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On Air Today: Poet Laureate Applications with Donovan Livingston and Darien Cropper
Chapel Hill Poet Laureate Donovan Livingston and Community Arts & Culture Marketing & Communications Coordinator Darien Cropper spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 26. They discussed the role of Chapel Hill Poet Laureate, which now has open applications as Livingston’s term will soon be concluding. They discussed the application process, requirements, and opportunities of the position. They also talked about Livingston’s “Community Mixtape” that will be coming out later this fall, and more.
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Talking Culture: ‘Looking Back’ on Chapel Hill’s Civil Rights Era, with Barbara Tyroler and Carter Minor
Aaron welcomes local photographer Barbara Tyroler, whose new exhibition at the Seymour Center explores Chapel Hill’s civil rights memory.
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What’s Trending: Are You Going Pro?
Trending today: Michael Koh and Andrew Stuckey fill in for Victor and Aaron. Michael talks of “Open Tryouts” for the Greensboro G-League team, leading to speculation about who will show up to try to make the team. They also discuss what skill set is most elite at basketball for Michael, and more.
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The Morning News: Elementary School Redistricting, Bedford Memorial, Football Week
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. In this edition of the news we hear more on upcoming elementary school redistricting in Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools. We also hear highlights and reflections from the memorial service for Jamezetta Bedford, which took place this past weekend. In sports we hear from TCU head coach Sonny Dikes on how to prepare for the Tar Heels, and more.
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‘A Professional Encourager’: Jamezetta Bedford’s Chapel Hill Memorial Service Honors Her Life of Service
Hundreds gathered at University United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill on Saturday to mourn and honor the late Jamezetta Bedford.
Public Safety Incidents and Greenhouse Work at Local High Schools – The Evening News (August 25, 2026)
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes and shares the latest local news stories on Tuesday, August 25.
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Chatham County Roundup: Kyle Shipp on Upcoming Economic Development Strategy, Pittsboro Town Hall Designs (Aug. 25, 2026)
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell over the phone on Tuesday, August 25.
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Hillsborough: An Early Look at the Town’s Affordable Housing Strategy (Aug. 25, 2026)
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 25.
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Viewpoints: On the Feeding of Deer
Hi Neighbors! I want to share my thoughts on something that’s been going on in the area for years – the feeding of deer.
Orange County Sheriff: Student Assaults Staff Members at Partnership Academy
A School Resource Officer from the Orange County Sheriff's Office detained a student at Hillsborough's Partnership Academy Tuesday after the student allegedly assaulted two staff members, per a release. The sheriff's office says the SRO will now coordinate with the...
