Chansky’s Notebook: Maye’s Mission
With an upgraded receiver room and a massive target on his back, Drake Maye is poised for a hugely important 2026 campaign.
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Welcome to Chapel Hill-Carrboro’s News, Talk and Tar Heels station! For 63 years WCHL has been THE place for news, talk Tar Heel Sports and information for Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County. For more than 40 years Ron Stutts has been waking up our community from 6am to 10am weekdays.
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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Chapel Hill: G20 Debrief, LUMO, Labor Day
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 3, discussing town news and events. She debriefed the impact on the town from this week's meeting of G20 leaders at the Carolina Inn. She also talked about upcoming business of the Town Council this fall, including the rest of the process of finishing the Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite, and more.
What We’re Thinking: Get Enthusiastic!
This week, Tom and Aaron discuss the enthusiasm gap: the extent to which one side may be more excited about voting than the other.
History Matters: Bulldogs with Little Goggles, Russian Defectors on Horseback
This week, Scott and Aaron remember the first auto trip across the U.S. - and a record-setting horseback trip through North and South America.
August 29, 2026
This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman discusses "Cultural Wars: Hot Seat for Stephen A. Smith and Caitlin Clark".
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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On Air Today: David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network
David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 4. He discussed the latest news from the UNC Football program, which saw the resignation of General Manager Michael Lombardi amid an explosive WRAL article. He discussed the implications for the program, the likely next steps, what the next few weeks of football might look like, and more.
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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On Air Today: David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network
David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 4. He discussed the latest news from the UNC Football program, which saw the resignation of General Manager Michael Lombardi amid an explosive WRAL article. He discussed the implications for the program, the likely next steps, what the next few weeks of football might look like, and more.
Updates on Student-Athletes Fighting for Fifth Year and Stephen A. Smith-NABJ Controversy – Stroman On Sports (August 21, 2026)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman joins News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 21 to share her perspective on a pair of stories building headlines this week.
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.
