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10:23

Chapel Hill: Election Night, Food Access, Trails Reopen

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/11/06

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 6, discussing town news and events. She talked about election night, which saw two town councilmembers earn reelection and the election of two first time councilmembers. She also talked about upcoming food distribution events and ongoing effects to community members. She discussed the town's trails reopening several months early after storm damage. She also previewed several upcoming town events and

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7:21

History Matters: The Backboard Story

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/11/06

This week in history: James Naismith invents basketball, and a Depression-era program helps build a museum in Hillsborough.The post History Matters: The Backboard Story appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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4:59

What’s Trending: The Great Symbiosis of Nature

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/11/06

Victor has the most Canadian trend ever: a study finding that maple trees in urban centers get much of their water from leaky pipes. The post What’s Trending: The Great Symbiosis of Nature appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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13:46

On Air Today: A Conversation with Former UNC...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/11/06

In part 1 of an extended conversation, former UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp discusses his autism diagnosis - and his decision to speak about it. The post On Air Today: A Conversation with Former UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp, Part 1 appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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11:32

Orange County: Election Reactions, Food Resources,...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/11/05

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 5, discussing county news and events. She discussed election results from Tuesday's municipal elections, the ongoing uncertainty around food benefits and resources in our community, and the various Veterans Day recognitions happening in our community, and more.The post Orange County: Election Reactions, Food Resources, Veterans Day appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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10:03

On Air Today: Deby Dihoff, Board Member with Faith...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/11/05

Deby Dihoff, Board Member with Faith Connections on Mental Illness and former NAMI NC Director spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 5. She discussed an upcoming half-day conference being hosted at Binkley Baptist Church on the mental health of young people and contemporary parenting styles. The conference is Friday, November 8 in the a.m., and you can sign up here. She also discussed the history of the organization, and more. The post On Air Today: Deby Dihoff, Board

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16:07

Talking Culture: ‘The New Economy’ with Gabrielle...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/11/05

This week, Aaron welcomes poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi, whose new collection just got named a finalist for the National Book Award.The post Talking Culture: ‘The New Economy’ with Gabrielle Calvocoressi appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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5:53

What’s Trending: Robot Sculptors

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/11/05

Trending today is the increased use of robots to produce sculpture, which begs the age-old question: what is "art," in the first place? The post What’s Trending: Robot Sculptors appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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12:20

On Air Today: Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson,...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/11/05

Aaron chats with Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, who got reelected as mayor for another term in this week's election. The post On Air Today: Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, Reelected in 2025 appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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11:59

The Morning News: Election 2025

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/11/05

In today's news: the results are in from this year's election, with a shakeup in Durham but little suspense in Orange County. The post The Morning News: Election 2025 appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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21:54

SPECIAL EDITION: UNC Picks Up First ACC Win — The...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/11/05

97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh convene for an abbreviated edition of The Carolina Football Hour to discuss the team earning its first Power 4 win of the season vs. Syracuse last Friday. The post SPECIAL EDITION: UNC Picks Up First ACC Win — The Carolina Football Hour (Nov. 5, 2025) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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8:47

The 5:00 News – Election Day, Hurricane Melissa, UNC...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/11/04

97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Public Policy Polling's Tom Jensen ahead of election day. We hear from a UNC student with family recovering from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. In sports, UNC Men's Basketball opens the season with an emphatic victory and Hubert Davis responds to Luka Bogavac's sudden eligibility. We also check in on the rest Tar Heels sports, and more.The post The 5:00 News – Election Day, Hurricane

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14:30

Chatham County Roundup: Karen Howard, Chair of the...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/11/04

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 4, discussing county news and events. She discussed the county's long-term transportation plans and other items from the commissioners' work session on Monday. She also talked about the public meeting, which saw a vote on the Vickers Village development off Jack Bennet Road, and more. The post Chatham County Roundup: Karen Howard, Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners appeared

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8:13

Hillsborough: Reelection Night for Mark Bell,...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/11/04

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 4, discussing town news and events. He discussed election day in Hillsborough, which will result in his election to a second term as mayor as he is running unopposed. He discussed what he is proud of and what lessons he learned during his first term. He also discussed his vision for Hillsborough during his second. He also shared positive feedback he's heard since the board voted to cancel their contract with

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13:50

On Air Today: ‘Educating for the Virtues of Attention’

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/11/04

Aaron welcomes UNC philosopher Michael Vazquez, who's co-leading a campus initiative to address a "crisis of attention." The post On Air Today: ‘Educating for the Virtues of Attention’ appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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5:47

What’s Trending: Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, A...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/11/04

Trending today: a news report that finds the tiny nation of Singapore owns about 5 percent of the land in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The post What’s Trending: Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, A Subsidiary of Singapore appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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15:25

On Air Today: State Sen. Graig Meyer on the Budget,...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/11/04

State Sen. Graig Meyer (D-Orange) joins Aaron to discuss the ongoing state budget impasse, partisan gerrymandering, and more. The post On Air Today: State Sen. Graig Meyer on the Budget, Gerrymandering, and Resistance appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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10:13

The Morning News: Election Day and Tar Heel Basketball

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/11/04

In today's news: polls open across the Triangle for Election Day 2025, and UNC men's and women's basketball open their seasons with big wins. The post The Morning News: Election Day and Tar Heel Basketball appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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19:46

On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/11/03

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 3. He discussed UNC Women's Basketball's season opening win earlier in the day. He talked about the football team's conference road win against Syracuse. He also discussed field hocky and volleyball. He then previewed UNC Men's Basketball's season opening game against Central Arkansas, and more. The post On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh appeared first on

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11:20

What We’re Thinking: Previewing Election Night 2025,...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/11/03

On Election Eve 2025, Tom and Aaron discuss this year's highest-profile national races - and a local election that's been kinda boring. The post What We’re Thinking: Previewing Election Night 2025, Nationally and Locally appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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