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Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell over the phone on Friday, Apr. 3 from Phoenix ahead of the women’s basketball NCAA Tournament’s Final Four tipping off. Stroman shares what the atmosphere is like and what it’s like to be an environment so celebratory of women’s hoops. Then, the pair preview the matchups of South Carolina-UConn and Texas-UCLA — a repeat of last season’s Final Four. Is that kind of repeat a good thing for the sport, and how do those programs find the consistency to set themselves apart? Who does Debby say are players to watch and the favorite to win it all? Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a consulting professor for UNC and Virginia, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about headlines from the world of sports. Covering both local and national stories, Stroman specializes in connecting the on-field product to the impact of sports on business, culture and society. Listen to their past conversations on Chapelboro, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. The post Previewing the Women’s Final Four + What the Four No. 1 Seeds Bring – Stroman on Sports (Apr. 3, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in for Andrew Stuckey on Friday, Apr. 3 to share the latest local news stories. With Graig Meyer now having officially left the North Carolina Senate, a committee of select Democrats from Orange, Person and Caswell counties are set to make their appointment to District 23 on Saturday. House Minority Leader Rep. Robert Reives shares his thoughts about Meyer’s departure and their work together in the legislature. Stakeholders react to the state Supreme Court’s ruling that invalidates the Leandro Plan and any efforts from the courts to push the General Assembly for more public education funding. Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson shares more on why the town is switching from fireworks to a drone show on July 4th, while Carrburritos owner Rae Mosher shares more about the restaurant’s upcoming move to Carr Mill Mall. And in sports: a lead candidate for the UNC men’s basketball coaching job is staying put, while UNC women’s lacrosse and baseball get a busy weekend of games started. 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s Evening News Reports by clicking here. The post Awaiting A District 23 Appointment…Plus Leandro Ruling Reactions and A Coaching Candidate Gone — The Evening News (Apr. 3, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Aaron and Brad skip the usual approach to Date Night this week, and instead just recommend a great new restaurant in Durham: it’s called Tang, it’s an upscale-but-accessible Asian fusion restaurant, it’s located right behind South Square, and Brad and Aaron both agree it’s terrific. Make your choices accordingly. 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: This Random Restaurant Called Tang appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Trending today: the draconian internal regulations that exist to maintain the secret of Raising Cane’s secret sauce recipe – including some packaging choices that make the sauce a little less appetizing than it might otherwise be. Victor doesn’t actually like the sauce all that much – but he’s desperate to crack the code. (Also, a happy ending for a previous Trends segment: Angus the cow lived after all.) 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: Where My Slugworths At? appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Welcome to “Paying it Forward,” a monthly interview series made possible by Piedmont Health. In this series, we hear from the folks at Piedmont about the importance of community health centers – and why they chose a career in community health. This month, Aaron welcomes one of Piedmont Health’s board members: Victoria Freeman, who joined the board as part of a four-decade career in public health in the Triangle. “I started my career as a pediatric nurse in New Mexico,” Freeman says of what drew her to Piedmont’s mission, “and I saw what happened to children who didn’t have primary care: they’d end up in the hospital often. And I was in public health, so I recognized the importance of primary care – (and) of having a medical home, a place where you can go with all your health problems and know that you’ll be taken care of or directed to the right place for care. Freeman first joined Piedmont’s board in 2009 and she’s been there ever since, minus a brief hiatus that coincided with the pandemic. “The board is very participatory,” she says of their work. We have a quality committee, we have a finance committee, we have a community engagement committee. We meet monthly and we’re active participants in making the big decisions.” And as a federally-funded community health center, Piedmont has a unique requirement for its board: at least half of the board members have to be Piedmont patients themselves. Freeman says that requirement not only makes Piedmont’s board better – it’s also a crucial component of the very philosophy behind the whole idea of community health centers in the first place. “It started 60 years ago when community health centers started, because it was very much a community movement – (in fact) we still call community health centers ‘the movement,’” she says. “Community members often got things rolling for their communities to get health care. So we honor that by having community members on the board, because they bring a perspective that only someone in the community can bring. They let us know what they’re hearing. They let us know who’s had problems getting care. And they also let us know when things really meet their needs or don’t meet their needs.” 