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Not Ready for the Farm: Stop Senior Scams

Posted by Staff | Jun 13, 2026 | Not Ready For The Farm

This week – Scammers are getting smarter and increasingly targeting older adults — but you can stay one step ahead. In this episode, we sit down with Amy Nofziger from the AARP Fraud Watch Network, who brings 20+ years of experience helping victims and tracking emerging scams. She breaks down the most common schemes hitting seniors today, how criminals use emotional manipulation and even AI-generated voices, and how you can spot a scam before it happens. You’ll also learn exactly what to do if you or a loved one falls victim, plus the free resources available to help protect your family. This episode also includes bonus radio content, a compelling interview with Chapel Hill Police Chief Celisa Lehew weighing in on the topic. This is an essential conversation to share with anyone at risk.

Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: Purple Puddle, Clarity Legal Group, Health Source Chiropractic, HOPE Renovations, and The 79°West Innovation Hub.

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The Governor’s Column: Driving into a Great Summer

Posted by Staff | Jun 12, 2026 | Columns, The Governor’s Column, Town Square

School is out, which means summer vacations, family road trips, and long-awaited time at the swimming pool. It also means one of the busiest times of the year at the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles.

Bridging the Gap: Firearm and Road Safety for the Summer

Posted by Staff | Jun 12, 2026 | Bridging the Gap, Sponsored, Town Square

Welcome to Bridging the Gap, presented by Orange Partnership and airing on 97.9 The Hill and...

Photo Gallery: Chapel Hill Transit Roadeo 2026 Competition

Posted by Staff | Jun 10, 2026 | Photos, Transit

The Chapel Hill Transit system held its annual Roadeo competition among its bus operators to see who could best navigate an obstacle course.

Bottom Line with Brad: Having Difficult Conversations

Posted by Staff | Jun 5, 2026 | Bottom Line With Brad, Columns, Town Square

They are called difficult conversations for a reason. But the ironic thing is, for the most part, the difficulty is almost always in starting the conversation, not in the reaction to the topic itself.

Nominate a Hometown Hero!

Posted by Staff | May 27, 2026 | Uncategorized

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond the call of duty without expecting anything for themselves in return? The 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com Hometown Hero Award honors awesome local people that all too often fly under the radar and go unrecognized for their incredible talents and contributions. We are looking for people who are serious about making change and working collaboratively to make our local area a better place to live. A new Hometown Hero is selected each week.

The Governor’s Column: Honoring Our Servicemembers

Posted by Staff | May 25, 2026 | Columns, The Governor’s Column, Town Square

Throughout May, we are celebrating our brave servicemembers during Military Appreciation Month. For generations, North Carolinians have proudly served our nation during times of conflict and peace.

Here’s the Complete Bracket for the 2026 ACC Baseball Tournament

Posted by Staff | May 23, 2026 | ACC, Baseball, Sports, UNC Sports

The 2026 ACC Baseball Tournament will take place this week at Truist Field in Charlotte. UNC is...

“Common Ground for US” Book Launch and Creativity Workshop with Carl Nordgren

Posted by Staff | May 20, 2026 | Columns, Exploring Your Creative Genius

Come out to celebrate the launch of Carl Nordgren’s new book, “Common Ground for US,” June 4, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Golden Fig Books in Carrboro.

Our Town: The Story of Bike Month in Chapel Hill

Posted by Staff | May 19, 2026 | Our Town, Sponsored, Town Square

This month, Alyson West from the Office of Mobility and Greenways and Brennan Bouma from Chapel Hill’s Sustainability team, tell the story of Bike Month in Chapel Hill.

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