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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm navigates our universal journey of aging — consciously, realistically, and with a great attitude. Through candid conversations with professionals, authors, and everyday people, Judy Miller and her sidekick, Jess Anderson, with humor and compassion, deep dive into the issues we confront as we grow older. No holds barred as we explore money, relationships, living life to the fullest, family dynamics, finding our purpose, third acts, retirement, health and health care, longevity, activities, travel, community, loneliness, quality of life and dying. Often painfully honest. Empowering and inspirational. With laughter and tears. How do we m...

97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman joins News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 4, for their weekly chat. The duo tackle a pair of huge stories, one in college and one in the pros. UNC Football General Manager Michael Lombardi resigned amid a weeks-long investigation that is now expanding in scope to examine the entire football program’s operations. Stroman shares her thoughts on the news, including questioning the vetting process behind bringing Lombardi on board alongside Bill Belichick. The pair also dig into the results of the long-standing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers’ no-show endorsement dealings with companies to cir...

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more on the resignation an investigation around former UNC Football General Manager Michael Lombardi. We also hear more on the Orange County Commissioners decision to name the Crisis Care Center after late board member Jamezetta Bedford. We get a recap of the CHCCS Board meeting from Thursday, and more. In sports, UNC Women’s Soccer and Volleyball both get wins, as Field Hockey looks to get on track this weekend, and more.

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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 4, discussing town news and events. She discussed a stormwater assistance program from the town, a round of street resurfacing that the town is doing ahead of fall, a call for oral histories of Carrboro, and more.

Mayor Barbara Foushee of Carrboro.

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. E...

David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 4. He discussed the latest news from the UNC Football program, which saw the resignation of General Manager Michael Lombardi amid an explosive WRAL article. He discussed the implications for the program, the likely next steps, what the next few weeks of football might look like, and more.

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Brad and Aaron are heading to Dragon Con in Atlanta this weekend – so what’s a Dragon Con-inspired local date night? Brad is inspired by its DIY culture to recommend a wine-making event in Orange County, while Aaron – who’s never been – suggests simply doing something you’ve never done before.

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...

Trending today: Victor and Aaron discuss “charismatic megafauna” – animals that people are drawn to, which can thus be used as mascots in marketing campaigns. One of those is the humble dinosaur, and that’s creating a problem for paleontologists: uber-wealthy collectors are buying up dinosaur skeletons, leaving fewer and fewer available for scientific research. (Aaron acknowledges that’s a problem, but is more concerned by a similar situation in the art world: at least there are multiple T-rex skeletons, but once a particular Picasso is taken out of public view, that Picasso is gone.) Also, Victor and Aaron spec...

This Tuesday, September 8, is National 988 Day, raising awareness of the 988 suicide & crisis lifeline – and the importance of good mental health overall.

You can access the lifeline at any time by calling 988; you can also text 988, or visit 988Lifeline.org.

Aaron welcomes Marcy Williams of the Orange County Health Department to discuss the lifeline, when to pick up the phone and call, the importance of mental health in general, and other local and national resources available for anyone who needs them.

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In today’s news: Orange County names its new crisis diversion facility after the late County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford. Also: a new report shows crime is significantly down this year in North Carolina; State Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr. says he’s not running for reelection in 2028 (but may run for something else instead); the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board sets the process for replacing former board member Rani Dasi, while superintendent Rodney Trice apologizes for a busing snafu that’s left many families scrambling; the owners of Carrburritos set a timeline for their move to Carr Mill Mall; and we...

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 3, discussing town news and events. She debriefed the impact on the town from this week's meeting of G20 leaders at the Carolina Inn. She also talked about upcoming business of the Town Council this fall, including the rest of the process of finishing the Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite, and more.

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North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 4. He discussed the State of Chatham Presentation from earlier in the day. He recapped his summer and looked ahead to the legislative session at the end of September. He offered criticism of an addition added to the state budget, encouraged people to vote, and more.

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This week, Scott and Aaron remember the first auto trip across the U.S. - and a record-setting horseback trip through North and South America.

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Back on trends after a long break, Victor Lewis talks about the EISCAT - a new radar system that can be used to study the northern lights.

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September is National PACE Month, so this month's Paying It Forward focuses on Piedmont Health's PACE program, with over 250 participants.

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In today's news: this week's G20 Innovation Ministerial at the Carolina Inn is met with a large protest on campus.

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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 2, discussing county news and events. She recapped the recent meeting of the Board of Orange County Commissioners, which included the formal decision to name the county's new Crisis Diversion Center after late board member Jamezetta Bedford. That building is due to be constructed in the near future. She also outlined the purpose and origin of the facility, discussed the appointment of Amy McLamb to the role of Register of Deeds, and more.

