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Art Chansky previews tonight's marquee matchup between blue bloods UNC and Kansas at the Dean Smith Center.

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Clean Joke of The Day

Clean Joke of the Day – 1/28/21

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Hometown Hero Awards

Hometown Heroes: Jane and Jeff Hathaway

This week’s Hometown Heroes, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, are Jane and Jeff Hathaway!...

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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

Carrboro: Election Recap, Food Distribution, Downtown Area Plan

by Andrew Stuckey

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 7, discussing town news and events. She recapped Tuesday's municipal election, which saw her reelected to a second term. She also discussed continued uncertainty around federal food benefits amid the government shutdown. She talked about ongoing community outreach efforts around the Downtown Area Plan, upcoming events in Carrboro, and more.

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What We're Thinking

What We’re Thinking: Previewing Election Night 2025, Nationally and Locally

by Aaron Keck

On Election Eve 2025, Tom and Aaron discuss this year's highest-profile national races - and a local election that's been kinda boring.

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History Matters

History Matters: The Backboard Story

by Aaron Keck

This week in history: James Naismith invents basketball, and a Depression-era program helps build a museum in Hillsborough.

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If You Only Knew

November 8th, 2025

This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman discusses the recent NBA gambling scandal.

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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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UNC Football Holds Off Late Stanford Comeback, Wins 2nd Straight ACC Game

UNC’s defense recorded a season-high nine sacks and held off a late Stanford rally to beat...

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

June 21, 2025

The legendary UNC President William Friday died IN 2012. In this program Friday reviewed 40 years of his hosting UNC-TV’s North Carolina People and he talks about some of the “unsung North Carolina heroes” who appeared on his program.

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UNC Football Holds Off Late Stanford Comeback, Wins 2nd Straight ACC Game

UNC’s defense recorded a season-high nine sacks and held off a late Stanford rally to beat...

Tar Heel Talk

March 1, 2018

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Stroman On Sports

Stroman on Sports: Unpacking UNC Football Drama and Whether Carolina Can Push Through

Dr. Deborah Stroman chats with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, Oct. 10 about the news-filled week for UNC football.

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WCHL Community Forum

Forum On The Hill: Community Conversations from 2023

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com's archive of the conversations held as part of the 2023/24 Community Forum.

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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.