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Orange and Chatham County DA Jeff Nieman previews next week's trial of Miguel Salguero-Olivares for the 2012 killing of Faith Hedgepeth. The post On Air Today: Previewing the Faith Hedgepeth Murder Trial, with Orange County DA Jeff Nieman appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

In today's news: the CHCCS board appoints a new member, and UNC athletic director Steve Newmark addresses the recent football investigation. The post The Morning News: New CHCCS Board Member, Newmark on UNC Football Probe appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Singer-songwriter Monte Tyler Hampton recently stopped by Live & Local, following the release of his debut album "Southern Gothic." The post ‘Southern Gothic’ and a Powerful Debut: Live and Local with Monte Tyler Hampton! appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 24, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent meeting of the Chapel Hill Town Council, which included a unanimous vote to institute a $65 library card fee for residents outside of Chapel Hill. She also recapped work and timeline for the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) rewrite, and m...

This week, Scott and Aaron look back at North Carolina's summer weather - which was apparently much cooler in the 18th century. The post History Matters: North Carolina Takes A (Cold) Stand appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Trending today: the company Hasbro is still making toys despite losing money on them, which is actually kinda sweet when you think about it. The post What’s Trending: While You’re Waiting At This Cracker Barrel appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Binkley Baptist Church has launched a medical debt relief fund in honor of their longtime pastor, looking to erase $1 million of local debt. The post On Air Today: Erasing Medical Debt, with Binkley Baptist Church appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

In today's news: the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board will appoint a new member, and four UNC athletes have their eligibility restored. The post The Morning News: Chatham vs. Data Centers, CHCCS Board Vacancy, UNC Player Eligibility appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

In a special presentation of 97.9 The Hill's Forum on The Hill, Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton and North Carolina State Representative Allen Buansi spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 23. They discussed a recent restructuring SNAP benefits, which put much of the financial and administrative burden on county governments, and more. The post Speci...

Aaron welcomes local musicians Georgia Moon and Sosha Rockwood, who are both releasing their debut solo albums this weekend. The post Talking Culture: ‘Kicking Dirt’ with Georgia Moon and Sosha Rockwood! appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

New studies show younger baseball umpires are slightly more accurate than older umpires - but is that caused by age, or better training? The post What’s Trending: Robo-Umpires (And The Ravages Of Age?) appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Aaron welcomes Cori Greer-Banks and James Williams of Carolina Public Humanities to discuss an upcoming forum on NC's public schools. The post Oh, the Humanities: ‘The Past, Present, and Possibility of NC Schools,’ with Cori Greer-Banks and James Williams appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

In today's news: Chatham County Commissioners take a stand against the proposed Enbridge natural gas pipeline. The post The Morning News: Chatham Vs. Enbridge, 53 CHCCS Applications, UNC Falling appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear on Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools plans for elementary school redistricting. We also hear of plans for a new elementary school in Mebane, more on a slew of vehicle break-ins in Chapel Hill, and more. The post The Evening News: School Redistricting, New Elementary School in Mebane, Vehicle Bre...

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 22, discussing county news and events. She recapped the recent board of commissioners meeting, which saw several updates, including presentations on agricultural preservation, early childhood education, and a resolution opposing a proposed natural gas pipeline. She also talked about the results...

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 22, discussing town news and events. He recapped this past weekend's Hog Day festivities. He also talked about the recent name change for the Burwell School, which led to a broader discussion of town history, and more. The post Hillsborough: Hog Day Recap, Burwell School, Elizabeth Keckley, Town History ap...

This month on “Wonderful Water,” join 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey for a conversation with OWASA Executive Director Todd Taylor and Mary Tiger, OWASA's Director of Community Engagement, about water quality, PFAS, and the steps being taken to ensure our community's continued access to clean water.  The post Wonderful Water: OWASA’s ‘Guiding Principles’ for PFAS appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

In this week's "Tell Me Something," UNC quantum physicist Joaquin Drut discusses how understanding probability can reshape our worldview. The post Tell Me Something: Probability and the Quantum World, with UNC’s Joaquin Drut appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Trending today: "track-flation" on the rise, as dozens of high schoolers break records at a single meet. (Victor and Aaron talk parenting.) The post What’s Trending: Track-flation appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Orange County's Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist is now open! You have until 5 p.m. Friday, October 2 to apply. The post On Air Today: Orange County’s Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

In today's news: Chapel Hill officials warn about a recent string of vehicle break-ins, and CHCCS moves ahead on elementary redistricting. The post The Morning News: Vehicle Break-Ins, CHCCS Redistricting appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Monday, September 21. The post Speaking of Schools: Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones — (September 21, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

97.9 The Hill’s Dr. Deborah Stroman and News Director Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, July 10. The NCAA recently finalized and adopted new eligibility rules meant to clean up questions about how long players can compete in college sports. Instead of being based on “completed seasons,” the new model creates a five-year window and allows for student-athletes to compete for up to...

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 10, discussing town news and events. She discussed the recent string of town-planned events, which included their program of Juneteenth events, Pride Month events, and their annual 4th of July celebration. She also looked ahead to the town’s schedule through the traditional down time of late July a...

Brad and Aaron are going on several mini-trips in the next couple months – can any of those trips inspire a local date night? Brad takes a cue from New York and recommends this year’s PlayMakers Summer Repertory show, while Aaron is inspired by a past Vegas adventure to recommend a cool new immersive art exhibition in Durham. Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill...