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  • Yesterday · 22 min

    If You Only Knew: November 8, 2026 – WNBA Profanity

    Join Dr. Deborah Stroman on “If You Only Knew” for stimulating sports and society discussions with some of the biggest influencing forces in sports and sports business. From athletes to owners, “If You Only Knew” covers all the bases with informative and engaging content from endzone to endzone. This week Dr. Stroman expresses her disappointment in the post-game actions surrounding the recent WNBA finals and talks about being a “professional” in the world of sports. The post If You Only Knew: November 8, 2026 – WNBA Profanity appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Yesterday · 49 min

    On the Porch: Steve Maynor: Community Policing in Chatham

    Chatham County Sheriff Steve Maynor This Week: Chatham County Sheriff Steve Maynor has worked in law enforcement in here for over 20 years. As leader of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, he is focused on 1) keeping Chatham safe as the community grows; 2) recruitment, retention, and support of qualified professional staff; and 3) strengthening the community trust and partnerships. School safety, traffic concerns and crime prevention are his priorities. Randy Voller Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch! The post On the Porch: Steve Maynor: Community Policing in Chatham appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Saturday · 56 min

    After Miami Loss, UNC Looks to Regain Footing vs. UConn — The Carolina Football Hour (Nov. 7, 2026)

    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. 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh preview UNC’s non-conference matchup with UConn on Saturday, November 7, as the Tar Heels try to get back into the win column. The close loss to No. 1 Miami showed signs of real promise — but will Carolina play consistently well down the stretch of the season? Koh and McConnell discuss what could carry over from the offensive explosion vs. the Hurricanes, while previewing what the Huskies have done well in their own 4-4 season. Plus, Andrew Jones of TarHeels247 joins from the road to discuss UNC’s in-game adjustments, whether its depth spells success for 2027, and what stood out to him from Carolina’s performance against Miami. The Carolina Football Hour is your home for football insights from the staff of the flagship station for Tar Heel Sports! Now part of the pregame coverage, hosts Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh prepare UNC fans for the upcoming game by sharing the latest reporting, insight, and analysis on the team — as well as hear from guests covering the program. Tune in Saturdays three hours before kick-off on 97.9 The Hill WCHL and listen on-demand afterward on your favorite audio apps, like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Listen: The post After Miami Loss, UNC Looks to Regain Footing vs. UConn — The Carolina Football Hour (Nov. 7, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Friday · 14 min

    Carrboro: More Discussion of Police Merger, Council Meeting Preview, Election Takeaways

    Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 6, discussing town news and events. She discussed the latest on conversations about merging the Carrboro Police Department with Chapel Hill’s. She also previewed the upcoming town council meeting, recounted election night and the implications of some of those results, and more. Mayor Barbara Foushee of Carrboro. Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here. The post Carrboro: More Discussion of Police Merger, Council Meeting Preview, Election Takeaways appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Friday · 11 min

    On Air Today: Jones Angell on Carolina-UConn

    Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview Carolina football’s game at UConn this Saturday. UNC has come oh-so-close to winning in each of the last two weeks; they’re favored to win this time, but the Huskies have a powerful offensive weapon in QB Kalieb Osborne. On the other hand, the Tar Heels have a potent offense of their own – including reigning ACC Quarterback of the Week Billy Edwards, who had a monster game against Miami. (Also in action this weekend, Tar Heel basketball hosts Wofford on Friday night – though Jones will not be on the call for that one.) 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live. You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments, from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews. Listen: The post On Air Today: Jones Angell on Carolina-UConn appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Friday · 5 min

    Date Night: Ten Dollars!

    Inspired by an unsolicited press release, Aaron asks: what’s a good date night idea that costs under ten dollars? As it turns out, both Aaron and Brad have similar ideas: Brad suggests a trip to the Nasher Art Museum at Duke, while Aaron recommends the Duke Gardens just up the road. (Park once and you can hit both while still coming in under budget! Who says Duke is expensive?) Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air. You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments, from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews. Listen: The post Date Night: Ten Dollars! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Friday · 6 min

    What’s Trending: The Meal Kit Enthralls Me

    Trending today: the meal-kit industry is in decline. Who knew that would turn out to be such a time-bound thing? (Come to think of it, how can we ever know when a popular thing is going to remain popular – and when we’re only ever going to look back on it in the context of “hey, remember 2017?”) 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 the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air. You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments, from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews. What’s Trending is made possible by Dynamic Electric. Listen now: The post What’s Trending: The Meal Kit Enthralls Me appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Friday · 8 min

