It began when Pete Nance left the game in the first two minutes with a back injury, and Hubert Davis went to his bench earlier than usual. He played little-used senior Justin McKoy, big-time freshman recruit Jalen Washington and inconsistent junior Puff Johnson, […]
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The Sugaree String Society (Brendan Macie and Jodi Jones) play "Shake Sugaree" in honor of Elizabeth Cotten's 130th birthday.
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Scott and Aaron discuss great women in history - including Elizabeth Cotten, whose legendary music career began with a chance encounter.
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Trending today: a new law in Miami sparks a clever headline and a rant from Aaron, and Victor shares his scariest moment behind the wheel.
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Aaron chats with David Glenn about UNC basketball, 15 games into the season - and the state of the ACC as a conference.
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In today's news: Carrboro celebrates a local legend, Covid is back on the rise, UNC basketball gets a win, and officials report an odd theft.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a story on the swearing in of Orange and Chatham County's new D.A., Jeff Nieman. Also an update on COVID-19 numbers, and why Duke Climate Scientist Ashley Ward is optimistic after 2022.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 the Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 3rd. She discussed the open County Commissioners position, the upcoming County Government Academy, and more.
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As we ring in 2023, let’s look back on some past Tar Heel teams. We’ve all played the game of where we were so many years ago. Why don’t we use the round number 10 and attach it to the 2012-13 school year? Carolina football was just beginning the Larry Fedora era, after Butch Davis […]
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The dawn of a new year means we're officially living in the future - so Susan and Aaron recommend some good books about the future.
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Trending today: a scary false alarm for 5000 Brits, Bill Cosby's attempt to get back on stage, and a New Year's resolution for Victor.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill police seek a missing man, Orange County gets a new DA, and Duke Energy apologizes for Christmas blackouts.
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Chapelboro.com and 97.9 The Hill Social Media Manager H'aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2023. She discussed what's next for social media at chapelboro.com and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including newly elected officials taking office, new laws going into place, and a story from Carolina Connection about elder care in Chapel Hill.
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Chair of the Chatham Cunty Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023. She discussed intentions for Chatham County Commissioners, an upcoming retreat, and vacancies on the county's Planning Advisory Board.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023. She discussed plans for the town in 2023, feedback requested on a new skate spot at Cate's Creek Park, and discussed newly elected local officials.
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Damar Hamlin’s injury was horrifying but somewhat familiar. The way Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field that led to the stoppage of their Monday night game with the Cincinnati Bengals may have resonated with UNC football fans. Those who were at Kenan Stadium when official Jim Knight lay motionless on the field […]
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Trending today: a New Yorker takes shelter in a local school - but then things go wrong. Also, Victor learns more about retail history.
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In today's news: 2022 ends with another fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash; 2023 begins with a 2-cent gas tax hike.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a fire in Carrboro, a story on drink tampering at UNC, and the results of the Holiday Bowl.
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Senior Policy Associate at Duke’s Nicholas Institute spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 29th. She reviewed the year in climate and sustainability and looked ahead to 2023.
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Beware, this isn’t the fluke Pitt basketball team of a year ago.
The Tar Heels resume ACC play for good Friday at noon at Pittsburgh, which suddenly has become a team to watch after nearly firing head coach Jeff Capel after last season’s dismal 11-21 record, 11th in the ACC (at 6-14).
The highlight of Capel’s fourth straight losing season was the 76-67 upset of Carolina in the Smith Center on February 16. Former Tar Heel Jason Capel, an assistant on his big brother’s staff, said after the game that his old program was soft around the edges and not very tough inside either.
Perhaps bruised by that comment, Hubert Davis’ first UNC team went on to win 11 of the next 12 games, including two historic triumphs over Duke, on the way to losing the NCAA championship game to Kansas, 72-69.
So, Pitt will try to make it two straight over Carolina with a team that has only two of the eight players from last year’s game on the roster this season – John Hugley, who had 18 points, and Jamarius Burton, who had 14 points and seven rebounds at the Dean Dome.
But Capel has added experience, size and talent to his roster with nine transfers and four freshmen who have helped the Panthers to the same 9-4 record as the Tar Heels and have won their first two ACC games at N.C. State and Syracuse, two of the tougher road venues in the league.
The comparative statistics are surprisingly even except for strength of schedule, which has UNC at 13 and Pitt at 183. Still, this is a dangerous test for the Tar Heels, who have a favorable January slate of seven games and will likely be favored to win six of them. The same can’t be said of February with nine games that include at Duke, at Wake Forest, at N.C. State and at Notre Dame plus a home rematch against Virginia from January 10.
Clearly, Pitt is bigger and better than a year ago, with four players averaging in double figures and four with at least five rebounds per game. Capel uses nine men who average nine minutes or more. The Panthers’ leaders are point guard Nelly Cummings and forward Blake Hinson, and their biggest is 7-foot sophomore Fede Federiko. But all of them can play ball.
Davis acknowledges that Pitt “just kicked our tail last year. . . [was] more physical than us, beat us to every loose ball, every spot.” Perhaps based on that embarrassing loss, he called the Panthers an “extremely well-coached team with confidence and physicality on the floor, and to have a chance you have to bring that yourself.”
That was a message for how much better the Tar Heels must play to win, but not necessarily how much better the opponent might be.
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As New Year’s Day approaches, Scott and Aaron discuss the history of the calendar – and the economics behind “The 12 Days of Christmas.”
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In lieu of hot trends, Victor and Aaron discuss their new year’s resolutions – and where to go (and not to go) to buy electronics.
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In today’s news: a disappointing Holiday Bowl loss for UNC football, and a structure fire in Carrboro that displaced six residents Tuesday.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the BOLD Foundation’s Holiday Cheer program, a story on the Respect for Marriage Act, and more.
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Publisher and Editor of the Chatham News + Record Bill Horner spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 28th. He discussed the top stories in Chatham County for 2022.
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Can North Carolina and the ACC stay bowl unbeaten?
After NC Central and East Carolina won their bowl games, the Old North State and the also 2-0 ACC will try to keep their spotless postseasons going.
The Big Four of North Carolina all qualified for bowl games from the ACC’s impressive total of nine teams that made the postseason, and it appears all nine games will be played.
A year ago, the conference also earned nine bids before BC, Virginia and NC State all had their bowl games canceled due to lingering COVID protocols. Of the six remaining ACC bowls, only Clemson and Wake Forest won — a pretty awful 2-4 result.
So far this postseason, Louisville (8-5) and Wake Forest (also 8-5) have won their bowls. The Cardinals defeated Cincinnati in the Fenway Bowl in Boston, the Deacons defeated Missouri in the Gasparilla Bowl in Tampa, with the old blueblood rivals playing their final games today.
Duke faces Central Florida in the Military Bowl in Annapolis at 2 pm on ESPN and Carolina plays Oregon in the San Diego Holiday Bowl at 8 on FOX. The Blue Devils and first-year head coach Mike Elko carry an 8-4 record into their first bowl trip since 2018, and the 9-4 Tar Heels have their fourth straight chance at winning 10 games for the first time since 2015 in their fourth straight bowl game under Mack Brown (and 37th in UNC history).
On Thursday, Syracuse (7-5) meets Minnesota in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium at 2, followed by Florida State (9-3) versus Oklahoma in the Cheez-It Bowl at 5:30, both games on ESPN.
NC State (8-4) goes against Maryland at the Duke’s Mayo Bowl Friday in Charlotte at noon on ESPN, Pitt (also 8-4) plays UCLA in the Sun Bowl that kicks off at 2 on CBS, and ACC champion Clemson (11-2) takes on Tennessee in the Orange Bowl at 8 on ESPN in the Tigers’ 18th consecutive bowl.
As of this posting, no team from North Carolina or the ACC has lost a bowl game. NC Central (10-2) edged Jackson State and departing head coach Deion Sanders in double OT at the Cricket Celebration Bowl in Atlanta. East Carolina (8-5) routed Coastal Carolina, whose head coach also left early in the Birmingham Bowl.
How much can the in-state and ACC schools improve on their combined 4-0 record to date?
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Pittsboro Public Information Officer Colby Sawyer spoke with 97.9 the Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 27th. He discussed the top storylines of 2022 for Pittsboro.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including a story on the sale of Al's Burger Shack. Also, a statement from Mike Piehler on the UNC power plant on Cameron Ave, and more.
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Local Sports Talk personality David Glenn spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 27th. He discussed the upcoming Holiday Bowl game for UNC, and the men's basketball team as ACC play continues.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 27th. She discussed some of the biggest storylines of 2022 for Hillsborough, and looked ahead to 2023.
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Guess we could call this game the QB Bowl or the Meltdown Bowl. There are several themes of the Holiday Bowl Wednesday night at 8 when the unranked Tar Heels take on No. 15 Oregon in a game where you could play whoever has the ball last will win. The Ducks have quarterback Bo Nix, […]
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Retired UNC-Chapel Hill professor Thomas Warburton explaining the power of Handel’s Messiah.
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Guest: Dr. Joseph Cooper, Dr. J. Keith Motley Endowed Chair of Sport Leadership and Administration at UMass-Boston
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Guests: Dr. Anu Kumar and Jenny Black
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National writer and columnist Steven Petrow spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 22nd. He discussed a recent USA Today column entitled, "How Can We Reduce Loneliness During the Holidays? Do Something for Someone Else."
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the latest on holiday weather, a story about an owl swooping students on campus, and the latest recruits to sign with the UNC football team.
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Chapel Hill Transportation Planning Manager Bergen Watterson and Chapel Hill Police Lt. Todd Harris spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 22nd. They discussed Chapel Hill's status as a "Silver Bike Community," as well as an update on the Estes Drive project, The Fordham Sidepath project, and more.
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Johnathan Blaze, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Raleigh, spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 22nd. He discussed possible inclement weather during the holiday weekend.
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It took an elbow to the mouth to turn the Tar Heels into dudes. If Carolina wasn’t quite ready to continue playing tough basketball with another physical Big Ten opponent, the Heels got the message late in the first half against Michigan in Charlotte. “Our best players have to be dudes,” Hubert Davis said after […]
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a story about how downtown businesses do during the holiday break, some thoughts on women's health from the "For'Em on the Hill 2022," and a story about the new assistant coaches for UNC football.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 21st. She discussed the applications for the open County Commissioner spot, the upcoming work on the county's strategic plan, and more.
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Chatham News + Record reporter Maydha Devarajan spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 21st. She discussed the Pittsboro-Sandford water merger, the search for a Town Manager, and more.
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Heels4Life, UNC’s NIL collective for football, won’t comment on whether it helped Drake Maye stay. After Mack Brown railed about the tampering going on in the illegal pursuit of college freshmen and transfers, he refused to say which schools had offered Maye money to leave UNC for what will surely be his last season playing […]
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Mack Brown had his pre-bowl press conference and let it all hang out. The Carolina football coach is excited about his new coaching hires, upset about what the transfer portal and NIL are doing to the game and is glad his team has a chance to beat 15th-ranked Oregon, which is a two-touchdown favorite in […]
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Trending today: an Arizona driver is pulled over for trying to drive in the HOV lane with an inflatable Grinch as her 'passenger.'
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Aaron chats with pediatrician Dr. Gerri Mattson about how parents can keep their kids safe and healthy during the holiday season.
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In today's news: local leaders support the LGBTQ community, and Chapel Hill and Carrboro get honored for being "bicycle friendly."
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a story about the Chapel Hill Concert Choir's visit to New York City, a big grant program for minority owned businesses, and more.
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Dan Levine, Director of Real Estate at Durham-based non-profit Self Help, spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, December 19th. He discussed the organization's mission and some of their current projects as they attempt to address the affordable housing crisis.
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The dramatic win Saturday was a brand name game.
In one of the earliest Road to the Final Four broadcasts on CBS, the Tar Heels and their fans came up big at Madison Square Garden.
It is hard to say exactly how many in light blue were in the sold-out building, but there were thousands for sure. UNC alumni, students and fans reunited where they hadn’t in 10 years because the Barclays Center in Brooklyn has stolen some of the Garden’s college basketball thunder.
It was a return that Hubert Davis plans to make every year he is Carolina’s head coach, and there could be another visit in March if the Heels get hot again and are assigned to the NCAA East Regional, where the Sweet Sixteen and Elite 8 are scheduled for the “world’s greatest arena.”
Despite Duke playing there more often over the last decade, Carolina proved that its brand is alive and well in the Big Apple, where the program cut its teeth with a first-round win over Yale in 1957 on the way to the fabled undefeated season and NCAA championship under Frank McGuire.
Dean Smith always credited The Irishman for his own love affair with New York City, where the Kansan bought sharp suits, put his teams in 5-star hotels and ate at the fanciest restaurants. Smith especially loved to dine the night before or after games at Danny Patrissy’s Italian eatery on the lower East Side where McGuire first took his former assistant coach.
Smith learned to recruit “the City” as well as McGuire, embracing ’57 starters Pete Brennan, Bob Cunningham, Tommy Kearns, Joe Quigg and Lennie Rosenbluth who all hailed from that area. As Carolina’s reputation grew – long before cable TV – Smith made sure his radio broadcasts were carried on WBT-AM in Charlotte, which had a massive North-South signal and carried games all the way up the East Coast.
Every Smith team had a handful of players from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania – who inspired future stars from the South to follow the likes of Larry Brown, Billy Cunningham, Larry Miller, Charlie Scott, Dennis Wuycik, Mitch Kupchak, Mike O’Koren, Sam Perkins, Kenny Smith and Rasheed Wallace.
The brand recognition stayed through the Roy Williams era and remains very important to Hubert Davis, who played as a collegian and pro at the Garden, loves its legacy and wants it to remain a part of Carolina’s program.
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Trending today: Texas takes a stand against the Chilean flag (“although it is a nice flag”). Also, Victor inadvertently promotes drug use.
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Aaron chats with David Glenn about UNC’s dramatic win over Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic – and what it might mean going forward.
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In today’s news: a missing teen in Chapel Hill, several big rulings from the NC Supreme Court, and a dramatic win for UNC men’s basketball.
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Randy Voller
Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch!
This Week: Vicki Newell is in her 12th year with Chatham Literacy as the Executive Director. While staying home for six years to raise her three sons, she volunteered on the boards of Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services and the PTA of Pittsboro Elementary School. Vicki has a master’s degree in health communication from Johns Hopkins University and worked for six years with the Smart Start Initiative as a health specialist at the state level and as a program director at the Chatham County level. A former member of the Peace Corps in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vicki speaks French and Tshiluba (with a lot of effort). www.chathamliteracy.org
Vicki Newell
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Joey and Tommy with special guests, discuss where UNC football is with the transfer portal, assess the new offensive coaches, and talk a lot of hoops!
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This week, we’re featuring Dr. Deborah Stroman’s appearance on the 2022 Forum on the Hill.
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James and Susan Moeser, our Chapel Hill neighbors, former chancellor, and talented musicians and teachers, join D.G. Martin with selections of their favorite Christmas music.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, December 16th. She discussed the legacy of Karen Shelton and the the great coaches UNC has seen in various sports.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a homicide suspect in Hillsborough, the latest on the proposed Hillsborough train station, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, December 16th, 2022. He discussed a recent letter about LGBTQ rights, updated the construction of 203 S. Greensboro, and more.
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97.9 The Hill’s Victor Lewis and Andrew Stuckey discuss lost songs of Christmas Past. On this edition, Victor shares “Christmas Blues” by Canned Heat.
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Ah, “The World’s Greatest Arena.” That’s how they describe the Garden.
Hubert Davis said last week that as long as he coaches the Tar Heels, they will play at least one game every season at Madison Square Garden. And it was shocking to find out that, in his nine years as an assistant to Roy Williams, Davis and the Heels did not play in the world’s greatest arena.
When Carolina tips off against Ohio State Saturday at 3 p.m. in the CBS Sports Classic, it will be the first time UNC played there since December 2010, beating Rutgers in a bounce-back season that would end in the NCAA Elite 8.
Nine months earlier, Carolina had lost to Dayton in the championship game of the NIT there after a five-game run that gave Williams a respectable 20-17 record; after a dismal seven-week stretch when those Tar Heels dropped from No. 12 in the polls to out of sight and contention for their usual NCAA bid.
Since then, Williams took his team back to New York, but it was as a pretty regular participant at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, from the ACC tournaments to another CBS Sports Classic, in which Carolina spanked UCLA in December of 2015 on the way to the Final Four in Houston.
The Tar Heels will be playing in a building that underwent a $1 billion upgrade from 2011-13 when, somehow, the Knicks, Rangers and college basketball continued to play there. UNC is 29-11 in the Garden, the first visit coming at the 1968 Holiday Festival that ended in bitter disappointment.
The second-ranked Tar Heels, two-time defending ACC champions, were set up to play No. 1 and two-time defending national champion UCLA in a rematch of the 1968 NCAA title game in Los Angeles. The Heels had lost All-American Larry Miller, but the Bruins still had 7-1 center Lew Alcindor who was converting to Sunni Islam and would take the name Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
It was freezing and snowing for three days outside on 34th Street but it was hot, hot, hot inside the Garden.
UNC had beaten rugged No. 8 Villanova with All-American to-be Howard Porter in the first round and was a heavy favorite against unranked St. John’s in the semifinals. But the then-Redmen held the ball and pulled off a 72-70 shocker in Charlie Scott’s return to his hometown.
No rematch with “Lewis Kareem” (as John Wooden called him) and they settled for blowing out Princeton, 103-76, in the third-place game. Bummer.
So Hubert and UNC return to his homecourt with the Knicks for 4 seasons, and he’ll have stories about trying to guard and score on Michael Jordan and other all-pros.
By the way, the Heels are 12-3 all-time against Ohio State.
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Brad and Aaron recommend holiday date ideas, but they have more fun recasting “A Christmas Story” with the 97.9 The Hill/Chapelboro staff.
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Trending today: a Florida cop who gives out onions instead of speeding tickets, and competing alien conventions in Roswell, New Mexico.
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In today's news: Hillsborough plans its train station, UNC housekeepers get a (small) raise, and Tar Heel basketball heads to the Big Apple.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the latest on Chris Blue's appointment as interim town manager, a story on Erin Matson's next steps, and more.
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Senior Policy Associate at Duke's Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey. She discussed a recent trip to a Chatham County High School, including how optimistic their questions made her. The also discussed the economic payoff for Chatham County's investment in green technologies.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell. She discussed the appointment of Chris Blue as interim town manager, reflections on 2022, and more.
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Unfortunately, NIL is about the money first. Inside Carolina has an informative interview with Graham Boone, a young man whose family from Concord is Tar Heel blue and true. Boone is the new executive director of Heels4Life, UNC’s football collective in these wild west days of Name-Image-Likeness (NIL). Boone rolls out in detail what Carolina […]
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Today is December 15, Bill of Rights Day! Scott previews his annual bell-ringing event, noon today at the historic Hillsborough courthouse.
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Aaron chats with Chris Blue, who's about to retire as Chapel Hill police chief - only to step into a new role as interim town manager.
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Aaron chats with Jack Daoud of Olmaz Jewelers about holiday gift ideas - including engagement rings, specialty pieces, and gifts for men.
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Trending today: laws allowing people to ban themselves from owning guns; a criminal disguises himself as a Christmas tree.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill names Chris Blue as interim town manager; UNC field hockey legend Erin Matson reflects on her career.
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97.9 The Hill's Victor Lewis and Andrew Stuckey discuss lost songs of Christmas Past. On this installment, Andrew shares, "Riverbottom Nightmare Band" from Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas.
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Publisher of the Chatham County Line Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 14th. He discussed the Siler City Birthing Center, Chatham County infrastructure issues, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including an armed robber from Hillsborough apprehended, a preview of the Chapel Hill Complete Communities pilot project, and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 14th. She discussed her new role as chair and business from Tuesday night's board meeting.
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Biscuit Boys did it off the bench against The Citadel. Two days after the UNC women sat on 99 points for more than three minutes, their male counterparts created the most excitement possible of a blowout win by scoring 10 points in the last 2:16. The Tar Heels created the loudest roar from the crowd […]
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Susan and Aaron recommend books inspired by the library's Winter Reading initiative - which is in the form of a board game this year.
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Trending today: the world's oldest pair of jeans goes up for sale, and a story out of rural Alabama sparks hot takes from Victor and Aaron.
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Andy Jenks of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools joins Aaron to discuss the ongoing bus driver shortage - and how you can apply to work.
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Chapel Hill's town manager abruptly resigns, a Hillsborough woman is accused of multiple armed robberies, and UNC basketball scores 100.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including Town Manager Maurice Jones's resignation, a lawsuit filed against CHCCS, and more.
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Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 13th. She discussed a new town park, Chatham Park Way, holiday events, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 13th. She discussed train station zoning, the Solstice Lantern Walk, and more.
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Tar Heel Nation, let’s give big Jalen Washington room to breathe. The lead over Georgia Tech had grown to 20 points, 73-53, when an unknown figure got off the UNC bench and checked into the game with 02:22 left on the clock. Jalen Washington has a majestic name to match his 6-foot-10, 220-pound frame, but […]
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Trending today: video games compete with World Cup ratings, and Victor goes down a rabbit hole on the history of Cracker Jacks.
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UNC law professor William Marshall discusses 303 Creative v. Elenis, the Supreme Court case on Colorado's anti-discrimination law.
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UNC field hockey legend Erin Matson joins Aaron to discuss her Carolina career and reflect on the legacy of coach Karen Shelton.
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In today's news: county leaders talk affordable housing, UNC rethinks "legacy admissions," and Tar Heel basketball preps for The Citadel.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a homicide in Hillsborough, Town Council reaction to the Legion Road proposals, and more.
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Chapel Hill High School Director of Choirs John Benton, and 11th grade choir students Analise Ambrozic and Peyton Battle spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, December 12th. They discussed a recent trip to New York City.
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97.9 The Hill's Victor Lewis and Andrew Stuckey share lost songs of Christmas past. On this installment, Victor shares "R2D2 We Wish You a Merry Christmas."
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Did the Tar Heel women miss biscuits in their win over Wofford? Frankly, I am not sure if the Bojangles basketball promotion about scoring 100 points in a game applies to the women as well as the men. But how the Tar Heels of Courtney Banghart fell short says way more about her program than […]
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Aaron gets nostalgic as the Ripley's Believe It Or Not museum closes in Atlantic City, and Victor complains about winter drivers.
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After almost three years, Pop Up Chorus is back in person December 19! Aaron chats with conductors Carter Hodge and Kayla Richardson-Piche.
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In today's news: an Orange County woman accused of killing her mother, a Town Council vote on Legion Road, and two wins for UNC basketball.
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Jeremy's guest for this episode: Chanel Hart D'Aprix, Owner and Principal Broker of Hart & Olive Real Estate Group.
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Listen below for episode 23, where Carl discusses research that is helping us to better understand creativity.
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This Week:
Cheryl Chamblee has 25 years of experience as a nonprofit leader, writer, educator, and theater artist. Now in her eleventh year of leadership at the Chatham Arts Council, she currently serves as Artistic Director. Cheryl led the launch of the Chatham Arts Council's new identity in 2014, including the creation of their Chatham Artists-in-Schools Initiative, now serving 15 schools every year. Cheryl believes the arts save lives.
Selbe Bartlett is the part-time Managing Director for the Chatham Arts Council. A Chatham County resident since 2004, she served on the Chatham Arts Council board from 2016-2021. Then after 20 years of executive leadership in Healthcare IT, Selbe shifted her focus and is dedicated to finding ways to bring Chatham youth arts experiences that build a love of the arts, ignite the creative, and strengthen resilience. www.chathamartscouncil.org
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First Saturday morning studio show of the season! Joey and Tommy and special guests catch you up on the current state of UNC sports and discuss the transfer portal.
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Charles Ludington, teaching Associate Professor of History at North Carolina State University, talks about his article in "The American Scholar, "The War on Christmas: A brief history of Yuletide in America".
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey present the afternoon news, including UNC Field Hockey Coach Karen Shelton announcing her retirement, a big Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, and more.
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Chatham News + Record reporter Ben Rappaport joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 7th. He discussed the Maternity Care Center, new county commissioners, and more.
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So far, 8 of 11 UNC transfers are from the defense.
These are still uncharted waters with the college transfer portal interfacing with NIL payments and how much one has to do with the other. As Carolina announced its wide range of collectives to help athletes, this is more about the football program than profits.
The name that stands out the most is 5-star cornerback Tony Grimes, who battled injuries through three seasons, all of which were under-productive with only one interception. If he is still considered a hot prospect, perhaps his new start comes with NIL money.
Kicker Jonathan Kim, who wanted to put points on the board more than merely kicking off, and quarterback Jacolby Criswell, who was beaten out by Drake Maye, obviously desire more playing time and perhaps money will follow. But it’s unclear why the other seven besides Grimes left a defense that clearly needs help.
So, does this go back to a defense that did not improve much with the change in coordinators from deposed Jay Bateman to celebrated Gene Chizik? Bateman’s last defense that got him fired gave up 5,500 total yards in 13 games or 422 per game. Chizik’s defense so far this season has allowed 5,700 yards or 438 per game.
Against the rush, last year’s team gave up 300 more yards and 23 touchdowns and 500 fewer yards passing but 27 TDs. This season, which still has one more game to go, the Tar Heel defense was better vs. the run by 200 yards that allowed 27 touchdowns and considerably worse against the pass, giving up 500 more yards and 25 touchdowns.
So the players who left had plenty of opportunities to get more snaps on the field but did not stay. And we’ll have to see how many defensive transfers Mack Brown signs after the Holiday Bowl to not only fill those roster spots but shore up what has been, at best, an inconsistent defense that forced Maye and the offense to try to outscore the opponent in most games.
This is the conundrum for Carolina and Brown, who clearly don’t “buy” players up front with NIL money. They need to improve their defense for next season in order for Maye to get the ball back sooner with the score in his favor. And while the incoming transfers may have plenty of potential, some proven stars won’t come for no cash.
Featured image via Inside Carolina/Jim Hawkins
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Susan and Aaron recommend good books to give (and receive) this holiday season, many with a North Carolina connection.
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Trending today: Merriam-Webster and Oxford name their “word of the year,” and Aaron has his best moment of the year.
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Tenille Fox of Orange County Animal Services discusses winter pet safety: how to make sure your pets are safe and comfortable in the cold months.
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In today’s news: Legion Road comes to the Town Council; the Supreme Court hears Moore v. Harper; county commissioners discuss a vacancy.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a story on Chapel Hill’s Complete Communities Initiative, discussion of the UNC coal plant, the women’s soccer championship, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 6th. She discussed the recent parade and holiday activities in Hillsborough, her thoughts on the Moore County power outage attack, and more.
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Heartbroken for UNC women’s soccer and their coach.
The Tar Heels of Anson Dorrance were 16 seconds away from their first NCAA championship in 10 years, despite five trips to the College Cup since then. There have been some tough losses along the way, but nothing like this one.
Almost 80 minutes into the national championship match with UCLA, Carolina led 2-0 on a pair of header goals by junior Avery Patterson. It became clock-watching time when the Bruins risked giving up a meaningless third goal by pressuring all over the field.
And when they scored on a rebound kick with 10 minutes remaining, the clock was our enemy, especially for those who knew the Heels’ four losses this season all came after they had led. UCLA kept forcing the action and got a corner kick with 16 seconds left.
The ball swooped toward the net, where a New York City subway car during rush hour was forming. From my eyes, the ball was almost across the goal line as freshman goalie Emmie Allen was shoved to the back of the net by the charging Bruins.
I know very little about soccer, but that looked like goalie interference to me as a Bruin forward headed the ball to the back of the net. Carolina was 16 ticks away from giving Dorrance and his school their 23rd women’s soccer national title to end the drought.
The referee allowed the goal to stand, and the play was non-reviewable. A collision in the goal mouth in the NCAA final, for some reason, is non-reviewable and it counted to tie the game. Through the first overtime and into the second, UCLA had all the mojo.
The light blue crowd that dominated the sellout at Wed Med Soccer Park in Cary was stunned and stayed that way until the Bruins scored on another rebound to win, 3-2. No one said so, but this one was going to be for Dorrance in his 44th season of taking women’s soccer from a club sport to a nationally dominant program.
He probably won’t complain and will compliment UCLA for being more aggressive down the stretch. And he’ll be back for a 45th season and try to reach his seventh College Cup in the last 11 years.
Heartbreaking for one and for all.
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Trending today: the reemergence of a long-lost 700-pound statue of Mickey Mouse with lobster claws, commissioned by Disney themselves.
