2026 Candidate Introductions: U.S. House – North Carolina District 9
The longtime incumbent for North Carolina District 9, Republican Rep. Richard Hudson, faces Democrat Richard Ojeda on the ballot.
Past Rhymes With Present Times: Voting Rights and Why Voting Matters
The right to vote in free elections creates the permanent foundation for America’s democratic system of representative government. Voting rights build our democracy, and they are connected to all the other ‘unalienable” rights in the United States, including the rights to free speech, a free press, and a free public education.
Prosecution’s Experts Testify on Palm Print Identification, Evidence Handling in Faith Hedgepeth’s Murder
Testimony continued Tuesday in the trial of Miguel Salguero-Olivares for the murder of Faith Hedgepeth. Here are the latest highlights.
UNC Men’s Basketball Picked 5th in 2026-27 ACC Preseason Poll
UNC was picked fifth in the ACC men’s basketball preseason poll Monday afternoon. Two-time...
Al’s Burger Shack Prepares to Open New Location in Hillsborough
Al’s co-owner Charlie Farris, who also owns Jersey Mike’s two units down, spoke with 97.9 The Hill about the new location.
UNC Women’s Basketball Picked 3rd in ACC; Kate Harpring Receives Preseason Honor
UNC was picked to finish third in the ACC in the league’s preseason poll Tuesday. The Tar...
‘Home To Myself’: Live and Local with Leah Moore
Singer-songwriter Leah Moore stopped by Live & Local last week, following the release of her debut EP “Home to Myself.”
The Kremlin Relishes in the US-Russia Diesel Deal and Trump’s Criticism of Zelenskyy
A deal between Moscow and Washington over exports of Russian diesel and fresh U.S. criticism of Ukraine’s leader mark important political victories for the Kremlin, reversing some of the sanctions for its full-scale invasion of its neighbor.
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6AM-9AM M-FThe Morning News: Election Approaching, Stolen Car Crashing – New Cradle Opening?
Get-out-the-vote efforts are underway for the 2026 election - including a concert at the site Cat's Cradle is developing as a third venue.
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3PM-6PM M-FOn Air Today: Keeping a Healthy Lawn in Colder Months with Jeremy Warren from Nature’s Select
Nature's Select Lawn Care Services Area Manager for the Piedmont Region Jeremy Warren spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 13. He discussed Nature's Select's biological approach, which is personalized to each lawn's soil. He talked about key treatments and maintenance as we transition into the colder season. He also welcomed a new Chapel Hill Manager for Nature's Select, and more.
