The Aaron Keck Show Archives

On Air Today: Poet Laureate Applications with Donovan Livingston and Darien Cropper

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 26, 2026 | On Air Today

Chapel Hill Poet Laureate Donovan Livingston and Community Arts & Culture Marketing & Communications Coordinator Darien Cropper spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 26. They discussed the role of Chapel Hill Poet Laureate, which now has open applications as Livingston’s term will soon be concluding. They discussed the application process, requirements, and opportunities of the position. They also talked about Livingston’s “Community Mixtape” that will be coming out later this fall, and more.

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What’s Trending: Are You Going Pro?

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 26, 2026 | What's Trending with Victor Lewis

Trending today: Michael Koh and Andrew Stuckey fill in for Victor and Aaron. Michael talks of “Open Tryouts” for the Greensboro G-League team, leading to speculation about who will show up to try to make the team. They also discuss what skill set is most elite at basketball for Michael, and more.

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The Morning News: Elementary School Redistricting, Bedford Memorial, Football Week

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 26, 2026 | 6:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. In this edition of the news we hear more on upcoming elementary school redistricting in Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools. We also hear highlights and reflections from the memorial service for Jamezetta Bedford, which took place this past weekend. In sports we hear from TCU head coach Sonny Dikes on how to prepare for the Tar Heels, and more.

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What’s Trending: Nude Restaurant Experience in Florida

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 25, 2026 | What's Trending with Victor Lewis

Trending today: Michael Koh fills in for Victor Lewis, and brings word of a restaurant in Florida that is offering a “Nude Dining Night,” after the success of a private nudist event. Michael and Andrew both express their discomfort at the idea of nude dining, and more.

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The Morning News: High School Greenhouse, Local Government, NC Polling Numbers

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 25, 2026 | 6:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. In this edition of the news we hear more on a student who refurbished a greenhouse at Chapel Hill High School. The local government meeting schedule shows the Orange County Commissioners meeting tonight at 7 at the Southern Human Services Center. In sports, we hear from newly named starting quarterback Billy Edwards, and more.

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What’s Trending: Back to School With Estes Hills Elementary 3rd Grader Alice Stuckey

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 24, 2026 | What's Trending with Victor Lewis

Trending today: Estes Hills Elementary School third grader Alice Stuckey joins 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey to discuss the start of the school year. She discusses the length of summer vacation compared to other cultures. She talks about her feelings on going back to school, what she is most looking forward to, and more.

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The Morning News: First Day of School, Glenwood Elementary, Football Game Week

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 24, 2026 | 6:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. In this edition of the news we hear more on the start of the school year for Glenwood Elementary School, which will be closing at the end of this school year, and the future of one of its signature programs in limbo. We hear from Chancellor Lee Roberts ahead of the start of the football season, and more.

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Dual Language Education Advocate Bonnie Wang on Glenwood’s Mandarin Program – On Air Today (August 20, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 20, 2026 | On Air Today

Bonnie Wang, the president of the language education advocacy group FLANC, speaks with 97.9 The Hill on Thursday, August 20.

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History Matters: Cape Hatteras, Meriwether Lewis, and Ringo Starr on National Radio Day

Posted by Staff | Aug 20, 2026 | History Matters

This week, Scott and AJ (filling in for Aaron Keck) look back on this week in history. The note that today is National Radio Day and discuss end of summer events on the Outer Banks, in America, and across the pond!