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On Air Today: Silver Thread, Welcoming Seniors to Pittsboro
Aaron welcomes Ray Kelley and Mike Walters of Silver Thread, a veteran-owned senior living community in Pittsboro.
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The Morning News: Chapel Hill Library Card Fees, CHCCS Redistricting
In today’s news: Chapel Hill imposes a library-card fee for out-of-towners, in response to county-level funding cuts.
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After Losing County Funding, Chapel Hill Public Library Set to Impose $65 Borrowing Fee on Non-Town Residents
Chapel Hill Public Library Director Atlas Logan presented a resolution at the Sep. 23 council meeting asking for the fees to be approved.
School Boards, Medical Debt Relief and Tennis Court Lights — The Evening News (September 29, 2026)
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts on Tuesday, September 29 and shares the latest local news stories.
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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham Chamber CEO Rebecca Dickenson (September 29, 2026)
President and CEO of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce Rebecca Dickenson joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, September 29.
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2 Years After Hurricane Helene, Where Does Relief Fall Short in North Carolina? – On Air Today (September 29, 2026)
Public Policy Analyst Alex Campbell joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, September 29 shortly after the two-year mark of Hurricane Helene.
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Conversations We Need to Have – Orange County Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack
Orange County Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 29. He discussed the work his office has been working on, including increasing communication and accountability systems. He also discussed upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month activities, a partnership with Orange County Schools, and more.
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Viewpoints: Equity Demands That NCDs Be Part of LUMO Rewriting
“Viewpoints” is a place on Chapelboro where local people are encouraged to share their unique perspectives on issues affecting our community. All thoughts, ideas, opinions and expressions in this series are those of the author, and do not reflect the work, reporting...
UNC’s Bella Devey Named ACC Offensive Player of the Week for a Second Time
Following a two-goal performance in No. 1 UNC's 3-1 win at No. 16 Virginia Friday evening, Bella Devey has been named the ACC's Offensive Player of the Week. It's the second time this season Devey has earned the honor and the second consecutive week a Tar Heel has...
Carrboro’s Anderson Park Tennis Courts Closed Until Oct. 12 for Installation of Lights
The Henry Anderson III Park Tennis Courts in Carrboro will be closed until Monday, Oct. 12 for the installation of new light fixtures. The courts are located at 302 North Carolina Highway 54 West outside downtown Carrboro. According to a release from the town, the...
