Our Town: The Story of Planning in Chapel Hill
. This month, Tas Lagoo and Ben Berolzheimer from the Town’s Planning Department, share how their work shapes Chapel Hill now and in the future.
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FCC APPLICATIONS
On June 26, 2026, Chapel Hill Media Group, LLC, licensee of WCHL, 1360 kHz , Chapel Hill, North Carolina, filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for consent to assign its broadcast license to Chapelboro...
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Nominate a Hometown Hero!
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.
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Trump Says He Wants To Imprison Us Citizens in El Salvador. That’s Likely Illegal
President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated that he’d like to send U.S. citizens who commit violent crimes to prison in El Salvador
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Made in NC: MadGriffin Studio
By: Natalie Peña-Galvis Despite their shared desire to create art, Cameron Griffin and Madelyn...
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Howdy Hillsborough: Episode 7 – Hillsborough Tourism
This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Eryk and Alexis are joined by Victoria Pace from the Town of Hillsborough Tourism Board!
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Read MoreMen, Women Split on Equity Gains Since Title IX, Poll Shows
Written by COLLIN BINKLEY Ask a man about gender equality, and you’re likely to hear the U.S. has made great strides in the 50 years since the landmark anti-discrimination law Title IX was passed. Ask a woman, and the answer...
Read MoreDr. Ashley Ward: Election Debrief, Internet of Water, Talking about Climate Change
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey spoke with Duke climate scientist Dr. Ashley Ward on Monday, May 23rd. She discussed the her perspectives on being a congressional candidate, her work on the Internet of Water, and talking about climate change with community and family members.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: Carolina Competes For a National Title
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell gets listeners ready for the men’s basketball title game on Monday, April 4. Details on the Tar Heels’ win against Duke on Saturday, as well as viewership numbers, preparation for Kansas and other news around the championship.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: The 203 Project, Vision Zero and A No-Hitter!
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares local news stories on a rainy Wednesday, March 16. Carrboro and Orange County each approve their sides of construction funding for The 203 Project, ending any speculation that the deal could fall through. The Estes Drive Connectivity Project begins in Chapel Hill, set to bring infrastructure set to support the town’s Vision Zero initiative. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools completes an equity audit. Plus: UNC men’s basketball inches closer to its NCAA Tournament first round game and the departure of a key contributor.
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