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Trending today: Jay-Z is named as this year’s Super Bowl halftime headliner – but the really crazy thing is that he’s now basically a legacy artist. When did we all get so old?! (Michael Koh fills in for Victor.) Also, Aaron comes out as a Super Bowl halftime show curmudgeon. Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning...

AI is everywhere these days, and it’s already having a major impact on our society – but of course not all of those impacts are positive. What is the potential and the promise of AI? What are the pitfalls? And how can we harness AI to improve humanity while minimizing those negative effects? Thursday, November 12, UNC is hosting a free public panel on “AI and Human Wellbeing” at 5:30 p.m. in the F...

In today’s news: local leaders oppose a proposed state constitutional amendment that would limit counties’ ability to pay for required services. Also: Chapel Hill continues working toward a new land use management ordinance (LUMO); Chapel Hill names a new park after Howard & Lillian Lee; a local judge rejects Union Grove Farm’s amphitheater plans; North Carolina takes on Doll...

Jeff Nieman is set to become Chatham’s next district attorney on Jan. 1. Chatham / Orange County District Attorney Jeff Nieman spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 27. He discussed the recently concluded Hedgepeth murder trial, discussing some of the legal nuances of the case, and responding to how the trial played out. He also provided historical context for t...

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we get more debrief from the Hedgepeth murder trial. We check early voting numbers and get more analysis from Tom Jensen of Public Policy Polling. We hear from UNC leaders on the role of AI in social work, and more. In sports, UNC Men’s Basketball preps for the final preseason game, while H...

  Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 27, discussing town news and events. He explained a recent stop work order for Google Contractors after several existing lines have been hit around town. He discussed the feedback period for the Chatham Park South Village, as well as feedback from the community on the new Town Hall facade, and mor...

  Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 27, discussing town news and events. He discussed early stages of construction at Auman Village. He discussed early voting and the implications of the upcoming election for Hillsborough. He also previewed Halloween Weekend and other upcoming events in Hillsborough, and more. Mayor Mark Bell of H...

Welcome to “Tell Me Something,” a weekly feature that invites local scholars to share a single interesting, insightful, or cool thing they’ve learned in their careers that most people don’t know, which can help us better understand our world or give us new perspectives on common issues. This week, Aaron welcomes UNC public policy professor Anna Krome-Lukens , whose new book examines the troubling...

Saturday, November 7, you’re invited to Chapel Hill’s Emerson Waldorf School for their annual Autumn Fair! From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the school will open their 54-acre campus and farm for a celebration of the season that’s fun for the whole family – including hands-on learning activities and games for the kids, plus food and handmade crafts for adults. It’s also a great...

Trending today: a popular bumper sticker from the 1980s winds up in the Smithsonian Institution. Michael Koh and Aaron wax nostalgic about famous bumper stickers of past decades, and Aaron drops knowledge about Forrest Gump – and the Canadian national hero that partly inspired him. Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with...

In today’s news: dozens of firefighters battle a blaze in Carrboro, and Pittsboro shuts down Google Fiber work for the second time this month. Also: Durham County’s district attorney addresses a common theory about Faith Hedgepeth’s murder; Democrats hope for big gains in the 2026 midterm; and researchers talk AI at the UNC School of Social Work. And in sports: UNC basketball gea...

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a recap of the Hedgepeth murder trial, which concluded with a guilty verdict on Friday. We hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Roy Cooper at his Carrboro Rally Friday evening. In sports, UNC Football suffers a heartbreaking overtime loss, and more. 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are you...

North Carolina Sports Network’s David Glenn spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 26. He discussed UNC Football’s recent disappointing overtime loss to Syracuse, and what comes next for the Tar Heels. He also discussed expectations for UNC Men’s Basketball as they prepare for their final exhibition game of the season. He talked about NC State firing h...

97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Curran Campbell fill in on “What’s Trending” on Monday, October 26. Campbell brings some of the best names playing men’s college basketball this upcoming season, sharing his favorites. Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours th...

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest-hosts on Monday, October 26. The Durham County jury delivers a guilty verdict to the suspect in Faith Hedgepeth’s 2012 murder, and the Hedgepeth family speaks about about earning justice after 14 years. Early voting enters its final week in North Carolina — and to help drive turnout, U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper holds a campaign rally...

Saturday, November 7, head to University Baptist Church on Franklin Street downtown for the fifth annual “Franklin All-Nighter”! It’s an all-night fun run, going in a one-mile loop all through the night. (You can join for as long as you want.) It’s all for a great cause: they’re hoping to raise $30,000 to support mental health efforts, on UNC’s campus and around...

Dan Kane   This Week: Dan Kane  is an award-winning investigative journalist for the Raleigh, NC newspaper  The News & Observer .  Kane, with whistleblower Mary Willingham, is credited for unearthing substantive academic fraud regarding student-athletes who were directed towards phony classes, according to allegations. Kane also covered NCSU, legislative corruption, and the formation of t...

The Carolina Football Hour on Franklin UNC Football Pre-Game Show is presented by Chapel Hill Tire, Now open Saturdays at their Crabtree and University Place Locations. As UNC football returns for its first home game in two weeks, the Tar Heels are now riding a winning streak. 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh preview Carolina’s matchup vs. Syracuse on Saturday, Octobe...

97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman joins Brighton McConnell on the air on Friday, October 23. The 2026 World Series is about to begin, with the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers each fighting for their first title. The hosts discuss why the matchup puts Major League Baseball in a curious position as a labor negotiations and a lockout loom over whether to implement a salary cap. Stroman also...

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, the jury in the Hedgepeth murder trial begins their first full day of deliberation. Early voting numbers continue to far exceed the previous midterm election numbers. The Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Diversion Car Center breaks ground in Hillsborough. In sports, several highly ranked UNC teams are i...

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 23, discussing town news and events. She recapped the West End Poetry Festival before discussing a special Get Out The Vote Event Roy Cooper is holding at a new venue presented by Cat’s Cradle–107 Brewer Lane. She also reviewed this week’s town council meeting, including approval of...

Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview Saturday’s big game against Syracuse in Kenan Stadium. It’s a rare prime-time game on a rare sunny day, and UNC’s in a rare position – actually favored to win, looking to build on a two-game win streak against a team that’s still looking for its first ACC win. But Jones says the Orange are not to be taken ligh...

It’s a big weekend for local music, highlighted by a get-out-the-vote concert at Cat’s Cradle’s third venue. (Which doesn’t yet have a name, though Brad and Aaron are lobbying for “Ice House” in honor of the name that’s already emblazoned on the side of the building.) So, either tonight or later: what’s a good date-night idea if you’re going to...

Trending today: the World Series gets underway tonight, and Aaron and Michael Koh are excited. But a question looms: with a major contract fight on the horizon between major league owners and players, is that battle going to be affected at all by the fact that this year’s World Series entries are both small-market, low-budget teams? (Aaron says probably not, but Michael’s not sure.) Al...

AI is everywhere these days, and it’s already having a major impact on our society – but of course not all of those impacts are positive. What is the potential and the promise of AI? What are the pitfalls? And how can we harness AI to improve humanity while minimizing those negative effects? Thursday, November 12, UNC is hosting a free public panel on “AI and Human Wellbeing&#822...