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In today’s news: residents at Elliott Woods and Chase Park in Chapel Hill sound the alarm after being displaced by renovations. Also: Orange County’s early-voting turnout numbers surpass the 2022 midterm, still with three days left to go; advocates in Chatham push back against data centers and natural gas pipelines; local small businesses navigate a difficult economic climate; a Tar He...

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we hear more on the implications of proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot this fall. We hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on a future town park being named after local icons, and more. In sports, the basketball team got a narrow win against Charlotte in their final tune-up befo...

Vice-Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Amy Fowler spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 28, discussing county news and events. She talked about the recent groundbreaking for the Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Diversion Care Center. She also talked about the county’s newly hired Tax Administrator, and the process around making that hire. She discussed the upco...

    97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 28. He discussed UNC Men’s Basketball after the conclusion of the the exhibition season. He talked about the rebounding woes that have plagued the last two exhibition matchups. He previewed new players on the roster to keep an eye on, looked at the...

This week, Aaron welcomes singer/songwriter Wyatt Easterling, a Chapel Hill native who’s back in town after a long career in music including more than three decades in Nashville. He’s wrapping up a new album, “A Love For All Time,” which is due out soon. Visit WyattEasterling.com. Wyatt Easterling stopped by 97.9 The Hill’s studio to discuss his career and the new alb...

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...