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What’s the state of Congress after the midterm? Aaron chats with UNC political scientist and Congressional scholar Sarah Treul.
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In today’s news: Chapel Hill moves on its new “Complete Communities” framework, and UNC women’s soccer suffers a heartbreaking NCAA final loss.
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On The Heels is live UNC football game analysis, highlights and a call-in show hosted by veteran sports radio personalities, Paul Connell and Andy Chacos; with special guests and your calls. Listen from 8 p.m.- 9 p.m. every Monday night, during the football season, and call-in or text during the show with your questions!
This week, join the hosts of “On The Heels” as they followed along with UNC soccer’s national championship game and discussed Carolina football’s ACC Championship game against Clemson and season as a whole.
Feature Image: Clemson defensive end K.J. Henry (5) pressures North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) in the first half during the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the death of a worker at the Hillsborough Home Depot from a robbery in October, UNC football players entering the transfer portal, and more.
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Now, Hubert Davis has something to show to them.
The second-year Carolina basketball coach loves to talk about things in real time. Not necessarily what has happened in the past or what will happen in the future. What is happening NOW.
He may have that, despite it coming in a fourth straight loss for his team. The Heels were getting blown out at Virginia Tech, one of the toughest venues in the game, and it did not look like they could recover.
It may have been Davis getting hotter and hotter as a 10-point halftime deficit swelled to 18 midway in the second half. Or it might have been when RJ Davis was called for a phantom foul under the basket.
But there it was – without the sore-shouldered Armando Bacot and up-and-coming sophomore D’Marco Dunn, who broke his left hand in practice the day before. RJ Davis, Caleb Love, Pete Nance and freshmen Seth Trimble and Tyler Nickel started to fight – through screens, block-outs, and the pain of likely losing another game.
Win or lose, we saw the essence of sport come out in our very-likely-spoiled Tar Heels, who have now split their last 10 games dating back to the symbolic NCAA championship loss to Kansas. They were trapping like they hadn’t before, moving without the ball like they rarely have and fighting for everything they could on the court.
The deficit got as low as three points late in the game, and they would have needed some extra help from the Hokies, who are very good this season. It really doesn’t matter right now, but it may well have an effect on these Tar Heels in January and February.
With Bacot leading the players on the bench standing and cheering, something might have been born or reborn on this afternoon in Blacksburg. Now, with a solid week of practice before the next game, the home ACC opener against Georgia Tech on Saturday, there is an opportunity for this team to understand what it has to do to have a chance to be as good as the last team finished last season.
“Film doesn’t lie,” Hubert Davis also likes to say. After the 80-72 loss, he said, “One thing I know is my players and I like to fight and that’s what we’re going to do, fight.”
And now they have something to show them that they can.
Featured image via UNC Athletic Communications/Maggie Hobson
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Public Policy Polling director Tom Jensen joins Aaron to discuss the runoff election for Senate in Georgia, and a new 2024 poll from NC.
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Paul Connell joins Aaron to preview tonight’s NCAA women’s soccer championship game, with UNC taking on UCLA in Cary.
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Trending today: the new “Cocaine Bear” trailer reminds Victor of a recent incident involving someone caught smuggling cocaine in a wheelchair.
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Cheryl Young of Orange County Solid Waste discusses how you can help the department plan to get to “Zero Waste” by 2045.
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Orange County is hosting a pair of public meetings on Monday, December 5 – one at 10 a.m. at the Bonnie B. Davis Environment & Agricultural Center in Hillsborough, and another at 7 p.m. in Carrboro Town Hall. (You can also attend the evening meeting virtually.)
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Carrboro Town Council member Barbara Foushee discusses her trip to Kansas City for the National League of Cities’ annual City Summit.
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In today’s news: tragedy in Hillsborough, power cut in Moore County, the Holiday Bowl for UNC football, and a title shot for women’s soccer.
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“Exploring Your Creative Genius” is a weekly half-hour show that takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by host Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student with decades of experience growing his own creative capacity and assisting others to do the same in exciting new ways! Be sure to see Carl’s bi-weekly column on Chapelboro.com here.
Listen below for episode 22, where Carl discusses books on creativity, that would make great gifts this holiday season.
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Randy Voller
Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation slice-of-life
program presented by VRC Limited! If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and sit a while… On the Porch!
This Week: Jennie Knowlton is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Quiltmaker Café, an upcoming nonprofit restaurant in the Pittsboro that offers a full menu but no pricing. Having experienced food insecurity several different times in her life, Jennie’s top priority for the Café is to serve delicious, healthy, dignified meals in a supportive atmosphere.Brent Levy is pastor of The Local Church, an unapologetically inclusive United Methodist faith community in Chatham County. As a board member for The Quiltmaker Café, Brent gets to lean into his passion for building beloved community through holy friendship and table fellowship.Brent Levy and Jennie Knowlton
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UNC-Chapel Hill’s Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism at UNC Chapel Hill. talks about the latest about her work at Huqoq, in Israel including more about the stunning mosaics on an ancient synagogue’s floor
Where this year’s team uncovered an unprecedented depiction of two female biblical heroes.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey and Victor Lewis discuss lost songs of Christmas past. This time Andrew shares 1951's "Hard Rock, Coco, and Joe."
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a wild stolen car spree in Orange County, the ACC football championship game preview, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, December 2nd. He discussed upcoming holiday events, the town's 100/100 score on a LGBTQ policy index, and reflections on his first year as mayor.
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Call me crazy, but Carolina will bring home the ACC championship. Yes, Clemson is the best team in the ACC and a touchdown favorite over the Tar Heels in the championship game in Charlotte. But, statistics aside, here is why UNC wins its first conference football crown in 42 years. And it’s all about why […]
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Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell looks back on UNC's season and looks ahead to Saturday's ACC championship game against Clemson.
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Saturday's ACC championship game pits the top two football teams against each other. What other top-two battles are there in our community?
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Trending today: Victor is annoyed by the Winnie-the-Pooh horror movie; an Australia man creates a laser show to keep the birds away.
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In today's news: an odd crime story from Orange County, UNC climate advocates travel to Egypt, and big games for UNC football - and fútbol.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the latest on the town's Legion Road property, more positive lead tests at UNC, and staying healthy during flu season.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 1st. She discussed the proposal for the town's Legion Road property, an update on the Complete Communities Initiatives, and the Chapel Hill / Carrboro Holiday Parade.
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Longtime journalist Kirk Ross joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 1st. He discussed UNC's coal plant on Cameron Avenue, and the benefits of closing and repurposing the plant.
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Scott and Aaron discuss a space-traveling chimpanzee, a 19th-century inventor, and a major figure in American civil rights history.
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Well, the pressure is off in more ways than one. The formerly first-ranked Tar Heels continue what could be the fastest drop out of the polls in college basketball history with their third consecutive loss over the last week. The fall down the elevator shaft will take the pressure off a team that clearly was […]
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Trending today: Thai monks on meth, more wacky Florida criminality, and a man who got fired from his job for "not being fun enough."
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Keilayn Skutvik and Jeri Lynn Schulke stop by to discuss the Ackland Art Museum's Holiday Arts Market this Saturday from 11-4.
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Chapel Hillians weigh in on Legion Road, UNC men's basketball suffers another loss, and Drake Maye wins ACC Player of the Year.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a story on the UNC National Champion Pickle Ball Team, an update on COVID numbers, LDOC, and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 30th. She reflected on her time as a County Commissioner and looked ahead to her roll as NC District 50 State Representative.
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The thirteenth game is a lot different from last year, isn’t it? Sparked by having three players named first-team all-conference, and 11 honored overall, a completely different atmosphere permeated Carolina football as the Tar Heels get ready, in their minds, to win UNC’s fifth ACC championship but the first in 42 years. You remember the […]
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With the Friends of the Library's Big Book Sale this weekend (including a "sip and shop" Friday night), we discuss books about wine.
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Trending today: Aaron and Victor discuss listicles in news coverage after a new one ranks Cary as America's sixth-best midsize college town.
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Aaron chats with Bud Matthews about Bud Matthews Services' 41-year history - and what they can do for your home this winter.
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In today's news: a national title for UNC pickleball, key games for UNC basketball, and troubling stats on third-grade reading proficiency.
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97.9 The Hill's Victor Lewis and Andrew Stuckey discuss forgotten songs of Christmas past, featuring "Another Lonely Christmas" by Prince.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a meeting about the future of the town's Legion Road property, a new truck route being considered by Pittsboro, and more.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 29th. She discussed the certification of election results, and the latest on the VinFast plant coming to the Moncure area.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 29th. She discussed the most recent updates on the Hillsborough train station and holiday activities happening this weekend.
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There is a lot to unpack over Carolina’s first seven games. Hubert Davis likes to say that film tells the truth, which it does. So do statistics, especially when they tell you the harder truth. The Tar Heels are not shooting terribly overall, hitting 46.5 percent of their attempts. They are much worse from the […]
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Victor and Aaron start by discussing Cook Out - and proceed into a conversation about what makes a story "trend" in the first place.
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Realtor Matt Lawing of West & Woodall discusses today's real estate market - and what to expect as we head into the new year.
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NCPIRG state director Katie Craig discusses the 37th annual "Trouble in Toyland" report, warning parents about recalled toys.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill talks Legion Road, UNC basketball falls (and rises) in the polls, and UNC football preps for the ACC title game.
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This week, join the hosts of “On The Heels” for a discussion about the NC State game, and a preview of the ACC Championship game.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a recap of a big sports weekend, the voice of the new Chapel Hill Police Chief Celisa Lehew, and more.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell visited with three educators from CHCCS AVID Program--Lead Gifted Ed. Specialist and Lead High School AVID Coordinator Nicholas Winstead, veteran AVID teacher Joanne McClelland, and AVID Alum Jodeci Farrington from Sewell Elementary School. They discussed the AVID program.
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Are you over-timed out after the weekend? I am. I’m pretty sure they don’t keep records like the strange occurrence of beginning the Thanksgiving weekend with a double overtime game in football and ending it with a quadruple overtime in men’s basketball. Six overtimes on the field and court, and both hard-to-take defeats. Thank goodness […]
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Trending today: a Las Vegas woman's multiple DUI convictions lead Victor and Aaron to discuss their pet-peeve misdemeanors.
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Aaron chats with UNC student Max Poteat, who was part of a delegation of students that attended the COP27 climate change summit in Egypt.
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These Tar Heels never really took anyone’s best shot a year ago. They weren’t the old Carolina that was at or near the top of college basketball with a Hall of Fame coach, and their uneven regular season left them on the outside of the NCAA bubble looking in. Then came the postseason, where every […]
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Brad and Aaron recommend seasonal dates, romantic events that are specific to the current time. (Also, Aaron defends University Place.)
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Trending today: CNN bans its reporters from drinking on New Year's Eve - but there's another job where drinking might be an even worse idea.
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Pat Richardson discusses the Monet Richardson Community Foundation and their upcoming "Running with the Angels" fundraiser 5K.
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In today's news: wins for UNC men's and women's basketball, a big game for UNC football, and local officials plug Small Business Saturday.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including updates on which buildings in UNC's campus have tested positive for lead, who in Orange County won the Office of the Attorney General's Dogwood Awards, and an update on the Rosemary Street parking deck.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 23rd. She discussed the School Safety Task Force applications, other advisory boards taking applications, and holiday activities around Orange County.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell joined Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 23td to discuss the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
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Does Mack Brown like talking to the media? Sure seems like it. The Carolina football coach must spend more time in press conferences and interviews than any of his compatriots. And he does more of it than his first stint in Chapel Hill, when he gabbed a lot but didn’t show much of himself. On […]
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Susan and Aaron discuss their favorite books that opened the door for them to discover even more books - from new genres to old classics.
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Trending today: Mariah Carey's quest officially declare herself the "Queen of Christmas" - and the obscure artist who thwarted her.
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Marc Pons discusses Chapel Hill Tire's "12 Days of Kindness" initiative, giving $1000 in car repair to 12 residents this holiday season.
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In today's news: more lead at UNC, construction delays downtown, a "queer library" at Epilogue Books, and high praise for Tar Heel coaches.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a story on the ceremony dedicating the James Cates, Jr. Memorial, updates on affordable housing in Chapel Hill, and more.
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Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 22nd. She discussed holiday activities in Pittsboro, the discussions around creating a 15-501 Truck Rout around downtown, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 22nd. She discussed the UNC James Cates Memorial Ceremony, holiday activities in Hillsborough, and more.
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This week, join the hosts of “On The Heels” for a discussion about the stumble against Georgia Tech, how the team looks forward, and a preview of the rivalry showdown with NC State.
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I just saw Duke play, and who are those guys? Full disclosure: I don’t follow recruiting very closely so my interest arrives after I see them play. Why expend any time and energy on some kid who might not come to your school? I am happy when they sign with UNC but want my first […]
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Trending today: Victor gets interested in the origin of obscene gestures. Also, "finders keepers" at a pawn shop (and all of world history).
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Aaron chats with Chapel Hill assistant police chief Celisa Lehew, who will take over as the town's next police chief in January.
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In today's news: a bus driver shortage hits CHCCS, Chapel Hill tackles affordable housing, and UNC remembers James Cates, Jr.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a weekend shooting in Hillsborough, UNC's James Lewis Cates, Jr. Memorial, and more.
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Laura Malinchock and Kate Ross of Porch spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 21st. They discussed PORCH's recent milestone of 5 million dollars worth of food donated, the holiday season, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Michael Koh and Andrew Stuckey discuss the weekend in UNC sports, and preview the matchups coming up Thanksgiving weekend.
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Appropriate for college basketball, Hubert Davis sent his team to school. Coming off three mostly lackluster victories, the top-ranked Tar Heels came out with noticeable effort and emotion against the best opponent of the season so far in the 80-64 victory over previously unbeaten James Madison Sunday at high noon. Davis was frustrated after the […]
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Public Policy Polling director Tom Jensen shares his takeaways from this year's midterm election - and what it might portend for 2024.
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Trending today: a new "sexy" ad campaign for beans gets Victor and Aaron talking about what their ad campaign for beans would be.
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Orange County health director Quintana Stewart provides an update - not just on COVID-19 this time, but also RSV and influenza.
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Hillsborough police seek a shooting suspect, Chapel Hill names its next police chief, and UNC field hockey wins the NCAA title.
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Tych Cowdin is the Executive Director of Communities in Schools in Chatham County where he helps CIS achieve their mission "to surround students with a network of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life." Tych joined the CIS team in July 2014 as the organization’s first student support specialist and has served in a number of capacities with the agency, most recently as Director of School Based Programs. Tych came to NC from Topeka, Kansas after completing his MBA at Washburn University. He's been an Operations Assistant with the UNC football team, a teacher, coach, and mentor, and is excited for the opportunity to utilize his people skills and passion for community development.
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Guest: Penny Rich
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Chapel Hill’s Willis Whichard, lawyer, legislator, Supreme Court justice, and law school dean, is the author of “A Consequential Life: David Lowry Swain, Nineteenth-Century North Carolina, and Their University.”
Whichard talks about his new book and Swain, who was a lawyer, judge, governor, and university president.” Whichard, who himself has been a legislator, judge, supreme court justice, and law school dean, explains Swain’s contributions to the university and the state.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill's News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, November 18th. She discussed the recent tragic shooting involving the University of Virginia football team.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including Chapel Hill Police choosing a new chief of police, a new bookstore opening in Carrboro, and a preview of UNC Football vs. Georgia Tech.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 18th. He discussed the upcoming Carrboro Film Fest, planting and lighting a holiday tree at Town Hall, and more.
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Paul Hoolahan was one of the Carolina building blocks. Back in the fall of 1970, I was covering UNC sports for the Daily Tar Heel. After practice one day, senior offensive lineman Paul Hoolahan stopped me and said, “Watch out for the Tar Heels this season.” I wanted to believe the block of granite from […]
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Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview a busy weekend: UNC football on Saturday, and UNC basketball on Sunday.
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The holidays are upon us! Where can you go to get some quiet time away from it all? Brad and Aaron have (some of) your answers.
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Trending today: Hello Fresh is accused of employing monkeys under exploitative conditions, but the story goes deeper than the headline.
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Aaron chats with Parmod Chandna and Allie Pezza of Wine to Water, a local nonprofit that provides clean water to residents in 50 countries.
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In today's news: UNC opens a "pediatric surge unit" to address a spike in RSV cases; an uncertain future for a popular local restaurant.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the latest on Orange County's School Safety Task Force, Orange County seeking input on the use of some buildings in Hillsborough, and more.
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Senior Policy Associate from Duke's Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 17th. She discussed the climate implications of the recent midterm elections, the global climate conference in Egypt, and more.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 17th. She discussed the Rosemary Parking Garage Project, several affordable housing projects, and more from this week's town council meetings and upcoming community events.
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Mack Brown calls it a trap game, and indeed it could be. His Tar Heels are a 21-point favorite over 4-6 Georgia Tech Saturday at 5:30 in Kenan Stadium, but while the Carolina coach prefers a blowout, he will take a one-point win since the Jackets lead the ACC in takeaways (forcing turnovers). As the […]
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Scott and Aaron discuss great inventions and great figures in history - including children, like the 6-year-old who integrated a school.
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Trending today: a misleading headline and an out-of-context quote mask real questions about oppression and climate change. It's fun!
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In today's news: an armed robbery in Chapel Hill, school safety on county commissioners' agenda, and an NCAA soccer tourney doubleheader.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a late night armed tool robber, a full agenda at the Chapel Hill Town Council meeting tonight, and a look inside the initial hearing in the suspect from the Woods / Clark Murder case.
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Chatham News + Record Reporter Maydha Devarajan spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 16th. She discussed the Chatham County election results and upcoming holiday activities in Chatham County.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Rene Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 16th. She discussed the creation of the board's School Safety Task Force, the 988 Crisis Prevention Number, and more.
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Even uber-positive Hubert Davis was at a loss for words. The Carolina coach wasn’t sure what to make of his top-ranked, still undefeated team’s third slow start this season. The first game against UNC-Wilmington, the Tar Heels were up by 11 points at the half and could only extend the final margin by two. They […]
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It's almost Thanksgiving, Susan's favorite holiday! We recommend books inspired by Thanksgiving - and discuss how to pronounce that word.
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Trending today: the National Park Service tells visitors not to lick toads; a KFC in Germany comes up with the worst promotion ever.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the Dogwood Parking Deck at UNC being closed due to a fire, further reactions to Tuesday's elections, and more.
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Alternative Gift Market Coordinator Henry Lister, Pastor of the United Church of Chapel Hill Cameron Barr, and Krissy Dunn from Orange Habitat for Humanity spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 10th. They discussed the Alternative Gifts Market at United Church of Chapel Hill coming up on November 18th and 19th.
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Dawn Smith from the Passmore Center and Senior Centers Administrator Myra Austin spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 10th. They discussed the Holiday Gift Market hosted by the Department on Aging coming up on November 12th.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 10th. She discussed reactions to Tuesday's election, the Complete Communities Initiative, and a big announcement coming up from the Committee on Economic Sustainability.
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Sam Hartman will try to take the mantle away from Drake Maye. The Tar Heels’ headliner at Wake Forest Saturday night in Winston-Salem has a lot of subplots, from team success to individual honors. The Demon Deacons try to stop a late-season swoon that has become all too familiar to their fans in recent years. […]
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Scott and Aaron discuss the election of 1800, the 1898 Wilmington riot, and the first woman ever to receive the U.S. Medal of Honor.
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Trending today: a UPS driver loses dozens of students' SAT tests; Richard Branson announces he's going to stop turning women upside down.
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Aaron chats with Meredith Snow and filmmaker Stuart Howes ("Tableau") about the Carrboro Film Fest, November 18-20 at the ArtsCenter.
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More election analysis, an indecent-exposure arrest in Chapel Hill, a stall on Medicaid expansion, and a win for UNC women's basketball.
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Co-owner of Olmaz Jewelers Jack Daoud spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 9th. He discussed some of the trends in jewelry that they are seeing at Olmaz, and some of the designs available.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including election results from Orange and Chatham County, the start of the women's basketball season, and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 9th. She discussed yesterday's midterm election, including hew own election the North Carolina House of Representatives. She also discussed Veterans Day activities around the county.
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For a game with no flow, opening night was still live action. What a wonderfully strange start to the season for the top-ranked team in the nation. The head coach, who loves the excitement around his second team, said he was moved by the pre-game buzz that included chants of “Huuuubert” when he came out […]
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Trending today: mermaids rescue a scuba diver, Stanford faces a dorm-crasher, and Aaron offers his McDonald's theory of 'communist' nations.
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In today's news: results from the 2022 election, "a good night but not a great night" for the GOP; UNC women's basketball opens its season.
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Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 8th. She discussed the atmosphere at Pittsboro's polling location on Election Day, the town's land use survey, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including Election Day, teen murder suspect named by the Orange County Sheriff's Office, UNC's opening basketball win, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 8th. She discussed Election Day, a recent visit to Asheville, and some upcoming events in the Hillsborough area.
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Suddenly, Jeff Saturday is exactly where he’s supposed to be. The former Tar Heel football center will be the first to admit he had a fairy-tale career, always too small to become a two-time All-ACC center on Mack Brown’s last two teams of his first tour here. And then working as an electrical-supply salesman when […]
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Looking for custom jewelry this holiday season? Olmaz Jewelers has you covered: Elie Abou-Rjeileh from Olmaz stops by the studio.
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Trending today: Aaron and Victor discuss a massive catalytic converter theft ring - and the custom-made jewelry associated with it.
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James Williams discusses an event Thursday at the Chapel Hill Public Library to remember a racially-charged police raid in 1990.
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In today's news: officials name the suspect in September's double murder, polls open for Election Day, and UNC basketball opens with a win.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including naming of the murders suspect in the Clark/Woods case, Tuesday's upcoming election, and the start of the college basketball season.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell joined Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 7th to discuss the recent developments in the investigation into the murder of teenagers Devin Clark and Lyric Woods
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97.9 The Hill's Michael Koh visits with Andrew Stuckey to discuss UNC Football's win at Virginia, the start to the Men's Basketball season, and more.
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As the new season starts, let’s follow the team and not the narrative. The Tar Heels were last ranked No. 1 before the first game back in 2015, seven years ago. That team did advance to the Final Four behind Marcus Paige and Brice Johnson before losing the heartbreaker on a buzzer-beater by Villanova in […]
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Public Policy Polling director Tom Jensen looks at the latest surveys and early-voting data to offer his best guess for Election Day results.
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Trending today: Harry Potter fans threaten wildlife in Wales; opening night for UNC basketball. (Michael Koh fills in for Victor.)
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Aaron chats with David Glenn about UNC basketball, this year's preseason favorite to cut down the nets at the end of the NCAA tourney.
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Aaron chats with "Night Beat" host Michael Benson, who's on location in Iceland photographing a major music festival.
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In today's news: looking ahead to Election Day tomorrow and UNC basketball tonight; UNC's law school remembers its first Black female alum.
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Adam V. McIntyre is CEO of Vivus Viridis, LLC and a 23 year veteran of the environmental industry with a primary focus on ecological restoration. Adam is considered a national leader in ecological restoration. Adam is a watershed hydrologist (ecologist) and has used his understanding of the complexities of ecosystems to shape technical approaches, investment strategies, and policy decisions to further protect our natural resources. Fiquet B. McIntyre is President of Faircreek, LLC and is one of the Triangle's most creative land experts having worked in multiple aspects of land use (farming, residential/commercial development, and conservation). Fiquet has developed a “landowner first” approach and has worked in many states to understand and implement land use techniques to maximize value and help clients achieve both their personal and financial goals.
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Guests: Penny Rich and Jenny Black
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Clarence Whitefield, former Secretary of the Carolina Alumni Association who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, talks about his memories of Chapel Hill and plays his famous harmonica
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Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, November 4th. They discussed Kyri Irving, the upcoming UNC football game vs. Virginia, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the latest decision in the ongoing Leandro case, the origins of the lead testing on UNC's campus, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 4th. He discussed bike and pedestrian safety, the town's climate action plans, and what he's watching for in Tuesday's election.
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Two losses caused by players going the wrong way cost Carolina dearly. Mack Brown takes a team to Virginia Saturday for the second time since he has been back in Chapel Hill. And like before his first return to Charlottesville, Brown was asked about the 1996 game when the Tar Heels blew a 17-3 lead […]
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Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell looks ahead to the Virginia game, as well as the start of Carolina basketball season on Monday.
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No specific prompt today: instead, Brad and Aaron recommend this week's date-night activities with a little game of word association.
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Trending today: Berlin fails to drive out the homeless, IKEA fights back against a video game, and Victor and Aaron make weird noises.
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Aaron chats with TABLE executive director Ashton Tippins about their capital campaign as the organization looks to expand into a bigger space.
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In today's news: a CHCCS bus driver shortage, more lead in UNC campus buildings, new early voting numbers, and a UNC football preview.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including updates on lead in buildings on UNC's campus, the role of student voters in the upcoming election, and more.
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Senior Policy Associate at Duke's Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 3rd. She discussed a recent water forum on disasters, and how local governments can position themselves to get federal disaster money, and more.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 3rd. She discussed the Chapel Hill Placemaking Conference, recapped downtown Halloween festivities, shared a visit with West End businesses, and more.
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The Astros are at it again, throwing in a no-hitter to boot. Despite the wild card Phillies becoming America’s darlings by wiping out the Cardinals, Braves and Padres in the playoffs, Houston had the best record in the American League for many reasons. The Astros’ pitching is the best kept secret in baseball and their […]
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This week in history: Susan B. Anthony defies the law to cast a vote, and 18th-century Wilmingtonians hold a mock funeral for Liberty.
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Trending today: the new Weird Al biopic gets rave reviews despite (because of?) a lack of research; video games help a pro athlete get a win.
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Aaron chats with David Spratte, the co-founder of Carpe, a new local business created to tackle a tough problem - body sweat.
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Christy Benson of Tea Cup Gin, Mysti Mayhem, and Elana Scheiner join Aaron to debut a new cover of "I Am Woman" ahead of Election Day.
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In today's news: flu season hits North Carolina, UNC students work to get out the youth vote, and the Governator rallies election workers.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including Chapel Hill Police searching for a missing person, more buildings at UNC testing positive for lead in the water, and an arrest made in the road rage incident in Hillsborough.
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Chatham News + Record reporter Maydha Devarajan spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 2nd. She discussed Chatham County elections and a Cookout Restaurant coming to Chatham County.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 2nd. She discussed the Orange County Transit Plan, the Opioid Advisory Committee, and the upcoming Veterans Day Program.
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U.S. Representative David Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 2nd. He discussed a recent visit to Moldova, the upcoming election, and the recent attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband.
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Here’s why what took place at Michigan could never happen here. Yes, at the end of Larry Fedora’s last game in 2018, a brawl erupted in the end zone after another frustrating loss in overtime against NC State. And several players on both teams received suspensions that were served the following season. By comparison, what […]
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Susan and Aaron are joined by Kathryn Wagner of UNC Arts Everywhere to discuss this week's Creative Placemaking Leadership Summit.
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Carolina Public Humanities director Lloyd Kramer discusses Saturday's CPH event, "Authoritarianism and Autocracies in Modern Europe."
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Today: an arrest in Monday's road-rage shooting, a (slight) move pending for the Chapel Hill Farmers Market, and more awards for Drake Maye.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a road rage incident in Hillsborough, UNC arguing Affirmative Action in front of the Supreme Court, elections and early voting talk, and more.
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UNC Professor Drew Coleman and post-doc Michael Sandstrom spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 1st. They discussed the testing that discovered unacceptable levels of lead in drinking fountains and sinks throughout campus.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 1st. She discussed EV charging, VinFast plans, and the John A. Mason House in northern Chatham County.
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Hillsborough Town Commissioner Matt Hughes spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 1st. He discussed the recent Inter City visit to Asheville, the Orange County Transit Plan, and early voting in Orange County.
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Forty-one years later, how close are the two SI covers? The one thing about the preseason college basketball edition of Sports Illustrated produced by the official UNC Twitter site compared to the true 1982 cover is that the price is the same — $1.50. Do they both really have the same value? Is this clever […]
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Trending today: employees dressed as Power Rangers save the day, and a defendant uses Mythbusters to prove his innocence.
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The Disability Awareness Council and the Cardiovascular Health Education Campaign discuss a program offering free health screenings.
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In today's news: a road-rage shooting injures a child in Hillsborough, and UNC defends its admissions policy at the Supreme Court.
