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This week, Scott and Aaron remember the declaration of American independence – which occurred on July 4, but also July 2, July 9, and August 2. (The choice of July 4 as the holiday was somewhat arbitrary – which is how it often goes with holidays.) Also: the 26th Amendment is ratified, giving 18-year-olds the right to vote; and an 18th-century colonist becomes the first female newspape...

Trending today: a legal dispute between the Chicago Cubs and a restaurant near Wrigley Field that sells rooftop seats with a stadium view. Do the Cubs have a legitimate monopoly on determining how you can experience the game in person? Victor talks about a relevant federal court ruling in 1938 that also affects the way we watch and listen to UNC games as well – and Aaron plugs a new restaura...

Welcome to “Paying it Forward,” a monthly interview series made possible by  Piedmont Health . In this series, we hear from the folks at Piedmont about the importance of community health centers – and why they chose a career in community health. This month, Aaron welcomes Karen Smith, Piedmont’s director of behavioral health. Smith grew up in Honduras while that country was under a military...

In today’s news: we look ahead at Fourth of July festivities in Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough. Also: the state legislature finally approves a budget; Chatham County Schools make two new leadership appointments; and a new mural goes up in Carrboro. And in sports: UNC men’s basketball adds a new transfer, while former Tar Heel Henri Veesaar signs a big pro deal; over two dozen...

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest-hosts on Wednesday, July 1, and shares the latest local headlines. The heat wave hitting the country reaches the region, with central North Carolina under a heat advisory with temperatures hitting 100 degrees and forecasted to get even hotter this weekend. On top of that, extended drought conditions have the Orange Water and Sewer Authority aler...

Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners Jean Hamilton speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 1. With the county under a heat advisory, Hamilton shares some advice and ways the county is monitoring extreme weather like this. Then, she dives into details on some of the board’s upcoming agenda items — like the upcoming Crisis Diversion Facility,...

97.9 The Hill’s Dr. Deborah Stroman and News Director Brighton McConnell chat on Wednesday, July 1 as they react to this week’s news of a new federal investigation into illegal bets on the NBA. Former NBA player and UNC player Ed Davis helped coordinate with then-Milwaukee Bucks player Malik Beasley as he manipulated his stats and cashed in with co-conspirators. Stroman shares her reac...

  Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 30, discussing town news and events. The conversation focused on a deep dive into the upcoming ‘Together We are America” festival at River Park in downtown Hillsborough on July 4. The celebration will include live music, crafts, living history demonstrations, family activities, and more...

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: Canadian liquor brands are seeing a big spike in domestic sales, now that Canadians have largely stopped buying American stuff. (All part of Trump’s master plan, no doubt.) Victor is excited about this because it fits his locavore vibe – and because it gives him an excuse to hoard Cheerwine. (Also, Victor and Aaron spar over Coors.) Want to know what folks are talking a...

In today’s news: OWASA officials urge Chapel Hill-Carrboro residents to think about water usage, amidst a major summer drought. Also: Orange County offers free box fans for residents battling the coming heat wave; state lawmakers finally reach a budget deal; Gov. Josh Stein creates a bipartisan committee on healthcare affordability; Chapel Hill continues the process of updating its land use...

This month on “ Wonderful Water, ” join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for a conversation with OWASA Director of Water Resources Allison Spinelli and Mary Tiger, Director of Community Relations about the current status of “ Exceptional Drought ” Orange and surrounding counties are experiencing — along with what separates a drought from a water shortage, what community members...