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Aaron welcomes Emily Kass, who's heading into retirement after serving as executive director of Chapel Hill's Chelsea Theater since 2018. The post On Air Today: After Helping Save the Chelsea Theater, Emily Kass Heads Into Retirement appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Chapel Hill Media Group CEO and 97.9 The Hill General Manager Aubrey Williams spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 28. She discussed being stuck on Hatteras Island after a storm washed out North Carolina Highway 12, limiting access to the island to just a few ferries. She talked about waiting in line for a ferry before eventually deciding to wait for the road to reopen on...

Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board Chair Riza Jenkins spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 28. She discussed the recent process of filling the vacant school board seat after Rani Dasi's appointment to the Orange County Commissioners. She also discussed welcoming new board member Tongde Wu. She discussed upcoming feedback opportunities for the community as the board c...

97.9 The Hill's Aaron Keck calls in to chat with guest host Brighton McConnell as he visits Charlottesville, Virginia on the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro's 2026 Inter-City Visit. The post Aaron Keck on Day 2 of the Inter-City Visit to Charlottesville – On Air Today (September 28, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Food insecurity is a serious and growing problem in our community. Four nonprofit leaders discuss the issue - and what can be done about it. The post On Air Today: Food Insecurity and Hunger Relief in Orange County, a Mini-Forum appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for Aaron Keck and shares the latest local news stories on Monday, September 28. The post Jury Selection in Hedgepeth Murder Trial, UNC Field Hockey Regains Star Trio – The Morning News (September 28, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

This Week: Born into a blue collar and agricultural clan in rural Pennsylvania, Dr. Jim Crawford was the first in his family to graduate from college. Earning his PhD from the University of North Carolina, he taught US and World History at several universities in the piedmont North Carolina for several decades. He served as chairman of the Chatham County board of commissioners. He is a firm believ...

97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a breakdown of the contents of the Board of Trustees meeting. We get more details on the newest member of the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board of Education. In sports, we hear from Athletic Director Steve Newmark on the recently concluded investigation into the football program, and more....

97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell team up on Friday, September 25 to talk hoops ahead of the WNBA postseason. The post WNBA Playoffs Provide Exciting Matchups + Bringing a Court to Costa Rica – Stroman On Sports (September 25, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 25, discussing town news and events. She discussed this week's Good Neighbor Initiative Cookout. She previewed the Carrboro Music Festival, which gets started on Saturday and peaks on Sunday. She also discussed the upcoming election and the importance of preparing to vote, and more. The post Carrboro: Goo...

Even though he's missing it this year, Aaron offers the Carrboro Music Festival as this week's prompt: what's a festival-themed date night? The post Date Night: Dozens of Stages appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Trending today: inflation upends an agreed-upon tradition for wedding gifts in Japanese culture, and Victor learns about stamps. The post What’s Trending: Like a Two-Dimensional Cube appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Orange and Chatham County DA Jeff Nieman previews next week's trial of Miguel Salguero-Olivares for the 2012 killing of Faith Hedgepeth. The post On Air Today: Previewing the Faith Hedgepeth Murder Trial, with Orange County DA Jeff Nieman appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

In today's news: the CHCCS board appoints a new member, and UNC athletic director Steve Newmark addresses the recent football investigation. The post The Morning News: New CHCCS Board Member, Newmark on UNC Football Probe appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Singer-songwriter Monte Tyler Hampton recently stopped by Live & Local, following the release of his debut album "Southern Gothic." The post ‘Southern Gothic’ and a Powerful Debut: Live and Local with Monte Tyler Hampton! appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 24, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent meeting of the Chapel Hill Town Council, which included a unanimous vote to institute a $65 library card fee for residents outside of Chapel Hill. She also recapped work and timeline for the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) rewrite, and m...

This week, Scott and Aaron look back at North Carolina's summer weather - which was apparently much cooler in the 18th century. The post History Matters: North Carolina Takes A (Cold) Stand appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Trending today: the company Hasbro is still making toys despite losing money on them, which is actually kinda sweet when you think about it. The post What’s Trending: While You’re Waiting At This Cracker Barrel appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

Binkley Baptist Church has launched a medical debt relief fund in honor of their longtime pastor, looking to erase $1 million of local debt. The post On Air Today: Erasing Medical Debt, with Binkley Baptist Church appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

In today's news: the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board will appoint a new member, and four UNC athletes have their eligibility restored. The post The Morning News: Chatham vs. Data Centers, CHCCS Board Vacancy, UNC Player Eligibility appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

In a special presentation of 97.9 The Hill's Forum on The Hill, Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton and North Carolina State Representative Allen Buansi spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 23. They discussed a recent restructuring SNAP benefits, which put much of the financial and administrative burden on county governments, and more. The post Speci...

Aaron welcomes local musicians Georgia Moon and Sosha Rockwood, who are both releasing their debut solo albums this weekend. The post Talking Culture: ‘Kicking Dirt’ with Georgia Moon and Sosha Rockwood! appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

New studies show younger baseball umpires are slightly more accurate than older umpires - but is that caused by age, or better training? The post What’s Trending: Robo-Umpires (And The Ravages Of Age?) appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

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 .