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This week, join the hosts of “On The Heels” for a discussion about the Homecoming performance against Pitt, some Halloween tunes, and a quick look towards Saturday's game against Virginia.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the Town of Chapel Hill's Halloween festivities, Affirmative Action at UNC in front of the Supreme Court, multiple weekend hit and runs, and more.
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U.S. Representative David Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 31st. He discussed the state of the war in Ukraine, inflation in the United States, and more.
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Pitt fans are out of control over their football coach. Despite their team winning the ACC championship last year and winning the Coastal Division before that in 2018, Pitt alumni and fans are slightly berserk over the Panthers’ 4-4 start to this season. First of all, a team not named Clemson never wins its ACC […]
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University Baptist Church pastor Paul Burgess discusses the Franklin All Nighter, an all-night run/walk to raise funds for mental health.
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Listen below for episode 20, where Carl is joined by guests, Jonathan Gans and Adam Kershner, to discuss the creator economy & launching their first venture.
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Elizabeth Haddix recently served as the sole attorney and full-time staff person in the only regional office of the Washington DC-based Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, managing a full docket of voting rights, education, and environmental justice high-impact litigation until May 2022. From 2010 through 2017, Elizabeth was Senior Staff Attorney at the University of North Carolina Center for Civil Rights where she expanded the focus of the Center’s community-based advocacy and led the Center’s innovative environmental justice docket. Before 2010, Elizabeth practiced employment and civil rights law with the firm of Edelstein & Payne in Raleigh. Elizabeth grew up in Mississippi, earned her B.A. from Duke University, and taught public high school in Eastern North Carolina before earning a J.D. from the UNC School of Law in 1998.
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UNC-Chapel Hill’s Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism at UNC Chapel Hill, talks about her work at Huqoq, in Israel, including more about the stunning mosaics on an ancient synagogue’s floor, where this year’s team uncovered an unprecedented depiction of two female biblical heroes.
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Guest: Jennifer Lynne Williams, Chief Development Officer for USA Basketball and former UNC WBB player
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Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, October 28th. She discussed the upcoming men's basketball season, the football team's matchup against Pitt, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a high speed chase on the Interstate, grad student stipends, and a preview of this weekend's homecoming football game.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 28th. He discussed the recent Inter-City visit to Asheville, the 203 S. Greensboro project, and weekend events in Carrboro.
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97.9 The Hill's Michael Koh and Andrew Stuckey discussed the upcoming weekend in UNC sports, including previews of the basketball, football, and field hockey games.
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When the Atlantic Coast Conference places five teams in the men’s basketball Top 25, it’s expected. Heck, in some years, it’s even viewed as a disappointment. The ACC putting five teams in the football Top 25 is much less common, and when two of those teams are ranked in the national top 10, the league […]
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Jones Angell, the voice of Tar Heel Football, joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, October 28 to preview Carolina's upcoming home game vs. Pittsburgh.
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97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Johnson shares today’s trending stories with Brighton McConnell on Friday, October 28 — including Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter and the return of a well-known car model.
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Brighton McConnell substitutes for Aaron Keck on Friday, October 28. CHCCS experiences some bus driver shortages, leaving some gaps in service on Friday morning. A police chase through Orange County on Thursday caused major backups along the interstate. On campus, graduate student leaders are pushed for a pay raise in stipends to combat affordability issues. Plus: UNC women's soccer nabs the top seed in the ACC Tournament, men's basketball prepares for its exhibition game and football is ready for its first home game in four weeks.
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Today we launch a new monthly series on the real estate market, "Cappy's Cafe" with Cappy Hagman of Coldwell Banker HPW!
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Chatham County Health Communications Specialist Zachary Horner spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 27th. He discussed the latest COVID-19 vaccine booster, flu shots, and how the projected population growth will affect public health in Chatham County.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 27th. She discussed the town's Halloween plans, her recent Inter-City visit to Asheville, and more.
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North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye, who leads the nation in total offense with 380.1 yards per game, made his team-first mentality clear this week when he was asked about his status as a Heisman Trophy candidate. “I don’t know about all that,” Maye said. “(The Heisman) usually comes with winning.” Maye probably hasn’t had time […]
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Marc Pons of Chapel Hill Tire joins Aaron to celebrate two milestones: their 10th location (in Cary) and their 70th year in business.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including update on early voting, a UNC Police arrest, and more.
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North Carolina State Treasurer Dal Folwell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 26th. He discussed a 4% bonus for state employees, rising health care costs, and NCcash.com.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 26th. She discussed the commissioners meeting with area fire chiefs, reviewing the emergency preparedness plan, and early voting in Orange County.
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For different reasons and in different ways, college football’s national spotlight will shine on North Carolina, NC State and Wake Forest this week, beginning tomorrow night, when ESPN’s weekly Thursday night matchup will feature Virginia Tech taking on the Wolfpack in Raleigh. The 5-2 Wolfpack, which is ranked #24 nationally in the Associated Press poll, […]
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UNC Hussman School professor Shannon McGregor chats with Aaron about misinformation and disinformation in American discourse.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including introduction of the two candidates for U.S. Senate, a visit to the local NAACP's 75th Anniversary, and more.
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Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 25th. She discussed the process for hiring a new Town Manager, the latest water quality tests, and new sidewalks being planned on Hillsborough St.
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Last week, the Associated Press announced that its panel of college basketball voters ranked North Carolina #1 in the AP’s annual preseason poll. This week, the Tar Heels, with four starters back from last year’s NCAA Tournament runner-up, will begin their 2022-23 schedule with a home exhibition Friday against Johnson C. Smith University. Perhaps that […]
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Trending today: Barilla is accused of not being Italian enough, and Aaron remembers his pasta blog. Also, the merits of Newark airport.
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Aaron chats with UNC political scientist Marc Hetherington about political polarization in America, ahead of this year's midterm.
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In today's news: North Carolina's Senate candidates introduce themselves, and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP celebrates 75 years.
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This week, join the hosts of “On The Heels” for a discussion about the 6-1 Tar Heels, the defense making big plays at Duke, and a look forward to Saturday’s game against Pitt after a bye week.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including an introduction of the candidates for U.S. House District 04, cemetery space in Carrboro, and more.
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For this month’s Teacher Feature, Lorie Clark and Sahmoi Stout join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for “Speaking of Schools” on Monday, October 24. Clark (who heads up the Blue Ribbon Mentor – Advocate program at Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools) and Stout (who is a Blue Ribbon alumnus) detail the importance of mentorship in the […]
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97.9 The Hill's Michael Koh and Andrew Stuckey discuss the weekend in UNC Sports.
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North Carolina, Duke, NC State and Wake Forest, known as the “Big Four” to many North Carolinians, have been fellow members of the Atlantic Coast Conference for the entire 70-year existence of that league. During those seven decades of football, the Tar Heels, Blue Devils, Wolfpack and Demon Deacons have never all posted winning records […]
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Public Policy Polling director Tom Jensen weighs in on the state of the race, nationally and statewide, two weeks before Election Day.
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Trending today: illegal donuts in New York (used for bear baiting, as it turns out), and the niche sport of mountain unicycling.
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Molly Worthen, an associate professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and author of “Apostles of Reason,” talks about how religion intersects with American politics.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman joined 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, October 14th. She discussed the upcoming NBA season and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including local leaders reacting to the mass shooting in Raleigh, the Town of Chapel Hill's Halloween plans, a story on the future of Franklin Street, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 14th. He responded to Thursday's mass shooting in Raleigh, the town council passing a spending plan, and this weekend's West End Poetry Festival.
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New Carrboro Poet Laureate Liza Wolf Francis spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 14th. She discussed her poetry, her appointment to the position, and this weekend's West End Poetry Festival.
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The scoreboard game sparked the Mack-Spurrier friendship. As long as Mack Brown keeps beating Duke, the infamous scoreboard game will be brought up. It was again this week, as the Carolina coach’s pre-game interview ended with stories about him and the Head Ball Coach. The Blue Devils will be trying to snap a three-game losing […]
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Aaron is joined by Hank Close - who records as Hank(!) - to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of his debut album and play the song "Lady St."
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Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview tomorrow's battle for the Victory Bell, as UNC football takes on Duke.
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Inspired by their experience at a restaurant with an unexpectedly long wait, Brad and Aaron recommend places that aren't easy to get into.
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Trending today: a big-money ad campaign to promote Christianity, and a space-travel email scam that reminds Aaron of several movies.
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Anna Richards, Phil Ford, and Kenny Mann stop by to discuss next Saturday's gala to celebrate 75 years of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP.
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In today's news: a mass shooting in Raleigh, a preview of UNC basketball season, and a home invader identified by his own severed finger.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including a Hillsborough man arrested for home invasion after his finger was left at the scene. Also UNC's birthday, Carrboro's poet laureate, and more.
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Jay Bryan from the Carrboro Poets Council spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 12th. He discussed the upcoming West End Poetry Festival taking place this weekend.
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Senior Policy Associate at the Duke's Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward and Nicholas School of the Environment Professor Martin Doyle joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 13th.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 13th. She discussed the future of Franklins Street, a proposed 11 story building, the town's pickle ball facilities, and more.
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Carolina has an older, but not a deeper, offensive line. Three graduate students, two seniors and a junior protect that precious commodity named Drake Maye, who has been sacked 14 times this season, including five at Miami last week, but thrown only three interceptions. One of them, right tackle Spencer Rolland, transferred from Harvard with […]
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Scott's having car trouble, but he joins by phone this week - ironically, with a story about a pioneering traveler from the 19th century.
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Trending today: Amazon accused of selling "suicide kits," Texas Pete sued for not really being from Texas, and Victor shills for Big Salt.
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The Ackland Art Museum is celebrating "Acktoberfest" on Friday! Aaron chats with Dana Cowen and Allison Portnow Lathrop.
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In today's news: UNC celebrates University Day, COVID numbers head in the right direction, and Tar Heel football preps for Duke.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including a town council meeting set to discuss the future of Franklin Street downtown, the next phase of remodel for University Place Mall, and more.
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Chatham County Line Publisher Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 12th. He discussed the Chatham County Chamber's State of Chatham Report, and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 12th. She discussed the Opioid Advisory Committee applications, decriminalizing Marijuana, and the Department of Aging.
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Chris Covington and Alex Carrasquillo from the Chapel Hill Fire Department spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 12th. They discussed fire prevention week and strategies for being fire safe.
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The Astros ended the road team madness in the Major League Baseball playoffs. In 2021, the record of visiting teams in the postseason was a dismal 13-24, beginning with the Yankees’ ouster in the wild card game at Fenway Park in Boston, all the way through the Astros’ anti-climactic 7-0 loss to the Braves in […]
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This week, Aaron and Susan discuss what they're reading now: new horror for Susan, classic 20th-century educational philosophy for Aaron.
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Blue Cactus (Steph Stewart and Mario Arnez) play their hit "Stranger Again" and discuss Sleepy Fest, Saturday, October 22 in Hillsborough.
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Trending today: taxes, burps, farts, floating homes, the Icarus myth, and cannabis - and Aaron and Victor figure out how to win at politics.
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In today's news: the future of Franklin Street, new local data on violent crime, and the Chapel Hill Historical Society's search for a home.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including some big gifts for area non-profits, a closer look at the Chapel Hill Climate Action Plan, and more.
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Chapel Hill Author Randy B. Young joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 11th to discuss his new memoir "And The Stars Flew With Us."
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weave spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 1th. She discussed a new EV charging study, the town's new zoning district, the Historic District Commission, and more.
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David Tepper proved that money doesn’t make you smart. The billionaire owner of the Carolina Panthers made his money in the financial world. But it took him until the very end of his press conference after firing coach Matt Rhule to admit that he has a lot to learn about pro football. Tepper had reason […]
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On The Heels is live UNC football game analysis, highlights and a call-in show hosted by veteran sports radio personalities, Paul Connell and Andy Chacos; with special guests and your calls. Listen from 8 p.m.- 9 p.m. every Monday night, immediately following Mack Brown Live, and call-in during the show with your questions! This week, […]
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In which Victor and Aaron brainstorm cool horror movies, and Victor gets himself banned from every single restaurant in town.
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In today's news: a longtime sustainability advocate takes on a new role, and a UNC student group performs "acts of random kindness."
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including Carrboro's new poet laureate, a missing Chapel Hill teen, UNC's weekend football win, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Michael Koh joined Andrew Stuckey to discuss the weekend in sports, including UNC Football, Live Action with Carolina Basketball, women's soccer, and more.
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board Member Riza Jenkins spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 10th. They discussed aspects of school funding, staff retention, and capital needs, and more.
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Mack Brown has Miami’s number. Does he still have Duke’s? The Carolina coach was hoarse and sweating after the emotional win at Miami Saturday, which was his fourth straight against the Hurricanes. That wouldn’t be the case had The U been in the ACC in the 1990s, like Florida State was, but that’s not Mack’s […]
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Public Policy Polling director Tom Jensen says the pendulum is moving back to Republicans, but we're not likely to see big swings this year.
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Trending today: a poker player is accused of cheating, a professor is accused of academic hazing, and Victor cuts his own hair.
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Restaurateurs Al Bowers, Spring Council, and Omar Castro discuss Chapel Hill Diversity, an initiative to promote minority-owned businesses.
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In today's news: Orange County's school boards push for more funding, and UNC football reenters the top 25 after beating Miami.
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“Exploring Your Creative Genius” is a weekly half-hour show that takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by host Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student with decades of experience growing his own creative capacity and assisting others to do the same in exciting […]
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Judge Todd Roper is the District Court Judge for Chatham and Orange Counties. In his 30-years in Chatham County, Judge Roper has raised three children, coached children's sports teams, participated in many community organizations, and litigated cases in the State Court of Appeals and the State Supreme Court. Roper has a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and BA from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa where he played football under legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. He received his JD from Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham. He "truly believes in taking care of the poor, orphans, widows, and loving my neighbor. With these precepts, I can affect people in a positive way in our courts. It makes my judicial philosophy very simple." For more information, visit judgetoddroper.com.
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Pam Thompson Smith, UNC alum and anchor of The Sportsshop show.
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UNC-Chapel Hill’s Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism at UNC Chapel Hill. talks about the latest about her work at Huqoq, in Israel including more about the stunning mosaics on an ancient synagogue’s floor where this year’s team uncovered an unprecedented depiction of two female biblical heroes.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman joined 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, October 7th. She discussed fan celebrations, the UNC football game, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including a statement from Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood, a feasibility study for splash pads, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 7th. He discussed the upcoming town council meeting, a look back at the Carrboro Music Festival, a look ahead to the West End Poetry Festival, and more.
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Hubert Davis is a Carolina man and his own man. Davis was tabbed to succeed Roy Williams because of his basketball background, which began in earnest as an underrated player for Dean Smith and, after he proved himself on the college court, as a 12-year veteran in the NBA. He topped that off with nine […]
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With the Miami game looming, Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to discuss UNC football, the defense, Jacolby Criswell, and more.
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Fall is here, and the weather's great! Brad recommends a pub crawl in Carrboro, while Aaron talks about a pair of very different rodeos.
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Trending today: the latest in an ongoing cheating scandal that's roiling the chess world - and confusing just about everyone else.
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Film Fest 919 is back in Chapel Hill October 19-23! Aaron previews the festival with Film Fest 919 co-organizer Randi Emerman.
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In today's news: Orange County's sheriff discusses the Lyric Woods/Devin Clark murder case; UNC football preps for Miami.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including two men arrested for burglarizing Orange County mini-marts, a new school board member coming to Chatham County, and more.
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Chapel Hill Community Resilience Officer John Richards spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 6th. He discussed the town's climate action and response plan, EV charging stations, and the "Solarize the Triangle" initiative.
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Chapel Hill Director of Parks and Recreation Phil Fleischmann spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 6th. He discussed Splash Pad and Inclusive Playground feasibility, Pickleball facilities, and more.
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Why Aaron Judge may stay in New York, but with the Mets. As we head into a historic Major League Baseball playoff, with six teams from each league contending for World Series spots, the Yankees remain the biggest story of them all. And it’s all about their biggest name and body and what he’ll do […]
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State Rep. Graig Meyer joins Aaron for a legislative update, on issues ranging from Medicaid expansion to offshore wind power to abortion.
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This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate history's disruptors - including a vacuum-cleaner innovator and a famed civil rights activist.
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Trending today: Taco Bell's latest ad campaign gets Victor and Aaron talking about the youngest- and oldest-skewing chain restaurants.
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The Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP is holding events this month to celebrate its 75th anniversary! Aaron chats with Dr. Deborah Stroman.
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In today's news: an arrest in the murder of Devin Clark and Lyric Woods, and an update on Pittsboro's efforts to clean its drinking water.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including the announcement of the apprehension of a juvenile suspect in the murder of Devin Clark and Lyric Woods, Orange County Commissioners deferring a school protest buffer ordinance, and more.
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Chatham News and Record Editor and Publisher Bill Horner spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 5th. He discussed upcoming elections in Chatham County, the current school board vacancy, and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 5th. She discussed the deferring of a School Protest Buffer ordinance, school funding issues from a joint meeting with the school board, and more.
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Miami’s Tyler Van Dyke: Cinderella or pumpkin? When the Hurricanes played in Chapel Hill last year about this time of the month, Tyler Van Dyke was their starting quarterback only because fellow freshman Jake Garcia and veteran transfer D’Eriq King were both out for the season with injuries. Van Dyke was starting his fourth game […]
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This week, we're talking Festifall, back starting this weekend in Chapel Hill! Special events coordinator Alison Bender fills in for Susan.
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Trending today: a mea culpa from Victor, excitement about Fat Bear Week, and a rain-free Shakori festival. (Also, Dolph Lundgren is involved.)
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In today's news: an arrest in last week's shooting in Chapel Hill, and county leaders defer a vote on regulating protests on school grounds.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including UNC Buildings potentially being renamed, Mack Brown's poignant words on Cancer Awareness Week, and more.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 4th. She discussed the Minority Business Owners Needs Assessment, the dedication of a historical marker remembering Chatham's lynching victims, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 4th. She discussed how Hillsborough faired in last week's tropical storm, a recent drinking water award the town won, and more.
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Phil Longo has enlisted Drake Maye’s parents to help him. We all have our hearts in our mouths when UNC’s freshman sensation goes airborne at the end of a run. You can imagine what Aimee and Mark Maye do when their youngest of four sons leaves the ground. Carolina’s offensive coordinator knows how he feels. […]
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Trending today: reports that Bruce Willis has sold the use of his face for CGI purposes, and a dramatic legal fight over chocolate rabbits.
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Aaron chats with Gerald Ramoin of Hendrick Southpoint Automall, with a focus this week on their vehicle service offerings.
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In today's news: a UNC committee considers renaming 10 buildings, and Tar Heel quarterback Drake Maye racks up more awards.
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On The Heels is live UNC football game analysis, highlights and a call-in show hosted by veteran sports radio personalities, Paul Connell and Andy Chacos; with special guests and your calls. Listen from 8 p.m.- 9 p.m. every Monday night, immediately following Mack Brown Live, and call-in during the show with your questions! This week, […]
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including tropical storm cleanup, construction projects on campus, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Michael Koh and Andrew Stuckey discuss the weekend in sports, including UNC's big football win, field hockey, and soccer.
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Is Sam Howell’s number ready to be called? Judging from what is happening in the NFL these days, the Washington Commanders may be getting ready to give their rookie quarterback a chance, too. Whether it’s injuries to the Cowboys’ Dak Prescott and the Patriots’ Mac Jones, or inconsistent play from the Steelers’ Mitch Trubisky, backup […]
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Trending today: a Florida reporter uses a condom to protect her mic, and McDonald's introduces Happy Meals for adults.
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In today's news: storm recovery continues, UNC football and field hockey get big wins, and we celebrate the awards we won last week.
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“Exploring Your Creative Genius” is a weekly half-hour show that takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by host Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student with decades of experience growing his own creative capacity and assisting others to do the same in exciting […]
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Julian Sereno has been a North Carolina newspaperman since 1985, working as a reporter and editor for The Durham Sun and The Durham Herald-Sun for 12 years and as editor and publisher of Chatham County Line for 18. He earned an AB from the University of Chicago and an MA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For 30 years he was consistently first or second in buffet lines.
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Larry Miller, one of the greatest of the great Tar Heel basketball players of all time, talks about how he got to Chapel Hill, his times playing for Coach Smith, and what happened afterwards, and about his work with author Stephen Demorest on the book, “Larry Miller Time: The Story of the Lost Legend Who Sparked the Tar Heel Dynasty."
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including the latest on Tropical Storm Ian, Power Outages in Orange and Chatham Counties, a preview of this weekend's UNC football game, and more.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 30th. She discussed NFL concussion protocol, the upcoming UNC vs. Virginia Tech football game, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 30th. He discussed Tropical Storm Ian and how it will affect the weekend, a regional transportation conference, and more.
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National Weather Service Meteorologist Mike Strikler spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 30th. He shared the updated forecast for Chapel Hill as Tropical Strom Ian comes through.
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Senior Policy Associate at Duke's Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 30th. She discussed Hurricane Ian, Emergency Preparedness, and the climate implications of extreme weather events.
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It is time for Carolina football to get back to what and where it is. So, the Notre Dame game is over, which was our almost annual chance to prove the Tar Heels can compete on a national level. As with a history dating back to the 1972 Ohio State game (and the unveiling of […]
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Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview Saturday's game between UNC football and Virginia Tech.
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Trending today: a LinkedIn story about a Nike applicant who mailed their resume in the form of a cake - and the driver who delivered it.
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Aaron speaks with National Weather Service meteorologist Andrew Kren to get the latest Hurricane Ian forecast in the Triangle.
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In today's news: a tropical storm warning in the Triangle as forecasters call for 3 inches of rain and heavy gusts from Hurricane Ian.
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In which we eventually get to this week in history, but not before Scott celebrates 97.9 The Hill's recent awards.
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Trending today: a story about Wegman's ending its self-checkout service has Victor lamenting the good old days.
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In today's news: the weekend weather forecast, an update on Tuesday's fatal shooting, and the latest on lead in UNC drinking fountains.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including the community bracing for Tropical Storm Ian, various school and event closures, and more.
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Sports broadcaster David Glenn joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey to talk about the UNC football team, the last hurricane game against the Hokies, and the NC State - Clemson matchup this weekend.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 29th. She discussed the recent visit to Chapel Hill by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, many housing projects, and more.
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Pete Nance is already the most talked-about Tar Heel. He hasn’t played a real game for Carolina, and he is learning a new program after spending four years in a diametrically opposite place. UNC plays in the finesse-filled ACC, resides in a small southern town and has enormous expectations after last season’s NCAA finish. Northwestern, […]
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 28th. She discussed an upcoming meeting with the Orange County Board of Education, the response to recent double homicide, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including a shooting in Chapel Hill that left one dead and three injured, Carrboro suing the EPA, and more.
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OWASA's Engineering Manager of Capital Projects Allison Spinelli and Asset Manager Coleman Olinger joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 28th.
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Remember those rainy days at Kenan Stadium? Here comes another. I recall three games that literally dampened the spirits at the old lady in the pines, and all of them ended up with much different outcomes than we expected. If you have any more, comment below! I will start with the best on the absolute […]
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including the dedication of historical marker commemorating the lives of lynching victims in Chatham County, a fired up Mack Brown, and much more.
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Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 27th. She discussed the new interim town manager, an update on town water quality, and the dedication of a new historical marker in Pittsboro.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver visited with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 27th. She discussed how Hillsborough has responded to recent tragic murder of two teens in western Orange County. She also discussed work from the town board's work session this week.
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On The Heels is live UNC football game analysis, highlights and a call-in show hosted by veteran sports radio personalities, Paul Connell and Andy Chacos; with special guests and your calls. Listen from 8 p.m.- 9 p.m. every Monday night, immediately following Mack Brown Live, and call-in during the show with your questions! This week, […]
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Does anyone mind the longer timeouts in college sports? Never has an industry been more dominated by TV than college football and basketball. All pro sports, for example, are trying to do something about the length of games. Baseball has a pitch clock and time limit between innings. The NFL is bullish about making the […]
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UNC Process Series director Joseph Megel discusses this year's lineup - starting with Ariel Gratch's "The Heart Hero's Journey."
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including a Shooting on NC 70 last week, a fight and lockdown at Northwood High School last week, and more.
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For September’s “Teacher Feature,” 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell is joined by a pair of educators who are set to present at upcoming conferences. Molly Kearns (a classroom teacher at Morris Grove Elementary School) and Connie Wolf (the Instructional Technology Facilitator at Smith Middle School) share details on their presentations and the benefits of attending […]
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The ACC Coastal Division could be some team’s savior. After this coming weekend, all ACC football teams will have played division games, and right now it looks like the Coastal is where to be. The Atlantic is a bear with three teams – Clemson, Florida State and Syracuse – at 2-0 in division play and […]
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Corey Root and Erica Cormack discuss Orange County's Longtime Homeowner Assistance Program, and how it helps residents stay in their homes.
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This week, Julian Sereno has been a North Carolina newspaperman since 1985, working as a reporter and editor for The Durham Sun and The Durham Herald-Sun for 12 years and as editor and publisher of Chatham County Line for 18. He earned an AB from the University of Chicago and an MA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For 30 years he was consistently first or second in buffet lines.
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Guest: Jodi Magness
UNC-Chapel Hill’s Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism at UNC Chapel Hill. talks about the latest about her work at Huqoq, in Israel including more about the stunning mosaics on an ancient synagogue’s floor where this year’s team uncovered an unprecedented depiction of two female biblical heroes.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 23rd. They talked about Celtics coach Ime Udoka, and the upcoming UNC vs. Notre Dame football game.
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97.9 The Hill's Michael Koh joins Andrew Stuckey for a discussion of this weekend's sports.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including the postponement of the Chapel Hill vs. East Chapel Hill football game, an arrest made in a Carrboro shooting, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 23rd. He discussed ARPA Funds, the new Arts Center location, and pay raises for town staff.
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“Welcome to Chapel Hill” should be the refrain of the day. If you have ever been to a football game at Notre Dame, you are made comfortable long before kickoff. Miles away from the stadium, in parking lots and hotels and on buses, they know you are there and the “Welcome To Notre Dame” greetings […]
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Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell chats with Aaron about this Saturday's Notre Dame game, a chance for UNC to move to 4-0 on the season.
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Trending today: a story about a Utah student in trouble for a fake threat prompts Aaron to clarify the rule for when jokes are unacceptable.
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Dana Cowen and Rob Fucci discuss the Ackland Art Museum's new exhibit, "Drawn to Life: Master Drawings from the Age of Rembrandt."
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In today's news: an arrest in last week's Carrboro shooting, zombies invade UNC's campus, and Tar Heel football preps for Notre Dame.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including a tiny home village in Chatham County, the Complete Communities strategy in Chapel Hill, and more.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 22. She was calling from Washington, D.C., where she was at a White House event for mayors to discuss ARPA funds.
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The day Carolina introduced Joe Montana to the world. Notre Dame makes a ninth visit to Kenan Stadium Saturday in a series that overall dates back to 1949 and stands 21-1 in the official record book. On the field, the Tar Heels have beaten the Fighting Irish twice, both in Chapel Hill. The thrilling 29-24 […]
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This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate pioneering women, including a globetrotting cyclist and an 11-year-old who flew across the US.
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Trending today: Mariah Carey's lost grunge album, and a New York man's one-man crusade against unsafe bikers in Central Park.
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Suzanne Tormollen of TABLE discusses their upcoming Empty Bowls event - and breaks news of an impending move!
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Journalist Ari Sen discusses Social Sentinel, a program used by colleges (including UNC) that's raised free speech and privacy concerns.
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In today's news: a look at Chapel Hill's "Complete Community" housing initiative, and a preview of UNC football's upcoming Notre Dame game.
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Kat Mathias spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 21st. She discussed Autumn Fest coming up on October 1st in Mebane.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 21st. She discussed the board's apology for the county's historic role in racial lynching, the county's master aging plan, and more.
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Chatham News + Record reporter Ben Rappaport visited with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 21st. He discussed events and issues from the most recent Chatham County Schools Board meeting and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including an update on the Orange County double homicide investigation, more lead discovered in campus drinking water, and more.
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Who will win the irresistible force paradox this weekend? From physics to Batman movies, the question is brought up often between an immovable object versus an irresistible force. So let’s apply it to Notre Dame-UNC Saturday, a battle between massive brands that are both unranked in college football. The Fighting Irish come to Kenan Stadium […]
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It's Banned Books Week! ("Freedom To Read Week"?) Susan and Aaron promote upcoming events and discuss their favorite oft-challenged books.
