Chansky’s Notebook: The Pool
Written by MICHAEL KOH Bubba Cunningham and UNC are confident they’ll have their pick of the...
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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.
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...
Word of the Day – 7/17/20
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Carrboro: Trans Visibility Day, Small Ways to Recognize Climate Action and A Bikeway Cleanup (Mar. 27, 2026)
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, Mar. 27.
What We’re Thinking: Analyzing the 2026 Primary
Tom and Aaron look back on the results of last week's midterm primary in North Carolina and Texas - good news all around for Democrats.
History Matters: Saint Patrick, Mister Rogers, and Sergeant Stubby
This week in history: Scott and Aaron remember St. Patrick and Mr. Rogers - as well as a dog who became celebrated as a World War I hero.
March 28, 2026
This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman discusses UNC Men's basketball in the NCAA Tournament and the five ACC Women's Basketball teams who made the Sweet Sixteen.
September 16, 2019: Bree Newsome
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.
December 18, 2020: Sayonara, 2020
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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UNC Women’s Lacrosse Thumps East Carolina in Chapel Hill
No. 1 UNC rebounded from its first loss since 2024 with a dominating win against East Carolina in...
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.)
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.
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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UNC Women’s Lacrosse Thumps East Carolina in Chapel Hill
No. 1 UNC rebounded from its first loss since 2024 with a dominating win against East Carolina in...
Previewing UNC Women’s Basketball vs. UConn and Discussing Men’s Basketball’s Coaching Vacancy – Stroman on Sports (Mar. 27, 2026)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, Mar. 27 about both UNC basketball programs, as the women's team prepares for its Sweet 16 matchup vs. No. 1 UConn and the men's team's ongoing head coaching search.
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."
October 31, 2020
Guest: Bruce Vance with Town & Country Cleaning
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.”
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.
Governor Cooper Visits UNC Health Vaccination Clinic
On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ...
On Air Today: State Rep. Renee Price on the ‘Progress Now’ Caucus
State Rep. Renee Price joins Aaron to discuss the aims of the newly formed 'Progress Now' progressive caucus in the State House.
