Chansky’s Notebook: The Second
Bill Chamberlain, who died recently at age 75, was the second African-American scholarship player under UNC head coach Dean Smith.
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Bill Chamberlain, who died recently at age 75, was the second African-American scholarship player under UNC head coach Dean Smith.
This week’s Hometown Heroes, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, are Jane and Jeff Hathaway!...
“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 Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 11, discussing town news and events. She talked about the damage assessment in Carrboro this week after several homes were flooded, as well as the town's public works facility. She described the process of getting trash pick up back up and running after most of the garbage truck fleet was ruined. She talked about the resource center at the Drakeford Library Complex that is set up through Saturday for folks affected by the flooding. She also talked about filing to run for reelection as Mayor, and more.
Tom and Aaron discuss the negative public-opinion fallout from President Trump's big budget measure (and Aaron objects to silly bill titles).
Scott and Aaron remember George Washington Carver, whose work indirectly contributed to later innovations that saved millions of lives.
This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman is joined by United Football League Players Association President Dartez Jacobs.
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.
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.
UNC Field Hockey Head Coach Erin Matson speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Monday, July 14 as the offseason continues for her program.
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.)
In our final installment of Talking Books, Susan and Aaron look back at the last nine years and ask each other about their favorites.
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.
UNC Field Hockey Head Coach Erin Matson speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Monday, July 14 as the offseason continues for her program.
Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 27. They discussed the recent House vs. NCAA settlement, which dictates that college athletic departments share their revenue with athletes. They discussed the implications of this decision for UNC sports, as well as the national sports landscape, and more.
97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com's archive of the conversations held as part of the 2023/24 Community Forum.
Guest: Bruce Vance with Town & Country Cleaning
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.”
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.
On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ...
State Rep. Renee Price joins Aaron to discuss the aims of the newly formed 'Progress Now' progressive caucus in the State House.