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The 12th CBS Sports Classic is Saturday afternoon with UNC playing the right opponent in the right city: Ohio State in Atlanta.

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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

Hillsborough: BRIC Settlement, Holiday Events, Solstice Walk

by Andrew Stuckey

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 16, discussing town news and events. He discussed the ongoing saga around BRIC funding for local communities, including Hillsborough. He also talked about some recent holiday events, the upcoming Solstice Lantern Walk, and more.

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What We're Thinking

What We’re Thinking: Valerie Foushee Vs. Nida Allam

by Aaron Keck

Tom and Aaron discuss the upcoming Democratic primary for Congress, between incumbent Valerie Foushee and Durham Commissioner Nida Allam.

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History Matters

History Matters: Bell of Rights Day

by Aaron Keck

This week: the Bill of Rights is ratified, the Boston Tea Party occurs, the Wrights take flight, and famous refugees arrive in America.

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If You Only Knew

December 6, 2025

This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman is joined by UNC Sport Administration student and CSBA Intern Copeland Grantham.

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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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Report: Injured UNC Star Seth Trimble Will Return Saturday vs. Ohio State

According to multiple reports, injured UNC star Seth Trimble will return to action when the Tar...

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

Celebrating D.G. Martin: Stories, Highlights and Reflections

This special in D.G. Martin's honor features some of his best interviews and moments from "Who's Talking" alongside reflections from peers.

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Report: Injured UNC Star Seth Trimble Will Return Saturday vs. Ohio State

According to multiple reports, injured UNC star Seth Trimble will return to action when the Tar...

Tar Heel Talk

March 1, 2018

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Stroman On Sports

Previewing The ACC Title Game and Discusses its Disaster Scenario — Stroman On Sports (Dec. 5, 2025)

Deborah Stroman chats with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, Dec. 5 ahead of No. 17 Virginia facing Duke for the ACC title.

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WCHL Community Forum

Forum On The Hill: Community Conversations from 2024

The full archive of 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com's 2024 iteration of the annual "Forum on The Hill."

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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.