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Aaron forgoes “what’s trending” today to ask Michael Koh a very important question: in the NCAA tournament, which are the “high” seeds, and which are the “low” seeds? Also: Wichita joins Dayton as a site for NCAA play-in games, and Aaron and Michael try to predict UNC’s tournament seed. Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every...

Alzheimer’s can be one of the most devastating diseases we face, and it’s also one of the hardest to treat – but what if we can detect it and address it earlier? This month, UNC announced the launch of a $25 million federal consortium bringing researchers together from seven universities for a “moonshot effort” to figure out how to stop diseases like Alzheimer’s...

In today’s news: local residents are displaced from two apartment complexes, and early voting turnout is extremely high in Orange County. Also: the Orange County school board gets new data from the start of the school year, and Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee comments on a proposal to merge the Carrboro and Chapel Hill police departments. And in sports: UNC football reclaims the Victory Bell...

Bryan Kennedy This Week: Bryan Kennedy  is the four-term mayor of Glendale, Wisconsin, a former university professor and labor leader, and an advocate for strengthening democracy through local organizing. He is the author of  It’s All Local: Saving Democracy From the Ground Up , which explores how communities can rebuild trust, bridge political divides, and renew civic engagement through personal...

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. Coming off UNC football’s road win over Pitt last weekend, 97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh and Brighton McConnell preview the Tar Heels’ matchup with the Duke Blue Devils. Earning the first ranked win over an opponent...

97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, October 16, ahead of the WNBA Finals tipping off. The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries make an unexpected pairing for the final series, but Stroman shares what’s impressed her the most about both teams during their postseason runs — and what each need to do if they want to lift the trophy. The pair also disc...

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts the show on Friday, October 16. He shares headlines like… testimony about DNA analysis in the ongoing trial in Faith Hedgepeth’s murder displays the near certainty that the suspect handled the murder weapon and assaulted Hedgepeth. Early voting totals on the first day reflect a strong turnout so far both locally and statewide....

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, October 16, and shares her thoughts on the recently-made-public proposal for Carrboro to consolidate its police department with Chapel Hill’s. Foushee covers the internal document that was released earlier than anticipated to the public and addresses some residents’ claims that a decision has...

No One Mind (Ellis Anderson) stopped by Live & Local this week, following the release of his third album, “Soft Work/Hard Dreams.” Visit NoOneMind.com. “That title (is) a little bit of a play on words,” Anderson says of the album, a stellar collection of 14 mostly-solo tracks recorded with support from artists including Chelsey Kalnen (Case Sensitive), Rex McMurry (Nath...

Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview Saturday’s battle for the Victory Bell, with UNC football taking on Duke. The Blue Devils have won the last two meetings, but the Tar Heels are hoping for a signature win to build momentum from their early successes – and carry them into the second half of the season, with quite a few winnable games still left to play. Jones al...

This week, Brad and Aaron offer counter-programming date-night ideas for folks looking for something  other than Carolina-Duke football: Brad recommends the latest DPAC or PlayMakers show, while Aaron offers the West End Poetry Festival . (Also, Brad laments never having been to a college football game.) Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triang...

Trending today: a faux football depth chart comprised entirely of Gen 1 Pokémon characters. Michael Koh and Henry Taylor seize the opportunity to nerd out, while Aaron tries to keep up (harnessing his knowledge of 1980s NFL lore). 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 the Internet for the day’...

In today’s news: more DNA evidence in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial, and extremely high turnout on the first day of early voting. Also: Hillsborough’s mayor leans on ICE to release a 19-year-old former high school soccer captain; Orange County hires a new tax administrator; Orange County sets the groundbreaking date for a new crisis care facility; a Chapel Hill town employee wins a...

Jesse James DeConto of The Pinkerton Raid stopped by Live & Local this week, following the release of his new album “If You Love Somebody, Tell Them.” Visit PinkertonRaid.com. “(It’s a) basic human truth: whatever our love languages are, we all need words of affirmation at times,” DeConto says of the album’s title. “Possibly we need them more (now) than ever I can remember in my lifetime.” Co-...

  Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 15. She updated a story of corporate espionage she has been following concerning asphalt companies in Forsyth County. She discussed an EPA lawsuit that 20 states including Nort Carolina have signed onto, and more. Lisa Sorg Each Thursday, “News on the Hill” centers conversations aroun...

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October, 15. She recapped her time with the Metro Mayor’s Coalition in Asheville last week. She also recounted the most recent Chapel Hill Town Council Meeting which included an update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and more. She also recognized Karen Michael, this year’s recipient of...

This week, Scott and Aaron remember the woman who invented disposable diapers, the Revolutionary War heroine who became known as “Molly Pitcher,” and the girl who first encouraged Abraham Lincoln to grow a beard. Also: Martin Luther King, Jr. wins the Nobel Peace Prize; President Kennedy visits Kenan Stadium; a French cat flies into space; and a heroic bird saves a town in World War II...

Trending today: Victor’s excited about a report that ‘nepo babies’ are not actually dominant in the music industry, but that begs the question: how does one measure ‘fame’ in the first place, such that your kids would count as ‘nepo babies’? (The report defines fame as ‘having your own Wikipedia page’ – but then what is it that makes you...

Aaron welcomes Triangle singer/songwriter Clayton Sabine to perform his song “I’m Not High, I’m Just Lonesome,” ahead of his performance at this weekend’s Carrboro Songwriters Festival . That festival is slated to run from Friday-Sunday, October 16-18, with songwriters performing at multiple venues around town; Sabine is scheduled to perform at Lanza’s Cafe at 5...

In today’s news: early voting begins in North Carolina, and the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial continues. Also: Chapel Hill and Carrboro officials consider merging the town’s two police departments; a Pittsboro daycare worker faces more child-abuse charges; the state treasurer battles Atrium Health over the State Health Plan; a local environmental advocate wins a national award; and a lo...

It’s time for another round of Studio Sessions with the  School  of Rock Chapel Hill , featuring three classic songs performed by the House Band! This month, Aaron welcomes a record nine members of the House Band: Kam Boone, Sabrina Buckel, Liam Chaires, Marlowe Chi, Ethan Juliano, Mira Kaplan, Conor Kelts, Lachlan McElwee, and Kate Stokes. Boone, Buckel, Chi, and Kaplan are all making their debut...

Carrboro Poet Laureate Dr. Amanda Bennett spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 15. She discussed the upcoming West End Poetry Festival , which runs this weekend from October 15-17. She recounted the planning of this year’s festival, which included establishing a theme that most of the performances fall under. She also explained the various events, previewed s...

UNC Women’s Basketball Head Coach Courtney Banghart spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 14. She previewed the upcoming season for the women’s team, highlighting some roster additions, including one of the top freshman in the country in Kate Harpring. She discussed the storylines going into to the season, including the environment at Carmichael Arena be...

  Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton and State Senator Jonah Garson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 14. In this extended conversation, they discussed a proposed constitutional amendment that would cap the income tax rate at 3.5% in the state. They talked about the potential implications of this for local and state governments to fund m...

Science Education Specialist Amy Sayle spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 14. She discussed upcoming celestial events visible in the night time Chapel Hill sky in the next month. She discussed the moon’s phase, some highly visible planets in the sky, opportunities presented by our October late sunrises, and more. She previewed an upcoming residency she will...