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On Air Today: Chemo Riders
Jeff Molby has ridden 23,000 miles on a bike to urge folks to help out their friends with cancer – and his final mile is Saturday in Raleigh.
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How Russia and the World Are Responding to a Possible Case of Pneumonic Plague After Lab Worker Dies
The World Health Organization says a possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia presents a “very low” risk outside the country.
Tell Me Something: Into the World of Salamanders, with UNC’s Eric Riddell
UNC biologist Eric Riddell discusses the extreme biodiversity of North Carolina’s salamanders – greater here than anywhere else in the world.
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What’s Trending: We’ve Committed Too Hard To Labubus
Trending today: a decline in the growth of Labubu sales, and a headline-grabbing (but unsuccessful) lawsuit against Kenny Chesney.
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On Air Today: The 2026 Moorefields Bluegrass Festival
Moorefields board chair Pam Hemminger joins Aaron to discuss this year’s Moorefields Bluegrass Festival this Saturday, October 10.
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The Morning News: Budgets, Data Centers, Juries, Candidates, and Michael Jordan
In today’s news: Orange County officials list a string of budget pressures, while county staff consider regulating data centers.
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100 Years of Kenan Stadium: Dress for Success
UNC alumnus Hal Fischer recalls his surprise at seeing Tar Heel fans at Kenan Stadium dressed in coats and ties.
‘Our Biggest Pressure’: Orange County Facing Multiple Budget Crunches, With More Looming
Orange County officials say the county’s budget is facing significant pressure from multiple sides at once, and Election Day could bring more.
2026 UNC Football Opponent Preview: Pittsburgh
UNC will make the trip up north to face No. 25 Pittsburgh Saturday. The Panthers are making their debut in the AP Top 25 this week after beginning the season 5-0. Pitt is coming off a thrilling 35-33 win at Virginia Tech which saw the Hokies miss a potential...
The Evening News – Michael Jordan’s Big Donation, Football Falls to Irish, Local Government Meetings
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of Michael Jordan making a $10 million donation to the UNC School of Social Work. We check this week’s local government meetings. In sports, UNC Football falls to Notre Dame after a competitive performance, and more.
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