Chansky’s Notebook: Draft Dodgers?
Bill Belichick and Michael Malone have found themselves in the same undesirable dilemma: neither has any draft picks.
97.9FM WCHL
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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Orange County: Budget Decisions, State Impacts, Upcoming Events
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 14, discussing county news and events. She discussed Tuesday's public hearing on the budget and the feedback the board received from the community. She also looked ahead to Thursday's work session on public education, and more.
What We’re Thinking: Democratic Gerrymandering in Virginia?
This week, Tom and Aaron discuss an upcoming vote in Virginia over a new U.S. House district map that's gerrymandered to benefit Democrats.
History Matters: A Golden Corral of History
This week marks the anniversary of the 1771 Battle of Alamance and the start of the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
April 25, 2026
This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman discusses the recent Black Men's Brain Health Conference and the benefits of cannabis.
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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This Just In: School’s Out
This Just In— Once again, the town is ours. The sidewalks are not slammed with wide-eyed young adults marching along with earbuds and backpacks, streaming out into the crosswalks, forcing traffic to its sloth-like crawl through the center of town.
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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This Just In: School’s Out
This Just In— Once again, the town is ours. The sidewalks are not slammed with wide-eyed young adults marching along with earbuds and backpacks, streaming out into the crosswalks, forcing traffic to its sloth-like crawl through the center of town.
NCAA Tournament Expansion is Good Business …Or Is It? – Stroman on Sports (May 8, 2026)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, May 8 about the recent expansion of the NCAA Tournament for men's and 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.