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97.9 The Hill's Henry Taylor joined host Andrew Stuckey to discuss the organized demonstration on campus protesting the proliferation of AI. The protest came in response to a meeting of G20 leaders at the Carolina Inn, discussing innovation and technology. He outlined the format of the demonstration, what concerns the speakers were articulating, and more.

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Aaron welcomes UNC historian Eric Muller, whose latest book blends history and fiction to examine Japanese internment from a new angle.

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Trending today: New York hosts a Zohran Mamdani lookalike contest, and Michael and Aaron plot out a new Seinfeld episode.

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Aaron welcomes Jonny Adams and Paul Burgess, who recently won a trip to Ireland in our "Lucky To Be A Tar Heel" giveaway!

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In today's news: the body of a former UNC professor is recovered at Eastwood Lake, three hours after he went missing.

The post The Morning News: Body Recovered at Eastwood Lake, Crisis in Hunger Relief, Scary Incident at UNC appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn of a tragic drowning at Eastwood Lake in Chapel Hill, hear from some local leaders on economic development initiatives, hear about a new gallery space from Endswell Funeral Home, and more.

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Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 1, discussing county news and events. She gave details on the county's recently passed 5 Year Master Aging Plan, looked at how the start to the school year is playing out in the community, and more. She also looked ahead to priorities for the County Commissioners as we turn the corner into fall.

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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 1, discussing town news and events. He talked about this year's community survey, which went out to residents this week. He also outlined the Labor Day holiday and relevant closures and schedule changes. He also looked at the town falling back into the rhythms of fall with school starting last week and local governments getting back to their regular meetings, and more.

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UNC psychology professor Mitch Prinstein discusses the physical impacts of loneliness, which can literally affect us on a cellular level.

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Trending today: The dating app Bumble gives up on its women-first model, the one thing that originally set it apart.

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In today's news: a Pittsboro restaurant announces it's closing, and a Hillsborough historic site announces it's changing its name.

The post The Morning News: Cafe Root Cellar Closing, Burwell School Name Change, Endswell Art Gallery appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition, we hear a story on OWASA's reclaimed water program. We get updates on a couple of recent crime stories. In sports, The UNC Football team scored an upset win in Ireland, while Field Hockey took two upset losses, and more.

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David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 31. He discussed UNC football's win against TCU. He highlighted what went right for the Tar Heels, as well as identifying specific players to watch as the season progresses. He also talked about emerging storylines for the season after the first game, and more.

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Chapelboro.com and 97.9 The Hill Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 31. He discussed the latest trends on Chapelboro social media, including a large online response to the G20 meeting happening in Chapel Hill this week. He also discusses social media reaction around the UNC football team's win over the weekend. Andrew and Henry also discussed weekend television viewing, and more.

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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 31. He discussed the UNC Football Team's big season opening win against TCU in Dublin, Ireland. He talked about big takeaways from the game, standout performances, and what the win means for the next portion of the season. He also looked around at the rest of the UNC sports weekend, including a tough couple of matchups for Field Hockey, and a strong season start for Volleyball, and more.

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Trending today: Michael Koh breaks down trends in youth football participation over the last two decades - which are hard to explain.

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In today's news: Carrboro police identify the victim and arrest a suspect in a homicide that took place Thursday.

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When is “I’m fine” no longer fine for an aging parent or loved one? Judy and Jess sit down with aging life care manager Jennifer Szakaly to talk frankly about when to step in, when to move, and what it really costs- emotionally and financially. They dig into caregiving crossroads, aging in place vs. assisted living, solo agers, Medicaid realities, family conflict, and downsizing a lifetime of “stuff.” If you’re caring for parents, aging solo, or finally asking “What’s my plan?,” this episode will nudge you out of denial and into action.

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The Carolina Football Hour on Franklin returns, but as a revamped show that's part of 97.9 The Hill's pregame coverage of UNC vs. TCU.

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This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman discusses "Cultural Wars: Hot Seat for Stephen A. Smith and Caitlin Clark".

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North Carolina Sports Talk Legend David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 28. He discussed the UNC football team's prospects as the season gets started in Ireland this weekend. He talked about what is different on this year's team, how difficult making improvements in the win-loss record may prove, and the implications of how the season plays out for head coach Bill Belichick, and more.

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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more coverage of the UNC Football team in Ireland, preparing for tomorrow's game against TCU. We get more details as the investigation continues on a fatal stabbing in Carrboro. Chapel Hill prepares for a G20 Technology event coming to the Carolina Inn early next week. The UNC Women's Soccer team also plays in Ireland, and more.

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