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The Carolina Hurricanes’ season is now officially underway, with the Canes hoping to defend last year’s Stanley Cup. Star forward Seth Jarvis is still on the way back from offseason shoulder surgery – but while Jarvis is recovering, he’s also doing work off the ice to make a big impact in our community. Recently, Jarvis made a big donation to help launch the Paws & Heel...

In today’s news: UNC students raise concerns about the Alert Carolina system, and Chapel Hill police make an arrest in yesterday’s armed robbery. Also: Tongde Wu gets set to join the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board at tonight’s meeting; two UNC alums earn MacArthur “genius” grants; and local advocates organize a panel on the importance of the judicial system in our...

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton and North Carolina District 50 Representative Renee Price joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 30th, as part of a special presentation of The Forum on The Hill. They discussed the proposed constitutional amendment requiring limits on property tax increases by local governments, which will appear on the ballot in...

Welcome to  Talking Culture!  In this weekly interview series from 97.9 The Hill WCHL, you’ll hear from writers, performers, musicians and individuals involved in advancing and promoting cultural arts in our community. Talking Culture is proudly sponsored by Duke Graduate Liberal Studies; a 30-hour, self-designed liberal arts master’s program at Duke University, offering an interdisciplinary gradu...

Trending today: Toys “R” Us is back on the rise – now catering to adults rather than kids, because toy collecting is a big deal. (The article Michael Koh’s quoting refers to those shoppers as “so-called adults,” which is an unnecessary dig: as Aaron once again insists, there’s no such thing as a true adult – we’re all just big kids pretending t...

Interior of Twin Rivers Aaron welcomes Ray Kelley and Mike Walters of Silver Thread, a veteran-owned senior living community in Pittsboro. Silver Thread has three options: fully independent living in The Nook at Cambridge ; independent living with an on-call staff at Twin Rivers ; and assisted living at Cambridge Hills , which Walters operates. Conversation presented by Silver Thread. Visit Silver...

In today’s news: Chapel Hill imposes a library-card fee for out-of-towners, in response to county-level funding cuts. Also: jury selection continues in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial; a former Chapel Hill High School teacher pleads guilty to six felonies; and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools ask for feedback ahead of elementary-school redistricting. And in sports: UNC men’s basketba...

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts on Tuesday, September 29 and shares the latest local news stories. The post School Boards, Medical Debt Relief and Tennis Court Lights — The Evening News (September 29, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

President and CEO of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce Rebecca Dickenson joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, September 29. The post Chatham County Roundup: Chatham Chamber CEO Rebecca Dickenson (September 29, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Public Policy Analyst Alex Campbell joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, September 29 shortly after the two-year mark of Hurricane Helene. The post 2 Years After Hurricane Helene, Where Does Relief Fall Short in North Carolina? – On Air Today (September 29, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Orange County Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 29. He discussed the work his office has been working on, including increasing communication and accountability systems. He also discussed upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month activities, a partnership with Orange County Schools, and more. The post Conversations We Need to Have – Orange County...

97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. Included in this edition of the news, more on a program from Binkley Baptist Church to honor senior pastor Marcus McFaul by establishing a medical debt relief fund. We also look at the local government meeting schedule, which includes a joint meeting of the two county school boards and the county commissioners, and more....

UNC's Jordan Claytor discusses an isolated spot in Montana that turns out to be the best place in the world to study dinosaur extinction. The post Tell Me Something: The Best Spot for Dinosaur Hunting, with UNC’s Jordan Claytor appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Aaron welcomes Emily Kass, who's heading into retirement after serving as executive director of Chapel Hill's Chelsea Theater since 2018. The post On Air Today: After Helping Save the Chelsea Theater, Emily Kass Heads Into Retirement appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Chapel Hill Media Group CEO and 97.9 The Hill General Manager Aubrey Williams spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 28. She discussed being stuck on Hatteras Island after a storm washed out North Carolina Highway 12, limiting access to the island to just a few ferries. She talked about waiting in line for a ferry before eventually deciding to wait for the road to reopen on...

Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board Chair Riza Jenkins spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 28. She discussed the recent process of filling the vacant school board seat after Rani Dasi's appointment to the Orange County Commissioners. She also discussed welcoming new board member Tongde Wu. She discussed upcoming feedback opportunities for the community as the board c...

97.9 The Hill's Aaron Keck calls in to chat with guest host Brighton McConnell as he visits Charlottesville, Virginia on the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro's 2026 Inter-City Visit. The post Aaron Keck on Day 2 of the Inter-City Visit to Charlottesville – On Air Today (September 28, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Food insecurity is a serious and growing problem in our community. Four nonprofit leaders discuss the issue - and what can be done about it. The post On Air Today: Food Insecurity and Hunger Relief in Orange County, a Mini-Forum appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for Aaron Keck and shares the latest local news stories on Monday, September 28. The post Jury Selection in Hedgepeth Murder Trial, UNC Field Hockey Regains Star Trio – The Morning News (September 28, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

This Week: Born into a blue collar and agricultural clan in rural Pennsylvania, Dr. Jim Crawford was the first in his family to graduate from college. Earning his PhD from the University of North Carolina, he taught US and World History at several universities in the piedmont North Carolina for several decades. He served as chairman of the Chatham County board of commissioners. He is a firm believ...

97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a breakdown of the contents of the Board of Trustees meeting. We get more details on the newest member of the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board of Education. In sports, we hear from Athletic Director Steve Newmark on the recently concluded investigation into the football program, and more....

97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell team up on Friday, September 25 to talk hoops ahead of the WNBA postseason. The post WNBA Playoffs Provide Exciting Matchups + Bringing a Court to Costa Rica – Stroman On Sports (September 25, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 25, discussing town news and events. She discussed this week's Good Neighbor Initiative Cookout. She previewed the Carrboro Music Festival, which gets started on Saturday and peaks on Sunday. She also discussed the upcoming election and the importance of preparing to vote, and more. The post Carrboro: Goo...

Even though he's missing it this year, Aaron offers the Carrboro Music Festival as this week's prompt: what's a festival-themed date night? The post Date Night: Dozens of Stages appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Trending today: inflation upends an agreed-upon tradition for wedding gifts in Japanese culture, and Victor learns about stamps. The post What’s Trending: Like a Two-Dimensional Cube appeared first on Chapelboro.com .