Chansky’s Notebook: Good Coach, Bad Coach
Of all the controversial college basketball coaches, the newly retired Bruce Pearl might have the most checkered history.
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Hometown Heroes: Jane and Jeff Hathaway
This week’s Hometown Heroes, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, are Jane and Jeff Hathaway!...
Column: Making #MeToo Count
“Making #MeToo Count” By Rachel Valentine These past few days have been heavy for those of us who care for sexual violence survivors — and even more so for the thousands of survivors in our community. Sexual...
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Carrboro: Tropical Storm Recovery, Budget Impacts, Upcoming Town Events
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 19, discussing town news and events. She talked about this week's Carroboro Town Council meeting, which saw various updates from town staff on the aftermath of Tropical Depression Chantal. She gave updates from the fire department, public works, and how the storm will impact the budget. She also previewed a busy end of the month for town events with both the Carrboro Music Festival and the celebration for All-America City coming soon.
What We’re Thinking: Special Elections, Gerrymandering, and 2026
This week, Tom dissects the results of this year's special elections, which bode well for Democrats in 2026 (at least for now).
History Matters: Celebrating The Constitution (‘Cause Somebody’s Gotta)
This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution - and a UFO sighting by a well-known historical figure.
September 20, 2025
This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman is joined by Laila Brock, SVP Strategic Partnerships and Community Impact of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream.
September 16, 2019: Bree Newsome
Aaron speaks with Bree Newsome, the activist who's best known for pulling down a Confederate flag outside the South Carolina State House in 2015.
December 18, 2020: Sayonara, 2020
Jean and Aaron send off 2020 - and look forward to a (hopefully) positive 2021 - in the year's final edition of Thing/Not A Thing.
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Live and Local: Promoting Sleepy Fest ’25 with Ancestor Piratas!
Aaron chats with Renzo Ortega of Ancestor Piratas, who's playing at this year's Sleepy Fest on October 11 in Saxapahaw.
May 29, 2018: Goodbyeee
Meg's moving on to a new position (don't worry, still in Chapel Hill!), so this is her final Downtown Rundown. (We still have fun.)
Talking Books: The Ultimate
In our final installment of Talking Books, Susan and Aaron look back at the last nine years and ask each other about their favorites.
June 21, 2025
The legendary UNC President William Friday died IN 2012. In this program Friday reviewed 40 years of his hosting UNC-TV’s North Carolina People and he talks about some of the “unsung North Carolina heroes” who appeared on his program.
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Live and Local: Promoting Sleepy Fest ’25 with Ancestor Piratas!
Aaron chats with Renzo Ortega of Ancestor Piratas, who's playing at this year's Sleepy Fest on October 11 in Saxapahaw.
Stroman On Sports: Reducing the Football Transfer Portal
Deborah Stroman speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 19. They discussed a recent decision to reduce the college football transfer portal to just one 10-day window per year, presumably after bowl season in January. They talked about the reasoning for this, and the implications for college football rosters going forward. They also discussed the current state of Carolina Football three games into the Bill Belichick era, and more.
Forum On The Hill: Community Conversations from 2023
97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com's archive of the conversations held as part of the 2023/24 Community Forum.
October 31, 2020
Guest: Bruce Vance with Town & Country Cleaning
March 29, 2025
Marcie Cohen Ferris, Interim Director Center for the Study of the American South, talks about the importance of food in North Carolina history and culture and her book. “Edible North Carolina: A Journey Across a State of Flavor.”
On Air Today: Kenny Dike Talks Roller Coasters, Beaches, Time Off
97.9 The Hill Radio Broadcast and Program Manager Kenny Dike spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 30. They discussed Kenny's week off, which included spending time at the beach. They also discussed roller coasters at Carowinds, the upcoming broadcast schedule, and more.
Governor Cooper Visits UNC Health Vaccination Clinic
On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ...
On Air Today: State Rep. Renee Price on the ‘Progress Now’ Caucus
State Rep. Renee Price joins Aaron to discuss the aims of the newly formed 'Progress Now' progressive caucus in the State House.
