97.9 The Hill WCHL to Switch Affiliations from CBS News to ABC News
Chapel Hill’s 97.9 The Hill WCHL will begin airing hourly updates from ABC News Radio in its broadcasts starting on Monday, May 4.
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West End Building Company: Creating Alignment by Building Tiny Homes
In a housing market long defined by square footage and scale, a quieter shift is taking shape across Chapel Hill, Durham, and the surrounding Triangle, one that favors simplicity, flexibility, and a more intentional way of living.
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Photo Gallery: Savannah Bananas and Banana Ball Take Over Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill
The Savannah Bananas visited the UNC campus and played a pair of “Banana Ball” games in front of thousands of fans over the weekend.
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Bridging the Gap: Shifting the Conversation on Substance Use
Welcome to Bridging the Gap, presented by Orange Partnership and airing on 97.9 The Hill and...
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Photo Gallery: Roy Cooper ‘Make Stuff Cost Less’ Rally in Durham
Former North Carolina governor Roy Cooper and his U.S. Senate campaign swung through the Triangle...
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Noir at the Bar Returns to Hillsborough’s Yonder on April 9
On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m., Yonder: Southern Cocktails and Brew (114 W King Street) will host its next installment of Noir at the Bar, a quarterly literary event that brings together crime writers for an evening of live readings, storytelling, and atmosphere.
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Bottom Line With Brad: Fungibility
Fungibility. It’s a funny word for a powerful concept. Essentially, fungibility means that money is money. Dollars earned or dollars found are actually indistinguishable from each other and are completely interchangeable.
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‘Mind Your Business’: Local Openings, Closings and Updates in January-March 2026
The start of 2026 featured some early closures, openings and plenty of returns to business in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and beyond.
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Our Town: The Story of Public Housing in Chapel Hill
“It is a job, but to me it’s more of a privilege and honor to provide healthy, safe livings for our community members.”
The Town of Chapel Hill in collaboration with 97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com present “Our Town: Stories of Chapel Hill.” Each month you’ll hear from the people at the heart of your local government who are learning, serving, and working together to build a community where people thrive. This month, Jamila Lunsford and Derrick Parrish with the Town of Chapel Hill Housing and Community Development Department share their story.
Bridging the Gap: National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
Welcome to Bridging the Gap, presented by Orange Partnership and airing on 97.9 The Hill and...
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