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On Air Today: Mama Dip’s New Year’s Meal Tradition Returns at Tonya’s

Posted by | Dec 31, 2025 |

Tonya Council of Tonya’s Cookies and Cafe is bringing back a Mama Dip’s tradition with a New Years Day Feast, which will be available January 1, New Year’s Day, at the Cafe on S. Elliot Road in Chapel Hill and also available for takeout and pre-order. Tonya spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell about bringing this tradition back to Chapel Hill.  

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On Air Today: Tonya Council of Tonya’s Cookies and Cafe

Posted by | Dec 22, 2025 | ,

Tonya Council of Tonya’s Cookies and Cafe spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Monday, December 22. They discussed Tonya’s Holiday Meal’s available for pickup, which can be pre-ordered this week, and they discussed Tonya bringing back a Mama Dip’s tradition with a New Years Day Feast, which will be available January 1, New Year’s Day, at the Cafe on S. Elliot Road in Chapel Hill.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh

Posted by | Dec 22, 2025 |

Chapelboro.com and 97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michal Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, December 22. He discussed UNC Men’s Basketball’s 70-71 win against Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic on Saturday. He talked about takeaways from that game, the non-conference portion of the season so far, and what to look for in tonight’s matchup against ECU. He also discussed the latest on UNC football including the hiring of polarizing offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino, and more.

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On Air Today: Distinguished Professor at UNC Chapel Hill Sheryl Zimmerman

Posted by | Dec 17, 2025 |

Distinguished Professor at UNC Chapel Hill Sheryl Zimmerman spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. Zimmerman is the executive director for the National Center for Excellence in Assisted Living. She discussed the workforce shortage in assisted living spaces, what has caused that shortage, and the future implications. She also discussed the importance of those facilities, and talked about some of the good work being done in assisted living spaces, and more.

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On Air Today: David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network

Posted by | Dec 15, 2025 |

David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, December 16. They discussed the latest in UNC men’s basketball, after their tune-up win against USC Upstate and prior to their tune-up against East Tennessee State. He also recapped how the other teams in the ACC are doing so far this season, and who seems to be the top teams in the conference. He also talked about how the Tar Heels have found defensive success this year, what to expect when Seth Trimble returns, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill Social Media Manager Henry Taylor

Posted by | Dec 15, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, December 15. He discussed the latest on Chapelboro social media, including last week’s Forum on The Hill. He also talked about what’s gaining attention on social media at large, including the latest in the “Knives Out” series, and more. He also talked about an upcoming terrarium video they plan on filming, and more.

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On Air Today: Holiday Events at The Carolina Inn

On Air Today: Holiday Events at The Carolina Inn

Posted by | Dec 4, 2025 | ,

Heidi Werner, the director of sales and marketing, and Tiffany Jackson, the sales and catering manager, join 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey to detail The Carolina Inn’s upcoming holiday events.

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On Air Today: Eliazar Posada-Orozco on the Community’s Response to ICE Operations

Posted by | Nov 24, 2025 |

In the wake of last week’s federal immigration enforcement operation, Eliazar Posada-Orozco joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, Nov. 24 to share his own experience.

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