    On Air Today: ‘Alternative Baseball’ in Durham, with Taylor Duncan

    This Saturday, November 7, head to the historic Durham Athletic Park at noon for a free event called Alternative Baseball! It’s a baseball game on the classic field made famous in “Bull Durham,” featuring athletes with disabilities playing alongside local celebrities. Visit AlternativeBaseball.org to RSVP, get more information, and get involved yourself. Aaron welcomes Taylor Duncan, the founder of ABO, the Alternative Baseball Organization. 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live. You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments, from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews. Listen: The post On Air Today: ‘Alternative Baseball’ in Durham, with Taylor Duncan appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Friday · 13 min

    The Morning News: UNC Football, Good and Bad

    In today’s news: positive and negative headlines about Carolina football as they gear up for Saturday’s game at UConn. Also: the Triangle’s ongoing drought; a new tax administrator in Orange County; big games this weekend for Tar Heel men’s and women’s basketball; and a regular season-ending win for UNC women’s soccer. 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m. You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments, from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews. Listen: The post The Morning News: UNC Football, Good and Bad appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Thursday · 12 min

    Speaking of Schools: Orange County Schools Chief Operations Officer Frederick Davis

    Orange County Schools Chief Operations Officer Frederick Davis spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 5. He discussed the 2024 Bond, which funded capital needs including a new elementary school that is being planned near Mebane. He discussed the process that leads to the construction of the new school, the timeline for that construction, community feedback opportunities, and more. Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public K-12 school districts in our community. You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here. The post Speaking of Schools: Orange County Schools Chief Operations Officer Frederick Davis appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Thursday · 12 min

    Climate Thursday: Haw River Assembly Executive Director Emily Sutton

    Haw River Assembly Executive Director Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 5. She discussed the results of Tuesday's midterm elections, and how that will affect the work of the Haw River Assembly. She distinguished between potential regulatory changes and legislative changes and how that could affect our rivers. She also recapped a recent press conference highlighting the need for more regulation around data centers, and more. She also previewed an upcoming advocacy workshop in Mebane, and more. The post Climate Thursday: Haw River Assembly Executive Director Emily Sutton appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Thursday · 16 min

    Chapel Hill: Election Aftermath, Keenan Stadium Sound, Festifall

    Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 5, discussing town news and events. She discussed the results of Tuesday's midterm elections, and the implications locally. She also talked about resident's complaints about the volume of the public address system at Keenan Stadium. She previewed upcoming events including Festifall this weekend, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Election Aftermath, Keenan Stadium Sound, Festifall appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Thursday · 9 min

    History Matters: This Peach Basket Nonsense

    This week on History Matters, Scott and Aaron discuss this year's election in historical context, and Aaron asks an unanswered question. The post History Matters: This Peach Basket Nonsense appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Thursday · 7 min

    What’s Trending: The Spirit As I See It and the Spirit As It Is

    Trending today: Victor discovers that the Panama Canal auctions off the chance for ships to skip the line - and it's selling for millions. The post What’s Trending: The Spirit As I See It and the Spirit As It Is appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Wednesday · 19 min

    On Air Today: Hillsborough Town Commissioner Matt Hughes on Statewide Election Results

    Hillsborough Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem Matt Hughe spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 4. He discussed outcomes of this week's midterm election, which saw Democrats make sizable gains throughout North Carolina. He talked about the implications locally, for the state, and what to expect in the next several months. He also discussed Hillsborough news and events, and more. The post On Air Today: Hillsborough Town Commissioner Matt Hughes on Statewide Election Results appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Wednesday · 9 min

    Orange County: Reactions to New Commissioners, Statehouse Shift, Constitutional Amendments

    Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 4, discussing county news and events. She recapped election results, and how they will impact Orange County. Included in that discussion is a welcome of the three new members of the board, the change in power in the statehouse, and the passage of three constitutional amendments. She also previewed an upcoming meeting of the board of commissioners, and more. The post Orange County: Reactions to New Commissioners, Statehouse Shift, Constitutional Amendments appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Wednesday · 27 min

    ‘A Love For All Time’: Live and Local with Wyatt Easterling!

    Acclaimed singer/songwriter Wyatt Easterling recently stopped by Live & Local, ahead of the release of his new album "A Love For All Time." The post ‘A Love For All Time’: Live and Local with Wyatt Easterling! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Wednesday · 9 min

    Talking Culture: A Visit with the Bouncing Bulldogs!

    Three members of Chapel Hill's Bouncing Bulldogs join Aaron (along with legendary coach Ray Fredrick) to promote an upcoming workshop. The post Talking Culture: A Visit with the Bouncing Bulldogs! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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