On Air Today: Duke Graduate Liberal Studies, with Anne Mitchell Whisnant
Are you intellectually curious? Seeking a new direction? Then Duke Graduate Liberal Studies may be for you.
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On Air Today: Hillsborough Jazz Festival at Moorefields and A New Menu at Colonial Inn
Moorefields Executive Director Cecily Nisbet and Colonial Inn General Manager Kaity Farthing spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 9, discussing upcoming events in Hillsborough. Nisbet discussed the history of Moorefields, the upcoming Hillsborough Jazz Festival, and other events at Moorefield’s. Farthing discussed her experience in Hillsborough so far, the revamped menu at Spencer’s Tavern, and more.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Community Engagement Manager Erik MacIntosh
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Community Engagement Manager Erik MacIntosh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 7. He discussed this weekend’s UNC Science expo, which will be at the Morehead Planetarium this Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — a signature events of the North Carolina Science Festival. Learn more at MoreheadPlanetarium.com.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: A Testimonial for Floor Coverings International Chapel Hill
Aaron welcomes Jason Clark of Floor Coverings International Chapel Hill and one of his clients, real estate agent Mary Jo Coppola.
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Noir at the Bar Returns to Hillsborough’s Yonder on April 9
On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m., Yonder: Southern Cocktails and Brew (114 W King Street) will host its next installment of Noir at the Bar, a quarterly literary event that brings together crime writers for an evening of live readings, storytelling, and atmosphere.
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Fulfilling the Vision of ‘The Movement’: ‘Paying It Forward’ with Piedmont Health’s Victoria Freeman
Piedmont Health board member Victoria Freeman discusses her 40-year career in healthcare – and the philosophy of community health centers.
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Wonderful Water: Annual Wastewater Report Card Check-In
According to OWASA, roughly 7.5 million gallons of wastewater are treated per day — and three billion gallons of that is at the Mason Farm wastewater treatment plant.
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Read MorePreparation for Project Graduation 2026 is Underway! — On Air Today (Mar. 24, 2026)
Project Graduation student co-chairs Ellie Zerden, Aylin McGowan and Natalie Fitzhugh share details of this year’s party with 97.9 The Hill.
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Our Town: The Story of Public Housing in Chapel Hill
“It is a job, but to me it’s more of a privilege and honor to provide healthy, safe livings for our community members.”
The Town of Chapel Hill in collaboration with 97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com present “Our Town: Stories of Chapel Hill.” Each month you’ll hear from the people at the heart of your local government who are learning, serving, and working together to build a community where people thrive. This month, Jamila Lunsford and Derrick Parrish with the Town of Chapel Hill Housing and Community Development Department share their story.
On Air Today: A South Creek Update from Beechwood Homes President and Principal Steven Dubb
President and Principal of Beechwood Homes Steven Dubb spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 23. He discussed Beechwood Homes South Creek development off 15-501 South across from Southern Village. He discussed the process of coming to an agreement with the town on the development, the inclusion of an 80-acre public nature preserve on the site, timelines for when more of the development will be ready, and more.
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