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Hometown Heroes: Jane and Jeff Hathaway
This week’s Hometown Heroes, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, are Jane and Jeff Hathaway!...
Column: Making #MeToo Count
“Making #MeToo Count” By Rachel Valentine These past few days have been heavy for...
Word of the Day – 7/17/20
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Hillsborough: Remembering George Floyd, Budget Updates and Last Friday!
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to bring updates from around the town on Tuesday, May 25. Weaver shares details on last night's budget proposal, highlights upcoming events by the Hillsborough Arts Council and reflects on the impact of George Floyd's death one year removed.
On Air Today: Bad Signs For Democrats In 2022?
Tom Jensen of Public Policy Polling discusses a new survey showing low approval ratings for Joe Biden - even though his policies are popular.
History Matters: Fight, Lose, Rise, and Fight Again
Scott, Aaron, and Victor discuss historical figures who never gave up - and some heroic animals who braved trails and saved lives.
September 16, 2019: Bree Newsome
Aaron speaks with Bree Newsome, the activist who's best known for pulling down a Confederate flag outside the South Carolina State House in 2015.
December 18, 2020: Sayonara, 2020
Jean and Aaron send off 2020 - and look forward to a (hopefully) positive 2021 - in the year's final edition of Thing/Not A Thing.
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Carrboro Farmers’ Market To Change Hours of Operation
The Carrboro Farmers’ Market will soon change its hours of operation ahead of the winter...
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: With Special Guest Jeff Kinney!
Susan and Aaron chat with "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" author Jeff Kinney, who's releasing a new book and speaking at Flyleaf Books next week.
October 23, 2021
Our neighbor, David Zucchino, Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times contributing writer covering Afghanistan, talks about Afghanistan after the U.S. pull out.
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Carrboro Farmers’ Market To Change Hours of Operation
The Carrboro Farmers’ Market will soon change its hours of operation ahead of the winter...
Stroman on Sports: The NBA is Back!!
The NBA season is tipping off this week! Dr. Debbie Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to talk about the latest drama and storylines in the Association's 75th season.
February 2018 Community Forum: Tackling Climate Change at the Local Level
Climate change has been a political topic for years, but what has been or can be done at the local level to make an impact? Members of governing bodies in Orange County are working on a joint committee now to work on that answer.
October 31, 2020
Guest: Bruce Vance with Town & Country Cleaning
Weekend Water Cooler: October 16, 2021
Guests: UNC Black Pioneers
KIDSQ: Tricks and Treats
This week's KIDSQ has 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell, Jack Carmichael and Aaron Johnson discussing their favorite Halloween candy: what is the best treat and worst treat to get while trick-or-treating. Plus: several local children share their own answers!
Governor Cooper Visits UNC Health Vaccination Clinic
On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ...
September 11, 2019: Firearm Safety
Ashley and Aaron talk firearm safety after an Orange County Commissioners meeting - but not before forging common ground on two big issues.
