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Bill Belichick and Michael Malone have found themselves in the same undesirable dilemma: neither has any draft picks.

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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

Chapel Hill: Budget Updates, Climate Action Plan, 150 Jobs Downtown

by Andrew Stuckey

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 21, discussing town news and events. She gave an update on the town budget after a public hearing earlier in the week. She also discussed updates to the town's climate action plan, and incentives package for Blue Sky Robotics to bring 150 jobs to their headquarters downtown. She also talked about the upcoming Memorial Day holiday and more.

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What We're Thinking

What We’re Thinking: A Blue Wave, If You Can Keep It

by Aaron Keck

Tom shares new numbers showing Democrats have the potential ("if they don't blow it") to score a big win in the 2026 midterms.

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History Matters

History Matters: Whoop-De-Doo For Charles Lindbergh

by Aaron Keck

Scott and Aaron look back on Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, and a third pilot who's more famous for her time in the water.

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If You Only Knew

May 23, 2026

This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman discuss the NAACP's Out of Bounds campaign in college sports.

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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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All

May 23, 2026

This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman discuss the NAACP's Out of Bounds campaign in college sports.

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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All

May 23, 2026

This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman discuss the NAACP's Out of Bounds campaign in college sports.

Tar Heel Talk

March 1, 2018

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Stroman On Sports

Commencement Weekend and How Academics Still Matter for College Athletes – Stroman on Sports (May 15, 2026)

97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, May 15 about commencement and academics for modern college athletes.

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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.