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. Listen: The post Fulfilling the Vision of ‘The Movement’: ‘Paying It Forward’ with Piedmont Health’s Victoria Freeman appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today’s news: the State Supreme Court sides with Republicans and ends the 30-year-old Leandro case over school funding. Also: Democratic party officials prepare to choose Graig Meyer’s replacement in the State Senate; Chapel Hill announces a drone light show on July 4 instead of the traditional fireworks display; and popular restaurant Carrburritos announces a move to a new location: Carr Mill Mall, in the space formerly occupied by Elmo’s Diner and Grata Cafe. And in sports, another Tar Heel women’s basketball player announces plans to hit the transfer portal: Taliyah Henderson, who averaged 4 points a game in her freshman year. 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: Graig Meyer, Leandro, Carrburritos, and Chapel Hill Fireworks (Or Not) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Executive Director of EmPOWERMent Inc. Delores Bailey joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, Apr. 2. After years of work, residents are beginning to move into EmPOWERMent’s affordable housing community in the Pine Knolls neighborhood, the P.E.A.C.H. Apartments. Bailey shares the need for this type of lower-income affordable housing and details the many blessings and challenges of putting a project like this together. She also shares the type of work EmPOWERMent is doing to keep up this momentum through all of Chapel Hill and Carrboro. 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 Delores Bailey on the P.E.A.C.H Apartments (Finally!) Welcoming Residents — On Air Today (Apr. 2, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guests hosts on Thursday, Apr. 2 and shares all the top local news stories. From Raleigh, the state Supreme Court rules against education advocates and invalidates the long-standing Leandro Plan to better fund public schools. The Town of Chapel Hill announces it is moving away from fireworks on the Fourth of July and is going with a more high-tech option. An affordable housing project long in the works for Chapel Hill breaks ground and highlights the collaboration between housing stakeholders. Local Congresswoman Valerie Foushee details the dysfunction and frustration in the Capitol Building over the partial government shutdown. And in sports: No. 6 UNC baseball begins a three-game series with high-flying Boston College, while Carolina women’s basketball sees a pair of players announce their plans to enter the transfer portal. 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s Evening News Reports by clicking here. The post Leandro Ruling Gets Thrown Out, A July 4th Drone Show and More Affordable Housing — The Evening News (Apr. 2, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Haw Riverkeeper and Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly Emily Sutton speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, Apr. 2. She shares the success of the organization’s recent 36th Clean-Up-A-Thon and how that annual event helps do more than just remove litter from the watershed. Sutton also details the Haw River Assembly’s recent policy work, including alerting people to the importance of PFAS and 1,4 Dioxane rules changes and trying to establish more guardrails around data center construction. Finally, she previews several upcoming events organized by the nonprofit, including its annual Haw River Festival in May. Each Thursday, “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context. Find our past Climate Thursday conversations here. The post Climate Thursday: Riverkeeper Emily Sutton of the Haw River Assembly (Apr. 2, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell in-studio on Thursday, Apr. 2. Her visit comes right on the heels of the Town of Chapel Hill announcing it will be switching up its Fourth of July celebration for the first time in six years, and she shares more details about the reasoning. Anderson also dives into the recent groundbreaking for the Homestead Gardens housing community — a project that spent years in the planning phase and is the biggest affordable housing venture on town-owned land. 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: A New July 4th Tradition and An Affordable Housing Groundbreaking — (Apr. 2, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week in history: an inventor cashes in on his greatest invention – just in time for the patent to be rescinded. Also: the U.S. purchases Alaska from Russia, the Fifteenth Amendment advances in the U.S. Constitution, a drinking song becomes the Star-Spangled Banner, and the yellow school bus makes its debut. (Also, Aaron is nonplussed by a cruise-ship trivia contest, and Scott has the best segue of all time.) 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: Hyman Lipman’s Last Laugh appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Trending today: a big spike in global saxophone sales, thanks largely – and very specifically – to retirees in China. Victor shares fun saxophone facts (including the fact that the instrument was once banned by the Vatican), while Aaron disses the trombone. 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: Surging Saxophone Sales appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrburritos is moving to Carr Mill Mall this summer, after 29 years in their current space on Rosemary Street! Aaron welcomes store owner Rae Mosher to officially make the announcement: they’re projecting early August for their opening date, in the spot formerly occupied by Grata Cafe and Elmo’s Diner. 