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9:32

Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/09/25

Inside Climate News Reporter covering North Carolina Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 25. She discussed the court hearing between Duke Energy and the Town of Carrboro, where the judge was hearing a motion to dismiss brought by Duke. She also discussed some of her recent reporting, including a story on arctic research being cut, a cancelled study on the environmental impact of industrialized hog farms. She also previewed an upcoming deep dive on PFAS in our

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11:55

Chapel Hill: Development Project Updates, Local...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/09/25

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 26, discussing town news and events. She gave updates on three development projects from the town council meeting on Wednesday, including a large housing development on Weaver Dairy Road. She also discussed a move in the state legislature to limit local authority over construction projects for UNC. She also talked about upcoming events in the community and more. The post Chapel Hill: Development Project

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7:06

History Matters: If You Enjoy Getting Mail

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/09/25

This week in history: the U.S. Post Office is established in 1789, and Congress approves the Bill of Rights.The post History Matters: If You Enjoy Getting Mail appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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6:07

What’s Trending: Billions Of Coupons

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/09/25

Trending today: the rapid decline of coupon use, as American shoppers focus more on loyalty programs and in-store sales. The post What’s Trending: Billions Of Coupons appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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9:10

On Air Today: ‘Hot Wax,’ with M.L. Rio

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/09/25

Aaron chats with acclaimed author M.L. Rio, a UNC alum who's discussing her latest novel "Hot Wax" at Flyleaf Books this week. The post On Air Today: ‘Hot Wax,’ with M.L. Rio appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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11:04

The Morning News: Surplus Sid’s and Debbie May

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/09/25

In today's news: a Carrboro staple reportedly closes its doors, and a local resident earns a spot in the Gospel Hall of Fame. The post The Morning News: Surplus Sid’s and Debbie May appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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28:54

A Victory of ‘Time and Patience’: Live and Local with...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/09/25

Tift Merritt stopped by Live & Local, following the re-release of her 2005 album "Tambourine" as well as a new album, "Time and Patience." The post A Victory of ‘Time and Patience’: Live and Local with Tift Merritt! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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9:50

On Air Today: Orange County Land Conservation Manager...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/09/24

Orange County Land Conservation Manager Christian Hirni spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 26. He discussed a recent grant awarded by the state that allows for an expansion of the trail at 7 Mile Creek Natural Area. The grant will not only expand the trail on site, but make it easier for a future connection to the Mountains to Sea Trail in Orange County. He also discussed other work his office is doing, and more. The post On Air Today: Orange County Land Conservation

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7:20

On Air Today: Community Home Trust Executive Director...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/09/24

Community Home Trust Executive Director Kimberly Sanchez spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 24. She discussed a recent award Community Home Trust won from Housing North Carolina for their Open Air Camp Road project. She discussed how this project was a stretch for Community Home Trust, and its success shows their ability to do work in areas they haven't previously. She also talked about other work Community Home Trust is doing, and more. The post On Air Today:

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10:19

Orange County: Orange County Roadshow, Joint School...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/09/24

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 24, discussing county news and events. She talked about the Orange County Roadshow hoping to inform residents of all of the services and opportunities provided by the county. She also previewed an upcoming meeting with the two school boards, and how they hope a format change to that meeting will foster more discussion. She also spoke of the continued importance of supporting

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11:05

Talking Culture: Joining the ‘Daughters of Mayhem’...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/09/24

Aaron welcomes local author John Claude Bemis, who's just published his first graphic novel: "Rodeo Hawkins and the Daughters of Mayhem."The post Talking Culture: Joining the ‘Daughters of Mayhem’ with John Claude Bemis appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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13:43

The Morning News: Jason Winn, Seth Trimble, and...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/09/24

In today's news: Hillsborough names its new police chief, and Carrboro and Duke Energy prepare to square off in court over climate change. The post The Morning News: Jason Winn, Seth Trimble, and Agritourism appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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8:26

Live and Local: Promoting Sleepy Fest ’25 with...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/09/24

Aaron chats with Renzo Ortega of Ancestor Piratas, who's playing at this year's Sleepy Fest on October 11 in Saxapahaw. The post Live and Local: Promoting Sleepy Fest ’25 with Ancestor Piratas! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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6:43

Chatham County Roundup: Town of Pittsboro...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/09/23

Town of Pittsboro Communications Director Colby Sawyer spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 25, discussing town news and events. He previewed an upcoming joint meeting between the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners and the Chatham County Board of Commissioners. He discussed the town planning board tabling discussion of the Chatham Park South Village Small Area Plan, and when the next planning board meeting is scheduled. He discussed a recent ribbon cutting for the town's new

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8:54

On Air Today: Sam Howell’s TABLE Cleats on Display at...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/09/23

TABLE's Director of Marketing Suzanne Tormollen spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 23. She discussed TABLE's history with former UNC star quarterback Sam Howell, and his decision to feature TABLE for the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign. She shared the opportunity for the public to view the cleats at Bru's Public House in Carrboro, where folks can also enter to win a signed photo from Sam Howell, a video message from him, and to VIP tickets to TABLE's upcoming

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9:56

On Air Today: Making a ‘Chapel Hill Mixtape’ with...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/09/23

Do you love Chapel Hill and poetry? If so, you're invited to be a part of a new project called "Talk of the Town: Chapel Hill Mixtape." The post On Air Today: Making a ‘Chapel Hill Mixtape’ with Poet Laureate Donovan Livingston appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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10:19

On Air Today: Weavers Grove and the Whitley, with...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/09/23

Aaron welcomes two guests to discuss Weavers Grove, a new mixed-income housing development in Chapel Hill. The post On Air Today: Weavers Grove and the Whitley, with Orange Habitat and White Oak Properties appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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59:44

UNC Football Falls Flat in Orlando. What’s Next for...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/09/22

97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh discuss UNC football's loss to UCF and level of play by the end of nonconference play. The post UNC Football Falls Flat in Orlando. What’s Next for the Tar Heels? appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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14:56

The 5:00 News – Social Media Firing, Bad Football...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/09/22

97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of an Orange County correctional employee being fired after a conservative group flagged what the Sheriff's office called "concerning social media posts." We check in on a local government meeting schedule for the day. We hear a story from Carolina Connection on Playmakers Repertory Company's current production, "The Royale," and more. In sports, we get a recap of UNC's brutal 34-9 loss on the

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11:26

On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/09/22

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 22. He discussed social media in the news, including a recent firing in Orange County over social media posts. He also discussed an upcoming Instagram Reel highlighting some of our pets. He encouraged folks to follow and add us on social media by searching @wchlChapelboro, and more. The post On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor

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