Chansky’s Notebook: The Blueprint
If Michael Malone wants to learn how to utilize the transfer portal, he should look no further than the UNC baseball program.
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Welcome to Chapel Hill-Carrboro’s News, Talk and Tar Heels station! For 63 years WCHL has been THE place for news, talk Tar Heel Sports and information for Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County. For more than 40 years Ron Stutts has been waking up our community from 6am to 10am weekdays.
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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Chapel Hill: Banana Ball, Science Expo, Lumo
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 9, discussing town news and events. She gave a recap of the most recent meeting of the Chapel Hill Town Council, which saw updates on economic development, the Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite, and more. She also talked about a busy weekend coming up in Chapel Hill, which includes two sold out "Banana Ball" games at Keenan Stadium, the UNC Science Expo, and more.
What We’re Thinking: Iran, Gas Prices, Trump, and the Midterms
This week, Tom dissects new polls showing Donald Trump starting to lose support with some of his base voters, mostly due to rising gas prices.
History Matters: Literally Playing With Fire
This week: the first sale of matches, the start of the Civil War, and a discussion about those all-important small events in history.
March 28, 2026
This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman discusses UNC Men's basketball in the NCAA Tournament and the five ACC Women's Basketball teams who made the Sweet Sixteen.
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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On Air Today: Glenn Boothe of AndMoreAgain Presents
Glenn Boothe of AndMoreAgain Presents spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 10. He talked about recent shows in the community, including the Big Star Orchestra. They talked about Big Star's legacy and how they each learned about the band. They also talked about upcoming shows on the AndMoreAgain Presents lineup, and more.
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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On Air Today: Glenn Boothe of AndMoreAgain Presents
Glenn Boothe of AndMoreAgain Presents spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 10. He talked about recent shows in the community, including the Big Star Orchestra. They talked about Big Star's legacy and how they each learned about the band. They also talked about upcoming shows on the AndMoreAgain Presents lineup, and more.
Previewing the Women’s Final Four + What the Four No. 1 Seeds Bring – Stroman on Sports (Apr. 3, 2026)
Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell from Phoenix on Friday, Apr. 3 ahead of the women's NCAA Tournament Final Four.
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.