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: Carrburritos, Moving to Carr Mill Mall This Summer appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today’s news: local officials break ground on Homestead Gardens, a new affordable housing development in Chapel Hill. Also: a mental-health crisis ends sadly in Pittsboro; U.S. House Rep. Valerie Foushee says dysfunction in Congress leaves her “furious” every day; and in sports, UNC women’s basketball star Lanie Grant announces she’s hitting the transfer portal after a successful sophomore 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: Homestead Gardens, DC Dysfunction, and Lanie Grant appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Rep. Robert Reives chats with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, Apr. 1. Ahead of the short session beginning later in the month, Reives shares his thoughts on several stories around the legislature — including one that affects Orange County. The House Minority Leader gives a public send-off of Sen. Graig Meyer, who is stepping down from elected office, and shares why he empathizes with Meyer’s desire to make a material difference in North Carolinians lives. Reives then details the believed roadblocks to making that difference through legislation in Raleigh, including Republicans’ indications to cut Medicaid funding and ongoing lack of a state budget. Finally: the District 54 representative details what’s he’s hearing from his constituents about the rising cost of living and associated challenges. Robert’s Rules is our regular check in with Representative Robert Reives, representing Chatham County in North Carolina’s 54th district, and leading the Democratic caucus in the state house. Every two weeks Rep. Reives shares the latest news from the General Assembly in Raleigh, and his unique perspective on state and national political news. On Air Today features 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 Replacing Sen. Meyer, Preparing for Healthcare Fight and Returning to Short Session — Robert’s Rules (Apr. 1, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts on Wednesday, Apr. 1 and shares the latest local news headlines — with NO April Fools! Chatham County law enforcement respond to a mental health crisis and issue their sympathies after a tragic ending. Local Democratic Party committee members prepare to pick their appointment to the Senate seat left vacant by Graig Meyer. A UNC student-run group helps equip TABLE in Carrboro with solar panels that should result in major energy savings. Stormwater construction in Carrboro could cause some delays. And in sports: the No. 6 Diamond Heels win a 14-inning rock fight with Campbell, while the search for the next UNC men’s basketball coach continues. 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s Evening News Reports by clicking here. The post TABLE Puts Up Solar Panels and UNC Baseball Wins Marathon Game — The Evening News (Apr. 1, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Jonathon Smith — the executive director and food security agent for Orange County’s Cooperative Extension — speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, Apr. 1 about the new Baseline Community Food Assessment. Food system studies examine how communities grow, distribute and access food and food waste. Smith details why that data is important not only for the cooperative extension to know, but also local partners and farmers. He also shares what’s different from the 2016 assessment, the relationships between farmers and food pantries, and several case studies shared within the new report. Read the full Orange County Baseline Community Food Assessment here. 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 Jonathon Smith on Orange County’s 2026 Food System Assessment — On Air Today (Apr. 1, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Trending today: matcha tea, which is increasingly popular – and increasingly grown outside of Japan, despite its close association with Japanese culture. Self-confessed cultural appropriator Victor offers one possible solution: like champagne, should we only call it ‘matcha’ if it’s explicitly grown in Japan? 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: Matcha, Matcha Man appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Aaron welcomes U.S. House Rep. Valerie Foushee for an extended conversation, a few weeks out from her narrow victory in the midterm primary. Rep. Foushee reflects on that experience and what she learned from the campaign – and she also discusses (and expresses frustration about) major national issues ranging from the war in Iran to the partial government shutdown and efforts to rein in ICE. (And near the end, Aaron raises a more general pressing question: preserving democracy requires an active effort from all of us, but we won’t be willing to put in that effort if we don’t have hope for the future – so how do we ignite that hope, in people who currently don’t have it?) 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: U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee on Iran, TSA, ICE, the 2026 Primary, and Inspiring Hope in Americans appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today’s news: a UNC student-led group helps install cost-saving solar panels at the local hunger-relief nonprofit TABLE. Also: Graig Meyer officially leaves the State Senate, with a party vote on his replacement coming Saturday; and local communities face big decisions over whether to welcome – or try to block – massive AI data centers. And in sports: UNC baseball comes away with an epic 14-inning win over Campbell; Carolina softball gets an easier win at Liberty; women’s lacrosse star Chloe Humphrey wins another big individual honor; two Tar Heel soccer stars get called onto Team USA; and Deborah Stroman weighs in on the ongoing search for UNC’s next men’s basketball coach. 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: Solar Panels at TABLE, Graig Meyer Steps Down, Data Centers Come to Counties appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Trending today: marine scientists are using drones to study whales – which is teaching us a lot more about whale behavior. Specifically, Victor shines the spotlight on one exciting new drone-based program – whose actual name is SnotBot. (Also, Victor wishes we could go back to the days when drones were just cool and not ominous, and Aaron shouts out Sigourney Weaver.) 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: SnotBot! