Chansky’s Notebook: Winter Wonderland
The 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics this past month were a welcome return to prominence for the Winter Games after an awkward few years.
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Photo Gallery of 2025 WCHL Hometown Heroes Celebrated at Local Luncheon
Saturday, Feb. 7 marked another special occasion in Chapel Hill as community members gathered for WCHL's annual Hometown Heroes Luncheon.
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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Carrboro: Film Fest, Early Voting, Chamber Event, and More
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, February 27, discussing town news and events. She talked about the rescheduled Carrboro Film Fest happening this weekend at the Drakeford Library Complex, along with early voting wrapping up on Saturday. She also mentioned the ribbon cutting for the Extraordinary Thrift Shop, which is taking over for the Community Worx Thrift shop in downtown Carrboro. She also gave highlights from an event from the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill Carrboro, and more.
What We’re Thinking: Early Voting and Allam-Foushee
This week, Tom attempts to gauge the state of the Allam-Foushee Congressional primary by looking at early voting numbers.
History Matters: If You’ve Ever Been Subject To Long, Rambling Speeches
This week in history: the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge sparks the Revolutionary War, and a North Carolina lawmaker inspires a new word.
February 28, 2026
This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman is joined by a retired Hall of Fame women's basketball coach, UVA's Debbie Ryan. They discuss her coaching history, the current state of the game, NIL, and wrap up by talking about the legacy of Coach Dean Smith.
September 16, 2019: Bree Newsome
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.
December 18, 2020: Sayonara, 2020
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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Viewpoints: Rural Hospital Closures Are a North Carolina Problem
A hospital closure in an area with a small population may not seem important but the ripple effect is vast and may end up impacting you. The root cause of most rural hospital closures is straightforward: rural hospitals cannot negotiate as effectively as larger urban systems with private insurers.
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.)
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.
Celebrating D.G. Martin: Stories, Highlights and Reflections
This special in D.G. Martin's honor features some of his best interviews and moments from "Who's Talking" alongside reflections from peers.
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Viewpoints: Rural Hospital Closures Are a North Carolina Problem
A hospital closure in an area with a small population may not seem important but the ripple effect is vast and may end up impacting you. The root cause of most rural hospital closures is straightforward: rural hospitals cannot negotiate as effectively as larger urban systems with private insurers.
Previewing the ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament, UNC-Duke Rematch– Stroman on Sports (Feb. 27, 2026)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell talk ACC hoops ahead of the final weekend of the regular season in women's college basketball.
Forum On The Hill: Community Conversations from 2024
The full archive of 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com's 2024 iteration of the annual "Forum on The Hill."
October 31, 2020
Guest: Bruce Vance with Town & Country Cleaning
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.”
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.
Governor Cooper Visits UNC Health Vaccination Clinic
On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ...
On Air Today: State Rep. Renee Price on the ‘Progress Now’ Caucus
State Rep. Renee Price joins Aaron to discuss the aims of the newly formed 'Progress Now' progressive caucus in the State House.
