Chansky’s Notebook: A Moment For The Future
If another coach doesn’t take over for Bill Belichick for the last 11 games of this season, what a circus it would continue to be for UNC.
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If another coach doesn’t take over for Bill Belichick for the last 11 games of this season, what a circus it would continue to be for UNC.
Saturday, Feb. 7 marked another special occasion in Chapel Hill as community members gathered for WCHL's annual Hometown Heroes Luncheon.
“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, September 11, discussing town news and events. She talked about the Second Fridays ArtWalk happening downtown tonight, and the vibrancy that provides the downtown area. She also discussed a new community composting program that provides compost drop-off locations around the county. She previewed the coming Tuesday's Town Council meeting, which will be the first since early in the summer, and more.
This week, Tom and Aaron discuss the enthusiasm gap: the extent to which one side may be more excited about voting than the other.
Scott and Aaron remember the creation of the Pledge of Allegiance, the Star-Spangled Banner, and the phrase "United States of America."
This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman discusses "Cultural Wars: Hot Seat for Stephen A. Smith and Caitlin Clark".
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.
This Week: Lacey Beaty is an American politician, combat veteran, and the current mayor of Beaverton, Oregon. She took office in 2021 as the first female and youngest mayor in Beaverton history, after serving six years as city councilor. Before entering politics, Beaty served five years of active duty in the 1st Infantry Division of the United States Army as a radiology specialist and combat medic during the Iraq War. She has also worked in public health, overseeing school-based health centers. Beaty has identified the homelessness crisis and the welfare of veterans as priority issues for her administration. John Ewing Jr. is an American politician, minister, and former police officer who has served as the 52nd Mayor of Omaha Nebraska, since 2025. Prior to his election as mayor, Ewing served for twenty-five years in the Omaha Police Department until his retirement as a deputy police chief. As a proud native of North Omaha, Mayor Ewing knows firsthand the life-changing impact of affordable housing. When he was 15 his parents bought the family's first home that shaped his perspective forever. He is the proud husband to Dr. Viv Ewing, a devoted father, and a grandfather. Ewing is the first African American to be elected mayor of Omaha.
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 special in D.G. Martin's honor features some of his best interviews and moments from "Who's Talking" alongside reflections from peers.
This Week: Lacey Beaty is an American politician, combat veteran, and the current mayor of Beaverton, Oregon. She took office in 2021 as the first female and youngest mayor in Beaverton history, after serving six years as city councilor. Before entering politics, Beaty served five years of active duty in the 1st Infantry Division of the United States Army as a radiology specialist and combat medic during the Iraq War. She has also worked in public health, overseeing school-based health centers. Beaty has identified the homelessness crisis and the welfare of veterans as priority issues for her administration. John Ewing Jr. is an American politician, minister, and former police officer who has served as the 52nd Mayor of Omaha Nebraska, since 2025. Prior to his election as mayor, Ewing served for twenty-five years in the Omaha Police Department until his retirement as a deputy police chief. As a proud native of North Omaha, Mayor Ewing knows firsthand the life-changing impact of affordable housing. When he was 15 his parents bought the family's first home that shaped his perspective forever. He is the proud husband to Dr. Viv Ewing, a devoted father, and a grandfather. Ewing is the first African American to be elected mayor of Omaha.
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell talk on Friday, September 11 and react to the recent results of HBCU teams against Power 4 teams.
The full archive of 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com's 2024 iteration of the annual "Forum on The Hill."
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.