Chansky’s Notebook: Going and Coming
The 2024 offseason is one of uncertainty around UNC basketball, with decisions by Seth Trimble and Harrison Ingram looming large.
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The 2024 offseason is one of uncertainty around UNC basketball, with decisions by Seth Trimble and Harrison Ingram looming large.
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...
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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 19. She discussed the Carrboro Town Council's recent budget conversations as the council works toward finalizing a budget in the next several weeks. She also talked about the impending opening of the 203 S. Greensboro building, which will house a future branch of the Orange County Library. She discussed the Intergovernmental Climate Council and concerns about the voices not being represented in Intergovernmental Councils, and more.
Tom discusses an interesting trend in recent polls: Joe Biden is overperforming with older voters, but underperforming with younger voters.
Scott and Aaron discuss major events around the American Revolution and the Civil War - and how communications technology played a big role.
Dr. Deborah Stroman discusses Dawn Staley and Dan Hurley, and the lessons learned in basketball dynasties.
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.
Trending today: Victor hates Funko Pop collectibles, so he's delighted to report their sales numbers are in decline.
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.
This week, 97.9 The Hill is airing conversations with the late Coach Lefty Driesell. Coach Driesell had a legendary career at four different colleges, Davidson, Maryland, James Madison, and Georgia State, all of which he took to the NCAA tournament. Coach Driesell and D.G. also talk about Maryland’s exit from the ACC and his memories of the great games against UNC and Duke.
Trending today: Victor hates Funko Pop collectibles, so he's delighted to report their sales numbers are in decline.
University of North Carolina and University of Virginia staff member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 12. She discussed the most recent women's college basketball season, with specific attention to the NCAA Tournament. They talked about the increased ratings for the women's game, and the intense star power that was on display during the tournament. She also looked to the future of the sport after this important tournament season, and more.
The annual community forum on 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com, recording conversations from sessions held in 2022.
Guest: Bruce Vance with Town & Country Cleaning
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On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ...
Ashley and Aaron talk firearm safety after an Orange County Commissioners meeting - but not before forging common ground on two big issues.