Chansky’s Notebook: A Little Luck Will Help
Playing basketball at UNC is a big deal for almost any player, but the brand no longer means as much as bigger bucks offered elsewhere.
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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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Chapel Hill: New Library Director, Greene Tract Update, Town Events
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 11. She discussed the recent hiring of Atlas Logan as the new director of the Chapel Hill Library and Community Arts and Culture. She also gave an update on the Greene Tract. Officials from Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Orange County will get an update on the Greene Tract on Friday, and there will be a public session on Sunday. She also discussed upcoming town events, and more.
What We’re Thinking: Narrow Lead for Biden, Social Security Key
Tom discusses a new PPP survey that shows Joe Biden reclaiming a narrow lead over Donald Trump, with nine percent still undecided.
History Matters: The Halifax Resolves
This week, Scott and Aaron discuss the Halifax Resolves, which made North Carolina the first colony to call for independence in 1776.
April 13, 2024
Dr. Deborah Stroman discusses Dawn Staley and Dan Hurley, and the lessons learned in basketball dynasties.
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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What’s Happening at Union Grove Farm? A New Grape, A Distillery, and A Coffee Trailer
The former Maple View land is now Union Grove Farm, a major investment from a local venture capitalist who has a grand vision for the area.
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.
April 13, 2024
WCHL is airing conversations with the late Coach Lefty Driesell. Coach Driesell was the legendary basketball coach at four different colleges, Davidson, Maryland, James Madison, and Georgia State, all of which he took to the NCAA tournament. They also discuss Maryland’s exit from the ACC and his memories of the great games against UNC and Duke.
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What’s Happening at Union Grove Farm? A New Grape, A Distillery, and A Coffee Trailer
The former Maple View land is now Union Grove Farm, a major investment from a local venture capitalist who has a grand vision for the area.
Stroman On Sports: The Current State of Women’s Basketball
University of North Carolina and University of Virginia staff member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 12. She discussed the most recent women's college basketball season, with specific attention to the NCAA Tournament. They talked about the increased ratings for the women's game, and the intense star power that was on display during the tournament. She also looked to the future of the sport after this important tournament season, and more.
Forum On The Hill: Community Conversations from 2022
The annual community forum on 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com, recording conversations from sessions held in 2022.
October 31, 2020
Guest: Bruce Vance with Town & Country Cleaning
KIDSQ: TV Characters as Best Friends
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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.
