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13:54

On Air Today: Dr. David Wohl on mRNA Vaccine Funding...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/08/13

Dr. David Wohl — an infectious disease researcher with UNC Health — speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 13. The post On Air Today: Dr. David Wohl on mRNA Vaccine Funding Cuts appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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13:12

Talking Culture: Visiting ‘The Club’ with Jennifer Dasal

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/08/13

Aaron welcomes art historian Jennifer Dasal, whose new book "The Club" focuses on a little-known but fascinating moment in art history. The post Talking Culture: Visiting ‘The Club’ with Jennifer Dasal appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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5:31

What’s Trending: Falling Starbucks

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/08/13

Trending today: the rapid decline of Starbucks' popularity in Seattle - though Aaron's surprised that hadn't already happened years ago. The post What’s Trending: Falling Starbucks appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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11:45

On Air Today: ‘The Book of Esther in the Age of...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/08/13

Michele Frederick of the NC Museum of Art joins Aaron to discuss their next big exhibit, "The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt." The post On Air Today: ‘The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt’ at the NC Museum of Art appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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6:00

The Morning News: Back to Riverwalk and Back to School

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/08/13

In today's news: Hillsborough reopens a portion of its Riverwalk trail, and local schools reconnect with families for back-to-school time. The post The Morning News: Back to Riverwalk and Back to School appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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8:28

Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/08/12

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 12, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recent passage of truck prohibition on Hillsboro St. and Sandford Rd., as the 15-501 truck route now diverts vehicles with more than three axles around downtown. He also talked about some policy updates, position changes, and more. The post Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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8:03

Hillsborough: River Walk Opens, Board of...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/08/12

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 12, discussing town news and events. He discussed continued storm recovery, including the reopening of portions of River Walk and River Park. He also discussed the business of this week's board of commissioners meeting, including the latest on budgets and more. They also talked about the UPROAR arts festival, with large public installations all round downtown Hillsborough. The post Hillsborough: River Walk

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11:12

Conversations We Need to Have: Orange County Chief...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/08/11

Orange County's Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 11. They discussed recent work his office has been engaged in. The post Conversations We Need to Have: Orange County Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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12:14

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

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/08/11

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh Spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 11. He discussed the latest from UNC football, as a revamped roster and coaching staff under Head Coach Bill Belichick looks to take the program to the next level. He talked about that roster, the early season schedule, expectations, and more. He also discussed the start of the Women's Soccer season, a big recruit landed for Courtney Banghart and the women's basketball team, and

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50:42

On the Porch: Frank White – Space Philosopher

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/08/10

This Week: Frank White is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard College, a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and a Rhodes Scholar. He earned an M.Phil. in Politics from Oxford University. Frank’s book, The Overview Effect: Space Exploration and Human Evolution, is considered by many to be a seminal work in the field of space studies. He has authored or co-authored additional books on a wide range of topics, including SETI, AI, and climate change. Frank is also co-executive editor of Sentient Media, LLC,

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13:30

On Air Today: David Glenn on Bill Belichick’s Year 1...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/08/07

Sports broadcaster and Chapelboro columnist David Glenn joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 7. The post On Air Today: David Glenn on Bill Belichick’s Year 1 Prospects with UNC Football appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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15:26

Chapel Hill: Reflecting 1 Month After Floods,...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/08/07

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 7 for "Conversations with the Mayors." The post Chapel Hill: Reflecting 1 Month After Floods, Welcoming Town Manager and Preparing for UNC’s Return appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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50:31

On the Porch: Grant Welch – Labor Issues

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/08/03

This Week: Grant Welch is the Legislative-Political Director for Communications Workers of America NC and president of the NC Democratic Party Labor Caucus. He and the CWA team have introduced and lobbied for multiple bills to keep our call center worker jobs in NC, expand access to affordable, high speed broadband, and repeal the ban on public sector bargaining. Grant is a 25 year member of CWA. He is active in his community through Rotary International. He is past president of the Rotary Club of

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12:31

Chatham County Roundup: Siler City Mayor Donald A....

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/07/30

Siler City Mayor Donald Mathews joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 30 for the "Chatham County Roundup."The post Chatham County Roundup: Siler City Mayor Donald A. Mathews appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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14:02

Wonderful Water: Tropical Depression Chantal and...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/07/29

This this edition of “Wonderful Water,” join 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey for a conversation with OWASA Water Resources Director Allison Spinelli, Distribution and Collections Director Jesse DuClau, and Director of Wastewater Management Wil Lawson. Tropical Depression Chantal’s impact on our community was severe — and as Orange County’s water utility, OWASA’s operation during a […] The post Wonderful Water: Tropical Depression Chantal and OWASA Operations appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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51:49

On the Porch: Commissioner John Foley: Pittsboro Updates

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/07/27

This Week: Travel was John Foley's first passion so a career in the airline industry was natural. The smiles on the faces of the people he met while circling the globe shaped the person he is today. After studying medicine and graduating from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science degree, Foley began a 20-year career as a kidney dialysis technician. He even donated a kidney to a patient he was treating in Durham NC. In his latest chapter, Foley is a realtor and and

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13:09

Carrboro: Gov. Stein and Storm Damage, Patrice...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/07/25

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 25, discussing town news and events. She told about accompanying Gov. Josh Stein as he toured some of the areas flood damage last week, gave an update on recovery around town including the Public Works facility. She also reflected on Town Manager Patrice Toney's first year on the job, and more. The post Carrboro: Gov. Stein and Storm Damage, Patrice Toney’s First Year appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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13:16

No ‘Bad Optics’: Live and Local with Cult Vacant!

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/07/23

One week before the release of their debut EP "Bad Optics," the new band Cult Vacant stopped by Live & Local on Wednesday.The post No ‘Bad Optics’: Live and Local with Cult Vacant! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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11:28

On Air Today: David Glenn From the ACC Kickoff Event...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/07/23

North Carolina Sports Network's David Glenn spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 23. He spoke from the ACC Football Kickoff event in Charlotte, as UNC prepares to have press availability tomorrow afternoon. He discussed emerging themes at the event, expectations for UNC Football under Bill Belichick, and more. The post On Air Today: David Glenn From the ACC Kickoff Event in Charlotte appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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9:57

Orange County: Josh Stein Visits the County, Medicine...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/07/23

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 23, discussing county news and events. She talked about Gov. Josh Stein's visit to Orange County to survey damage from Tropical Depression Chantal. She discussed a recent medicine pop-up event, and upcoming repair cafe, the county's participation at the National Association of Counties conference, and more. The post Orange County: Josh Stein Visits the County, Medicine Pop-Up,

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