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Carrboro: Lessons Learned from All-America City Competition, 4th of July

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 2, discussing town news and events. She discussed her experience with other Carrboro representatives in Denver for the National Civic League's All-America City competition. She discussed the benefits of exchanging ideas with representatives from other municipalities, as well as what the honor means for the town. She also discussed 4th of July festivities in Carrboro coming up this holiday weekend, and more.

June 28, 2025

Dr. Deborah Stroman discusses the NBA Draft and Duke Men's Basketball.

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May 29, 2018: Goodbyeee

Meg's moving on to a new position (don't worry, still in Chapel Hill!), so this is her final Downtown Rundown. (We still have fun.)

Talking Books: The Ultimate

In our final installment of Talking Books, Susan and Aaron look back at the last nine years and ask each other about their favorites.

June 21, 2025

The legendary UNC President William Friday died IN 2012. In this program Friday reviewed 40 years of his hosting UNC-TV’s North Carolina People and he talks about some of the “unsung North Carolina heroes” who appeared on his program.

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Stroman On Sports: The House vs. NCAA Settlement Impacts

Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 27. They discussed the recent House vs. NCAA settlement, which dictates that college athletic departments share their revenue with athletes. They discussed the implications of this decision for UNC sports, as well as the national sports landscape, and more.

March 29, 2025

Marcie Cohen Ferris, Interim Director Center for the Study of the American South, talks about the importance of food in North Carolina history and culture and her book. “Edible North Carolina: A Journey Across a State of Flavor.”

On Air Today: Kenny Dike Talks Roller Coasters, Beaches, Time Off

97.9 The Hill Radio Broadcast and Program Manager Kenny Dike spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 30. They discussed Kenny's week off, which included spending time at the beach. They also discussed roller coasters at Carowinds, the upcoming broadcast schedule, and more.

Center of Excellence Annual Open House
Center of Excellence Annual Open House
Center of Excellence Annual Open House
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500 Millstone Dr, Ste 104, Hillsborough
Join in the Fun at the Annual Open House!
Join in the Fun at the Annual Open House!