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Trending today: a story about the Queen's funeral sends Victor and Aaron off on a tangent about Emoji Movie trivia. (It makes sense, honest.)
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Matt Gocke and Katherine Meehan stop by to discuss the North Carolina Botanical Garden's annual Fall Plant Sale, this Saturday from 9-2.
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Lucy Steiner and Jody Maxwell discuss Be Loud! '22, a concert this Saturday at Cats Cradle to raise funds for the Be Loud! Sophie Foundation.
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In today's news: authorities identify a suspect in the murder of Devin Clark and Lyric Woods; AG Josh Stein discusses the opioid crisis.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey present the 5:00 news, including the Orange County Sheriff's office seeking a 17-year-old suspect in the murder of two teens over the weekend.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 20th. She discussed the county's plans for Opioid settlement money, the new tiny home village being built, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 20th. She discussed last weekend's Hog Day festivities, the repair of the NC 86 overpass, and more.
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I was reminded why Pittsburgh is such a great football city. I made my first trip back to the Steel City in more than 20 years and was so impressed with the scene surrounding an NFL game at what used to be Heinz Field, where the ACC’s Pitt Panthers also play. Full disclosure, I went […]
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Chessa Rich stops by the studio to play her song “Wanderer” and discuss Sleepy Fest, an all-day local music festival October 22.
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Trending today: a "where-are-they-now" piece on a Japanese man who rented himself out as a do-nothing personal companion.
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In today's news: the latest on the deaths of Devin Clark and Lyric Woods, and an update on a Friday night shooting in downtown Carrboro.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including the Orange County Sheriff's office identifying the victims of a double homicide, police investigating a shooting in Carrboro, and more.
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Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Rahel Bearman spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 19th. She discussed Meals on Wheels 45th Anniversary celebration on Thursday, Sept. 22.
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Notre Dame’s tale of two halves should scare Carolina. Early in Notre Dame’s eventual victory over Cal, Tar Heel fans might have been encouraged by the mistakes made by the Fighting Irish, who had lost their first two games and were facing an 0-3 start for one of the few times in their storied football […]
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Trending today: a story about a $90,000 parking space in San Francisco leads Aaron and Victor to discuss their ideal spots in Chapel Hill.
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In today's news: two bodies are discovered in Orange County, a murder suspect is arrested, and a longtime UNC dean steps down.
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This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Alexis and guest host Victoria Pace from the Town of Hillsborough Tourism Board, are joined by Hillsborough based photographer Monica Meyer!
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“Exploring Your Creative Genius” is a weekly half-hour show that takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by host Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student with decades of experience growing his own creative capacity and assisting others to do the same in exciting […]
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This week, Tim Keim is an IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist and works with sufferers of age-related capacity loss, spinal conditions and back pain. He has over 10,000 personal hours on the yoga mat that have given him unique insight into structural conditions in the body. Tim is also a holistic health practitioner and a graduate of the California College of Ayurveda. Tim has cured himself of Crohn's Disease and other conditions with natural health methods and helps others do the same.
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Guest: Penny Rich
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Jeffery Deaver, the bestselling author of more than 30 novels, talks about his latest book, “The
Midnight Lock,” and why he likes to live in Chapel Hill.
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Guest: George Lynch, former UNC MBB and NBA player
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Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 16th. They discussed Robert Sarver and the WNBA Finals.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey present the 5:00 news, including UNC Business School Dean Doug Shackelford's resignation, the anniversary of the arrest in the Hedgepeth Case, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 16th. He discussed a potential lawsuit against the EPA, potential raises for town staff, and more.
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UNC Women's Soccer Coach Anson Dorrance spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 16th. He discussed the depth of this year's team, last off-season, and this weekend's opponent.
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What has happened to student youth in America? Political divide notwithstanding, some college kids seem to be more stupid these days. Where did they get the license to be so dumb? At the University of Utah’s home game last Saturday against Southern Utah, two coeds decided to cover their upper bodies with paint and walk […]
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Brad and Aaron discuss upcoming fall events in town, from Hog Day to A Tasteful Affair to TABLE's Empty Bowls event.
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Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell chats with AJ (filling in for Aaron) about UNC football, three games into the season.
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Emily Oglesby of the NC Botanical Garden discusses the NCBG's annual "Sculpture in the Garden" exhibit, which opens Sunday.
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Editor of the Chatham County Line Randy Voller joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 15th. He discussed Chatham and Orange real estate trends, economic development news in Chatham County, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 News, including a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in Carrboro, NC86 still closed in Hillsborough, and more.
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Senior Policy Associate from Duke's Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward visited with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 15th. She discussed Institutions responsibility in combating climate change, a current SEC hearing, and more.
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Chapel Hill Town Council Member Jess Anderson visited with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 15th. She discussed renaming of the gym at the Hargraves Community Center, an update on the 828 MLK project, and more.
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Carolina’s offense, not Notre Dame’s, will be the key. The annals of college athletics are filled with stories about underdog teams pulling together for big victories after losing a key player. Notre Dame will try to add one of those to its tradition as well as win a football game. Depending on what happens in […]
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This week in history, we celebrate democracy and the writing of the Constitution - but the segue from one to the other might be awkward.
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Trending today: a story about a British movie theater leads Aaron to dredge up a decades-old grudge, and a tiger is loose in Albuquerque.
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In today's news: NC-86 is closed in Hillsborough after yesterday's fatal crash; Carrboro considers raising staff salaries.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including a fatal accident on I-85, the return of the Community Holiday Parade, and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 14th. She discussed a new life-saving vending machine at the Orange County Detention Center, the recent works session for the Board of Commissioners, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 14th. She discussed the town's recent pay study, a newly approved housing development, and more.
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Carolina’s basketball schedule is front-loaded, to say the least. Some people say that, in college hoops, it is not how you start but how you finish. That is especially true if you are expected to make a run in the NCAA Tournament. But to make that run, teams must play well enough early to keep […]
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including new USNWR college rankings, how opioid settlement money will be used, and more.
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Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke wit 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 13th. She discussed the water treatment plant's new GAC filter, new hiring of town staff, and events happening around Pittsboro.
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Roy Williams recruited Jacob Stallings away from his father. The former Carolina catcher, who recently set the Major League Baseball record for 224 consecutive games without a passed ball, made a decision back in 2007 that had pitted UNC versus the school where his dad, Kevin Stallings, was coaching basketball. And it wasn’t an easy […]
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Trending today: a school district is asking parents if they have spare rooms for teachers to live in during the school year.
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Aaron chats with Ashley Melzer, director of UNC's Humanities for the Public Good Initiative, about their weeklong symposium next week.
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In today's news: UNC ranks highly in this year's US News "America's Top Colleges" list; Orange County Commissioners discuss opioid funds.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including reports of gunshots on Sunday afternoon, Rep. David Price on the Inflation Reduction Act, a recap of the football game, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Michael Koh joins Andrew Stuckey to break down the weekend of sports action in the Chapel Hill area.
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If NIL is the great separator, the transfer portal is the great equalizer. College athletics has been very confusing the last few years, thanks to the implementation of Name-Image-Likeness allowing certain amateur athletes to be paid like pros. That only applies to a small percentage of elite jocks who make the big bucks from their […]
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Local musician Owen FitzGerald stops by the studio to play his song "The Body" and discuss Sleepy Fest, an all-day music festival October 22.
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Public Policy Polling director Tom Jensen discusses a new survey showing a dead heat in North Carolina's race for the U.S. Senate.
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Trending today: Victor digs into a story about a country club with a 9/11-themed menu - that may or may not be an actual thing.
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Aaron chats with Holly Fraccaro and Vanessa Jenkins about next month's Triangle Parade of Homes - and the latest news from Chatham Park.
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In today's news: Thursday saw two crashes in Chapel Hill involving bikers or pedestrians, one fatal; UNC football gets another road win.
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This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Alexis and guest host Victoria Pace from the Town of Hillsborough Tourism Board, are joined by local musician, Kiah Wells.
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“Exploring Your Creative Genius” is a weekly half-hour show that takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by host Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student with decades of experience growing his own creative capacity and assisting others to do the same in exciting […]
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Marcus Ginyard is Vice President of Medalist Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm, where he works in business development. Prior to his time atMedalist, he played professional basketball throughout Europe for 11 years. Marcus is a student athlete graduate of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and continues to support and serve his alma mater. In October 2022 he will begin terms on both the Advisory Board of the Rams Club and on the Institute for the Environment’s Board of Visitors. Marcus is very closely involved with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County and loves connecting with and giving back to the local community.
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Guest: Penny Rich
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"Let's Sweat: A Critical Race Theory Spotlight on the Health of Sports." Guest speakers: Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique, Dr. Billy Hawkins and Dr. Ellen Staurowsky.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 9th. He discussed the upcoming Town Council meeting, suicide prevention awareness, and more.
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George Karl is ready for his day as UNC’s 12th Hall of Famer. Karl will be inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame Saturday night in Springfield, presented by other Tar Heel legends Bobby Jones and Roy Williams, and it will be for his NBA coaching career with six teams that yielded 1,997 regular-season and […]
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Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to look back at last week's App State game and look ahead to Georgia State on Saturday.
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After a successful visit to the Cheesecake Factory, Brad and Aaron recommend other local spots that are big chains, but still worth the trip.
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Trending today: cheating accusations roil the chess world, with one grandmaster offering to play naked to clear his name.
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In today's news: a pedestrian in the road is struck and killed in Chapel Hill, and a UNC football player faces charges in a complicated case.
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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including the complicated circumstance surrounding UNC football player Don Chapman’s domestic violence arrest, Duke Energy’s carbon plan, and more.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 8th. She discussed testifying about the town's position on Duke Energy's carbon plan, The Tracks Music Series, the end of the Franklin Street repave, and more.
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Is Jon Scheyer Coach K’s successor or his own man? The royal straight flush the new Duke basketball coach continues to run raises a number of questions. Does Scheyer landing 6-foot-8 forward TJ Power as his next 5-star in the class of 2023 show that he has Mike Krzyzewski’s recruiting chops or more about the […]
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Scott and Aaron discuss great figures who got their starts very late, and very early, in life. Also, a listener writes a poem about Scott.
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Back from a battle with cancer, Reese McHenry stops by to play a new song, "I Do What I Want," ahead of her shows at Hopscotch this weekend.
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Trending today: a burglar uses a crucifix to rob a Catholic school, and a Florida woman tries to use Riverdance to pass a sobriety test.
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Aaron chats with Raul Reis, the new dean of UNC's Hussman School of Journalism and Media, at the start of an exciting and challenging year.
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In today's news: Duke Energy's carbon reduction plan leaves environmentalists unsatisfied; UNC football dissects a poor defensive performance.
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Executive Director of Extraordinary Ventures Lisa Kaylie visited with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 7th. She discussed their mission and the upcoming Inclusive Employment Summit to help connect businesses with workers with developmental disabilities.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including a jobs announcement for Mebane, Capital Projects in Orange County, and the need for housing in Chapel Hill.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 7th. She discussed the Board of Commissioners forming a new Opioid Advisory Committee, the county's recommended priorities for the next session of the general assembly, and more.
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Yep, it sure looks like Devin Leary is ACC Player of the Year. I shook my head after the 2022 preseason All-ACC team came out with N.C. State’s Leary tabbed as the conference player of the year. After the first week, he is among the worst QBs in the league. Sure, he was the ACC’s […]
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Music is the prompt this week, as Susan and Aaron look forward to the Tracks Music Series, starting Thursday in downtown Chapel Hill.
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A story about mischievous Japanese apes leads Victor to declare his hatred of monkeys - and his desire to get hit with a tranquilizer dart.
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Aaron chats with married authors Sally Greene and Paul Jones, who are doing a joint reading Saturday at 6:00 in Hillsborough.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill tackles housing needs, Orange County sees rising tourism, and Drake Maye wins all the awards.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including Saturday's epic UNC football game, a local appointed to a state advisory board, and more.
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Now that the craziness of that game is over, there are legit questions. Why was Mack Brown dancing with his players after they escaped App State scoring a record 40 points in the fourth quarter? Did any defensive players dance, too, or get sent to take cold showers for that exhibition? Was beating a mid-major […]
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This week, join the hosts of “On The Heels” for a discussion about the incredible game against App State, and Art Chansky joins in to share some concerns.
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This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Eryk and Alexis are joined by their colleague and Hillsborough resident, Jackie Smolenski, for a discussion about things to do in Hillsborough, Dungeons and Dragons, and the group answers some of your advice questions.
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Marcus Ginyard is Vice President of Medalist Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm, where he works in business development. Prior to his time at Medalist, he played professional basketball throughout Europe for 11 years. Marcus is a student athlete graduate of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and continues to support and serve his alma mater. In October 2022 he will begin terms on both the Advisory Board of the Rams Club and on the Institute for the Environment’s Board of Visitors. Marcus is very closely involved with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County and loves connecting with and giving back to the local community.
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BYU v. Duke Volleyball Racial Incident
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Guest: Susan Romaine
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Bill Kirwan, longtime head of the library at Western Carolina University, now retired in Chapel Hill, insists that that he is not an expert, but only a fan of thoroughbred horse racing. But he knows a lot and will share some of it with us on WCHL’s Who’s Talking
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UNC / UVA Professor Dr. Deb Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 2nd. They discussed Serena Williams, the WNBA playoffs, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including reports of break-ins at a freshman dorm on campus, how students are responding to loan relief, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 2nd. He discussed the town council's recent retreat, the upcoming Carrboro Music Festival, and the town's walkability.
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There’s a running joke that App State fans moonlight in Carolina blue when no one is looking. But for yours truly, that’s rather close to the truth. My family moved to Boone back in 2000. Though I was born in New England, I still consider Boone my hometown and likely always will. I grew up […]
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Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview UNC football's much-anticipated matchup with Appalachian State on Saturday.
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In honor of Orange County Living Wage's Labor Day challenge, Aaron and Brad recommend date nights at local living-wage employers.
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Trending today: a Texas man lets the dogs out, and a farmer breaks a world record by traveling 38 miles down a river in a homegrown pumpkin.
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In today's news: K-12 test scores are in from last year, UNC students weigh in on debt forgiveness, and Tar Heel football preps for App State.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including the hiring of an interim town manager in Pittsboro, water fountains removed from the Wilson Library due to lead contamination, and more.
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Senior Policy Associate at Duke's Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 1st. She discussed Duke Energy's carbon plan, the water situation in Jackson, Mississippi, and more.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 1st. She discussed the recent State of the Community Report, the new Cookout Restaurant, and more.
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The coming hoops campaign already worries me to death. This is a sermon I am going to preach on the road toward Houston, where the Tar Heels are favored to win the 2023 national championship. They are not a consensus pick but some of the early polls are scary. CBS Sports, for example, has Hubert […]
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This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate civil rights leaders, endurance travelers, and an inventor who took an easy thing and made it easier.
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Trending today: Victor lives the LSP life. Also, a restaurant in Austria decides to make the vegetarian option its default setting.
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In today's news: a former student sues UNC, the Chapel Hill Cook Out sets an opening date, and officials tackle the overdose epidemic.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including a lawsuit that alleges racial discrimination against UNC, the monkeypox vaccine, and more.
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East Chapel Hill High School 10th Grader Teresa Fang spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 31st. She discussed founding a documentary film club, her past work as a reporter for Scholastic Kids Press, and the start of the school year at East Chapel Hill High.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 31st. She discussed International Overdose Awareness Day, back to school in Orange County, and more.
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Is App State the most important game of UNC’s season? Mack Brown is singing the same tune in 2022, but it ends with a different refrain. While winning remains his highest priority, he insists his Tar Heels “will have to play great to have a chance” to beat the Mountaineers at Kidd Brewer Stadium at […]
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Susan and Aaron recommend books inspired by a documentary, "Vaccination from the Misinformation Virus," screening at the library Thursday.
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Trending today: go-karts in a French prison, dinosaur tracks in the drought-affected West, and why Victor hates using "and" in headlines.
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Aaron chats with U.S. House Rep. David Price about the Inflation Reduction Act and other recent bills - plus the state of Congress in 2022.
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In today's news: today is Overdose Awareness Day; officials plug the monkeypox vaccine; the State Supreme Court hears the Leandro case.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including overdose awareness day activities on Wednesday, the 0 Week atmosphere for UNC football, and more.
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Mary Tiger from OWASA visited with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 30th. She discussed OWASA's new strategic plan.
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Ben Rappaport from the Chatham News + Record spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 30th. He discussed Chatham County stories, including the VinFast plant in Moncure and NCDOT's plans to update infrastructure, which includes displacing several residents.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 30th. She talked about the town board's discussion of a Public Safety Advisory Board, back to school, and more.
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This week, join the hosts of “On The Heels” for a discussion about what went right and what went wrong against Florida A&M!
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Serena changed tennis, women and the world. Rarely does an athlete, celebrity or even a politician win the hearts of some people who aren’t rabid followers of what they do. Serena Williams is one of those bright stars, playing professional tennis for 25 years and becoming an international icon. First, Serena broke into the women’s […]
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Trending today: a dispute between a town and a coffee company lead Victor and Aaron to brainstorm aesthetic rules for Chapel Hill.
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Wednesday is International Overdose Awareness Day, with an all-day event at Peace & Justice Plaza. Aaron speaks with UNC Dr. Evan Ashkin.
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In today's news: a missing man is found, police urge back-to-school traffic safety, and state officials address an overdose epidemic.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including the first day of school for public school students, UNC's opening week win in football, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Michael Koh visits with Andrew Stuckey to discuss the opening weekend for UNC's fall sports season.
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Gene Chizik has to repeat what he did during his first stay at UNC. Drake Maye’s first-game heroics might have won the night, but Carolina’s defensive story was not so positive. The talented Florida A&M offense racked up 279 passing yards and stayed in the game until the fourth quarter despite supposedly being overmatched. New […]
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Public Policy Polling director Tom Jensen discusses the political landscape ahead of the election - not great for Democrats, but improved.
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Trending today: San Franciscans are very particular about how their city is nicknamed; Aaron and Victor discuss what Chapel Hill's should be.
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In today's news: CHCCS and OCS students head back to school, Chapel Hill Police make an arrest in a murder case, and UNC football wins.
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This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Eryk and Alexis are joined by Hillsborough resident Holly Friday for an intimate discussion of her profession and the gang answers some of your advice questions.
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“Exploring Your Creative Genius” is a weekly half-hour show that takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by host Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student with decades of experience growing his own creative capacity and assisting others to do the same in exciting […]
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This week, Tim Keim is an IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist and works with sufferers of age-related capacity loss, spinal conditions and back pain. He has over 10,000 personal hours on the yoga mat that have given him unique insight into structural conditions in the body. Tim is also a holistic health practitioner and a graduate of the California College of Ayurveda. Tim has cured himself of Crohn's Disease and other conditions with natural health methods and helps others do the same.
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Joey Powell and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina, preview UNC vs Florida A&M.
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Guest: Penny Rich
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Rufus Edmisten, Deputy Chief Counsel for the Senate Watergate Committee, NC Attorney General and Secretary of State, Democratic nominee for governor in 1984 and, many say, the most colorful politician in North Carolina’s last 50 years, talks about his new book, “That’s Rufus: A Memoir of Tar Heel Politics, Watergate and Public Life”
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Dr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 26, to talk about the weekend's UNC vs. Florida A&M football game and the start of the fall athletics calendar.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell subs in for Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 26. He shares the latest updates on an incident between state Alcohol Law Enforcement officers and a UNC student on Franklin Street, as well as a homicide investigation in Chapel Hill. Plus: a player protest at Florida A&M briefly puts their game against UNC in jeopardy, a UNC health expert shares back-to-school advice and Carolina field hockey starts off 1-0.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 26. He shares information on the town council's upcoming retreat and return to regular business meeting, as well as an open application for a key artistic position and celebrating one of Carrboro's legends.
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A UNC loss Saturday would be the biggest upset in college football history. Yes, the Tar Heels are 35-point favorites against Florida A&M for the Week 0 opener for both teams. The question, with the offensive unknowns and the presence of a great opposing linebacker, is can Carolina cover? A straight-up loss is out of […]
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Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview Saturday's Florida A&M game and the entire upcoming UNC football season.
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The closure of St. James restaurant in Durham get Brad and Aaron thinking: where else should you go now before it's gone?
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Trending today: gummy bears made out of wind turbines, a glitchy AI rapper, and various ways to keep Elon Musk distracted and out of trouble.
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In today's news: a missing man in Chapel Hill, a shooting arrest in Carrboro, back-to-school COVID safety tips, and a UNC football preview.
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Superintendent of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Dr. Nyah Hamlett spoke with 97.9 the Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thusday, August 25th. She discusses back to school preparations, school safety, and more.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including Chatham County officials response to displaced residents, a look at the UNC Band, and golfer Ben Griffen makes a pro comeback.
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Regional CEO of the Red Cross of Eastern North Carolina Barry Porter spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 25th. He discussed emergency preparedness and climate resilience for individuals and communities.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 25th. She discussed the Rosemary St. parking deck construction, back to school, taking up pickleball, and more.
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Hope Florida A&M isn’t as good as its head coach. Ever notice how great coaches were usually average players? Bobby Knight and Dean Smith, for example. How about Mack Brown? Similarly, great players usually don’t make good coaches. Bart Starr comes to mind. So does Bob Cousy. Or Wayne Gretzky or Isaiah Thomas. Even Larry […]
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This week, Scott and Aaron look at historical eruptions: three volcanoes, but also some 'eruptive' movements and people making an impact.
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Trending today: an anti-LGBTQ church in New Jersey and a bunch of egg-loving sailors in Greece. Also, we discuss levels of "sensationalism."
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New numbers show tourism spending in Orange County is back near 2019 levels. Aaron chats with Laurie Paolicelli of the Visitors Bureau.
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In today's news: the UNC and FAMU bands team up for Saturday, Covid numbers drop in NC, and a UNC golfer has a wild journey to success.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 24th. She discussed students heading back to school, Overdose Awareness Day (August 31st), and more.
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It had to be Maye. It had to be Maye. Remember that old ditty by Sinatra, “It Had To Be You”? Here is why, in my humble opinion, freshman Drake Maye got the nod over sophomore Jacolby Criswell as Carolina’s starting quarterback. With next-to-zero experience at running back, this team cannot find itself HAVING to […]
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The Friends of the Library are hosting a Big Book Sale this weekend! Karen Curtin and Meg McGurk of the Friends fill in for Susan.
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Trending today: Japan tries to boost alcohol sales, Aaron defends the Laffer curve, and Janet Jackson's voice causes computer glitches.
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Aaron chats with Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools superintendent Dr. Nyah Hamlett, who's on a back-to-school tour of all 20 CHCCS schools.
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In today's news: a proposed drive-thru at University Place raises hackles at neighboring Binkley Baptist Church.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news including the upcoming remodel of University Place Mall, Tom Jensen on midterm elections, and more.
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Executive Director of Heels4Life Graham Boone spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 23rd. He discussed the “Meet the Players” event happening Wednesday at Alumni Hall on Franklin Street, the emerging NIL landscape, and more. Sponsored by Alumni Hall
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 23rd. She discussed many of the developments around the county, talked about residents who will be displaced by NCDOT's VinFast upgrades, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 23rd. She discussed Assistant Town Manager Margaret Hauth's upcoming retirement, remembering author Michael Malone, and more.
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Davis Love is the silent type. But when he speaks, people listen. Love is one of the all-time stars of the PGA Tour since his All-American days at UNC. He has earned $45 million in pro tournaments, captained the U.S. Ryder Cup team and will do the same with the next President’s Cup, calling it […]
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Trending today: electric vehicles are too quiet, so automakers are adding noise - enough, in some cases, to make them dangerously loud.
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In today's news: a suspect is arrested for a murder in Hillsborough, University Place preps for redevelopment, and Drake Maye gets the call.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including a murder suspect from Hillsborough captured in Georgia, the 75th Anniversary for the local NAACP and League of Women Voters, and more.
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Chapel Hill Police Lt. Todd Harris and Public Information Officer Alex Carrasquillo spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 22nd. They discussed back to school safety tips for the community.
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No matter which quarterback starts Saturday, both will play half the game. Mack Brown is expected to name his starting quarterback for the opener against Florida A&M sometime this week, perhaps at today’s press conference. Or Brown may wait for one more practice. Either way, there is reason to believe that Brown will say “Jacolby […]
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Trending today: Mariah Carey wants to be officially crowned the "Queen of Christmas," but Victor and Aaron have other candidates in mind.
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In today's news: a fatal shooting in Hillsborough, a campus parking scam in Chapel Hill, and local advocacy groups mark 75 years.
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This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Eryk and Alexis are joined by Sara LaFone and her dog Jerry. Sara, a Hillsborough native, is a musician, community organizer, pet lover!
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“Exploring Your Creative Genius” is a weekly half-hour show that takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by host Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student with decades of experience growing his own creative capacity and assisting others to do the same in exciting […]
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This week, Tim Keim is an IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist and works with sufferers of age-related capacity loss, spinal conditions and back pain. He has over 10,000 personal hours on the yoga mat that have given him unique insight into structural conditions in the body. Tim is also a holistic health practitioner and a graduate of the California College of Ayurveda. Tim has cured himself of Crohn's Disease and other conditions with natural health methods and helps others do the same.
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Guest: Susan Romaine
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Jeffery Deaver, the bestselling author of more than 30 novels, talks about his latest book, “The Midnight Lock,” and why he likes to live in Chapel Hill.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 News, including a fatal shooting in Hillsborough, fire departments training, and more.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 19th. She discussed the ongoing controversy surrounding Deshaun Watson and the NFL's handling of the allegations against him.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 19th. He discussed Orange County's first monkeypox case, the reinstated abortion ban, ongoing town projects, and more.
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This week the Big Ten Conference signed national television and media-rights deals with CBS, Fox and NBC collectively worth more than $1 billion per year, starting in 2023, shattering the previous record for any league in the history of college sports. How did the Big Ten do it? It starts with the league’s track record […]
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Brad and Aaron discuss date-night spots that UNC students don't know about - and spots where townies and gownies can intermingle.
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Trending today: a bank hires a new teller...a fortune teller. Also, the Catholic Church experiences staff shortages among their exorcists.
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Aaron chats with UNC Health infectious disease expert Dr. David Weber about staying COVID-safe as kids start heading back to school.
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In today's news: no charges for a Siler City police shooting; local fire departments train in Chapel Hill; UNC women's soccer gets a big win.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including the latest on Orange County's first monkeypox case, the reinstated 20 week abortion ban, Pittsboro town offices reopening, and more.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 18. She discussed the return of UNC students, Bike lanes, Bus Rapid Transit funds, and more.
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Rising East Chapel Hill High School Senior Pristine Onuahu and A.P. Biology Teacher Kimberly Manning spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 18. They discussed Pristine's science experiment that won the "Genes in Space" competition and will be completed on the International Space Station.
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Senior Policy Associate at Duke's Nicholas Institute Ashely Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 18. She discussed what local governments and municipalities can do to help mitigate the effects of climate change.
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With North Carolina’s season opener against Florida A&M just nine days away, the Tar Heels’ ongoing quarterback competition offers a stark contrast to almost every other team in the Atlantic Coast Conference in at least one potentially important way. All but two ACC teams, UNC and lowly Duke, expect to have either their 2021 starter […]
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Remembering some development battles in NC gets Aaron and Scott thinking about what we might have thought if they'd gone differently.
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Trending today: Victor is excited because the supersonic jet is coming back - and it's going to be manufactured in Greensboro.
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Aaron chats with Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood, just elected president of the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association.
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In today's news: a judge restores NC's 20-week abortion ban; Orange County gets its first monkeypox case; UNC's fall sports season begins.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including Orange County's first confirmed case of monkeypox, vandalism at the Old Well, and more.
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Cindy Wiliams-Hills and Tasha Calhoun Hills of the Center of Excellence Childcare and Academy visited wtih 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 17.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 17. She discussed the state County Commissioner's Conference, monkeypox in Orange County, Opioid settlement money, and more.
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Vivienne Benesch of Playmakers Repertory Company spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 16. She discussed the upcoming open house and the 2022-2023 Season at Playmakers.
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While the concept of preseason polls may seem silly — how can anyone rank teams that haven’t played any games yet? — the Associated Press preseason college football poll has developed an impressive reputation over the last two decades in at least one way. In 16 of the last 18 seasons, college football’s eventual national champion […]
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With the library returning to (near-)normal hours and students returning to class, Susan and Aaron recommend books about returns.
