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Of the 23 football games Notre Dame and Carolina have played over the years, there is nothing that...

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Clean Joke of The Day

Clean Joke of the Day – 1/28/21

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Hometown Hero Awards

Photo Gallery of 2025 WCHL Hometown Heroes Celebrated at Local Luncheon

Saturday, Feb. 7 marked another special occasion in Chapel Hill as community members gathered for WCHL's annual Hometown Heroes Luncheon.

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The Commentators

Column: Making #MeToo Count

“Making #MeToo Count” By Rachel Valentine These past few days have been heavy for those of us who care for sexual violence survivors — and even more so for the thousands of survivors in our community. Sexual...

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Word of the Day

Word of the Day – 7/17/20

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Freddie Kiger's Trivia Quiz

Freddie Kiger’s Trivia Quiz – 12/18/20

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Conversations with the Mayors

Carrboro: Fall Weather and Festival Season, Elections and Interactive Voting Tool, Council Meeting Preview

by Andrew Stuckey

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 2, discussing town news and events. She discussed he successful Carrboro Music Festival and looked ahead to the upcoming West End Poetry Festival. She also discussed the upcoming election and the importance of having a plan for voting, which could include Carrboro's new interactive voting tool. She also previewed the upcoming meeting of the town council set for Tuesday of next week, and more.

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What We're Thinking

What We’re Thinking: Gas Prices and Blue Waves

by Aaron Keck

A month and a half from the 2026 midterm, Tom's seeing signs of a major Democratic wave election. (Why? Gas prices.)

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History Matters

History Matters: Every Holiday Is All About Shopping

by Aaron Keck

This week, Scott and Aaron look back on the origin of Thanksgiving in America - not in November, surprisingly.

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If You Only Knew

If You Only Knew: September 20, 2026 – Protect College Sports Act

This week Dr. Stroman provides her eight-point opposition to the Protect College Sports Act.

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Forward Together

September 16, 2019: Bree Newsome

by Aaron Keck

Aaron speaks with Bree Newsome, the activist who's best known for pulling down a Confederate flag outside the South Carolina State House in 2015.

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Thing/Not A Thing

December 18, 2020: Sayonara, 2020

by Aaron Keck

Jean and Aaron send off 2020 - and look forward to a (hopefully) positive 2021 - in the year's final edition of Thing/Not A Thing.

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First-Half Flurry Helps UNC Women’s Soccer Dispatch No. 12 Notre Dame

Top-ranked UNC scored three goals in the first half to build an early lead against No. 12 Notre...

Inside Carolina

Inside Carolina: Notes from a Former Tar Heel

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The Downtown Rundown

May 29, 2018: Goodbyeee

Meg's moving on to a new position (don't worry, still in Chapel Hill!), so this is her final Downtown Rundown. (We still have fun.)

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Talking Books

Talking Books: The Ultimate

In our final installment of Talking Books, Susan and Aaron look back at the last nine years and ask each other about their favorites.

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Sports Focus

March 27, 2021

Guests: Austin O'Connor and Coleman Scott

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Who's Talking

Celebrating D.G. Martin: Stories, Highlights and Reflections

This special in D.G. Martin's honor features some of his best interviews and moments from "Who's Talking" alongside reflections from peers.

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First-Half Flurry Helps UNC Women’s Soccer Dispatch No. 12 Notre Dame

Top-ranked UNC scored three goals in the first half to build an early lead against No. 12 Notre...

Tar Heel Talk

March 1, 2018

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Stroman On Sports

Unpacking the A’ja Wilson-Fever Fan Interaction, UNC Football vs. Notre Dame – Stroman On Sports (October 2, 2026)

97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell speak on Friday, October 2 about recent drama in the WNBA and UNC football's big test.

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WCHL Community Forum

Forum On The Hill: Community Conversations from 2024

The full archive of 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com's 2024 iteration of the annual "Forum on The Hill."

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Today's Business

October 31, 2020

Guest: Bruce Vance with Town & Country Cleaning

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Weekend Watercooler

March 29, 2025

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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KidsQ

On Air Today: Kenny Dike Talks Roller Coasters, Beaches, Time Off

97.9 The Hill Radio Broadcast and Program Manager Kenny Dike spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 30. They discussed Kenny's week off, which included spending time at the beach. They also discussed roller coasters at Carowinds, the upcoming broadcast schedule, and more.