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Trending today: Myrtle Beach has a summertime ban on wind-driven shades, like the Shibumi Shade, an increasingly popular beach accessory that was first created by a trio of UNC grads. Myrtle Beach also isn’t alone, leading Victor on a quest to discover why it is that beaches are even considering banning them in the first place. (Aaron thinks it’s all about money.) Also, Aaron gets incr...

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a major decision in the case of Trump v. Barbara, overruling the Trump administration and re-affirming that the Fourteenth Amendment does in fact guarantee so-called “birthright citizenship,” conferring the right of U.S. citizenship onto anyone born on U.S. soil. What do we need to know in order to understand that ruling in historical perspectiv...

In today’s news: local residents continue picking up the pieces, one year after their homes were damaged by Tropical Storm Chantal. Also: Gov. Josh Stein prepares to “take action” on the state budget bill; a portion of Country Club Road shuts down for a pipe replacement project; and U.S. House Rep. Valerie Foushee honors the late Jamezetta Bedford on the floor of Congress. 97.9 T...

  Paul Slack, the chief civil rights officer for the Orange County government, joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell for “Conversations We Need to Have” on Monday, July 6. Coming off the Fourth of July holiday, the pair talk about what the holiday means for them and the conflicted feelings it generates, both historically and amid heightened political divide. Then, t...

This month, Aaron welcomes Cori Greer-Banks, who heads up Carolina Public Humanities’ Carolina K-12 initiative, providing resources to teachers across the state. Summer is her busy time as teachers use the season for professional development, and she’s just returned from two big trips – one to Asheville and another to Africa – both with a team of North Carolina teachers, gi...

Trending today: a new report finding that older songs (more than 10 years old) are making up a surprisingly high percentage of Spotify’s top 100. Also: Victor suggests that one-hit wonders might be a thing of the past (depending on how you define a ‘one-hit wonder’), and Aaron tries but fails to get Victor to sing “Mr. Brightside.” Want to know what folks are talking...

In today’s news: local businesses discuss their year-long recovery process, on the first anniversary of Tropical Storm Chantal. Also: Chatham County officials recover the body of a teen swimmer on Jordan Lake; a former Orange High School counselor turns herself in on indecent-liberties charges; OWASA enters the next phase of a major water main replacement project on Rosemary Street; and a Ta...

Local musician Perry Owen Wright stopped by Live & Local last week, following the release of his new album “Buried Utilities” – his first new music in 20 years. Listen to the album on Bandcamp. Perry Owen Wright had a successful run in the mid-2000s with a project called The Prayers and Tears of Arthur Digby Sellers. Peaking in 2005 with the acclaimed album “The Mother...

Dr. James Wood This Week: James Wood is currently Professor of Latin American and modern world history at  North Carolina A&T State University . He is the author of  The Society of Equality: Popular Republicanism and Democracy in Santiago de Chile, 1818-1851  and the co-editor of  “ Problems in Modern Latin American History: Sources and Interpretations “ , now in its fifth edition...

This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman takes a look at sports around America’s 250th Anniversary. The post July 4, 2026 appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in to share the latest local news stories on Thursday, July 2. With a busy Fourth of July weekend around town, community members have a variety of events to choose from to celebrate community and the founding of the country. Extreme heat conditions may present challenges, though, so the county activates its cooling centers and shares heat resour...

Carrboro Fire Chief Will Potter joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, July 2 to discuss the town government and community’s ongoing recovery from Tropical Storm Chantal. With the anniversary of the storm coming up, Potter shares how Carrboro has kept up its services, still faces some challenges in replacing equipment, and takeaways from the emergency response during the...

Chapel Hill Town Council Member Wes McMahon speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, July 2 as he substitutes for Mayor Jess Anderson. As he enters the halfway point of his first year on the job, McMahon shares his impressions and takeaways from serving in elected office — including the areas that have surprised and excited him the most. He also details ways he&#8217...

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...