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UNC Football Dominates in Home Opener, Blows Out East Tennessee State
Demon June ran for three touchdowns and the UNC defense continued its strong start to 2026 in a 35-3 win against East Tennessee State at Kenan Stadium Saturday. The Tar Heels are now 2-0 on the year, the first time they have been two games above .500 under head coach...
Chapel Hill Police Investigating ‘About 60’ Vehicle Break-Ins Early Saturday Morning
The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating a spike in vehicle break-ins around town early Saturday morning. Police reported "about 60" break-ins which occurred between 3 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. along major routes like Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Raleigh...
Amid Off-Field Investigation, UNC Tries to Focus on Hosting ETSU — The Carolina Football Hour (Sept. 12, 2026)
97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh return to the studio from UNC football’s bye week filled with many off-field stories.
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UNC Men’s Soccer Earns Draw vs. No. 1 Stanford in Chapel Hill
Goals from UNC's Ryan Zellefrow and Luca Nikolai helped the Tar Heels play to a 2-2 draw against No. 1 Stanford at Dorrance Field Friday night. Zellefrow's goal in the 13th minute was Carolina's first shot of the night. It came against the run of play, as Stanford had...
UNC Field Hockey Loses Late Lead, Falls to No. 20 Old Dominion at Home
Despite leading 4-1 in the third quarter and carrying a 4-2 lead into the final 15 minutes, UNC fell to No. 20 Old Dominion 5-4 in overtime at Karen Shelton Stadium Friday. The Tar Heels had race out to a 2-0 lead in a dominant first quarter, one which saw UNC hold...
Should HBCUs Keep Scheduling Power 4 Teams? Plus, the US Open’s American Talent – Stroman On Sports (September 11, 2026)
97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell talk on Friday, September 11 and react to the recent results of HBCU teams against Power 4 teams.
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The Evening News: LUMO Discussions, Carolina Covenant, Football Preview
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on the initial council discussion of the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO). We hear from Chancellor Lee Roberts on how many Carolina Covenant scholars are in this year’s freshman class, and more. In sports, women’s soccer opens ACC play with a win, football prepares for their home opener, and more.
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On Air Today: Former Simpsons Writer and Showrunner Bill Oakley
Former Simpsons writer and showrunner Bill Oakley spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 11. He discussed this weekend’s “Steamed Hams–The 30th Anniversary Live Show,” and “An American Culinary Curiosity Dinner,” which will both be taking place at the Fullsteam Theatre in Durham this week. He discussed his time on the Simpsons, what to expect at the events, and more.
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Carrboro: Council Meeting Preview, Community Composting, Second Fridays ArtWalk
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 11, discussing town news and events. She talked about the Second Fridays ArtWalk happening downtown tonight, and the vibrancy that provides the downtown area. She also discussed a new community composting program that provides compost drop-off locations around the county. She previewed the coming Tuesday’s Town Council meeting, which will be the first since early in the summer, and more.
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‘Never Learned the Tide’: Live and Local with Twilark!
Canon Pence of Twilark stopped by Live & Local this week, ahead of the release of his new album, “Never Learned the Tide.”
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