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UNC's collection of stars who watched from upstairs Monday night won’t be back unless Bill Belichick can pull something out of a hat.

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Clean Joke of The Day

Clean Joke of the Day – 1/28/21

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Hometown Hero Awards

Hometown Heroes: Jane and Jeff Hathaway

This week’s Hometown Heroes, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, are Jane and Jeff Hathaway!...

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The Commentators

Column: Making #MeToo Count

“Making #MeToo Count” By Rachel Valentine These past few days have been heavy for those of us who care for sexual violence survivors — and even more so for the thousands of survivors in our community. Sexual...

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Word of the Day

Word of the Day – 7/17/20

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Freddie Kiger's Trivia Quiz

Freddie Kiger’s Trivia Quiz – 12/18/20

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Conversations with the Mayors

Carrboro: Safe Routes To School, Bike Detection System, New Business

by Andrew Stuckey

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 5, discussing town news and events. She discussed the town's Safe Route to School Action Plan, which is getting more attention with the start of school. She discussed a new bike detection system to provide more safety for bicycles at some key intersections around town. She also discussed the opening of the new bakery Even Dough, and the other businesses along that portion of Weaver Street. She also previewed some upcoming events at the end of the month and more.

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What We're Thinking

What We’re Thinking: A Boring Local Election?

by Aaron Keck

This week, Tom and Aaron take a break from national politics to discuss this year's (unusually subdued) Chapel Hill election.

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History Matters

History Matters: Labor Day and the Fight for Time

by Aaron Keck

This Labor Day week, Scott and Aaron celebrate the labor movement - which has always been largely driven by the fight for free time.

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If You Only Knew

July 19, 2025

This week on If You Only Knew, Dr. Deborah Stroman is joined by licensed therapist Mat Jeanius.

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Forward Together

September 16, 2019: Bree Newsome

by Aaron Keck

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.

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Thing/Not A Thing

December 18, 2020: Sayonara, 2020

by Aaron Keck

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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In the Age of Trump – Or in Any Age – What Is An ‘American’?

What does it mean to be an 'American'? Two esteemed historians discuss American identity, in the context of Trump-era debates.

Inside Carolina

Inside Carolina: Notes from a Former Tar Heel

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The Downtown Rundown

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.)

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Talking Books

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.

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Sports Focus

March 27, 2021

Guests: Austin O'Connor and Coleman Scott

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Who's Talking

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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In the Age of Trump – Or in Any Age – What Is An ‘American’?

What does it mean to be an 'American'? Two esteemed historians discuss American identity, in the context of Trump-era debates.

Tar Heel Talk

March 1, 2018

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Stroman On Sports

Stroman On Sports: UNC Football Season Begins

Deborah Stroman speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 29 for “Stroman on Sports.” This week Brighton and Deb discuss the upcoming start to the UNC Football season and the highly anticipated debut of Head Coach Bill Belichick. They discuss implications of this season on and off the field, and more.

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WCHL Community Forum

Forum On The Hill: Community Conversations from 2023

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com's archive of the conversations held as part of the 2023/24 Community Forum.

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Today's Business

October 31, 2020

Guest: Bruce Vance with Town & Country Cleaning

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Weekend Watercooler

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.”

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KidsQ

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.