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On Air Today: New Ownership at Chapelboro!
97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com have a new ownership team! Aaron welcomes longtime GM Aubrey Williams, who’s now one of five co-owners.
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The Morning News: Pittsboro Town Hall, Carrboro Police Chief Retires, UNC Football Arrest
In today’s news: Carrboro’s police chief is retiring, and a UNC football player is arrested (and another is cited) in a traffic stop Tuesday.
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Chapel Hill Media Group Announces New Local Ownership, Continuing Community-Focused Legacy
Chapel Hill Media Group, the parent company of 97.9 The Hill (WCHL) and Chapelboro.com announced a transition to new local ownership with longtime General Manager Aubrey Williams leading the company’s next chapter.
100 Years of Kenan Stadium: ‘We Owe Them Our Best’
For UNC’s Rick Steinbacher, the fan experience is top of mind during each Kenan Stadium gameday in the fall.
Pittsboro Town Hall Design Draws Criticism for Exterior, Praise for Sustainable Features
The Town of Pittsboro’s future town hall project took its latest step on Monday night, as the Board of Commissioners reviewed the first renderings of the facility.
UNC Football Players Charged with Carrying Concealed Handgun, Speeding After Traffic Stop
UNC football player Keeyun Chapman was arrested for carrying a concealed handgun and teammate C.J. Sadler was cited for speeding during a traffic stop Tuesday night in Chapel Hill. The police report for Chapman's arrest notes the traffic stop took place at 1050 Martin...
Studio Sessions with School of Rock Chapel Hill: The Class of 2026!
It’s time for another round of Studio Sessions with the School of Rock Chapel Hill, featuring three songs performed by the House Band!
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Carrboro Police Chief Chris Atack Announces Retirement
Atack announced his retirement from the role Wednesday afternoon, ending his 28-year career with the department. He will step down Oct. 1.
Holding Court: Once Stuck Behind NFL Talents, Thurman Emerging As UNC Star
Now in his first year at North Carolina, Jelani Thurman not only has emerged as the Tar Heels’ starting tight end, he’s making national headlines for both his blocking skills and his pass-catching ability, and he might just turn out to be among the team’s top players.
Orange County: Land Use Retreat, Joint Meeting, Work Session
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 16, discussing county news and events. She recapped several meetings the county commissioners had in the past week, including a retreat on the Land Use 2050 Plan, a joint meeting with the Chapel Hill Town Council on a zoning request for a church, and the board’s regular work session. She also previewed upcoming county events and more.
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