Photo Gallery: UNC Welcomes Students Back at FallFest
UNC students and faculty gathered in the Pit for FallFest, an annual celebration marking the beginning of the academic year.
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Obituary for Dr. Jim Palmer
A force of nature, Dr. James (Jim) Horton Palmer, died peacefully from complications with Alzheimer’s on August 10, 2026, at UNC Hospice in Pittsboro. Jim passed away in the loving company of his long-time partner, Elizabeth...
Read MoreHistory Matters: Cape Hatteras, Meriwether Lewis, and Ringo Starr on National Radio Day
This week, Scott and AJ (filling in for Aaron Keck) look back on this week in history. The note that today is National Radio Day and discuss end of summer events on the Outer Banks, in America, and across the pond!
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Studio Sessions with School of Rock Chapel Hill: Singing Numbers with The Adults!
This month’s round of Studio Sessions with School of Rock Chapel Hill features six members of the Adult Band!
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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: Deathbed Insights to Transform Your Life
Our guest this week is palliative care physician Dr. Kathy Zhang— a woman who has witnessed more “departures” than LaGuardia. After Covid burnout and years of hearing countless deathbed regrets, she now advises others on how to live life to the fullest, including three questions you must ask yourself before you kick the bucket.
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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Bridging the Gap: Preparing to Go Back to School
Welcome to Bridging the Gap, presented by Orange Partnership and airing on 97.9 The Hill and...
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‘Trial By Fire’: UNC Men’s Soccer Coach Previews 2026 Season, Discusses Rule Changes
UNC men’s soccer head coach Carlos Somoano joined 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck Thursday,...
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Photo Gallery: Chatham County Residents Voice Concerns With Enbridge Pipeline
Photographer Elena Pace captured photos of a special meeting regarding a proposed natural gas pipeline in Chatham County.
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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: Longevity: How Strong Social Ties Lead to Long Lives
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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A ‘Village at South Campus’? Advocates for the Smith Center Expand Their Push
Advocates for keeping UNC basketball at the Smith Center are expanding their push, calling for a fully-developed “Village at South Campus.”
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