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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...

Trending today: Krispy Kreme is teaming up with the Girl Scouts for a trio of cookie-themed donuts. Aaron’s not a fan of that idea, but it does make him nostalgic for a favorite childhood dessert. (Michael Koh fills in for Victor.) Also, Aaron disses Henry David Thoreau. Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,...

Aaron welcomes State Sen. Jonah Garson (D-Orange) for a legislative update from Raleigh, with special emphasis on the recently-passed state budget: it’s North Carolina’s first in a year, and one that drew bipartisan support, but also one that includes a wide range of contentious provisions that Democrats have described as “the good, the bad, and the ugly.” Garson also refle...

In today’s news: local governments continue recovering from Tropical Storm Chantal, and UNC police investigate a reported bomb threat at Kenan Stadium. Also: a public memorial service is announced for the late Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford; UNC hires a new women’s cross country head coach; and experts urge everyone to be aware of the danger of extreme heat this summer &#...

Singer-songwriter Jess Klein stopped by Live & Local this week, following the release of her latest album “Dreaming Aloud.” Visit JessKlein.com. “I started writing it a couple years ago,” says Klein of the album, her first since 2023’s “When We Rise.” “I have a belief that we have a lot more agency and power inside ourselves than we maybe have be...

Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly and the Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 9. She discussed the impacts of Tropical Depression Chantal, one year later. She recalled her memories of the night of the flooding. She also discussed the Haw River Assembly’s initial response, which involved setting up well water testing thro...

  Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 9, discussing town news and events. She talked about the after effects of Tropical Depression Chantal. She also talked about the passage of the state budget, which could includes potential Chantal Relief funds, and more. She also talked about the summer schedule for the town council, which incl...

Scott and Aaron continue discussing the 250th anniversary of American independence – which transpired over several weeks, not just July 4. Also: Althea Gibson becomes the first Black woman to win Wimbledon, and the Fourteenth Amendment is ratified. 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, loca...

Trending today: new data suggesting an even bigger drop in Canadian tourism to the U.S. than we initially thought – about a 42 percent drop overall, including especially big declines in Florida and Myrtle Beach. (Based on his own recent experience in Canada, Aaron is unsurprised; if anything he’s surprised the drop wasn’t even bigger than that.) But if Canadians aren’t trav...

It’s been one year since Tropical Storm Chantal. How has Mebane weathered the storm – and what’s being done to prepare for the next one? This month, Aaron and Kelly are joined by Mebane’s public utilities director, Kyle Smith. He shares his reflections on Chantal and discusses the process of recovering – which is still ongoing, even a year later. Also: Kelly announces...

In today’s news: Orange County Commissioners meet tonight to discuss the process of filling a vacancy on the board. Also: Gov. Josh Stein signs a budget bill, but not without significant criticism; construction begins on a major intersection on UNC’s campus; new businesses come to Franklin Street downtown; and a newly-elected Pittsboro town board member weighs in on lessons learned aft...

Military data and mental health reporter Daniel Johnson speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 8. As part of Johnson’s ongoing reporting into suicide rates and deaths related to mental illness among service members , he discovered that women soldiers not only have significantly higher rates of suicide but higher rates of homicide at the hands of other s...