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  • Yesterday · 14 min

    Speaking of Schools: Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones — (September 21, 2026)

    Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Monday, September 21. Jones shared how the start of the school year has gone, with some facility upgrades getting finished and good news from the state’s accountability report. She also shares details on some of the district’s big goals of the school year alongside Orange County Schools’ strategies for addressing chronic absenteeism as September is Attendance Awareness Month. Finally, Jones shares details on Monday night’s college fair at Orange High School and the upcoming meeting with Orange County Schools, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and the Orange County commissioners. 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. Listen: The post Speaking of Schools: Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones — (September 21, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Yesterday · 11 min

    What We’re Thinking: Gas Prices and Blue Waves

    A month and a half from the 2026 midterm, Tom’s seeing signs of a major Democratic wave election. Why? Gas prices, he says: they’ve been consistently high, it’s easy to connect that back to Donald Trump’s actions as president, and that’s shaking even some of the folks who’ve been Trump’s most unwavering supporters in the past. (Will it be enough to give Democrats control of the North Carolina State House? Not definitely – but maybe.) 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. Every other Monday, Aaron is joined at 8:30 a.m. by Tom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, for a longstanding regular segment called “What We’re Thinking,” looking at recent survey numbers and discussing what they tell us about American public opinion – election-related and otherwise. 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. The post What We’re Thinking: Gas Prices and Blue Waves appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Yesterday · 3 min

    What’s Trending: The Spirit of Massachusetts, God Help Us All

    Trending today: how’s your Boston accent? Boston’s Logan Airport is looking for a new PA voice – and they want you to apply, with the best Boston voice (and attitude) you can muster. Michael Koh fills in for Victor. 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 Spirit of Massachusetts, God Help Us All appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Yesterday · 9 min

    On Air Today: Introducing the ‘Elizabeth Keckly Center’ at the Burwell School

    The Burwell School Historic Site in Hillsborough recently announced a name change: it’s now the Elizabeth Keckly Center at the Burwell School, in honor of Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly – who was enslaved there as a young woman before buying her freedom and becoming a nationally renowned dressmaker and confidante to Mary Todd Lincoln during the Civil War. Visit BurwellSchool.org for more on the name change and their ongoing programming. Aaron spoke with board member Ebony Freeland Bryant and site director Elizabeth Hays. 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: Introducing the ‘Elizabeth Keckly Center’ at the Burwell School appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Yesterday · 12 min

    The Morning News: UNC Shooting Verdict, Chapel Hill Restaurant Fire, UNC Football

    In today’s news: the man accused of murder in a 2023 on-campus shooting is acquitted by reason of insanity. Also: Carrboro police seek a suspect in a weekend stabbing; Orange County officials locate a missing woman; a Chapel Hill restaurant temporarily shuts down after a fire; U.S. House Rep. Valerie Foushee demands answers after two racially-charged incidents on UNC’s campus; a Chatham County data center gets the go-ahead from a judge, despite the county’s newly enacted moratorium; and Carrboro’s police chief heads into retirement. And in sports: UNC football gives up a lead and takes a loss at Clemson; Carolina women’s soccer gets a big win, but men’s soccer and field hockey go down to defeat; UNC volleyball splits two matches in Nebraska; and the Durham Bulls wrap up their season. 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 Shooting Verdict, Chapel Hill Restaurant Fire, UNC Football appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Sunday · 20 min

    If You Only Knew: September 20, 2026 – Protect College Sports Act

    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 provides her eight-point opposition to the Protect College Sports Act. The post If You Only Knew: September 20, 2026 – Protect College Sports Act appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Sunday · 59 min

    Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: It’s Never Too Late to Pivot

    Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm navigates our universal journey of aging — consciously, realistically, and with a great attitude. Through candid conversations with professionals, authors, and everyday people, Judy Miller and her sidekick, Jess Anderson, with humor and compassion, deep dive into the issues we confront as we grow older. No holds barred as we explore money, relationships, living life to the fullest, family dynamics, finding our purpose, third acts, retirement, health and health care, longevity, activities, travel, community, loneliness, quality of life and dying. Often painfully honest. Empowering and inspirational. With laughter and tears. How do we make every moment count? What’s your journey? What’s your plan? Hosts of Not Ready For The Farm, Judy Miller (right) and Jess Anderson (left) This week – What happens when the career you spent decades building is no longer the only thing calling you forward? Judy and Jess sit down with attorney, leadership strategist, coach, and speaker Ariana Tadler to talk about reinvention, resilience, and finding the courage to pivot at any age. Ariana shares lessons from her own career transition, why curiosity can help quiet fear, how small steps create momentum, and why understanding your deeper “why” can open the door to what comes next. Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: The 79°West Innovation Hub, Clarity Legal Group, West Fork Wealth Management, Health Source Chiropractic, Purple Puddle, and HOPE Renovations. Listen: The post Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: It’s Never Too Late to Pivot appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Sunday · 50 min

    On the Porch: Lou Jewell: The Land Pro

    Lou Jewell This Week: Lou Jewell has enjoyed 32 years in the land brokerage business and is licensed in North Carolina and Virginia. He’s an accredited land consultant with Land Pro Real Estate, Inc., has been an instructor for “Land 101” with RLI since 2003, and teaches 4 Land Educational Courses through Land Masters. Jewell is the author of “An Insider’s Guide to Land Investment” and has eight other books about land in the works. He’s recorded almost 300 one-hour podcasts called Let’s Talk Land which his available on Spotify & Podbean. Jewell was awarded the 2010 NC RLI Land Realtor of the Year award and the 2018 RLI Carolinas Chapter Realtor of the Year award. He is a former 2nd Lieutenant in the NC Army National Guard. 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: Lou Jewell: The Land Pro appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Saturday · 18 min

    Music in ‘Many Moods’: Live and Local with Mad Crush!