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Trending today: a high-tech trash can is costing the city of San Francisco 20,000 dollars. (And it's already full! What gives?)
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Aaron chats with UNC field hockey star Erin Matson, author of the "Notes from the Field" column on Chapelboro.com.
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In today's news: a look at UNC's new police chief, a vandalism incident at the Old Well, and the story of UNC football star British Brooks.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including Chapel Hill's BIC program, gender-neutral bathrooms on campus, Pittsboro's Town Offices closed for over a week, and more.
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Publisher of The Chatham County Line, Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 16. He discussed Pittsboro's closure of Town Hall, the resignation of Town Manager Chris Kennedy, and recent Chatham County real estate news.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 16. She discussed various town water issues, new grants for water resilience, and the Hillsborough 101 class that is now accepting registration.
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While the University of North Carolina has produced more than 230 National Football League players overall, led by the likes of Lawrence Taylor and Julius Peppers, the Tar Heels have had shockingly little success at sending quarterbacks to the NFL. In fact, only two UNC players have even become starting quarterbacks at the next level, […]
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The Orange/Durham/Chatham chapter of the League of Women Voters is celebrating its 75th anniversary! Aaron chats with Jennifer Rubin.
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It's all about tipsiness today: Victor shares stories about alcoholic ice cream and a bear who got into some mildly toxic honey.
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In today's news: trans students face a dearth of gender-neutral restrooms at some UNC buildings; a Chapel Hill program gets a big grant.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including the First Day of Classes at UNC, Pittsboro's town offices being closed, and a season ending injury for British Brooks.
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Orange County Schools Superintendent Dr. Monique Felder visited with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 15. She discussed back to school preparations, the challenges facing the district and how the district is handling student safety.
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The first full week of National Football League preseason games, which concluded Sunday night, offered a reminder of the professional league’s heavy Atlantic Coast Conference flavor, especially at the most important position on the field. While the NFL’s regular season won’t begin until Sept. 8, current projections have eight former ACC quarterbacks as the likely […]
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Public Policy Polling director Tom Jensen joins Aaron to discuss the latest midterm trends - with mixed news for Democrats and Republicans.
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Filling in for Victor again, AJ shares the results of a new survey on whether Americans have gone 'back to normal' yet in the wake of COVID.
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Aaron chats with Anna Richards about the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this October.
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It's the first day of class at UNC; Chapel Hillians welcome students back to town; North Carolina's state of emergency expires.
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This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Eryk and Alexis are joined by Hillsborough's homegrown comedian, Jeremy Alder!
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“Exploring Your Creative Genius” is a weekly half-hour show that takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by host Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student with decades of experience growing his own creative capacity and assisting others to do the same in exciting […]
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This week, Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners, Renée Price joins Randy on the porch. Serving her 3rd term, she's also the Democratic nominee running for election this November to the North Carolina General Assembly as representative for District 50.
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Guest: Kathy Wilson, UNC WBB alum and Leadership Coach.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including an announced memorial for James Cates, upgraded utilities in Hillsborough, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 12. He discussed the return of UNC students, the commute from Carrboro to UNC, and Monkeypox vaccines.
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What a surprise, the LIV golf tour has turned political. You know this is a waste of time, worrying about the fight for money in golf. The guys who have defected from the PGA are doing so for the dough, but they should at least own up to it. Brooks Koepka, the four-time major championship […]
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Brad and Aaron (joined by Aaron's friend Jessica, in town this week) recommend romantic spots that require a bit of a longer drive.
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Trending today: price hikes at Disney+ lead us on a tangent about whether the stock market is real. (AJ fills in for Victor today.)
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With the fall semester about to start, Aaron chats with new UNC police chief Brian James about building trust with the campus community.
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In today's news: a Duke prof helps faculty navigate tough issues in the classroom; UNC women's soccer is picked to finish third in the ACC.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including the start of UNC's Week of Welcome, Town Hall and Police offices closed in Pittsboro, an award for Carrboro, and more.
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Environmental Justice advocate and Practitioner-in-Residence at Duke's Nicholas School Catherine Coleman Flowers visited with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 11. She discussed her environmental justice work, her book, and becoming a MaCarther "Genius."
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 11. She discussed the return of students for the first day of classes, Monkeypox, and bike lanes on Franklin St.
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I’m both sorry and happy to say goodbye. One of the greatest athletes of all time – men or women – is retiring at 40. Serena Williams will make her last appearance at the U.S. Open, which starts in late August. Serena and her sister Venus set stuffy tennis on its collective ear when the […]
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This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate great women in history, including a 19th-century suffragette and the author of "Dick and Jane."
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Trending today: the WWE avoids calling their performers "wrestlers," and an actor does an about-face on Game of Thrones.
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Aaron chats with Duke ethicist John Rose, who's leading a seminar this week for professors who want to better discuss tough issues in class.
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In today's news: UNC's Week of Welcome begins, Pittsboro's town manager steps down, and UNC football gets closer to their season opener.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including the return of students to UNC's campus for the fall semester, the 828 MLK site being classified in the federal brownfields program, and more.
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Aaron Bachenheimer and Sophie Dubois from The Good Neighbor Initiative spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 10. They discussed how The Good Neighbor Initiative helps connect new student residents and permanent town residents.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 10. She discussed rural broadband, fiber optic lines in Hillsborough, and the end of the statewide COVID state of emergency.
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Donovan Zimmerman from the Paperhand Puppet Intervention visited with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 10. He discussed their upcoming show at the Forest Theatre, "The Meanwhile Clock and Other Impossible Dances."
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Will the Big Ten’s TV glut help the ACC with ESPN? It has only been speculated, but it looks like the Big Ten may be knocking the Mothership – as ESPN is known in the sports television trade – out of the box. Fox remains the Big Ten’s primary TV partner and financial backer in […]
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Susan and Aaron recommend books based on this week in history - and Aaron grills Susan on plans for the town's next poet laureate.
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Trending today: Michael Jordan's dream house is on the market - but his eclectic choices are making it a harder sell than you'd expect.
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In today's news: COVID-19 shuts down Pittsboro Town Hall, and Chapel Hill officials turn to a federal program to address coal ash on MLK.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including Pittsboro's town offices closed for the week, an update on Monkeypox, the Carrboro Music Festival setting a date, and more.
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James Cates Scholars Joya Horton, Myles Jackson, Sophia Rangell and Joshua Williams visited with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 9.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 9. She discussed the new Solarize the Triangle Initiative, Monday's Board of Commissioners Meeting, a recent resident satisfaction award, and more.
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How lucky are we to have coaches like Mack Brown? For 12 straight years, WCHL has had a sweepstakes sending lucky UNC fans to a special destination where the football or basketball teams are playing games in the upcoming season. It began in 2011, with a Take Us To Vegas contest to watch Roy Williams’ […]
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Trending today: a picture of chorizo makes the rounds among astronomy buffs; magnet fishers in Georgia land a dangerous quarry.
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Carolina Performing Arts executive/artistic director Alison Friedman joins Aaron to preview their upcoming fall season.
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In today's news: a missing Chapel Hill teen, a bomb scare at UNC, a major federal environmental law, and important info about monkeypox.
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Chatham County Schools Public Information Officer Nancy Wykle spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 8. She discussed the need for new elementary schools, changes for the upcoming school year, and other back to school preparations.
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97.9 The Hill's Michael Koh and Andrew Stuckey discuss the upcoming fall sports season at UNC.
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Ben Griffin, the million-to-one shot, won almost a half-mill at the Wyndham. The Chapel Hill golfer, who has gone from selling mortgages to making birdies on the pro tour, had the most thrilling weekend of his young career in the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield in Greensboro. The former East Chapel Hill and UNC star just […]
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NC Treasurer Dale Folwell joins Aaron to discuss a new report on profits taken in last year by the state's seven largest hospitals.
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Trending today: a gamer in a league of his own, debates over room temperature, and Aaron and Victor's advice for playing hooky.
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Aaron chats with Jon Collins and 97.9 The Hill's Ali Evans about a Drag Bingo event they're organizing on August 17 to benefit iNSIDEoUT.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill officials prep for the fall semester, UNC reaps research funds, and Tar Heel women's soccer kicks off its season.
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“Exploring Your Creative Genius” is a weekly half-hour show that takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by host Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student with decades of experience growing his own creative capacity and assisting others to do the same in exciting […]
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This week, Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners, Renée Price joins Randy on the porch. Serving her 3rd term, she's also the Democratic nominee running for election this November to the North Carolina General Assembly as representative for District 50.
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Guest: Penny Rich
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Guest: Michael Harris, former UNC football player and Director of Student Athlete Academic Services at Boston College
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Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 5. She discussed the ongoing Brittney Griner saga.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 News, including a delay to Pittsboro's new water filter system, the World University Games eyeing Chapel Hill, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils visited with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 5. He discussed Carrboro's recent national resident satisfaction award, the upcoming Carrboro Music Festival, and more.
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We know about Roy Williams, but do we really remember Larry Miller? Two very deserving Tar Heels will be entering the College Basketball Hall of Fame in November, a coach already in the Naismith Hall, and a player who was one of the best to ever suit up here. I’ve got to give it to […]
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Following a trip to Chicago that saw some cool finds, Brad and Aaron discuss places in the Triangle where you can find unexpected joys.
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Trending today: video of "walking sharks" isn't all it's cracked up to be. Also, the Great Barrier Reef may be recovering - but at a cost.
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Aaron discusses Chapel Hill's Building Integrated Communities project with Sarah Viñas, the town's affordable housing director.
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In today's news: Orange County adds a new early voting site, the World University Games consider the Triangle, and Ava Pukatch finds a shrine.
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97.9 The Hill's Ava Pukatch and Andrew Stuckey discuss Ava's last day at the station, and some of the highlights of her reporting career so far.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including a story on Recycling Stars for Orange County residents, a new early voting site, and Carrboro's Fire Chief.
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Senior Research Associate at Duke's Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 4. She discussed the climate provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 4. She discussed Chapel Hill's bid to host the University Games, Social Districts, the return of students to UNC, and more.
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Stephanie Pace deserves some kind of MVP award. When Pace’s documentary on the 1957 Tar Heels came out in January, reviews said she had been working on the film for seven years. It seemed more like 17, based on all the talks we had about where the project was going and how she planned to […]
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Scott celebrates great women of the last 100 years - including a lesser-known figure who helped launch the civil rights movement in the '50s.
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Trending today: a textbook company gets into the NFT biz, and the Batgirl movie gets shelved. Also, Aaron is liberated from pop culture.
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Aaron chats with Penny Gordon-Larsen, UNC's interim vice chancellor for research, about a milestone in research funding on campus.
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In today's news: the Supreme Court sets Halloween to hear a case over UNC's admissions process; solid waste officials help residents recycle.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including a big honor for an East Chapel Hill High student, the resumption of disconnections by OWASA, and much more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 3. She discussed the Longtime Homeowners Assistance Program, The Climate Action Grant, and more.
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Illiana Garcia and Eric Woodall from the North Carolina Theatre spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 3. They discussed the upcoming production of On Your Feet: The Story Emilio and Gloria Estefan.
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I guess winning is more important than getting vaxxed. Former Wake Forest and ACC baseball star Whit Merrifield has refused to get vaccinated all season while playing for the lowly Kansas City Royals. He apparently wanted to get into the postseason so badly that he reversed his commitment to family and whatever reasons he refused […]
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Fresh off a negative Covid test, Susan discusses an upcoming librarians' conference before she and Aaron share what they're reading now.
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Trending today: an Egg McMuffin turns costly for one traveler, and a swanky tennis club in California cracks down on pickleball.
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Gerald Ramoin of Hendrick Southpoint Auto Mall stops by to discuss the vehicle market - and getting your vehicle serviced at a dealer.
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In today's news: Carrboro police make an arrest in last month's road-rage shooting; OWASA resumes disconnections for nonpayment.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including an arrest made in a Carrboro shooting, vaccines and back to school, and Brady Manek in Australia.
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Chatham County Environmental Quality Director Kevin Lindley spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 2. He discussed the new Solarize the Triangle initiative that incentivizes residents and business to install solar systems.
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Pittsboror's Public Information Officer Colby Sawyer spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 2. He discussed the town's new Granulated Active Carbon filtration system, which is set to go online Friday.
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Mack Brown isn’t taking any chances with his two quarterbacks. I love it when Brown says of his two neck-and-neck leaders, sophomore Jacolby Criswell and redshirt freshman Drake Maye, “You’re going to tell us who should start. We’re not going to tell you, you’ll determine that.” UNC and offensive coordinator Phil Longo are acting like […]
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Trending today: an Australian organization accepts $3 million for koala research - and uses the money to build a roller coaster.
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Aaron chats with Eryk Pruitt and Alexis Bravos, co-hosts of the new show "Howdy Hillsborough," which airs Sundays on 97.9 The Hill.
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In today's news: health officials urge parents to get kids vaccinated before the school year; an abortion vote in Kansas may be a bellwether.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including a report on student's comfort with free expression on UNC campuses, new water filtration for Pittsboro, lines painted on Franklin Street, and more.
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Bill Russell, who died at 88 on Sunday, was a true giant with no jump shot. I remember as a kid rooting for the Celtics and Bill Russell, who taught a lot of people about the value of defense in basketball. I think that’s why Dean Smith’s teams resonated with me. When defensive specialist Russell […]
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Public Policy Polling director Tom Jensen discusses Tuesday's referendum on abortion in Kansas - and how GOP extremism is turning off voters.
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Trending today: a man finally gets his revenge on a car dealership that knowingly sold him a lemon - thirty-six years ago.
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In today's news: UNC officials announce fall COVID-19 policies; a new report surveys students about freedom of expression on campus.
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Every Sunday, come on down for Howdy Hillsborough! Join Eryk Pruitt and Alexis Bravos, some of Hillsborough’s finest and folks who will guide you through getting to know your neighbors, what’s happening around town, some discoveries you can make close to home and some of the most interesting conversations this side of the Eno River! […]
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“Exploring Your Creative Genius” is a weekly half-hour show that takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by host Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student. This week Carl discusses the impact of science on the entrepreneurial mindset.
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Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller. Thsi week, Randy is joined On The Porch by Tami Schwerin, a re-developer of The Plant in Pittsboro.
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Landis Wade, Writer • Podcaster • Speaker and Recovering Trial Lawyer, talks about writing books, promoting his writing and those of others on his podcasts and author of “Deadly Declarations”, about the new book and the writing of books and promoting his writing and those of others on his podcasts.
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Guest: Tommy Hatton, co-founder of Learn to Win and former UNC football player.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including UNC's policy on COVID this fall, news from the libraries, a preview of the UNC Football schedule, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 29. He discussed the search for a new fire chief, vaccine boosters, and extreme weather.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman visited with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, July 29. She discussed summer sports camps, LIV Golf, and Britteny Griner.
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Chapel Hill Police Captain Paul Bell joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 29. He discussed next week's National Night Out event.
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The Southeastern Conference is going to do what it wants. So let it. It is clear that the football-crazy SEC is in the driver’s seat over conference realignment. They already have the highest annual distribution among member schools because of the hundreds of millions, soon to be billions, of dollars that ESPN and Disney are […]
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James David of UNC Police and Anna Stormzand of UNC Health spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 28. They discussed the importance of car seat safety and car seat resources available to parents.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including an update of state COVID numbers, the Chatham County Health Assessment, UNC's research grant money, and more.
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Ben Rappaport from the Chatham News & Record spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 28. He discussed his recent trip to Vietnam to visit the VinFast Electric Vehicle factory.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 28. She discussed the Franklin Street resurfacing project, a big grant the Town just received, and some events happening around town.
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UNC heads for training camp with another 3-game schedule to start. Remember how long it took the football Tar Heels to pop the balloon filled with mostly (hot) air before the 2021 season? Mack Brown tried to tamp down all the hysteria by saying, “We are looking at the first three games, and if we […]
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This week, Aaron and Scott (by phone) discuss a heroine who stopped a Revolutionary War battle - and postmaster general Ben Franklin.
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Trending today: panhandlers nationwide take to a new trick - pretending to play the violin. (And Aaron finds a better panhandler in Durham.)
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Aaron chats with Dr. José Romero, director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the CDC.
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In today's news: COVID-19 numbers are down, but mental health is still a concern; gas prices drop below 4.00 a gallon in NC.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including a big grant for the town of Chapel Hill, Carrboro searching for a new fire chief, and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey. She discussed her participation in the NACo conference, and Orange County rejoining the Research Triangle Partnership.
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UNC Professors Jacqueline E. Lawton and Glenn Hinson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 27th. They discussed their work on a drama project called "Seeking Justice: The Trial of the Norlina 16."
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This is only a sports story because Eli Evans was a HUGE Tar Heel fan. Evans, a dear friend, died peacefully in New York on Monday. Very old grads know him from being UNC’s student body president in 1958 and a distinguished alum. I know him from belonging to the same fraternity and collaborating with […]
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Susan's at home convalescing this week, but joins Aaron by phone to recommend books about (fittingly) positivity and negativity.
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Trending today: a Filipino lawmaker wants to ban ghosting, and a Flint, Michigan woman sues her date for standing her up.
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Aaron chats with Jenny Shultz-Thomas, the new executive director of the ArtsCenter - coming in from Colorado, but no stranger to the area.
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In today's news: rankings for hospitals and football teams. Also: a suicide lifeline, an alcohol compliance sting, and open jobs in Carrboro.
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Why is the Carolina brand is so appealing in college realignment? While he is against almost everything going on in college football and conference realignment these days, Mack Brown says he is not worried about what happens to UNC when all the dust settles. We know Brown is against eliminating divisions in ACC football because […]
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Trending today: detritus on Mars, Aaron rants about "Up," and an executive goes from one agency that can't save messages to another.
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In today's news: local advocates talk climate action, transit officials hope for a new app, and a Durham business heads to Orange County.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including a report saying Chatham County Schools needs new elementary schools, an update on Homestead Road developments, the ACC Football Kickoff event, and more.
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Chatham County Department of Health Communications Specialist Zach Horner and Population health Data Scientist Maia Fulton-Black. They discussed the newly released Chatham County Community Assessment Report.
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On this month's Teacher Feature, educators Kathi Breweur, Robert Ballard and Travis Adkison join 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to share details on their stand-out CTE programs offered at Chapel Hill High School.
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Jennifer Peterson, Associate Director of Communications at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 25th. She discussed upcoming events at the garden, the role of a botanical garden in the community, and more.
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The ACC is spoiling Mack Brown’s plan to be conference champion. When Brown returned to Carolina for his second stint, he was asked about the Tar Heels’ realistic chances to win their first ACC championship since 1980. He smiled and said, with divisional play, he liked their chances better than when he was here from […]
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Trending today: Victor shills for a comedy news site, fake headlines make the social media rounds, and a nudist neighbor is a nuisance.
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What do we need to know about the vaccine, especially for young kids? Aaron welcomes Piedmont Health pediatrician Amy Moon.
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In today's news: murder charges in a recent shooting, an uptick in COVID cases, and the latest on UNC football a month out from the season.
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This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Eryk and Alexis are joined by J.G. Hetherton, author of Hillsborough-based murder mystery thrillers, "Last Girl Gone," and the recently published, "What Lies Beneath."
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“Exploring Your Creative Genius” is a weekly half-hour show that takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by host Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student with decades of experience growing his own creative capacity and assisting others to do the same in […]
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Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller. This week Randy is joined by Casey Mann. An award-winning professional and public advocate with extensive non-profit and political campaign experience. She's been a journalist at the Chatham News & Record and Chatham County Line and served in several roles at the North Carolina Democratic Party culminating with the Executive Director. She currently works at the Raleigh Executive Jetport where her talents building effective teams, fostering common visions, and inspiring action are in full effect.
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Guest: Glenn Hames
SAS Analytics in Higher Education associate and founder. Field Goals for the Focused Driven Elite Athlete podcast.
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David Silkenat, a senior lecturer in American history at the University of Edinburgh, and author of “Scars on the Land: An Environmental History of Slavery in the American South,” talks about the new book and the impact of slavery on the environment in the South.
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Guest: Penny Rich
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including bus drivers needed in Chapel Hill, lots of news from UNC about leadership for the upcoming academic year, and RJ Davis on playing basketball at Madison Square Garden.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, July 22. She discussed the new arena for the Philadelphia Seventy-Sixers, the future of the Smith Center, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 22. He discussed applications for the town's Poet Laurette position, members needed for town Commissions, and an update on the Main Street repaving project.
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A few things to remember as summer turns into fall. The energy and excitement around Chapel Hill is reminiscent of the days when that feeling was an off-season rite. Football was a prelude, hoping those Tar Heels could have a great start and not turn the fans’ attention in October to the roundball sport. But […]
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The opening of Basecamp in Chapel Hill - and Krill in Durham - get Brad and Aaron talking about their favorite local culinary empires.
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Trending today: pushing back against JK Rowling's anti-trans statements, Quidditch leagues officially change the sport's name.
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News on UNC's settlement with Nikole Hannah-Jones, an ongoing bus driver shortage, and new banners (finally!) in downtown Hillsborough.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including extreme weather, OWASA eliminating a delinquent payment fee, and the newest UNC Basketball player Pete Nance.
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Dr. Ashely Ward from Duke's Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions visited with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey. She discussed an opinion piece she wrote for TheHill.com about changing our approach to climate communication.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 21st. She discussed what she learned at the Chautauqua Institute, a COVID update, and the repaving and construction projects around town.
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R.J. Davis is the leader no one is talking about. He came in with Caleb Love as the “other” guard in the Class of 2020, and he started one-third of the games his freshman year and made about one-third of his shots. He also made about as many turnovers as assists. Roy Williams retired, and […]
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Scott and Aaron discuss a heroic scientific whistleblower, the uniting of the United States, and a great day for civil rights in New York.
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With a show coming up this Saturday at Local 506, Sadie Rock (of Sadie Rock & the Mad Ryans) stops by to play a song off her latest album.
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Trending today: strange pink glows in the Australian sky, marijuana farming practices, lost luggage, mystery flights, and Alanis Morissette.
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Aaron chats with UNC psychiatry professor Dr. Christina Cruz about the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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In today's news: COVID-19 spikes in North Carolina, UNC researchers study black holes, and Pete Nance makes a splash with UNC basketball.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including a shooting investigation in Carrboro, plans for a Chapel Hill Splash Pad, and more.
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News of Orange editor Dale Edwards joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 20th. He discussed an upcoming art exhibit featuring art by inmates, Cedar Ridge High School athletics, and more.
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Assistant Artistic Director for Playmakers Rep Jeff Meanza spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 20th. He discussed Playmakers Rep's Summer Youth Conservatory and their upcoming performance of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."
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You want the good news or the bad news about Armando Bacot? The good news is that one of the most engaging, and rapidly becoming one of the best, players to ever don a Carolina uniform can actually play a super senior season in 2023-24. Yes, he’s one of those COVID kids who, because he […]
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With a show this Saturday at Cats Cradle Back Room, Honey Magpie (Rachael Hurwitz, Pippa Hoover, Mandy Mears) play "The Old Routine."
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Filling in for Susan, Nicki Morse recommends binge-reading a book series if you're trying to keep cool during the hot summer.
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Trending today: a lawsuit over Skittles, and new branding for the humble carp - plus our ideas on what that branding should be.
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In today's news: a road-rage shooting in Carrboro, and more details on UNC's settlement with Nikole Hannah-Jones.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news, including UNC's settlement with Nikole Hannah-Jones, new UNC women's basketball player Paulina Paris, teen mental health, and much more.
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Ava Pukatch of Chapelboro.com visited with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 19th. She discussed the context and the breaking news in the Nikole Hannah Jones saga.
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Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 19th. She discussed various plans for the town's water system, Summer Fest, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 19th. She discussed the town's new banners, COVID protocols, and how to balance development with a historic downtown.
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Pete Nance is the perfect fit for Carolina in so many ways. The grad transfer met the media for the first time Monday and, as Stuart Scott used to say, was as cool as the other side of the pillow. Nance gave the NBA a look-see and got word he wasn’t quite ready, so he […]
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With a show coming up at Cats Cradle Back Room this Friday, Jon Ward Beyle stopped by to play a new song, "Getting Lost."
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Trending today: penguins turning down cheap fish, neighbors disputing over an alleged chicken attack, and a cat's saga in the Boston airport.
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In today's news: a UNC dean heads to Duke, experts discuss teen mental health, and UNC women's basketball adds a key freshman.
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Publisher of the Chatham County Line Randy Voller visited with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 18th. He discussed Pittsboro water, Chatham County's budget, and some real estate news.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 News.
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97.9 The Hill's Ali Evans and Jada Jarillo spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 18th. They discussed 97.9 The Hill's promotion to send two fans to the UNC Appalachian St. game in September.
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It is fun rooting against the Yankees again. Remember those seasons when your team wasn’t good enough to win a championship and the arch rival was favored to do so? My first recollection of that was just out of college when NC State had David Thompson and Tom Burleson on a team that just about […]
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This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Eryk and Alexis are joined by Victoria Pace from the Town of Hillsborough Tourism Board!
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This week Carl Nordgren tells a story about the single most important event in Carl's life, and how his creative subconscious made it happen.
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Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller. This week Randy is joined by Henry McKoy, faculty member and Director of Entrepreneurship at NC Central University. Henry also holds appointments at UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke University, and Harvard University.
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Guest: Chryss Watts-Hires
UNC WBB alum, former Olympian, and Educator.
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Guest: Damon Seils
Previously Aired: April 2022
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Landis Wade, writer, podcaster, speaker and recovering trial lawyer, talks about writing books, promoting his writing and those of others on his podcasts. Author of “Deadly Declarations”.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, July 15th. She discussed G.G. Jackson's de-commitment and the current state of UNC Basketball.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey. He discussed bicycle and pedestrian safety, mist tents in hot weather, students return from summer and more.
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Indy Week writer Hannah Kaufman spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 15th. She discussed an article she wrote about a mysterious big hole government communication site in Chatham County.
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Editor’s note: This Sports Notebook was written before the news of G.G. Jackson’s decommitment from UNC was made official Thursday night. Looks like G.G. Jackson might take the money and run. Social media has been chirping the last week or so over speculation that Jackson may decommit from Carolina and do something else. Turns […]
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What are your top three favorite restaurants in Chapel Hill? Brad and Aaron weigh in with their choices (and a bunch of honorable mentions).
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Trending today: Breaking Bad-themed statues in Albuquerque, a man in a Little Caesar's chimney, and the generation gap in Japan.
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Aaron chats with 97.9 The Hill co-owner Jim Kitchen, who recently became one of just 20 people to visit the deepest part of the ocean.
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In today's news: a string of vehicle break-ins in Chapel Hill and a decommitment from a highly touted UNC basketball recruit.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 14th. She discussed what she's learning at Chautauqua Institution, Chapel Hill Parks, and the upcoming Putt-Putt Center.
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The big names are at the Old Course, but their games are not. Finally, the The Open no longer has the adjective “British” in front of it because arrogant Americans concede that the game was invented somewhere else like Europe, where the 150th “Open” begins today at perhaps the most famous 18 holes on the […]
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This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate great individuals of the 19th century, including an ice cream pioneer and a famed civil rights champion.
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Trending today: fascination over a Chinese ice cream that never melts reminds Aaron of another notoriously non-melty ice cream treat.
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Book Harvest is hosting a block party at the DBAP this Saturday from 1-4 pm! Aaron chats with executive director Tabitha Blackwell.
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Hillsborough names three armed robbery suspects, Duke profs discuss teen mental health, and a Chapel Hill High School coach wins a big honor.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 News.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price visited with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 13. She discussed volunteers for county boards, rural broadband access, and participating in a national commissioners convention.
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What a fairy-tale golf year for Chapel Hill’s Ben Griffin. The former East Chapel Hill High School star and All-ACC and All-American at Carolina seemed destined for the pro tour. He won two high school state championships, chipping in on the last hole to win his first as a freshman. He earned a scholarship to […]
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This week, Susan and Aaron are inspired by the new pictures from the James Webb telescope - and an upcoming event about it at the library.
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Trending today: spectacular photos from the James Webb Telescope, and a distillery in New Hampshire that's making whiskey - out of crabs.
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In today's news: a possible murder-suicide in Hillsborough, new Orange County School Board members, and the (tenuous?) future of the ACC.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weave visited with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 12. She discussed some of the isolated gun violence in the area, the town's comprehensive plan, and the future train station.
