Chansky’s Notebook: Season of Change
Many are celebrating a season of change for U.S. Congress. UNC fans want to celebrate Michael Malone's first season too — but there's concern.
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Photo Gallery of 2025 WCHL Hometown Heroes Celebrated at Local Luncheon
Saturday, Feb. 7 marked another special occasion in Chapel Hill as community members gathered for WCHL's annual Hometown Heroes Luncheon.
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: More Discussion of Police Merger, Council Meeting Preview, Election Takeaways
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 6, discussing town news and events. She discussed the latest on conversations about merging the Carrboro Police Department with Chapel Hill's. She also previewed the upcoming town council meeting, recounted election night and the implications of some of those results, and more.
What We’re Thinking: Election Eve 2026
With just one day to go before Election Day, Tom analyzes the polls and early-voting data to try to predict Tuesday's outcome.
History Matters: This Peach Basket Nonsense
This week on History Matters, Scott and Aaron discuss this year's election in historical context, and Aaron asks an unanswered question.
If You Only Knew: November 8, 2026 – WNBA Profanity
Join Dr. Deborah Stroman on “If You Only Knew” for stimulating sports and society discussions with some of the biggest influencing forces in sports and sports business. From athletes to owners, “If You Only Knew” covers all the bases with informative and engaging content from endzone to endzone. This week Dr. Stroman expresses her disappointment in the post-game actions surrounding the recent WNBA finals and talks about being a "professional" in the world of sports.
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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College Football Playoff Doubles Up, Expands to 24 Teams Beginning Next Season
The College Football Playoff will double in size to 24 teams beginning next year, bringing an end to a three-decade era of conference title games.
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.
Celebrating D.G. Martin: Stories, Highlights and Reflections
This special in D.G. Martin's honor features some of his best interviews and moments from "Who's Talking" alongside reflections from peers.
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College Football Playoff Doubles Up, Expands to 24 Teams Beginning Next Season
The College Football Playoff will double in size to 24 teams beginning next year, bringing an end to a three-decade era of conference title games.
Big Games for UNC Football, Women’s Basketball and the WNBA – Stroman On Sports (October 30, 2026)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, October 30 about a big weekend ahead with some dramatic games.
Forum On The Hill: Community Conversations from 2024
The full archive of 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com's 2024 iteration of the annual "Forum on The Hill."
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.
