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On Air Today: Executive Director of EMPOWERment Delores Bailey and UNC Basketball Legend Phil Ford
Executive Director of EMPOWERment Delores Bailey and UNC Basketball Legend Phil Ford joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 20. They discussed the upcoming 30th Anniversary Gala for EMPOWERment. They recapped the history of the organization, their current initiatives and more. They also previewed the upcoming gala at The Story Venue. Buy tickets for the EMPOWERment 30th Anniversary Gala here.
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Iran’s Rial Currency Hits New Record Low as Us Prepares To Announce More Sanctions
The currency had already been under pressure before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, as Iran faced double-digit inflation and negative growth
97.9 The Hill’s 2026 Football Season Programming: Here’s What You’ll Hear
97.9 The Hill will again provide robust coverage of UNC football during the 2026 season. Read the complete weekly programming schedule here.
Hometown Hero: Danita Mason-Hogans
This week's Hometown Hero, presented by the O. Max Gardner Foundation, is Danita Mason-Hogans. Mason-Hogans recently took a team of local students across the American south as part of her own nonprofit Bridging the Gap centering on starting conversations based in...
What’s Trending: Back to School With Estes Hills Elementary 3rd Grader Alice Stuckey
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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Orange County Sheriff’s Office Locates Missing 19-Year-Old in Rougemont
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office sent out a missing persons alert Monday for Bryce Howerton of Rougemont, a high-functioning autistic man.
The Morning News: First Day of School, Glenwood Elementary, Football Game Week
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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As Final Year Begins, Glenwood Elementary Families Feeling ‘Powerless’ After Closure and Program Votes
Monday’s first day of class is bittersweet for Glenwood Elementary School families, who feel hurt by CHCCS leaders’ decision to close its campus and change its program.
Chansky’s Notebook: Getting Filthy Rich-er
There are seven teams with $40 million plus rosters and five others just behind the tally from college football as the 2026 season begins. The SEC leads payrolls (LSU, Texas, Texas A&M, Georgia, Ole Miss and Tennessee), with four from the Big Ten (Ohio State,...
This Week in UNC Sports: August 24-30, 2026
This series of posts will be made weekly on Chapelboro with a full schedule of UNC sports contests, both in Chapel Hill and elsewhere. Note that game times and broadcast information are subject to change due to inclement weather or other factors. Fall sports are in...