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today’s news: local musician Joseph Terrell goes viral with an anti-ICE protest song that took off on social media. Also: an anonymous threat briefly evacuates a terminal at RDU; a federal judge upholds North Carolina’s voter-ID law; Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools faces a lawsuit over a reported incident at FPG Elementary School; Orange County Schools seek input on a future new elementary school; and Chapel Hill allocates $3 million in leftover funds. And in sports: UNC baseball jumps seven spots in the national rankings as they prepare to host Campbell at 8 p.m. in Boshamer Stadium. 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: ‘Genuine American Hero’ appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Henry Taylor reports from this past weekend’s No Kings Protests. We hear from a joint meeting between Orange County and Mebane, and more. In sports, UNC Women’s Basketball concludes their season, Caleb Wilson declares for the NBA draft, and more. 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s Evening News Reports by clicking here. The post The Evening News – No Kings Protest, Mebane Growing, Caleb Wilson to NBA appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. He discussed the recent weekend in sports, with a focus on UNC athletics. He reviewed the UNC Women’s Basketball team’s season, discussed Caleb Wilson to the NBA Draft, talked Diamond Heels baseball, and more. He also recapped the weekend in UNC Lacrosse, talked opening day baseball, 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: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Trending today: Utah Valley University and the WAC conference fight over a couple million dollars as the school tries to leave the conference – which doesn’t impress Aaron at all. (Also: Aaron and Michael Koh do not understand basic economics.) 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: A Truly WAC-y story appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today’s news: thousands of local residents gather for a massive “No Kings” march and rally in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Also: North Carolina officials issue a statewide ban on outdoor burning, with the risk of wildfires on the rise; Chapel Hill pulls out of X/Twitter and gets high marks on a national ranking; and Orange County officials talk affordable housing. And in sports: Courtney Banghart says she’s optimistic for the future after another Sweet Sixteen run for UNC women’s basketball; Caleb Wilson declares for the NBA Draft; Marcus Paige leaves Chapel Hill for Charlotte; a legendary Tar Heel coach passes away; and the search for a new UNC basketball coach puts a hold on discussions around a new UNC basketball arena. 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: No Kings, No Outdoor Burning, No Twitter, and No More UNC Basketball appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  Dr. James Crawford and Michael Roberto 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 believer in American democracy and trusts that the constitution will hold firm now as it has in past crises despite the broken, distempered electorate. Michael Joseph Roberto is a musician, historian, writer and retired NCA&T associate professor in contemporary world history. His first book, “The Coming of The American Behemoth: The Origins of Fascism in the United States, 1920-1940” was published in 2018. He is at work on a sequel about the increasing peril of American fascism since Donald Trump won the White House in 2016. 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: Dr. Jim Crawford and Michael Roberto – American Fascism appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman discusses UNC Men’s basketball in the NCAA Tournament and the five ACC Women’s Basketball teams who made the Sweet Sixteen. The post March 28, 2026 appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, Mar. 27 about both UNC basketball programs, as the women’s team prepares for its Sweet 16 matchup vs. No. 1 UConn and the men’s team’s ongoing head coaching search. Following the dismissal of Hubert Davis earlier in the week, it’s been an emotional week for Carolina fans. Stroman shares her perspective on why she wishes the next coach will still have some Carolina Family ties and shares a name not currently being broadly discussed as an option. Plus: Debby details what constitutes as a win for UNC women’s basketball, considering they are such underdogs to the Huskies, and what the coaches’ message ought to be to the young players. Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a consulting professor for UNC and Virginia, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about headlines from the world of sports. Covering both local and national stories, Stroman specializes in connecting the on-field product to the impact of sports on business, culture and society. Listen to their past conversations on Chapelboro, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. The post Previewing UNC Women’s Basketball vs. UConn and Discussing Men’s Basketball’s Coaching Vacancy – Stroman on Sports (Mar. 27, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest-hosts for Andrew Stuckey on Friday, Mar. 27. The Chapel Hill community celebrates a groundbreaking for an affordable housing neighborhood that’s been long in the making. The UNC Board of Trustees holds its final meeting of the academic year and recognizing both outgoing and incoming university leaders. The community feedback on the redevelopment of several downtown Pittsboro properties gets shared with elected officials. Plus: UNC women’s basketball is set to face its toughest opponent yet in the NCAA Tournament and Diamond Heels baseball sees its Friday opener vs. Notre Dame postponed — which means it may ultimately be carried on 97.9 The Hill! 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s Evening News Reports by clicking here. The post Homestead Gardens Groundbreaking, Trustee Meetings, and UNC vs. UConn — The Evening News (Mar. 27, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.