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College Will Cost Up to $95,000 This Fall. Schools Say It’s OK, Financial Aid Can Numb Sticker Shock
A number of private colleges — some considered elite and others middle-of-the-pack — have exceeded the $90,000 threshold for the first time.
Chansky’s Notebook: Shooters’ (Bad) Luck
R.J. Davis is part of an infamous legacy of UNC shooting guards who had poor games from the 3-point line in NCAA Tournament losses.
On Air Today: UNC Science Expo…and the Eclipse!
Chapel Hill’s Morehead Planetarium is hosting two big events: the UNC Science Expo on April 6, and an eclipse-watching party on April 8.
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‘The Liberated Woman’s Songbook’: Live and Local with Dawn Landes
Local musician Dawn Landes stopped by Live and Local this week, to play a trio of songs from her new album “The Liberated Woman’s Songbook.”
What’s Trending: The Big New On-Air Studio
After broadcasting from a temporary studio for four months, 97.9 The Hill is finally moving into its new studio this week.
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On Air Today: Project Graduation 2024
Project Graduation is the annual party that gives graduating CHCCS seniors a place to celebrate safely all night long after commencement.
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The Morning News: Old Well Vandalized, New Carrboro Town Manager
In today’s news: UNC police seek two suspects who damaged the Old Well over the weekend, and Carrboro hires a new town manager.
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Carrboro Mayor Shares Thoughts on ‘Amazing’ Town Manager, Town Clerk Hires
After months of searching to fill two key roles, the Town of Carrboro found candidates that the mayor says will lead the government forward.
The 5:00 News – Old Well Vandalized, Chapel Hill Tax Hike, Reflecting on Men’s Basketball Season
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn that the UNC’s iconic Old Well was vandalized late Saturday night. We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on a possible tax hike coming for the town. We hear from Tom Jenson on issues affecting the presidential race, and more. In sports, we look back at the basketball season, the Diamond Heels stay hot, more individual honors for Tar Heel athletes, and more.
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UNC Women’s Basketball’s Ali Zelaya Entering Transfer Portal
After four seasons in Chapel Hill, UNC women's basketball forward Ali Zelaya is entering the transfer portal for her fifth and final collegiate season. Zelaya made the announcement on social media on Monday afternoon....