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Nominate a Hometown Hero!

Posted by Staff | May 27, 2026 | Uncategorized

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond the call of duty without expecting anything for themselves in return? The 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com Hometown Hero Award honors awesome local people that all too often fly under the radar and go unrecognized for their incredible talents and contributions. We are looking for people who are serious about making change and working collaboratively to make our local area a better place to live. A new Hometown Hero is selected each week.

The Governor’s Column: Honoring Our Servicemembers

Posted by Staff | May 25, 2026 | Columns, The Governor’s Column, Town Square

Throughout May, we are celebrating our brave servicemembers during Military Appreciation Month. For generations, North Carolinians have proudly served our nation during times of conflict and peace.

Here’s the Complete Bracket for the 2026 ACC Baseball Tournament

Posted by Staff | May 23, 2026 | ACC, Baseball, Sports, UNC Sports

The 2026 ACC Baseball Tournament will take place this week at Truist Field in Charlotte. UNC is...

“Common Ground for US” Book Launch and Creativity Workshop with Carl Nordgren

Posted by Staff | May 20, 2026 | Columns, Exploring Your Creative Genius

Come out to celebrate the launch of Carl Nordgren’s new book, “Common Ground for US,” June 4, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Golden Fig Books in Carrboro.

Our Town: The Story of Bike Month in Chapel Hill

Posted by Staff | May 19, 2026 | Our Town, Sponsored, Town Square

This month, Alyson West from the Office of Mobility and Greenways and Brennan Bouma from Chapel Hill’s Sustainability team, tell the story of Bike Month in Chapel Hill.

Rep. Allen Buansi Shares Details on Bill for Millionaire Tax to Fund Public Schools

Posted by Staff | May 19, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

The District 56 representative joined 97.9 The Hill to discuss the bill he’s co-sponsoring to explore new ways for funding public schools.

Photo Gallery: UNC Men’s, Women’s Lacrosse Win NCAA Tournament Openers in Chapel Hill

Posted by Staff | May 11, 2026 | Lacrosse, Photos, Sports, UNC Sports

Both the UNC men’s and women’s lacrosse teams hosted NCAA Tournament action at...

‘It’s All In How You Use The Tool’: The Academic Use of AI at UNC

Posted by Staff | May 9, 2026 | Town Square

Fear about job prospects was the main finding in a survey of 43 undergraduate students at the Hussman School of Journalism and Media about their feelings and use of generative AI.

Bridging the Gap: May is Mental Health Month

Posted by Staff | May 8, 2026 | Bridging the Gap, Sponsored, Town Square

Welcome to Bridging the Gap, presented by Orange Partnership and airing on 97.9 The Hill and...

Bottom Line With Brad: Taxes

Posted by Staff | May 5, 2026 | Bottom Line With Brad, Town Square

We’ve all got strong opinions on taxes. I certainly do, too. It’s hard to even write about the topic objectively, but as taxes are the single biggest expense most people will incur in their lives, it’s important for financial literacy purposes to address them.

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