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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: Aging at Home: Hope is on the Way!

Posted by Staff | Jun 27, 2026 | Not Ready For The Farm

This week – In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Not Ready for the Farm, Judy and Jess sit down with Nora Spencer, founder and CEO of Hope Renovations, to explore how one innovative nonprofit is changing lives across North Carolina. From empowering women and non-binary people through construction training to helping older adults safely age in place, Nora shares the deeply personal experiences, bold ideas, and unlikely path that led her to create a nationally recognized organization.

Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: Purple Puddle, Clarity Legal Group, West Fork Wealth Management, Health Source Chiropractic, HOPE Renovations, and The 79°West Innovation Hub.
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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Our Town: The Story of Transit in Chapel Hill

Posted by Staff | Jun 25, 2026 | Our Town, Sponsored, Town Square

This month, Keica Hargraves and Emily Powell from Chapel Hill Transit tell the story of Transit in Chapel Hill.

Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: All’s Well That “Endswell”

Posted by Staff | Jun 20, 2026 | Not Ready For The Farm

This week – Judy and Jess sit down with Hunter Beattie of Endswell Funeral Home to explore how a moment of reflection sparked by Desmond Tutu led him to a complete rethinking of modern death care. Hunter shares the origin story behind Endswell and what it means to be a “modern” funeral home, grounded in sustainability, transparency, and more human-centered practices.

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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Bubba Cunningham Exclusive Part 2: Working on Campus Projects While Facing New Era of College Sports

Posted by Staff | Jun 16, 2026 | Sports, UNC, UNC Sports

Part two of the interview covers Bubba Cunningham’s concerns with the current state of college sports, UNC’s position within that landscape, and his top priorities in the new role of Senior Advisor to the Chancellor and Athletic Director.

Bubba Cunningham Exclusive Part 1: Reminiscing on 15 Years as UNC Athletics Director

Posted by Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Sports, UNC, UNC Sports

Before the end of his time as the UNC athletic director, Bubba Cunningham joined 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for a wide-ranging interview.

Judy Miller’s 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.

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