    The band Mad Crush stopped by Live & Local this week, celebrating the release of their new album “The Many Moods of Mad Crush.” Visit MadCrushBand.com. “I think there’s a lot of hope (and) a little bit of sadness,” says drummer Chuck Garrison of the “moods” in the album’s title. “I think that’s just kind of the human condition all swirled up into one.” With Triangle music mainstay John Elderkin (The Popes) and vocal powerhouse Joanna Sattin at the center, Mad Crush has been active for nearly a decade, earning acclaim both locally and nationally for their wry, intimately detailed lyrics and Elderkin and Sattin’s playful verbal jousts. In “Many Moods,” though, Mad Crush is taking steps in slightly new directions, with a fuller band sound – and fewer back-and-forth duets, instead letting Sattin’s character (and voice) carry most of the narrative lead. “Originally we did a lot of duets, June-and-Johnny style,” Elderkin says. “This time, I wanted to try to write songs that gave each of (our) characters a little more independent voice.” Follow Mad Crush on Instagram. Elderkin and Sattin do adopt distinct (and mostly consistent) characters through the majority of their songs – “like when you read a novel and the author’s name is the main character, but it’s sort of an exaggerated version,” Elderkin says. “Joanna’s kind of wry, questioning my character’s intentions… “Both in real life and in music,” he adds with a laugh. “Sometimes when I hear a song for the first time that John writes, I’m a little offended, and that’s when he tells me these are just characters,” Sattin jokes. “But other times, when they’re, you know, lovely songs, when they’re beautiful – (that’s when) they’re ‘totally heartfelt’.” Listen to the album and purchase it on Bandcamp. Now that the album is out, Mad Crush is celebrating with a show at the Speakeasy in downtown Carrboro, Saturday, September 19, beginning at 8 p.m. Visit SpeakeasyCarrboro.com for more information on Saturday’s show. Joanna Sattin, John Elderkin, Chuck Garrison, Mark Whelan, and Pat Dillon of Mad Crush stopped by Live & Local (minus the band’s sixth member, Laura Thomas) to discuss “Many Moods” and play two songs: “Bad Decisions” and “Summer Ends.” Listen: The post Music in ‘Many Moods’: Live and Local with Mad Crush! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Saturday · 56 min

    Clemson Provides Prime Chance for UNC to Make A Statement…Can Carolina Win? — The Carolina Football Hour (Sept. 19, 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 what could be UNC football’s toughest road test of the year: an afternoon showdown at Clemson. As the pair discuss with The State’s Chapel Fowler, the Tigers’ program is on the shakiest ground it’s stood on in about a decade…but Carolina’s history in Death Valley and against Clemson is not on their side. Does the UNC defense have what it takes to challenge an uninspiring Tigers’ offense? What does the off-field drama from this week mean for the Tar Heels? And what can be learned from Carolina’s comfortable win over ETSU that might impact today’s game and the rest of the season? 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 Clemson Provides Prime Chance for UNC to Make A Statement…Can Carolina Win? — The Carolina Football Hour (Sept. 19, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Friday · 11 min

    Carrboro: Police Chief Retires, Public Works Delays, Meeting Recap

    Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 18, discussing town news and events. She talked about the announcement of police chief Chris Atack's retirement later this fall. She also discussed some of the challenges facing Carrboro Public Works. She recapped this week's meeting of the Carrboro Town Council from Tuesday, previewed some upcoming events, and more. The post Carrboro: Police Chief Retires, Public Works Delays, Meeting Recap appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Friday · 11 min

    On Air Today: Can the Tar Heels Win in Death Valley?

    Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to discuss UNC football's upcoming game at Clemson, a game the Heels believe they can win. The post On Air Today: Can the Tar Heels Win in Death Valley? appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Friday · 4 min

    What’s Trending: Guy in the Chair!

    Trending today: Michael Koh is surprised by the rising market for luxury office chairs, but Aaron thinks they might be worth the expense. The post What’s Trending: Guy in the Chair! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Friday · 12 min

    The Morning News: CHCCS Mandarin World Language, UNC Football

    In today's news: the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board votes to dissolve the Mandarin World Language pathway now at Glenwood Elementary. The post The Morning News: CHCCS Mandarin World Language, UNC Football appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Thursday · 11 min

    On Air Today: Katharine Whalen and Eryk Pruitt on 24 Hours in Hillsborough

    Katherine Whalen of Katherine Whalen's Jazz Squad and Eryk Pruitt of Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 17. They discussed Eryk's recent column 24 Hours In Hillsborough: Off the Beaten Path, which includes several recommendations for things to do in Hillsborough. Katherine discussed highlights of the Hillsborough music scene, including Thursday night jazz at Yonder. They discussed other upcoming events, including a terrarium workshop hosted by Andrew, and more. The post On Air Today: Katharine Whalen and Eryk Pruitt on 24 Hours in Hillsborough appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Thursday · 13 min

    Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

    Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 17. She discussed some of her recent reporting, which included uncovering a double agent acting as a concerned community member attempting to stop an asphalt plant near Winston-Salem. She also talked about large state settlement with a chemical company, discussed the Tar Heel Missel Plant, previewed some of her upcoming work, and more. The post Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Thursday · 12 min

    Chapel Hill: LUMO Update, Pope Road Closure, Vehicle Break-Ins

    Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 17. She discussed the latest meeting of the Town Council, which saw an update on the Everywhere to Everywhere Greenways initiative, and another lengthy deep dive into the Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite, and more. She also discussed the once again delayed Pope Road reopening, a recent slew of vehicle break-ins, and more. The post Chapel Hill: LUMO Update, Pope Road Closure, Vehicle Break-Ins appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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