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I say let’s keep the NCAA in one form or another. There has been so much speculation about what will happen next with conference realignment, you can read almost anything you want to hear or don’t want to hear. For example, will the ACC survive if Clemson and Florida State bolt for the SEC? Will […]
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Trending today: an anti-EV bill (that has no chance of passing); fraud allegations for a coffee company marketing to conservatives.
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UNC Press is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year! Aaron chats with John Sherer, the Spangler Family Director of UNC Press.
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In today's news: a shooting in Chapel Hill, concerns about downtown safety - and a call to action for anyone feeling upset by recent events.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news.
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CHPD Crisis Counselor Jordan Hyler, Chapel Hill Parks and Rec Director Phil Fleischmann, and Chapel Hill Transit Assistant Director Henry DPietro joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 11th. They discussed their roles in the town, and their participation in the Chamber's Leadership program.
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Chief Communications Officer for CHCCS Andy Jenks visited with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 11th. He discussed summer programs in the district and the need for bus drivers to be hired and trained in the summer.
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So what kind of a school is UNC anyway? During his heyday as a Hall of Fame, national championship coach, Dean Smith liked to take the attention away from his team by crediting other Carolina coaches who had also won NCAA titles. “We’re a women’s soccer school,” he said of Anson Dorrance’s program when it […]
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UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz joins Aaron for a wide-ranging discussion on new deans, racial concerns, the ACC's future, and more.
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Trending today: Peppa Pig turns kids British, Google's sentient(?) AI hires a lawyer, and Toronto bans unleashed outdoor cats.
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In today's news: environmentalists take on Duke Energy, Carrboro celebrates Tomato Day, and the abortion issue shakes up the 2022 midterm.
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Every Sunday, come on down for Howdy Hillsborough! Join Eryk Pruitt and Alexis Bravos, some of Hillsborough's finest and folks who will guide you through getting to know your neighbors, what's happening around town, some discoveries you can make close to home and some of the most interesting conversations this side of the Eno River! This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Eryk and Alexis are joined by Kelly McGuire from The Colonial Inn!
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“Exploring Your Creative Genius” is a weekly half-hour show that takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by host Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student with decades of experience growing his own creative capacity and assisting others to do the same in exciting new ways!
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Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited! If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and sit a while… On the Porch!
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Clarence Whitefield, former Secretary of the Carolina Alumni Association who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, talks about his memories of Chapel Hill and plays his famous harmonica. NOTE:On the occasion of the death of Lennie Rosenbluth, UNC star basketball player on the 1957 NCAA championship team, WCHL has posted two programs featuring his recollections: including […]
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, July 8th. They discussed the Panthers acquisition of Baker Mayfield, the Raiders hiring Sandra Douglas Morgan as team president, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 8th. He discussed community events at Town Commons, Main Street repaving and more.
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Hubert Davis is not only smart, he has savvy. I am beginning to think that Carolina’s current basketball coach is a combination of his Hall of Fame predecessors Dean Smith and Roy Williams. Spiritual and coy who figures things out like Smith. Emotional with his kids in public, tough in private like Ol’ Roy. One […]
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It's summer and it's very, very hot. Where can you go to beat the heat while also kindling romance? Brad and Aaron offer their ideas.
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Trending today: the crypto crash hits the luxury watch market, and researchers make a breakthrough in cannibalism studies.
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In today's news: local leaders say yes to the ArtsCenter and abortion rights, and we explore Hubert Davis' relationship with his son Elijah.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news.
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James Beard Award-winning Chef Ricky Moore spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 7th. He discussed winning a James Beard award, his restaurant Saltbox, and the Carrboro Farmers' Market.
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Carrboro Farmers' Market Magager Maggie Funkauser spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 7th. She discussed the upcoming Tomato Day festivities at the market on Saturday, July 9th.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 7. She discussed participating at Mayor's Conferences and the need for food bank volunteers
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Scott and Aaron discuss the Fourth of July - and also the two sisters who teamed up to write the lyrics and music to "Happy Birthday."
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Trending today: red tape for a San Francisco couple with an extremely suburban name. Also, Victor and Aaron sing about form-based code.
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In today's news: experts discuss the Supreme Court, its recent abortion decision, and the decision's impact on domestic violence victims.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news.
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Chapel Hill Poet Danae Younge visited with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell. She discussed her new collection of poetry and read a poem.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 6th. She discussed the proposed ordinance limiting protests on school grounds and more.
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What is behind the staying power of Michael Jordan? It has been 19 years since the Carolina legend has played a professional basketball game, flaming out of the NBA in controversy after winning six world championships with the Chicago Bulls. It is not like Jordan has continued to be the best at anything – except, […]
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Susan and Aaron recommend books based on this day in history - including the formation of both the Republican Party and the Beatles.
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Trending today: a wholesome new trend finds young men getting dressed up in suits and ties to go see the new Minions movie.
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In today's news: Orange County considers banning protests on school grounds; a local leader launches a new walking tour of Chapel Hill.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard visited with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 5th. She discussed the county Budget, Pittsboro's water plans, responses to national news stories, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 5th. She discussed local mayor's statement on reproductive rights, upcoming summer events, and more.
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Has the grant of rights spelled doom for the ACC? UNC’s John Swofford was considered a great commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference. He followed Gene Corrigan’s brilliant move of bringing Florida State into the conference to bolster its football reputation, and the Seminoles did so by dominating the league and winning national championships that […]
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Aaron chats with David Glenn about UCLA & USC's abrupt decision to join the Big Ten - and what it may mean for UNC and the ACC.
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Trending today: a rocket crashes into the moon, and we don't know where it came from. Plus: the return of Caillou as a nostalgia trip.
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What to make of the Supreme Court, following last month's abortion ruling? Aaron chats with acclaimed UNC law professor Michael Gerhardt.
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In today's news: a new poll shows public opposition to the Supreme Court; a new report card shows high-quality drinking water in our area.
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Every Sunday, come on down for Howdy Hillsborough! Join Eryk Pruitt and Alexis Bravos, some of Hillsborough's finest and folks who will guide you through getting to know your neighbors, what's happening around town, some discoveries you can make close to home and some of the most interesting conversations this side of the Eno River! This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Eryk and Alexis discuss friendship.
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“Exploring Your Creative Genius” is a weekly half-hour show that takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by host Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student with decades of experience growing his own creative capacity and assisting others to do the same in exciting new ways!
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Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited! If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and sit a while… On the Porch!
This Week:
Jim Neal is an entrepreneur and advocate for issues of social justice. After graduating from UNC and the University of Chicago he worked on Wall Street as an investment banker and investor, going on to run several start-up ventures. In 2008 he became the second gay person in US history to run for the US Senate (D-NC). He’s been a contributor to a host of publications and has been a guest on CNBC, NPR, NBC, ABC, FOX, Channel One (Britain) and ORF (Austria).
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Chapel Hill’s Molly Worthen, an associate professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and author of “Apostles of Reason,” talks about how religion intersects with American politics.
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Guest: Penny Rich
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Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, July 1 to talk about the implications and ramifications of USC and UCLA’s move to the Big Ten conference.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell closes out the week on Friday, July 1, with the latest local news. A water main break causes some trouble for traffic in downtown Chapel Hill. The Triangle prepares for a busy weekend of Fourth of July events. The newest Carrboro Town Council member shares perspective on representing several minorities as an elected official. Plus: UNC football continues to build out its Class of 2023.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell in-studio on Friday, July 1. He shares details on how his joint statement with the other Orange County mayors about abortion access came together, as well as Carrboro's role in pushing for reproductive health. Plus: Seils shares various Fourth of July activities happening around town and details on the repaving of East Main Street.
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Can athletes go unvaccinated and still be team players? This question has raged since COVID hit this country and eventually everyone had the choice to be vaccinated or not. For individuals, it is their absolute right to choose, although some organizations require it for them to keep working. The various professional players associations seem to […]
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At the end of what's been a rough week for American women, Brad and Aaron highlight great women-owned businesses in our community.
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Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood joins Aaron on This Morning to share safety tips ahead of the July 4 holiday.
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Trending today: a man is arrested for meth after eating a suspicious McDonald's burger. Also, Victor attempts to imitate a 1930s gangster.
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Public Policy Polling director Tom Jensen shares new data on how the Supreme Court's abortion decision could affect the fall election.
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In today's news: a 17-year-old boy is killed in Hillsborough; the Supreme Court takes a North Carolina election case with big implications.
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UNC professor Mary-Rose Papandrea of the School of Law joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, June 30. She shares perspective and thoughts on a proposed Orange County ordinance that would establish a buffer zone for picketing around Orange County School properties.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell takes listeners around local news stories on Thursday, June 30. Hillsborough Police are investigating a fatal shooting of a teenager. North Carolina lawmakers have an appeal picked up by the U.S. Supreme Court. UNC names a new dean. Plus: Carolina football's Mack Brown talks about the Class of 2023 and an Orange County man strikes it rich on the lottery.
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Monica Dodson, the water supply and treatment manager for OWASA, joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell for this month's Wonderful Water segment! Dodson dishes on the agency's annual water quality report card and new guidelines around PFAS contaminants in water supplies.
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Chapel Hill Police Department's Assistant Chief Celisa Lehew speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, June 30. She discusses the recent conversations between emergency responders, downtown business owners and the unsheltered community after a few unsettling incidents. Lehew also details various resources available for community members when they feel public safety is at risk. Plus: the assistant chief shares what to expect on the Fourth of July!
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Do we owe Worthy, Ford and Cunningham any old NIL money? Armando Bacot is in the news a lot lately, and in the off-season so little of it is for playing basketball. The Tar Heels’ rising senior center-forward decided to stay in school and get his degree, and he also beat the mock draft boards, […]
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Scott and Aaron discuss the Constitution in the aftermath of last week's Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Trends veteran Nicki Morse returns! Trending today: celebrities react to the Supreme Court, and Taco Bell unveils some Cheezit-based dishes.
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Aaron chats with the Compass Center's Christian Adams, following major events that have sparked concern for domestic violence survivors.
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Aaron chats with newly elected Carrboro Town Council member Eliazar Posada about his (eventful!) first few weeks in the position.
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In today's news: a shooting in Orange County leaves one injured, and six businesses are cited for selling alcohol to underage buyers.
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97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell shares news stories from the halfway mark of the week on Wednesday, June 29. Orange County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early-morning shooting that left one person hospitalized. The state House and Senate leaders unveil their budget amendments — which don't include Medicaid expansion. Duke University health experts share some of the risks predicted now that abortion is illegal in some states. A summer food program gets an important update. Plus: UNC men's basketball begins summer practice, while a former player is named to the Hall of Fame.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renée Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 29. She shares her reaction to the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision and perspective on the right to abortions being turned over to state governments. Plus, Price shares details on the county's COVID-19 vaccine rollout for infants and some key advice before the long weekend!
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With summer heating up, Burlington Sock Puppets General Manager Anderson Rathbun joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell. He shares some of the team's early success this season, as well as how the team is finding ways to connect to not only the Alamance County community, but baseball fans across the country.
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Carolina has another national Hall of Famer of note. Curry Kirkpatrick, UNC Class of 1965, was inducted into the National Sports Media Hall of Fame Monday at the same ceremony in which Hubert Davis received the Clarence “Big House” Gaines Coach of the Year award. While Hubert has gotten plenty of props since turning the […]
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Susan and Aaron recommend books about abortion, women's rights, and the Supreme Court, from dystopian sci-fi to nerdy non-fiction.
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Trending today: the new Hocus Pocus sequel gets a teaser trailer, sparking Ali Evans (filling in for Victor) to share her Disney stories.
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In today's news: doctors defend abortion rights, lawmakers reach a budget deal, and the ACC alters its football scheduling model.
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Hillsborough Mayor Pro Temp Matt Hughes speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, June 28. He shares his thoughts on recent abortion rights demonstrations and the state Democratic party's strategies to use that passion for mid-term elections this fall.
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Mack Brown’s commitment to HBCU football is a family thing. When Brown met his wife Sally on a blind date back in 1992, he found a young woman who knew next to nothing about the game he was coaching at UNC. But the former Sally Jesse knew something about a problem he was having with […]
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Aaron chats with EnoFest's Greg Bell about the 43rd annual Festival for the Eno, July 2 and 4 at Durham's West Point on the Eno City Park.
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Following reports of Disney guests getting evacuated from multiple rides, Ava Pukatch (filling in for Victor) recounts her own experience.
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In today's news: Orange County's mayors speak out for abortion rights; Duke physicians discuss the medical impact of abortion restrictions.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings listeners the latest local headlines on Monday, June 27. The trio of Orange County mayors issue a statement in favor of abortion access and against the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling. Dozens of community members gather to demonstrate in favor of women's health and the right to choose an abortion. A UNC Medical Center doctor explains the reasons to vaccinate children for COVID-19, including the latest age demographic approved. Plus: UNC football is two months away from kick-off and a popular Chapel Hill restaurant is set to hold a pop-up sale.
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For the June Teacher Feature, two key members of CHCCS' summer programming join 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell. Scott Fearrington (CHCCS Director of Community Schools) and Loree Perry (Assistant Director of Child Nutrition for Chartwells) team up with Public School Foundation's Nancy Zeman to discuss what the district has to offer when school is out.
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UNC Department of Medicine fellow Dr. Sasha Deutsch-Link speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Monday, June 27. She details a new study she co-authored examining how alcohol-associated liver disease and mortality rates not only are on the rise, but accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Dukies were crying all the way to and through the NBA Draft. Reports continue to filter in that Duke is still hung over from losing its last two games of the Mike Krzyzewski era against arch-rival Carolina. Having four players drafted in the first round and five in the first 42 selected has left […]
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In today's news: two local demonstrations against the Supreme Court's abortion decision; infants and toddlers can get the COVID vaccine.
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Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited! If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and sit a while… On the Porch!
This Week:
Jim Neal is an entrepreneur and advocate for issues of social justice. After graduating from UNC and the University of Chicago he worked on Wall Street as an investment banker and investor, going on to run several start-up ventures. In 2008 he became the second gay person in US history to run for the US Senate (D-NC). He’s been a contributor to a host of publications and has been a guest on CNBC, NPR, NBC, ABC, FOX, Channel One (Britain) and ORF (Austria).
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Guest: Penny Rich
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Lennie Rosenbluth, who died recently, was the hero of the 1957 championship victory over the University of Kansas and Wilt Chamberlain 54–53 in triple overtime, talks about his story of how and why he came to Carolina and what is was like to play for Coach Frank McGuire.
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Matthew Mauzy and Fred Stipe of the South Orange Rescue Squad join 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell ahead of the group's 50th Anniversary Open House on Saturday!
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell covers the latest local headlines on Friday, June 24. Local lawmakers and a UNC abortion policy expert sound off on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that abortion access should be decided by state governments. Northwood High School is struck by more tragedies. Duke men's basketball makes history in the NBA Draft. And UNC football's new coaches share their thoughts of the team heading into the summer break.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 24, about the town council's final meeting of the summer, passing the town budget and an upcoming food truck rodeo.
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Associate Professor Rebecca Kreitzer of UNC joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to share perspectives on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and scale back federal abortion protection. Plus, Kreitzer details the impacts the ruling will have in North Carolina.
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Hidden Dynasty – the story doesn’t get older, it gets better. Ross Greenburg, the decorated documentarian, came through with what may be his best work ever in chronicling the history of Carolina women’s soccer under Anson Dorrance on the ACC Network special. Those who live on some distant planet may have enjoyed learning how Dorrance […]
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Longtime sports broadcaster David Glenn joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to detail his research into the connection between NCAA champions and NBA talent ahead of Thursday night's NBA Draft.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell delivers the latest local news on Thursday, June 23. Lisa Price, a longtime community advocate and wife of Congressman David Price, passes away. Authorities are investigating two different shootings in the community. A vote to legalize sports betting in North Carolina fails. Plus: a UNC Police K-9 officer hangs up his leash and the Carolina Beekeeping Club is teaching students how to get started in the industry.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, June 23, to share her thoughts on several pieces of town news. She reflects on the death of Lisa Price, shares takeaways from Monday's ceremony honoring the Lee family and spreads word of Food for Students.
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Do you realize that six teams from each league make the MLB playoffs this season? Before the Major League Baseball playoffs expanded with divisions and wildcards, there were 10 teams in the American League and 10 in the National League. Only the pennant winners in each league advanced to the World Series. That is two […]
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local government, UNC and business news on Wednesday, June 22.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renée Price joined 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 22. She shares highlights from Tuesday's board meeting, which included passing a new budget for the next fiscal year and discussions of protests near school property. Plus: Price shares highlights from a weekend full of ceremonies and events.
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97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Ali Evans join forces to answer this week’s Kids Question: what TV character would you pick to be your new best friend?
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It would not be an understatement to call Lennie Rosenbluth the Father of Carolina Basketball. If not for a momentous blunder by NC State’s hall of fame coach Everett Case, Rosie might have ended up in Wolfpack red and UNC’s magical season of 1957 would have never occurred or, worse, happened instead in Raleigh. Rosenbluth, […]
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings listeners the latest local news on Tuesday, June 21, after a long weekend. Chapel Hill honors Howard and Lillian Lee, dedicating a building and breaking town tradition. Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents flood to a Juneteenth event. COVID-19 vaccines are now available for the youngest population and North Carolina shares where they can be found. Plus: UNC men's basketball adds a top transfer portal target and a longtime Carolina legend dies at 89 years old.
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97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell is joined by sports reporter Michael Koh, who discusses the news of forward Pete Nance joining the UNC men's basketball program. He shares thoughts on how Nance fits with the current Tar Heel roster and the expectations awaiting Carolina in the fall.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, June 21. She details her experience at a ceremony Friday recognizing civil rights activists from 1947, as well as attending an event on Juneteenth. Plus: Weaver details some of the longer-term projects included in the town's recently-passed annual budget.
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Hubert Davis seemed to know something we didn’t. Dean Smith used to have an old recruiting axiom — schedule the last visit of a coveted prospect in his home or on your campus. One of the few times that failed was in 1990, when Grant Hill committed to Duke the weekend before Smith and his […]
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Every Sunday, come on down for Howdy Hillsborough! Join Eryk Pruitt and Alexis Bravos, some of Hillsborough's finest and folks who will guide you through getting to know your neighbors, what's happening around town, some discoveries you can make close to home and some of the most interesting conversations this side of the Eno River! This week on "Howdy Hillsborough," Eryk and Alexis are joined by Will Davis, poet, teacher, and former Poet Laureate of Hillsborough.
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Guests: Delores Bailey, Penny Rich and Jacky Rich
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Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited! If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and sit a while… On the Porch!
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Jim Neal is an entrepreneur and advocate for issues of social justice. After graduating from UNC and the University of Chicago he worked on Wall Street as an investment banker and investor, going on to run several start-up ventures. In 2008 he became the second gay person in US history to run for the US Senate (D-NC). He’s been a contributor to a host of publications and has been a guest on CNBC, NPR, NBC, ABC, FOX, Channel One (Britain) and ORF (Austria).
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Dr. Deborah Stroman discusses Juneteenth
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Clarence Whitefield, former Secretary of the Carolina Alumni Association who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, talks about his memories of Chapel Hill and plays his famous harmonica.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 17th. She discussed the NBA finals and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils visited with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 17th. He discussed Juneteenth activities, the work of the Jackson Center, Pollinator Week, and more.
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The band Slow Teeth (Justin Ellis, Jeremy Haire, and Robert Chamberlain) play a song to promote Sunday's "Paternity Fest" at the Kraken.
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Aaron speaks with UNC economist Jane Cooley Fruehwirth about new research on social isolation and mental health among college students.
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When Notre Dame takes on Texas tonight on the first day of the College World Series, the Fighting Irish will be the only participant from the Atlantic Coast Conference in an eight-team field that also includes four current members of the Southeastern Conference, two soon-to-be members of the SEC, and Stanford of the Pac-12. What […]
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 News, including shooting suspect surrendering to police, SRO decisions, and more.
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Three members of the NCAA enforcement staff visited the University of Miami last week, in what is believed to be the organization’s first inquiry into whether some of the name-image-likeness agreements between college athletes and various third parties are being done in violation of NCAA rules. For several reasons, the Miami case is a good […]
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June 19 is Juneteenth, Father's Day, and (locally) Regulator Remembrance Day! Scott and Aaron cover all three - and get on their soapbox too.
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Duke Energy has a plan for carbon neutrality by 2050, but environmental advocates give it an F. Aaron chats with Sally Robertson of NC WARN.
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Trending today: Sweden encourages green behavior with (true story!) sexier recycle bins. AJ joins Victor and Aaron for today's segment.
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In today's news: a murder suspect arrested in Chapel Hill, CHCCS talks school resource officers, and a key COVID metric (finally!) goes down.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news.
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Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 15th. She discussed the county's new Equity Director, Juneteenth Activities, and more.
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Michelle Wright from Chatham Organizing for Racial Equity spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 15th. She discussed this weekend's Juneteenth activities and other work CORE is currently engaged in.
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Generally speaking, American sports fans watch the biggest games in the most popular professional sports in much larger numbers than they watch the biggest games in the college versions of those sports. For example, in the National Football League, the Super Bowl often attracts an average American television audience of more than 100 million viewers. […]
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Susan and Aaron recommend books inspired by Juneteenth, coming up this Sunday with a town event at the Hargraves Community Center.
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Trending today: Britain's House of Lords complains about subpar food; Victor launches his political career by making promises he can't keep.
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Three local advocates stop by to discuss an exciting upcoming event: a day of fishing, designed for local blind and disabled residents.
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In today's news: town boards tackle budgets, Chapel Hill considers an apartment proposal, and two Tar Heel teams celebrate national titles.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news.
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Randy Voller of the Chatham County Line spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on June 14. He discussed water in Pittsboro, potential litigation against industries in Greensboro, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 14th. She discussed the current heat wave, the town's budget, Juneteenth celebrations and more.
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Whether the Boston Celtics or the Golden State Warriors capture the NBA championship later this week, the state of North Carolina will be represented on the title team for the 14th year in a row. Last season, for example, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks had three players with North Carolina ties: former UNC forward Justin […]
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Trending today: Sacramento sells its water even in a shortage, Baja Blast is back in stores, and Victor and Aaron upset Brits and economists.
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Rev. Robert Campbell joins Aaron to discuss this year's Juneteenth - along with 7th grader Kalee McClain, owner of Kalee's Kitchen Creations.
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In today's news: amidst a heat wave, animal experts warn about pet safety; health officials weigh in on COVID-19 and monkeypox.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news.
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Chair of the Chapel Hill-Carrbor City School Board Deon Timne spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 13th. He discussed school safety issues that will be the subject of the upcoming school board meeting. He also discussed end of school year and summer activities in CHCCS.
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While North Carolina’s sweep at the hands of Arkansas at the NCAA Baseball Super Regional in Chapel Hill sent a lot of Tar Heels home disappointed Sunday night, there may have been an even greater sense of devastation about 100 miles away in Greenville, N.C. The East Carolina baseball program has, for decades, been on […]
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Trending today: actor Kevin Conroy's coming-out story and damage to the James Webb Telescope. Also, don't believe everything on Twitter.
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Orange County health director Quintana Stewart offers an update on COVID-19 - and also weighs in on gun violence and monkeypox.
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In today's news: hot weather, a shooting in Chapel Hill, a fire in Carrboro, a plan to ban protests on school grounds, and a loss for UNC.
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Rufus Edmisten, Deputy Chief Counsel for the Senate Watergate Committee, NC Attorney General and Secretary of State, Democratic nominee for governor in 1984 and, many say, the most colorful politician in North Carolina’s last 50 years, talks about his new book, “That’s Rufus: A Memoir of Tar Heel Politics, Watergate and Public Life”
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 10th. She discussed comments by Jack Del Rio, the NBA Finals, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 10th. They discussed Eliazar Posada's swearing in to Town Council, the passage of the Carrboro Connects Comprehensive Plan, and more.
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Carolina has had an even more glorious baseball past than you would think in its more than 150 years playing. Granted, the Mike Fox era with so many trips (7) to the College World Series and coming home with no titles is a little bit of a black mark. But if you read Jody Jones’ […]
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Aaron chats with Paul Connell about UNC baseball, ahead of this weekend's NCAA Super Regional against Arkansas at Boshamer Stadium.
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Gas prices are high! Where can you have a date without breaking the bank on fuel? Brad and Aaron have ideas (and complaints about transit).
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Aaron chats with UNC head basketball coach Hubert Davis about his eventful first season and how things are going in the offseason.
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Trending today: a cool new Taco Bell opens in a random Minneapolis suburb; an Arizona city encourages residents to lick salt.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill's attempt to include every Pride flag variation comes up short; UNC baseball preps for the NCAA Super Regional.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news.
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Dwight Bassett, Economic Development Director for Chapel Hill, spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, May 9th. He discussed development of the innovations hub and more.
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Duke is staying ahead of the field again. While Duke may think it is always the smartest entity in any room, the private school with all the money and no state oversight keeps proving it. The latest innovation by the Blue Devils was to create the general manager’s position for men’s basketball and fill it […]
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Scott and Aaron celebrate some famous historical firsts (not likely to be repeated) - plus poets, educators, and military heroes.
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Trending today: an airline tries to rebrand "delayed" flights as "retimed" flights (with limited success); the Mars rover acquires a pet rock.
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Aaron chats with UNC's Shabbar Ranapurwala and Beth Moracco about gun violence and what prevention measures are most effective.
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In today's news: another uptick in COVID-19, a "crisis" in kids' mental health, and a public spat between Carrboro Town Council members.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 8th. She discussed new rules around protests at schools, the county's manufactured housing plan, and more.
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Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 8th. He discussed his decision to retire from the police force, the legacy he's leaving behind, and what comes next for him and the department.
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We get yet another home weekend of Carolina Baseball. Boshamer Stadium has been a wonderful venue for 50 years, nestled into the UNC sports complex between the football practice fields and the newer Karen Shelton Stadium for her field hockey perennials. Sure, it’s a hard place to reach by car, try Ridge Road from the […]
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Aaron chats with UNC psychology professor Mitch Prinstein about a growing mental health crisis in kids - and what we can do to combat it.
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Trending today: a cop's "PURE EVIL" tattoo gets him fired, an Indian couple gets divorced over noodles, and a very old tire gets recalled.
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Orange County Animal Services is warning residents: don't leave your pets in hot cars. Aaron chats with OCAS spokesperson Tenille Fox.
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In today's news: the Carolina Blood Drive nets 510 donors, Carrboro approves a comprehensive plan, and the schedule is set for UNC baseball.
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Mary Tiger from OWASA and Chris Liloia from the North Carolina Botanical Garden spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, June 7th. They discussed water conservation and irrigation systems.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, June 7th. She discussed development planning goals, Schools, and more.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver visited with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, June 7th. She discussed the town’s Gun Violence Proclamation, Bike & Pedestrian facilities, and budget work.
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Vance Honeycutt is one reason college baseball can be so special. If Honeycutt, the Diamond Heels’ super freshman, played basketball the way he plays baseball, he’d be one and done for sure. But baseball has a rule that if a high school player accepts a college scholarship, he cannot enter the MLB Draft until after […]
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Aaron chats with State Rep. Allen Buansi, who's marking his first full week on the job with debates on several important bills.
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Trending today: a copyright dispute over "mochi muffins" in San Francisco gets Aaron and Victor talking about copyright law in general.
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Aaron chats with Anita Brown-Graham, who's heading up UNC's Carolina Across 100 initiative - launching now in 37 counties.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill's police chief is retiring, Chapel Hill hosts a "co-responders" conference, and UNC baseball wins its regional.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news.
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Dale Edwards from newsoforange.com visited with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnel on Monday, June 6. He discussed Orange County residents who went to Ukraine to help with food.
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Another Carolina team is trying to get it done the hard way. The Diamond Heels have been following a familiar pattern for certain UNC sports this school year. After blitzing Hofstra in their NCAA Tournament opener for an eighth straight victory, Carolina could not defend the home field advantage that winning streak produced, lost to […]
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Tar Heel baseball superfan Tom Jensen joins Aaron to discuss the NCAA regional, still ongoing with one final game tonight at Boshamer Stadium.
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Trending today: a NYC bar patron has to eject an unusual customer; a Chicago woman gets approved for affordable housing - after 29 years.
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Aaron chats with Christina Adeleke and Matt Martin of the NC AIDS Action Network, following their annual day of advocacy in Raleigh.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill celebrates Pride, Crook's Corner makes a comeback, and UNC baseball has a wild weekend - one that ain't over yet.
