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  • Today · 6 min

    Date Night: It’s A Gift From The Heart, Aaron

    The holiday season is just around the corner! What’s a date night idea that can help you get ahead on your shopping and planning? Brad recommends a pottery date-night class in Carrboro (though his gift-giving spirit leaves something to be desired), while Aaron recommends making your own holiday beverages. (Also, Brad and Aaron compare hairstyles, and Brad drops the most backhanded compliment of all time.) 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: It’s A Gift From The Heart, Aaron appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Today · 3 min

    What’s Trending: He Wears a Lot of Leather Jackets

    Trending today: Henry Taylor is back in the studio with an update on Jensen Huang, the Nvidia CEO who’s now out after multiple affairs. (Including one that may or may not have been with a Chinese spy.) Aaron and Henry speculate on relationships – and who the next CEO should (or definitely shouldn’t) be. 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: He Wears a Lot of Leather Jackets appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Today · 5 min

    On Air Today: Staying Healthy During Respiratory Virus Season

    We’re well into November, which unfortunately also means we’re well into respiratory virus season. How can you stay healthy with flu, COVID, and RSV cases on the rise? Aaron welcomes Marcy Williams of the Orange County Health Department, with tips about healthy living and information about available resources. (Williams also discusses the upcoming Great American Smokeout, a national effort urging smokers and tobacco/nicotine users to go without for a single day on November 19.) Visit the Orange County Health Department’s webpage for more information. 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: Staying Healthy During Respiratory Virus Season appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Today · 10 min

    The Morning News: UNC Football, UNC Soccer, UNC Artificial Intelligence

    In today’s news: Carolina football gears up for Louisville, while UNC officials plug the increasing use of AI on campus. Also: a bizarre afternoon at Carrboro High School; a Chapel Hill restaurant that’s seeking donations to stay afloat; and a call to remember the grad students on the UNC campus. And in sports: UNC men’s and women’s soccer both advance to the ACC finals, while the NCAA tournament begins for Tar Heel field hockey and cross country and the Carolina men’s and women’s basketball teams gear up for non-conference action. 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, UNC Soccer, UNC Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Yesterday · 11 min

    Chapel Hill: LUMO, Veteran’s Day Events, Franklin Street Fire

    Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 12, discussing town news and events. She talked about the town’s ongoing rewrite of the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) which is scheduled to be voted on in the coming weeks. She talked about a recent fire on Franklin Street with Chapel Hill police making an arrest for it being intentionally set. She also recapped a Veteran’s Day event on campus, and more. Mayor Jess Anderson of Chapel Hill. 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 Chapel Hill: LUMO, Veteran’s Day Events, Franklin Street Fire appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Yesterday · 9 min

    History Matters: America’s Oldest Veterans Day Parade

    This week, Scott spotlights Warsaw, North Carolina – which has the longest-running annual Veterans Day parade in the U.S., dating back to 1921. It’s also a troubling week in North Carolina history: November 10 marks the anniversary of the white-supremacist coup that overthrew a democratically elected government in Wilmington in 1898. Also: Ruby Bridges desegregates a New Orleans school, an Oklahoma entrepreneur invents the shopping cart, and the Supreme Court strikes down bus segregation – part of a years-long struggle that also has a Chapel Hill connection. 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond. Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 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 History Matters: America’s Oldest Veterans Day Parade appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Yesterday · 4 min

    What’s Trending: Popping the AI Bubble All On His Own

    Trending today: Aaron, Michael, and Henry discuss Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with a purported Chinese spy. Aaron points out two observations: first, it’s noteworthy that government spies are apparently spying on corporations now, in addition to (or instead of?) other countries. Second: if she really is a spy – what a damn good spy! (Also, Aaron takes Brad to Topgolf, and Michael’s grandmother gets an instantly obsolete birthday present.) 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: Popping the AI Bubble All On His Own appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Yesterday · 8 min

    The Morning News: Carrboro Police, Veterans Day, UNC Women’s Basketball, UNC Soccer

    In today’s news: the Carrboro Town Council discusses a proposal to merge the town’s police department with Chapel Hill’s. Also: Orange County names a new(ish) transportation director; local leaders and veterans commemorate Veterans Day in Chapel Hill; UNC’s Board of Trustees considers a tuition hike for out-of-state students; and the Haw River Assembly urges residents to learn how to be effective public advocates. And in sports: UNC women’s basketball gets into the win column with a record-setting blowout of NC Central, and UNC men’s and women’s soccer (with lots of All-ACC honorees) gear up for today’s ACC semifinal in Cary. 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: Carrboro Police, Veterans Day, UNC Women’s Basketball, UNC Soccer appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Wednesday · 13 min

    Orange County: Veteran’s Day, Partnership to End Homelessness, Future Elementary School

    Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 11, discussing county news and events. She talked about Veteran’s Day events throughout the community, including two at which she spoke. She also recapped this week’s meeting of the commissioners, which had the board getting a report from the Partnership to End Homelessness, discussion of community use of a future elementary school in Orange County Schools. She also talked about appointment to various volunteer boards and commissions, and more. Photo via Hamilton for Orange County. 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 Orange County: Veteran’s Day, Partnership to End Homelessness, Future Elementary School appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Wednesday · 12 min

    On Air Today: Science Education Specialist Amy Sayle on the Night Sky

    Science Education Specialist Amy Sayle spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 11. She discussed here current residency at the Grand Canyon, including what the expectations are and what she has found different there so far. She also shared significant celestial events to keep an eye on in the coming weeks, and more. On Air Today features interviews and conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community — including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. The post On Air Today: Science Education Specialist Amy Sayle on the Night Sky appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Wednesday · 10 min

    Talking Culture: ‘The Odyssey’ at Chapel Hill High School

    This Thursday through Saturday, November 12-14, Chapel Hill High School is presenting its fall play, a new adaptation of Homer's Odyssey. The post Talking Culture: ‘The Odyssey’ at Chapel Hill High School appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Tuesday · 12 min

    Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

    Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 10, discussing town news and events. He recapped last night's meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners. That included updates on the Chatham Park South Village. He also discussed the town's decision on the exterior look of the new Town Hall building, which is currently in the planning phase. He also talked about protocols around disciplining board members after complaints about a current board member were addressed at the meeting, and more. The post Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Tuesday · 13 min

    Hillsborough: Park Safety, Solar Power, Veteran’s Day

    Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 10, discussing town news and events. He recapped this week's Hillsborough Board of Commissioners Meeting, which saw reports on safety and security in some of the town's parks. There was also a discussion of solar power in the town, a preview of Veteran's Day ceremonies, and more. The post Hillsborough: Park Safety, Solar Power, Veteran’s Day appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Tuesday · 4 min

    What’s Trending: Ope, There Goes Gravity

    Trending today: Victor discovers the existence of an exclusive club - of pilots who have actually had to use an ejector seat. The post What’s Trending: Ope, There Goes Gravity appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • Tuesday · 9 min

    On Air Today: ‘The Minutes’ at Bulldog Ensemble Theater

    Durham's Bulldog Ensemble Theater is staging Tracy Letts' classic play "The Minutes," about a town-council meeting gone awry. The post On Air Today: ‘The Minutes’ at Bulldog Ensemble Theater appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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