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Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation slice-of-life program feature presented by VRC Limited! If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and sit a while… On the Porch! This week, […]
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Richard Hendel, a revered book designer and the author of “Aspects of Contemporary Book Design” and “On Book Design,” talks about the art and science of book design.
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Guests: Dr. Laura Hanson and Dr. Jared Lowe
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Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation slice-of-life program feature presented by VRC Limited! If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and sit a while… On the Porch! This week, […]
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Apparently, it’s true that money doesn’t make you smart. David Tepper must have known what he was doing in accumulating a net worth of more than $1 billion (that is a million dollars multiplied by one thousand if anyone is counting). But what he has done with that money in the sports world is a […]
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Aaron chats with Tar Heel baseball superfan Tom Jensen about UNC baseball, hosting NCAA regional action this weekend.
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Triangle Restaurant Week starts June 6! Brad and Aaron run down the options in Chapel Hill - and Brad complains about frozen lettuce.
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Trending today: a kerfuffle about Swedish hospitality leads Aaron to explain why New Yorkers are the most polite people you'll ever meet.
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Aaron speaks with Garrett Reid of the American Red Cross about the upcoming Carolina Blood Drive, Tuesday, June 7, at the Smith Center.
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Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood joins Aaron to share his thoughts on the recent spate of mass shootings across the nation.
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In today's news: the future of 36 acres on Legion Road, an anti-LGBTQ bill in the General Assembly, and an NCAA regional for UNC baseball.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, June 2. He discussed recent national shootings, Pride Month, and upcoming government meetings.
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Kate Wiggins, Lindsay Andreolli-Comstock, and Tia Pope spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 2. They discussed the first cohort of small business owners to come through the program.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, June 2. She discussed the council's recent budget work session, plans for the city's property on Legion Road, and Gun Violence Awareness Day.
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A tough school year has come to an end for N.C. State athletics. A trip to the controversial 2021 College World Series left State with 13 eligible players due to COVID protocols and cost the Wolfpack a chance to win its fourth national championship of any kind in school history. That was only the beginning […]
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Scott and Aaron celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 70th anniversary, a pair of pioneering women in history, and an inventor with really good PR.
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Trending today: remakes of "The Office" from around the world, imperial measurements in the UK, and a high-tech vehicle heist in India.
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In today's news: with COVID-19 on the rise, masks are back at one local school; Orange County honors a deputy who died 118 years ago.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 1. She discussed a recent conference, NBA finals, and more.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 1. She discussed last weekend's Memorial Day activities, overturning the Freedom Riders' conviction, and the upcoming budget meeting.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey, Ali Evans, and Michael Koh discuss this week's Kids Q: In your opinion, what is the best fruit and what is the best vegetable?
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The Hurricanes lost the seventh-game coin flip. Remember when we talked about the Carolina Hurricanes playing with fire because they had not won a single road game? The Canes not only lost all six playoff games away from PNC Arena, they did so by an aggregate score of 26-10. That’s bad and dangerous. So after […]
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Susan and Aaron discuss Pride in Chapel Hill (including Saturday's Pride Promenade!) and recommend their favorite LGBTQ-themed books.
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Trending today: France's effort to 'purify' its language gets Victor and Aaron talking about the nature of the English language (and others).
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Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue discusses the town's Crisis Unit - and next week's National Co-Responder Conference at the Carolina Inn.
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In today's news: Legion Road is on the agenda for the Chapel Hill Town Council, and UNC wins two more national titles in ultimate frisbee.
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97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell is joined by graduating Chapel Hill High School seniors Karina Bautista, NaTasja Jeter and Sol Ramirez, a trio scholarship recipients from the Public School Foundation. Bautista, Jeter and Ramirez share their emotions around the awards and moving on to college, while Scholarship Coordinator Pam Reed shares details on the organization's scholarship opportunities.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local news headlines on Tuesday, May 31. A shooting leaves one dead and a state highway trooper on administrative leave in Siler City, while Hillsborough authorities arrest the final suspect tied to a shooting from May 2. Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry shares details on the safety of the town's drinking water. A popular Chapel Hill restaurant is reopening its doors this weekend, but just to sell one dish. Plus: UNC women's lacrosse closes out their perfect season and a UNC student covers the effects of controlled burns.
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For this week's Chatham County Roundup, 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell is joined by Chatham News + Record reporter Ben Rappaport. Rappaport shares details on some of the latest topics around the schools community, including safety measures, LGBTQ inclusivity and walk-out demonstrations.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, May 31. She discusses the Memorial Day events that happened around the community, while also previewing an upcoming 5K at a popular walking trail in town. Plus: Weaver share details on an ongoing town beautification measure.
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Was this the greatest day ever to be a Tar Heel? Sunday, May 29, 2022. Within a late afternoon hour or so, the Carolina Women’s Lacrosse team finished off a 22-0 season with its third NCAA championship and the first such undefeated record in the sport since 2017. And the UNC baseball team completed a […]
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Trending today: a "sharkcano" in the Pacific Ocean, and a truck driver who doesn't quite know how to handle manufactured homes.
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CHCCS superintendent Dr. Nyah Hamlett joins Aaron to share her thoughts after last week's school shooting in Texas.
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In today's news: car break-ins in Chapel Hill, a cigarette thief nabbed in Orange County, and a national title for UNC women's lacrosse.
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“Exploring Your Creative Genius” is a weekly half-hour show that takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by host Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student with decades of experience growing his own creative capacity and assisting others to do the same in exciting […]
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Guest: Penny Rich
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Howard Covington, author of “Fire and Stone: The Making of the University of North Carolina under Presidents Edward Kidder Graham and Harry Woodburn Chase”, He talks about the new book and the University of North Carolina during the years between World War I and the Great Depression
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 27th. He discussed his reactions to the Texas shooting, the town budget, and Memorial Day activities.
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Young, smart, cool, contemporary, that’s Courtney Banghart. The last time women’s basketball meant as much to Carolina and the Chapel Hill community, Sylvia Hatchell had it going. She won a national championship in 1994 on a Charlotte Smith buzzer beater that had fans saying “back-to-back” after Dean Smith had won his last NCAA title the […]
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Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. What are some good summer-specific date night ideas in our community?
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Trending today: students in China take a swimming test...online. Also, a group of remorseful thieves return (most of) what they've stolen.
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Emily Powell of the Chapel Hill Fire Department discusses Camp Ignite, an immersive week-long firefighting camp for high school girls.
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In today's news: an arrest in a murder case, a walkout against gun violence at Chapel Hill High, and the Final Four for UNC women's lacrosse.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 26th. She discussed reactions to the Texas school shooting, the town Budget, Memorial Day activities, and more.
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Scott and Aaron discuss the telegraph - and other inventions that helped make our world smaller than it had ever been before.
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Aaron chats with Chapel Hill High School senior Grace Davis, who's organizing a student walkout to protest gun violence and call for action.
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Sooner or later the Carolina Hurricanes are going to do it. But what are they going to do? If you are not a hardcore Caniac, you might not realize that the local National Hockey League team is having a Jekyll and Hyde postseason. They are still alive after four games of the second round but […]
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How do we talk to kids about school shootings and other traumatic events? Aaron chats with UNC education professor Dorothy Espelage.
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Trending today: Victor tries to help Aaron understand why people hate James Corden so much - with moderate success.
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In today's news: two armed robberies in Chapel Hill, local reaction to Tuesday's mass school shooting, and another spike in COVID-19 numbers.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey spoke with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price on Wednesday, May 25th. She discussed the Orange County Longtime Homeowners Assistance Program, Memorial Day activities, and more.
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Steve Kerr is so much more than a basketball coach. The NBA and NHL playoffs went on as scheduled Tuesday night, but Steve Kerr clearly didn’t want to talk about his Golden State Warriors in the game tipping off in less than an hour. He entered his pre-game press conference before his team was trying […]
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Filling in for Susan, Ali Evans discusses the relative merits of famous novels and the (even more) famous movies that got made from them.
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Trending today: Victor and Aaron ruminate on the logistics of those long standing ovations you hear about at the Cannes Film Festival.
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In today's news: local leaders react to yesterday's school shooting, and the IFC requests local funding for their homeless shelters.
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the 5:00 news .
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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey spoke with Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry on Tuesday, May 24th. She discussed the town's budget, wastewater and drinking water, and development news.
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On May 20, North Carolina celebrates the 1775 Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. This weekend we will re-air earlier programs with Scott Syfert and Marion Redd who discussed the lingering question of whether the Declaration is fact or fiction.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, May 13, to dish about the NBA Playoffs -- including her Philadelphia 76ers falling short.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps wrap up the work-week by sharing local news stories on Friday, May 13. UNC names a new police chief and holds a rededication ceremony for two buildings' new namesakes. OWASA is proposing a 16 percent increase on rates. Governor Roy Cooper helps announce a major broadband deal. Plus: UNC baseball continues to roll and women's lacrosse prepares to make another run to capture the program's third championship.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, May 13, and discusses the final stages of the town's comprehensive plans. Plus: updates on several Bike Month events and the return of the Freight Train Blues series!
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97.9 The Hill’s Ava Pukatch joins Brighton McConnell to share details about UNC’s rededication ceremony following their naming of two buildings after campus pioneers.
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The NBA playoffs are the greatest floor show on Earth. This season shows why so many college players are determined to get to the NBA regardless of what else they do on the way. There is incredible play by the best basketball players in the world, dramatic comebacks and controversy from the officials’ whistles to […]
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Has your relationship advanced to the point where you're going on weekend trips? Brad and Aaron offer their favorite suggestions.
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Aaron chats with Stephen Keith and Jordan Wilkins of the NC Botanical Garden about the Carolina Moonlight Garden Party, Saturday the 21st.
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Trending today: actor James Cromwell's dramatic protest for plant-based milk gets Victor talking about his own oat milk adventures.
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In today's news: OWASA plans a 16 percent rate hike; UNC women's lacrosse begins their quest for an NCAA title.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares top news stories of the day on Thursday, May 12.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, May 12th. She discussed the Chapel Hill Town Council's work session this week, which included conversations about expediting review processes, remembering Chapel Hill resident Miriam Thompson, and more.
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How is the NCAA going to enforce new NIL guidelines? To use a term from modern communications, who is Zooming who here? The NCAA, which washed its hands of regulating and watch-dogging the Name-Image-Likeness deals on each campus, is now taking charge again. I don’t think so. The NCAA will be knee-capped by all the […]
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Scott and Aaron remember a pair of pioneering aviators, Amelia Earhart and Jacqueline Cochran - and also the real-life Smokey Bear.
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Trending today: Victor and Aaron discuss allegations that Duke's student commencement speaker plagiarized her speech.
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Aaron chats with Rebecca Hankins of CORA (Chatham Outreach Alliance) about the SNACK! Food Drive, collecting food for kids this month.
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In today's news: early voting continues, another chemical spill hits Pittsboro, local sheriffs team up, & physicians defend abortion rights.
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Publisher and editor of the Chatham News + Record Bill Horner III speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, May 11. He details a recent piece covering a quartet of first-time candidates running for Siler City town government, a millionaire supporter and sweeping (but potentially plagiarized) promises.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings listeners several local news stories on Wednesday, May 11 — including the rise of unaffiliated voters in North Carolina, Pittsboro's water being contaminated again and a blowout win for UNC baseball.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, May 11th. She shares highlights from Tuesday's budget hearing, as well as an update on the Orange County Food Council and an upcoming Memorial Day event.
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97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell, Ali Evans, and Andrew Stuckey discussed this week's KIDSQ Question: Would you rather live somewhere that gets super hot, or somewhere that gets super cold?
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Grammy-nominated musician/author Pierce Freelon joins Susan and Aaron this week to discuss his new children's book "Daddy-Daughter Day"!
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The Hurricanes need to take care of business in Game 6. Have you ever seen a postseason in pro basketball or hockey so dominated by the home teams? Most teams are defending their home court or ice vigorously. Only the Celtics-Bucks NBA series has seen two games won on the road. The Canes dispatched the […]
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Trending today: the rediscovery of a rare copy of the Bible with one critical word left out; a couple takes a permanent cruise to save money.
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In today's news: Carrboro considers a draft comprehensive plan; experts discuss the impact of unaffiliated voters in this year's primary.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares top local news headlines from Tuesday, May 10.
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Randy Voller of the Chatham County Line spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, May 10th. He discussed early voting in Chatham County, as well as an upcoming event hosted by the Community Remembrance Coalition.
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Hillsborough Mayor Pro Temp Matt Hughes spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, May 10th. Hughes shared highlights from the town commissioner's meeting on Tuesday, including early discussions around the town's budget.
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Carolina football finished No. 11 in the recruiting class of 2022. With only 17 players signed, Mack Brown and his staff still finished very close to a top ten dominated by the so-called ‘football schools’ from the Power 5 conferences. UNC followed Texas A&M, Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Texas, Penn State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Michigan […]
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Trending today: You've heard of "Is It Cake"? Try the sequel, "Is It A Bag." Also, Victor and Aaron share their Spotify listening habits.
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Aaron chats with Susan Brown and Carolina Performing Arts' Alison Friedman about the Tracks Music Fest, May 21 in downtown Chapel Hill!
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Carrboro weighs a new comprehensive plan, East Chapel Hill High addresses safety issues, and Ted Budd is your likely GOP Senate nominee.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the top local news stories from Monday, May 9, including highlights from a busy weekend around UNC.
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Stephen Winters, Director of Finance and Customer Service for OWASA joined 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on May 9th. He previewed an upcoming budget public hearing and shared how the annual budget affects the community.
Sponsored by the Orange Water and Sewer Authority.
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Dr. Nyah Hamlett of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Monday, May 9th. She brings updates from East Chapel Hill High School and last week's school board meeting.
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Six in a row for the UNC women’s lacrosse team. Since Congress passed Title IX in 1972, colleges have done more than balance their athletic teams with the gender ratio on campuses across the country. Most have taken women’s sports very seriously, and Carolina is at the top of that list. The national juggernauts over […]
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Public Policy Polling director Tom Jensen previews some of the biggest primary races in North Carolina, including the battle for U.S. Senate.
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Trending today: Canada extends its jurisdiction beyond the Earth, Sydney takes on a late-night eatery, and McDonald's fries last forever.
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SKJAJA and Landscape Logic are teaming up to "Grow Good" and send kids to summer camp! Aaron chats with Karen Kalafatas and Brian Popp.
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Aaron chats with Christian Adams, who just came on board as the new executive director of the Compass Center for Women and Families.
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In today's news: UNC celebrates commencement, grads hit the job market, electeds tackle budgets, and UNC women's lacrosse wins an ACC title.
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In a wide ranging and surprising interview, this week's Watercooler features Deloris Bailey-Executive Director of Empowerment, Inc. and Zipliner! Fear of heights? Forget it!
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Dr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, May 6 to talk about the start of the WNBA season and the success of UNC men's basketball players on NBA playoff teams.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell finishes the week with lots of local news on Friday, May 6 — including updates on incoming severe weather.
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Carrboro mayor Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, May 6. Seils discussed groundbreaking of the 203 project, repaving of downtown streets, Libba Cotten, and more.
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Leaky Black is the latest face of Carolina Basketball. The soon-to-be super senior is a throwback to the days we all loved the Tar Heels like members of our own family, even if we had never met them. Leaky has been here long enough to embrace our embrace. He did it Thursday night when he […]
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Sunday is Mother's Day and graduation day, so it's going to be packed everywhere. Where can you have a nice night out and beat the rush?
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Trending today: an alligator breaks into a garage and starts chugging Diet Coke. (Yes, it happened in Florida.) Also: monkey investors!
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Aaron chats with Chapel Hill High School senior Sol Ramirez, whose company 123 Puppetry has a show at Southern Village May 14-15.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps close out the work week with local news on Friday, April 22. UNC announces an update on mental health efforts from university leadership. A School of Data Science is set to be launched in the next academic year. A Duke infectious disease expert shares thoughts on masking while traveling. Plus: UNC women’s lacrosse picks up a big win while tennis plays in the ACC Championships.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 22, to chat about Earth Day, combating climate change and recent town news.
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Carolina Demography’s Rebecca Tippett joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the 2021 county population estimates recently shared by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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The mass exodus has begun for Duke basketball.
It’s one thing when a college program loses its iconic, hall of fame coach to retirement, but players lining up to follow him out the door means Jon Scheyer won’t have it very easy taking over the Blue Devils.
Coach K got a puppy from his team at the post-season banquet, then handed it off to the dog sitters and headed for Boston where he watched three of his former players – Kyrie Irving, Seth Curry and Jayson Tatum – who are all far better in the NBA than they were in Durham.
Back home, the cupboard was getting bare by the minute.
The third player from Coach K’s last team, junior Wendell Moore Jr., entered the NBA draft even though he was a solid, second-round pick in the June draft. He follows 7-foot sophomore Mark Williams, slated as the 15th pick, and freshman ACC Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero, who is a consensus No. 1 or No. 2 selection.
And, get this, two more projected first rounders haven’t announced yet, but are expected to give Duke a five-card straight to the NBA. Freshmen A.J. Griffin, rated as the 9th pick, and Trevor Keels, listed at No. 29, won’t be far behind, leaving Scheyer with a major rebuilding job.
Fortunately, he has the No. 1 recruiting class coming to Durham, led by 5-stars Dereck Lively, Kyle Filipowski, Dariq Whitehead and Mark Mitchell. In a late turn of events, the Blue Devils will not be picked first in the ACC next season, maybe not even second.
It is tough to tell what the other conference teams will look like with the NBA deadline still ahead and the transfer portal active. One thing for sure, Carolina will be picked ahead of Duke, and likely be favored to win the 2022-23 regular season.
Still awaiting Caleb Love’s decision, the Tar Heels have the rarity of an All-ACC senior center returning in Armando Bacot, along with premier super senior defensive ace Leaky Black and junior combo guard R.J. Davis.
So Duke won’t be playing for first place, where the Devils have only finished twice outright in the last 20 years. And by tournament time, Scheyer will discover for himself what inexperience and pro aspirations can do to a team’s championship hopes.
This isn’t much different from where Coach K started for the most recent seasons, only to prove one-and-dones are only good for themselves.
Photo via Todd Melet.
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This is the time of year when local organizations schedule all their events. Where can you have a romantic date – and support a good cause?
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Starting with a story about the Capitol evacuation, Aaron complains about lack of communication – and nobody knows what they’re talking about.
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Aaron chats with actor/poet Quentin Talley, who’s performing a piece called “God’s Trombones” in conjunction with the Ackland Art Museum.
“God’s Trombones” is based on poet James Weldon Johnson’s classic work of the same name. Talley will perform it June 3-4 at the Hayti Heritage Center in Durham, in connection with the Ackland’s new exhibition “Modern Black Culture: The Art of Aaron Douglas,” which runs from April 22-June 19.
Conversation presented by the Ackland Art Museum.
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In today’s news: health experts offer post-mask-mandate travel advice, UNC plans a new school of data science, and UNC women’s lacrosse gets a big win.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local news stories on Thursday, April 21, including breaking news from Durham.
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As the primary election cycle continues to heat up, Michael Olender of AARP joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share some of the tools the organization is offering to North Carolina voters.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, April 21, from a fun outdoor event. She shares the latest discussions Orange County leaders are having about COVID-19 spread, as well as previews Earth Day and other events around town.
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What are Carolina’s keys for next season? Even though four starters may be back, in my opinion there are two important factors that will determine how good the Tar Heels can be in their second season under Hubert Davis. College basketball is a year-round job, and how coaches spend their summers doesn’t differ greatly. Besides […]
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This week, Scott and Aaron reflect on the American Revolution - and the parallels between that war and today's conflict in Ukraine.
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Trending today: Billie Eilish brings some old guy on stage, and the phrase "MILF Island" is trending for apparently no reason at all.
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New UNC Provost Chris Clemens chats with Aaron about the new position, restoring trust with faculty members, and exciting new initiatives.
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Aaron chats with Anita Brown-Graham, who's leading UNC's new Carolina Across 100 initiative to help the state address post-COVID challenges.
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In today's news: COVID numbers tick back up, schools deal with gas prices, and coaches and commentators discuss incoming UNC freshmen.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares local news headlines on Wednesday, April 20, including updates on statewide COVID-19 data. Plus... a local 12-year-old is using proceeds from one of his books to raise money for a good cause. 2022 general election projects spell trouble for Democrats. And Carolina baseball picks up a mid-week win.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renée Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell in studio on Wednesday, April 20. She shares details on upcoming deadlines around the county government, as well as a re-dedication of a historic village and Earth Day events.
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97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell and Ali Evans join forces to ask and answer the Kids Question of the Week: if you could take a field trip anywhere, where would it be?
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Tomari Fox got screwed, there is no two ways about it. We all know the NCAA works in strange ways. Most of the college sports world believes one of those strange ways was Carolina getting off with no penalty for its involvement in the highly publicized scandal, if you consider $30 million in legal fees […]
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On April 20 - 420 Day - Susan and Aaron recommend books inspired by events that happened on this day in history.
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Trending today: Japan introduces electric chopsticks (it's a salt thing), and a British drug dealer's toy laser proves to be his downfall.
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Aaron chats with Laura Ritchie, curator of "Myth and Memory: Selected Works by the MFA Class of 2022" at the Ackland Art Museum.
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Aaron chats with the cast of "Mamma Mia," Chapel Hill High School's first in-person musical in three years, on stage April 28-30.
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In today's news: a voter registration deadline approaches, a local boy raises money for cancer patients, and Tomari Fox loses his appeal.
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Brendan Marks, a college basketball beat writer for The Athletic, joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss a recent profile on UNC guard R.J. Davis.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell delivers the latest local news updates on Tuesday, April 19, including news from local high schools and the UNC football program.
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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell for this week's Chatham County Roundup! She discusses a brief commissioners meeting, as well as the latest updates on an incentives package for VinFast.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, April 19, to share some recent news from around the town government.
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Why Armando Bacot might be the smartest man NOT in the green room. Bacot’s returning to Carolina for his senior season should be examined beyond the mere decision. He obviously considered all his options and coming back as a fourth-year player for the Tar Heels won out. In his sterling junior season, when he became […]
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Trending today: a house for sale comes with a squatter, a "good man with a gun" gone wrong, and a whipped-cream bandit in South Carolina.
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Aaron chats with Courtney Tellefsen, founder and CEO of the Produce Box, one of our newest partners at 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com.
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"Cascade," a play about climate change, is on stage now at Swain Hall. Aaron chats with director Joseph Megel and actor Gabriel Graetz.
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In today's news: why you should expect closures this week near railroad crossings, and why UNC students don't have access to a popular site.
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With the 34th Annual Dogwood Festival coming up this weekend, President of the Mebane Business Association Jessica Nilles joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share details. Sponsored by the Alamance County Visitors Bureau.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell returns to deliver local news stories to listeners on Monday, April 18, including updates from Hillsborough and details on mental health resources for UNC students.
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Managing Editor of the News of Orange County newspaper joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Monday, April 18, to share updates on recent stories around the Efland and Hillsborough area.
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It was an NBA playoff battle between Duke one-and-dones. What theater. You couldn’t turn it off, the first game of the first round of the playoffs between the second-seeded Boston Celtics and 7th-seed Brooklyn Nets, both teams good enough to win the NBA title. Why were they meeting so early in the postseason? Because the […]
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Fred Black and Jim Merritt stop by to discuss the current status of the Orange County Veterans Memorial - and what you can do to help.
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Trending today: a dumpster art find worth thousands of dollars, and a metaphorical dumpster fire in Florida's gerrymandering saga.
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In today's news: the CDC downgrades Orange County to "medium" community spread, and Hillsborough switches from flags to banners.
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Season Finale of Inside Carolina wrapping up the year for UNC football and basketball. New episodes coming in August of 2022!
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Guest: Damon Seils
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Chapel Hill’s Lennie Rosenbluth, hero of the 1957 championship victory over the University of Kansas and Wilt Chamberlain 54–53 in triple overtime, talks about his story of how and why he came to Carolina and what is was like to play for Coach Frank McGuire.
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Debby discusses the process for basketball players deciding whether to stay at UNC, turn pro, or transfer. (Also, the 1619 Project!)
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils joins Aaron Keck to discuss Tuesday's town council meeting - and the return of office hours.
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In today's news: Leaky Black announces he's coming back to UNC, a Chapel Hillian goes to space, and a UNC golfer competes at the Masters.
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On a day when Aaron has (most of) the morning off: where's a romantic spot in town to have (or continue) a date in the morning?
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By the way, Erin Matson will be back next season, too. With all the hoopla and anticipation of eligible basketball players returning to try for a repeat trip to the Final Four, someone else in the Carolina pantheon of stars is coming back as a super senior. Three-time national field hockey player of the year […]
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Dr. Debby Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell ahead of a packed college basketball weekend on Friday, April 1. She shares her thoughts on UNC’s strategy and mindset coming into the Final Four to face Duke, as well as details on what she’ll be following in the women’s Final Four games.
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97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell shares the latest news around Chapel Hill and the UNC men’s basketball program ahead of the Final Four on Friday, April 1.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils and special guest Poet Laureate Fred Joiner speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 1.
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The famous Superdome picture is now 29 years old.
Very early in his first season as Carolina’s new head coach, Hubert Davis told a small group of UNC athletic sponsors that his staff had placed a picture of the Superdome in each player’s locker before the first day of practice.
The picture represented the long-term goal of reaching the Final Four in New Orleans. Few people realized, or remembered, that Davis’ first mentor, Dean Smith, had done the same thing before the 1993 season. But there was a difference in each move.
Smith had painstakingly put together what would eventually become his second national championship team, anchored by senior forward George Lynch and junior center Eric Montross, plus junior point guard Derrick Phelps and junior small forward Brian Reese along with sophomore marksman Donald Williams, the MVP of that Final Four after wins over Kansas and Michigan.
Davis, on the other hand, was not only in his rookie year as head coach of the program he has worshipped for most of his life, he did not have the fine-tuned machine Smith had built in ‘92-93. Several starters remained but the departures would be profound.
When his team was 12-6 in January, Hubert said he thought his maiden Tar Heels could get much better. “I wasn’t sure what it would look like, but I believed we could be a good team,” he said Thursday during his first press conference from New Orleans.
He had faith, both spiritually and athletically, that the new pieces and returning parts could fit together and improve as the season wore on, and now he is emphasizing to his team “what is real” more than what hung in their lockers six months ago.
In reflecting on the journey, Davis said his guys weren’t playing with the emotion he wanted early in the season, perhaps because they were still trying to figure it out under their rookie head coach. He wanted them to always play with “energy, effort and toughness.” They weren’t and were deservedly criticized.
He knew members of the media had disparaged his team for lacking toughness but added he couldn’t be mad at anyone who said that because they were right. “But they can’t say that now.”
We can’t even picture it.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest updates in local news on Thursday, March 31, including the severe thunderstorms and high winds passing through the Triangle. Plus: Gov. Roy Cooper declares North Carolina the official Center of the College Basketball Universe. UNC fans getting married on Saturday share stories of having their ceremonies and the Final Four conflict. UNC Gymnastics continues in its NCAA Regional competition. And Carrboro prepares for two outdoor, downtown events Sunday afternoon.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, March 31. She details how the town government is preparing for a busy weekend in town due to the Tar Heels men’s basketball team…and what to expect just in case Carolina beats Duke!
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How the game is called Saturday night could be the difference.
Let’s begin with the premise that Duke has more talent and a slightly deeper roster, but Carolina has become the better TEAM over the last six weeks when the Blue Devils were struggling.
Both teams reached the Final Four by playing good basketball, Duke mostly on the offensive end and the Tar Heels with more consistent defense. Analytics over the last month have UNC near the top in defense and much improved on offense.
So if it comes down to keeping your best players on the floor in the Superdome, no one is better at baiting refs than the Hall of Famer on the Duke bench. Coach K has been known to influence the officials to call the game more tightly to his team’s benefit.
There was no better example than the 2015 national title game between Duke and Wisconsin, which was tied at the half after only two fouls were called against the Badgers, one of the most efficient teams in the country in avoiding fouls.
Mike Krzyzewski was on the refs in the first half and into the second. At the break he even told CBS reporter Tracy Wolfson that the Blue Devils can’t win the game unless more fouls were called. Sure enough, Duke was in the bonus 9:18 into the second half, shooting 20 free throws after 13 fouls were called on Wisconsin.
At 75, Coach K isn’t nearly as demonstrative as earlier in his career, but look for him to be very active on the sideline from the opening jump. He knows if any of the Carolina starters get into foul trouble, his team will gain an immediate advantage.
Early in the first meeting in Chapel Hill, Armando Bacot picked up two careless fouls against Mark Williams and Paolo Banchero and had to come out. By the time Bacot returned, Duke had a double-digit lead in the eventual 20-point victory.
Bacot also picked up two fouls early in the rematch at Cameron but played much smarter in a game the Tar Heels kept close until exploding for 45 points over the last 12 minutes.
AB knows that giving up a basket is better than picking up a needless foul, and his ability to go hard down the lane in recent weeks might be able to turn the tables on the Duke big men.
Here’s to a game played cleanly and called fairly by the refs.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell rounds up the latest local news on Wednesday, March 30.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renée Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, March 30. She shares her thoughts on the news of additional COVID-19 boosters in the U.S. and how the Orange County community may respond. Plus: Price shares her takeaways of big economic development news from Chatham County.
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97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell and Ali Evans team up to take on this week's Kids Question: if you had a time machine, where and when would you go?
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Is Carolina good enough to beat Duke for a second time? Hubert Davis answered some questions Tuesday about the maturation of his basketball team over the last six weeks of the season. Why, exactly, are the Tar Heels playing so much better since the surprising home loss to Pitt, winning 10 of the last 11? […]
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With the Carolina-Duke Final Four matchup looming, we recommend our favorite New Orleans books. (Ali Evans fills in for Susan.)
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Trending today: a company lays off workers by telling them they're "graduating." Also, why it's a bad idea to do school pictures on March 17.
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With Carolina-Duke just a few days away, Aaron chats with Mick Mixon, who was in New Orleans when UNC won the title back in 1993.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill preps for the #MotherOfAllGames; an electric-vehicle company makes a big announcement in Chatham County.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details the latest local news stories on Tuesday, March 29.
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Publisher and Editor of the Chatham News + Record Bill Horner III joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to share details of the VinFast announcement made for Chatham County on Tuesday, March 29.
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Hillsborough Commissioner Matt Hughes subs in for Mayor Jenn Weaver and speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, March 29.
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Consider Hubert Davis the most successful first-year coach at UNC. The Tar Heels’ next-to-incredible run to the Final Four in Hubert’s first season in charge ranks as the greatest achievement of any Carolina basketball – or perhaps other – rookie coach. As soon as Davis’ Heels finished off Saint Peter’s to complete the 2022 field […]
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Florence Dore (accompanied by Peter Holsapple & Will Rigby) plays "Sweet to Me," the lead single off her forthcoming album.
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With the NCAA tournament about to begin, UNC gymnastics commentator Christina Chauvenet joins Aaron for a preview.
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Trending today: a medical breakthrough for ALS patients, and a legal fight over a price war between gas stations.
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In today's news: UNC students push for climate action on campus, Hubert Davis praises Roy Williams, and Jim Kitchen waits for space.
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On this month's Wonderful Water, Ruth Rouse of OWASA joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to talk about the agency's Long-Range Water Supply Plan. She shares the latest updates that could be made to preserve drinking water for all OWASA customers decades into the future, as well as why current customers should continue being conscious of their water use.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the top local news headlines of the day on Monday, March 28, including the Carolina men's basketball team heading to the Final Four.
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For the March Teacher Feature, 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell is joined by Carrboro Elementary teacher Deborah Cox, Chapel Hill High School teacher Brian Wasson and the Public School Foundation's Nancy Zeman. Cox and Wasson share exciting projects they're doing in the classroom thanks to grants provided by PSF, while Zeman shares ways people can help fund such programs.
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It was a lot easier to watch than most regional finals. Maybe we should have expected a relaxing evening when oddsmakers installed the Tar Heels 8.5-point favorites and almost all the talking heads were picking them to win. But not until the score was 24-7 did we realize they were right and this would be […]
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Where do North Carolinians stand on the Carolina-Duke rivalry? Tom Jensen of Public Policy Polling has the (surprising) numbers.
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Aaron chats with David Glenn about the Mother Of All Games: UNC and Duke, meeting in the Final Four this Saturday.
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Trending today: a dog finds a loving home after being abandoned for a silly reason; an NC woman fights the DMV over her vanity plate.
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Aaron is joined by Kimberly Steiner to discuss this year's Chapel Hill-Carrboro CROP Hunger Walk, this Sunday to benefit the IFC.
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In today's news: UNC basketball beats St. Peter's to set up the long-awaited Carolina-Duke matchup in the Final Four on Saturday.
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Long-time Carolina men's basketball reporter and 97.9 The Hill's own Art Chansky joins Brighton McConnell to discuss the impending Carolina and Duke men's basketball match-up with a trip to the national championship on the line.
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UNC Basketball Still Dancing in Philly
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Dr. Benjamin Gilmer, the author of “The Other Dr. Gilmer: Two Men, A Murder, and an Unlikely Fight for Justice,” about the new book and how his unlikely friendship with a doctor who shared his last name led to a fight to free a killer from prison.
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Guest: Kris Demers
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Long-time Sports Illustrated writer and UNC alumnus Curry Kirkpatrick joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell from Philadelphia ahead of the Carolina men's basketball team's Sweet 16 match-up with UCLA.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell as she prepares to catch the No. 5 UNC women's basketball team take on No. 1 South Carolina in Greensboro for the NCAA Tournament. She also delivers her prediction on how the men's team will fare against UCLA in their own Sweet 16 match-up.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps prepare listeners for double NCAA Tournament action on Friday, March 25. Both UNC men's and women's basketball programs are getting ready for the Sweet 16 games. Plus: Chapel Hill advances discussions on redeveloping the site of its police station, CHCCS hopes to move to virtual learning on primary Election Day and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, March 25. He brings updates on the OWASA sewer replacement in downtown this weekend, as well as highlights from the Carrboro Town Council meeting. Plus: Seils shares the goals behind Earth Hour, which is coming up on Saturday night.
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Duke is one step closer to – nope, I’m not going to say it. The Tar Heels have to take care of business tonight against UCLA for a number of reasons. Most important is they will be one step away from the Final Four in what was once a very unlikely run in the NCAA […]
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With a show in Durham on Saturday, eighteen (!) members of the a cappella group the Yale Alley Cats visit Aaron to sing a Temptations song.
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With no segue whatsoever, Brad and Aaron talk about their favorite spots in town (and in the Triangle) for a dessert date.
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Matt Krause, the voice of the UNC women's basketball team, joins Aaron to preview Carolina's Sweet 16 matchup with South Carolina.
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Trending today: a hotel arms its guests with water pistols, "shrinkflation" hits the grocery store, and a food bank says no to potatoes.
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Aaron talks with UNC's Mitch Prinstein about a new campus center to study the impact of technology and social media on teens' development.
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In today's news: UNC men's and women's basketball get ready for the Sweet 16, and Chapel Hill moves ahead on development at 828 MLK.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the top local stories of the day on Thursday, March 24. The Chapel Hill Town Council advances the exploration of redevelopment at 828 MLK Boulevard. The UNC Board of Trustees receive an update on voluntary staff turnover and a new research center. A UNC political scientist shares how the U.S. and other countries' responses to Russia's invasion of Ukraine are or are not making a difference. Plus: patrons are having issues tracking Chapel Hill Transit buses and the Carolina basketball teams are 24 hours away from their Sweet 16 games.
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It’s crunch time for Carolina media people, too.
Most schools would like to have the problem of two basketball teams going to the NCAA tournaments in different parts of the country, playing one day or two after another, or maybe even on the same day. UNC is happy to have that again.
This week, the men’s eighth-seeded Tar Heels are already in Fort Worth getting ready for today’s first-round match-up with undersized but super-quick Marquette. Meanwhile, the fifth-seeded UNC women are heading for Arizona and a game with No. 12 seed Stephen F. Austin on Saturday, when the men might play a second-round game against top-seeded Baylor.
Somehow, men’s media director Steve Kirschner and his woman counterpart Dana Gelin figured out how to get Armando Bacot, RJ Davis and Brady Manek on one webinar from Fort Worth, followed by Hubert Davis, just after Courtney Banghart did a ZOOM before she and her team were heading for RDU.
Some media were already at the men’s location, but many more were tuned into the webinar that is like a ZOOM without everyone’s head in a square. Banghart was talking to every talking head in a box, but she made perfect sense.
As for how she handles being the second basketball banana at Carolina this time of the year, she said she loves it. “We have a heavy load of expectation here,” Banghart allowed. “Our name is synonymous with legacy. Recruits will call you back when they know you’re calling from Carolina.”
She came from Princeton, where sports are important but clearly kept in their Ivy League place. “I wouldn’t have taken this job if it didn’t matter,” she said. “It matters to the fans, the community and other coaches because it helps them in recruiting.”
Just after Banghart hung up and headed for Tucson, the next screen brought up the men followed by their coach.
They personified how Hubert’s team has gotten on the same page despite losing two members of the rotation at mid-season. “We’d run through a wall for Coach Davis,” RJ Davis said.
“I don’t want them to do that!” said the relaxed head coach on the way to practice.
Photo via UNC Athletic Communications/Anthony Sorbellini.
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Scott and Aaron celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and remember great figures in history who stood up against injustice – and who improved our lives.
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Trending today: an incorrect map gets a fix from space, a magician thief is caught after getting lazy, and snakes get framed for murder.
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Aaron chats with UNC political scientist Navin Bapat on the impact of economic sanctions – and whether (and how) they’re likely to work against Russia.
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In today’s news: the NCAA tournament begins for UNC, local electeds endorse the 203 Project, and UNC announces a new statewide initiative.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares local news stories on a rainy Wednesday, March 16. Carrboro and Orange County each approve their sides of construction funding for The 203 Project, ending any speculation that the deal could fall through. The Estes Drive Connectivity Project begins in Chapel Hill, set to bring infrastructure set to support the town’s Vision Zero initiative. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools completes an equity audit. Plus: UNC men’s basketball inches closer to its NCAA Tournament first round game and the departure of a key contributor.
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97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell, Ali Evans and Aaron “AJ” Johnson for this week’s KIDSQ, which asks about some of your hidden talents.
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Dawson Garcia with and without Marquette and Carolina.
This is certainly not the first time a player has been on two teams that faced each other in the NCAA tournament. But it may be the most unusual situation of that nature ever. As a freshman, 4-star recruit Garcia averaged 13.3 points and 6.6 rebounds for the Golden Eagles, who are the Tar Heels’ opponent in both schools’ NCAA opener Thursday in Fort Worth.
Garcia’s highest profile game at Marquette was at UNC last year in a late arrangement after both teams lost COVID-affected games. He had 24 points and 11 rebounds in a stunning victory, which lifted his pro basketball prospects.
After the season, he entered the NBA Draft without an agent, returned to Marquette and, when Shaka Smart was named the new coach, went into the transfer portal. Having been recruited by Hubert Davis out of high school and playing with Kerwin Walton in AAU ball, Garcia signed with UNC.
He battled fellow transfer Brady Manek for the big forward position and started 12 of the first 13 games until suffering a concussion at Boston College. Manek moved into the starting role and his game blossomed as the ACC’s best-shooting big man.
Garcia came off the bench until leaving school on January 23 to tend to health issues with his family back in Minnesota. He never returned and, while the Heels’ depth dwindled, they won 12 of 15 games to earn the No. 8 seed in the East Region.
Smart, who has never lost to UNC as a coach at VCU and Texas, also had to reconstruct his roster, and likely could have used Garcia to be a better rebounding team. The Golden Eagles trail the Tar Heels in rebounding totals, average and margin.
Meanwhile, it is easy to wonder how Garcia staying at UNC would have affected his new team. While he would have provided much-needed depth, Garcia’s 9 points and 5.5 rebounds might have cut into Manek’s emergence.
Wherever both players end up next season, it is unclear how Garcia’s strange journey will ultimately affect his two college teams as the Big Dance kicks off this week.
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Trending today: Aaron has a wild theory after a familiar auction outcome; Ford offers a terrible discount on computer chip-less new trucks.
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In town to deliver a check to the SECU Family House, State Treasurer Dale Folwell joins Aaron to discuss hospitals, Ukraine, and more.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill tackles traffic fatalities; a yes vote on the 203 Project; UNC softball star Hannah George tosses a no-hitter.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell delivers the top local news stories of Tuesday, March 15, including updates from Chatham County about a murder. The Chatham County Schools also pass a measure to improve policies in light of students reportedly conducting a mock slave auction. A popular Chapel Hill restaurant is set to expand. The UNC women's basketball team anticipates next year's return of three players lost to ACL injuries. Jim Kitchen shares his excitement of being on an upcoming rocket launch. Plus: Carolina baseball is in action and the men's basketball team departs for the NCAA tournament!
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Publisher and editor of the Chatham County Line Randy Voller joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, March 15, for this week's Chatham County Roundup! Voller discusses a recent controversy around the local school district, as well as a recent positive event he attended. Plus: the Board of County Commissioners primary and general election cycle appears to be a busy one and longstanding challenges of growth are likely to be among key issues.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, March 15. She shares how the community is reacting to plans for the Eno River State Park to expand into Hillsborough, as well as highlights from Monday's town commissioners meeting.
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I used to be a big Tom Brady fan, but now I just don’t know. While it may have been my New England heritage, I fell hard down the TB12 rabbit hole over the 20 years he was leading the Patriots to nine Super Bowls and six championships. Sure, he was the Yankees, old Celtics, […]
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Scott Cummings of Dynamic Electric joins Aaron to discuss how they've weathered the pandemic - and what they can do to help you.
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Trending today: Kim Kardashian complains about people being lazy, and then Tom Brady comes out of retirement. Coincidence?
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In today's news: one of 97.9 the Hill's co-owners is headed to space, and UNC women's basketball looks ahead to a bright future.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell starts out the week with your local news headlines on Monday, March 14.
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Dr. Nyah Hamlett, Superintendent of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell for Speaking of Schools this week. She shares the latest approaches to masking around the district, as well as some work on the framework for racial equity improvement. Plus: Hamlett discusses potential disruptions from the Estes Drive Connectivity Project being constructed and an exciting performance at East Chapel Hill High School!
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As warmer weather is returning, so will outdoor gatherings with cooking and grilling. Billy Judson, the Chatham County Fire Marshal, and Derek Miller, a nurse education specialist with the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center, join 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell. Each share important tips and statistics regarding burn injuries as part of our Safety Tip Tuesday series.
Sponsored by Safe Kids of Orange and Chatham Counties / Pam Herndon State Farm.
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Carolina has split 14 NCAA tournament games in Texas. Between a devastating loss to Texas A&M in Denton in 1980 and a heartbreaker to Villanova in Houston 36 years later, the Tar Heels have gone 7-5 in post-season games in Texas. The 1980 game was a strange 17-point defeat in two overtimes to the Aggies […]
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Trending today: Congress finally bans lynching, someone steals a box full of human heads, and feral hogs cause shenanigans in Canada.
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Project Graduation is coming back for its 30th year! Aaron chats with student co-chairs Gillian Ederle, Anna Shohfi, and Becca Gwynne.
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In today's news: COVID-19 hospitalizations drop below 1000, a UNC student promotes accessibility, and the NCAA Tournament brackets are out.
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ACC Tournament Show
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Guest: Penny Rich
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps finish the week with local news stories on Friday, March 11. The former UNC Vice Chancellor for Research takes responsibility and shares some explanation of his recent plagiarism on a funding application. The UNC journalism school hires a new dean. The Chapel Hill Town Council is renewing development discussions at the 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard property. Eno River State Park is expanding further into Hillsborough thanks to a deal. Plus: UNC men's basketball wins handily over Virginia and heads to the ACC Tournament semi-finals.
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Dr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, March 11 to discuss Brittney Griner's detainment in Russia and UNC men's basketball's performance so far in the ACC Tournament.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, March 11 to discuss recent stories around the town. Seils shares highlights from Tuesday's Town Council meeting as well as details on his Invasive Species Awareness Week proclamation. Plus: the mayor brings an update on the OWASA sewer work in town this weekend.
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The Tar Heels gave us that old, familiar feeling at the ACC tournament. They came out with the true swagger we haven’t seen in a few years, and even though they didn’t shoot the ball that well the Heels took control of the game in the first half. A 17-2 run never let Virginia out […]
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As Brad's Wordle knockoff Sedecordle continues taking off, we talk about local places we weren't expecting to be as great as they were.
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Kidzu Children's Museum executive director Jamie Holcomb joins Aaron to discuss a COVID-19 vaccine event on Saturday, March 19.
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Trending today: a Mississippi principal gets fired for reading a book; a hiker in Arizona needs to be rescued twice from the same mountain.
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In today's news: Chapel Hill officials discuss development on MLK Boulevard, and UNC gets a big win to make the semis of the ACC Tournament.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the top news stories of Thursday, March 10. Orange County announces an end date for its state of emergency. The Eno River State Park might expand into Historic Downtown Hillsborough. Congressman David Price shares thoughts on the war in Ukraine and its impact on democracy. The Triangle arts community prepares for the Big Night In for the Arts fundraiser. Plus: UNC men's basketball prepares for the ACC Tournament.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, March 10. She discusses the latest around the town government like the lifting of the mask mandate, highlights from last night's town council meeting and the upcoming Creek Week.
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The new ACC commissioner made the right, and gutsy, call. One of Dean Smith’s favorite expressions was, “How you start is how you finish.” It meant his players should develop good basketball and personal habits early so it would be easier to be consistent in the long run. Jim Phillips, the new ACC commissioner, got […]
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Aaron chats with David Glenn about the ACC Tournament, the year in ACC basketball, and UNC's chances in Brooklyn this week.
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This week, Scott and Aaron look back at Babe Ruth, Harriet Tubman, and other major figures who made a huge difference in their worlds.
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Aaron and Ali Evans discuss Florida's notorious "Don't Say Gay" bill, and Ali shares her thoughts about the new Batman movie.
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NC poet laureate Jaki Shelton Green joins Aaron to discuss tonight's "Big Night In for the Arts," supporting the Triangle arts scene.
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Carrboro economic development director Jon Hartman-Brown and Durham Tech's Kate Wiggins discuss training sessions for small businesses.
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In today's news: two notable arrests, a UNC professor caught plagiarizing, the fight for global democracy, and the ACC tourney quarterfinals.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details the latest news stories on Wednesday, March 9, including breaking news from UNC's campus. Plus: an arrest is made in the missing ATVs case, the 203 Project's cost continues to rise, Orange County prepares for Creek Week and UNC's baseball team is given its second loss of the season.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, March 9. She talks about the rescinded mask mandate and what the community can do to continue adjusting to living with COVID-19. Plus: Price shares details on the Creek Week initiative beginning this weekend and the Big Night In for the Arts fundraiser on Thursday!
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In the latest edition of our Safety Tip Tuesdays conversations series, Carol Dannenhoffer of the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell.
Sponsored by Safe Kids of Orange and Chatham County / Pam Herndon State Farm.
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97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell and Ali Evans team up to chew on this week's KIDSQ: what would you pack for a perfect picnic?
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details the latest local news on Thursday, February 24. The filing period for 2022 primary elections reopens after a long suspension — who is running locally? Orange County’s congressman release a strong criticism of Russia’s attacks on Ukraine. Local teachers are feeling the strain of high demand, low pay and elements of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chapel Hill’s American Legion post continues to settle into its new facility and home. Plus: UNC gymnastics celebrates senior night and women’s lacrosse runs away vs. Pitt.
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The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro is back with the latest Critical Issues Forum! Chamber President and CEO Aaron Nelson teams up with economist Dr. Michael Walden to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about the local, state and national economies, as well as a recent local business survey.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, February 24. She discusses highlights from Wednesday’s town council meeting, including updates on the climate action plan and a concept plan review for a development along a busy corridor. Plus: Hemminger shares her thoughts on Orange County leaders’ maintaining the indoor mask mandate, as well as their plans to learn more from health officials next week.
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Scott and Aaron look back at great figures in history – but also discuss this historic week in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Trending today: the strange saga of a woman who passed herself off as European nobility. Also, the “Stranger Things” kids become adults.
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Catching up on the latest news from The ArtsCenter, including updates on their upcoming relocation: Aaron chats with interim director Mark Bettger and marketing director Chasyah Scott.
Conversation presented by The ArtsCenter.
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Orange County Bail/Bond Justice Project president Ashley Nissler joins Aaron to discuss a new bail policy in Orange County Courts.
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In today’s news: a State Supreme Court ruling brings the redistricting process to an end – this year. Also, the American Legion fetes its new building.
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Carolina women’s basketball play-by-play broadcaster Matt Krause speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about the program’s great play of late, as well as their projected spots in the ACC and NCAA tournaments.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest headlines on Wednesday, February 23, including updates on the state’s redistricting saga. A trial court approves new voting maps for the 2022 elections, but all three get appealed and will head back to the North Carolina Supreme Court. Chapel Hill-Carrboro’s representative in the state House explains why she’s stepping down early from her seat. Orange County Schools passes additional tweaks to COVID-19 mitigation measures in addition to updating their mask mandate. Plus: East Rosemary Street prepares for closures and UNC men’s lacrosse pulls out a late win.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, February 23. She discusses highlights from Tuesday's joint school board meeting with Orange County Schools, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and county commissioners. Plus: more discussions on the county's plans for its indoor mask mandate.
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97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell and Ali Evans ponder this week's KIDSQ: what is your spirit animal and why?
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NIL and the transfer portal are entwining demons of college athletics. They happened about the same time, but athletes being paid for their Name-Image-Likeness while allowed to transfer and not sit out a year have taken the corruption in college sports to a new level. UNC football coach Mack Brown said so in his pre-spring […]
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On a rainy Wednesday, Susan and Aaron discuss what they're reading right now - plus the "comfort reads" currently popular in the Brown house.
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Trending today: Slack goes down all over, a fireball goes up at BYU, and an impressively multilingual reporter goes viral in Europe.
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Ryan Regan and Angelique Stallings of the Durham Chamber discuss their upcoming annual meeting, March 9 at the Carolina Theatre.
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In today's news: Orange County Schools weigh mask mandates, judges weigh legislative district lines, and a Tar Heel lacrosse star is honored.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings listeners local news stories on Tuesday, February 22. The Orange County Schools Board of Education votes to keep its mask mandate in place, only as long as the county government's is in place. A Chatham County official shares thoughts on the criticism school board members have recently faced. Scams took more than $93 million from North Carolinians last year. UNC libraries are struggling to consistently have students follow masking policies. Plus: Carolina baseball is action, while the men's basketball team guts out a win against Louisville.
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Chatham News + Record Sports Editor Victory Hensley joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, February 22 for this week's Chatham County Roundup. Hensley shares details on high school basketball playoffs, which feature a strong Chatham contingent. He also shares highlights from other winter sports seasons, including some state titles won by Chatham students, and what he's looking forward to from local spring sports.
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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver talks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, February 22. She shares her thoughts and reactions to the Orange County Schools Board of Education ruling to follow the local government when it comes to face mask requirements. Plus: more information on the county's mask mandate and the active survey on Orange County's long-term transit plan.
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It was more than a touch of the old days at the Smith Center. Before a boisterous and highly appreciative crowd, Carolina advanced what could become a late-season surge into the NCAA tournament with another hard-fought and hard-earned victory over rugged Louisville. The Tar Heels weren’t great for most of the game, but they made […]
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Ava and Aaron celebrate Twosday, 2/22/22 - Ava especially, because she's also 22 years old and her name is a palindrome too.
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State House Rep. Verla Insko chats with Aaron about her decision to step down early - and what the future holds, for her and the House seat.
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In today's news: local officials weigh school mask mandates, Chapel Hill Police seek a missing woman, and UNC basketball gets a big win.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps start off the week with local news stories on Monday, February 21. Chapel Hill Police search for a missing person and turn to the public for help. Chatham County announces plans to drop its mask mandate for government facilities, while Orange County Schools' Board of Education weighs doing the same on campuses. Carrboro Elementary School loses water for the end of the school day, District 56 will see an appointment to the House and a Durham man wins a state lottery game. Plus: UNC men's basketball prepares for Louisville and the women's team rises in the AP poll.
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It's time for this month's Teacher Feature on Speaking of Schools! 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell is joined by Dr. Christy Stanley, Principal Eric Taylor and Jan Alston to discuss how Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools teaches Black History Month.
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Trending today: Moviepass makes a comeback, a lost Renaissance classic is rediscovered at a yard sale, and we celebrate B-level holidays.
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In today's news: Orange County Schools consider masks, judges consider district lines, and Hillsborough plans for a train station.
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Wasn’t it Al Davis of the old Oakland Raiders who coined, “Just win, baby!” That’s exactly what our schizoid Tar Heels did in Blacksburg, using a formula that can only be described as “gumption and gifts.” Gumption because the Heels bounced back from what looked like a disastrous home loss to lowly Pitt with their […]
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No YouTube video today, but enjoy the full show audio below.
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Guest: Johnny Burleson: Chief Advancement Officer for the North Carolina Museum of Arts
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Guest: Penny Rich
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Dr. Debbie Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, February 18 to discuss the close of the Olympics and controversy around the figure skating events.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps close the week with a flurry of local news on Friday, February 18. Orange County leaders announce they are maintaining the indoor mask mandate. CHCCS says it will consider gradually moving to optional masking, while also announcing a new principal. The Orange County Sheriff's Office seeks the public's help in identifying a shooting suspect. Workers on strike at Acme announce they have reached a resolution with the restaurant. Plus: UNC women's basketball earn the biggest upset in the Courtney Banghart era and the Diamond Heels start their season with a bang.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, February 18. He shares details on the Orange County leaders agreeing to maintain the local indoor mask mandate after Gov. Roy Cooper shared his recommendation of scaling such measures back. Plus, Seils discusses the early stages of a long-term OWASA project downtown and upcoming public hearings on the town's draft comprehensive plan.
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Carolina at Virginia Tech is basically an NCAA tournament play-in game. The Tar Heels’ visit to boisterous, 10,000-seat Cassell Coliseum Saturday afternoon was already a huge game for them. Now, it is even bigger for several reasons, the most important of which is they have to win to stay on the NCAA bubble. It also […]
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Brad becomes an Internet sensation after creating a new 16-word twist on Wordle. Where else can you go to get lots and lots of a good thing?
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State House Rep. Graig Meyer (D-Orange) discusses the latest redistricting news - plus mask mandates and Rep. Verla Insko's early retirement.
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Filling in for Victor, Kenny Dike discusses his favorite Florida Man stories. Meanwhile, Aaron wonders about the plural of "Florida Man."
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A busy news day! Mask mandates may end, lawmakers approve districts, Verla Insko retires early, wolfdogs find homes, and UNC gets a big win.
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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local news on Thursday, February 17. Governor Roy Cooper announces new recommendations for this stage of the pandemic, saying local mask mandates should begin to be scaled back. Chatham County's Board of Education votes to do just that. A high-speed chase through part of Chapel Hill ends in a crash and serious injuries. The state legislature gets closer to finalizing new voting maps. Plus: UNC men's basketball suffers a tournament-damaging loss, UNC students voice concerns about the lack of isolation housing and the Triangle's arts councils announce a new fundraiser.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger talks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, February 17. She shares her initial thoughts on Gov. Cooper's recommendation on mask mandates and what she's heard from community members regarding the response to this stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus: the town council prepares for its financial retreat and town staff prepare for the final office hours of the Let's Talk Town series.
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Carolina’s crushing loss to Pitt will be dissected from every angle. Let’s start with the home crowd, one of the smallest of the season. The official attendance will reflect how many tickets were sold to the game, not how many people showed up. The upper deck is always the indicator, and above the loge seats […]
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Scott and Aaron discuss a trio of innovators, including the developer of the Ferris wheel - and the inventor of the flat-bottomed paper bag.
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Trending today: "Euphoria," the Oscars, and a new women's soccer team with an impressive ownership group. Ali Evans fills in for Victor.
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In today's news: redistricting efforts continue in Raleigh, mask mandates lift in Chatham County, and UNC basketball suffers a Quad 4 loss.
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97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell shares stories on Wednesday, February 17, including updates from the General Assembly, efforts to address the housing gap in Carrboro and awards for several UNC athletes.
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, February 17. She discusses her experience at the National Association of Counties legislative conference this past weekend and what she hopes to bring back to Orange County. Plus: what residents can expect at the board's upcoming business meeting and joint school board meeting.
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