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Author Nora Gaskin is a lifelong resident of the Durham-Chapel Hill area. Her latest is novel is 

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...

This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman and Hassan Pinto, UNC soccer alumnus and entrepreneur, discuss the World Cup.

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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 18. He discussed the UNC baseball team, which advanced to the College World Series final against Oklahoma. He discussed the atmosphere in Omaha, the Diamond Heels performance so far, how they match up against the Sooners, 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. Here past interviews on-demand on Chape...

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 19, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent meeting of the town council, which included several updates, including on the complete communities initiative. She also discussed an upcoming meeting added for Monday to discuss the town’s LUMO rewrite. She previewed Friday’s Juneteenth activities, and more.

Mayor Jess Anderson of Chapel Hill.

Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders wh...

This week, Scott covers 800 years of history – including the execution of six accused “Regulators” in Hillsborough in 1771, a controversy that became a key part of the run-up to the American Revolution. (Scott’s hosting a “Regulator Remembrance Day” event at 6 p.m. Friday, June 19, at the Regulators Historic Marker near the intersection of Cameron and East King Streets.) Also, the Magna Carta is signed in 1215; George Washington takes over the American army; and Susan B. Anthony is fined for attempting to vote.

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Trending today: the discovery that major US-based companies are still producing lead-based products and selling them in other countries (Mexico, for instance), even though they’re generally banned here. Aaron initially calls on those other countries to take the initiative and pass anti-lead laws – but then remembers that public pressure campaigns also do actually work, sometimes.

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 od...

This Saturday, June 20, you’re invited to stop by TABLE on Main Street in Carrboro for a fundraiser event from 2-6 p.m. to help send two local high schoolers to Chicago for a national STEM and arts competition called ACT-SO, hosted by the NAACP. Enjoy Mexican street food and donate to the cause!

The two students are Skylar Mitchell of Chapel Hill High School and Milagros Lopez Secena of Carrboro High School – and Aaron welcomed Secena to the studio to discuss ACT-SO and read the powerful poem that won the regional competition.

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In today’s news: Orange County Commissioners approve a budget, and UNC baseball advances to the College World Series final for the first time in 19 years – now just two wins away from their first-ever national championship. Also: a hit-and-run leaves two bicyclists injured; homeowners in rural Orange County take on a farm that’s been hosting big parties; a new mural is going up along 15/501 to replace the beloved Dean Smith mural that got torn down last year; and Chapel Hill and Carrboro team up to celebrate Juneteenth.

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Welcome to Talking Culture! In this weekly interview series from 97.9 The Hill WCHL, you’ll hear from writers, performers, musicians and individuals involved in advancing and promoting cultural arts in our community.

Talking Culture is proudly sponsored by Duke Graduate Liberal Studies; a 30-hour, self-designed liberal arts master’s program at Duke University, offering an interdisciplinary graduate experience tailored to your interests and life experiences. Welcoming students from all walks of life, learn more here!

This week, Aaron welcomes local musician Matty Frank, who’s playing one final show in the area before moving ba...

Trending today: new scientific research that’s shedding new light on ancient giant bugs and why they’re not around anymore. (Turns out smaller bugs have an easier time evading predators.) Victor’s fascinated, albeit a little wigged out by the idea of enormous insects – though is that a scary thought because we instinctively hate all insects, or just because we’re not used to insects that large?

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 to...

In today’s news: CHCCS approves a new digital learning plan, and Chatham Commissioners appoint Sheriff Mike Roberson to their board. Also: Chatham and Orange County Commissioners approve their respective budget plans; UNC checks in at no. 55 on an annual ranking of the world’s best universities; an accused Chapel Hill murderer will get a mental evaluation; and political experts say North Carolina Democrats may be able to take advantage of extreme GOP gerrymandering in 2026. And in sports: Tar Heel baseball gears up for today’s game against West Virginia, with a spot in the College World Series final on the...

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 16, discussing county news and events. She talked about the county’s passage of their budget for the upcoming fiscal year. She also discussed the appointment of Mike Roberson to the board of commissioners to fill the vacancy left by David Delaney. She also discussed water restrictions from Tri-River, upcoming county events, and more.

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Piedmont Region Area Manager for Nature’s Select, Jeremy Warren, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 16. He discussed best practices for lawn care during the summer months. He also discussed how to help your turf survive drought conditions, and more. He talked about the advantages of Nature’s Select, and how people can contact Nature’s Select for lawn care.

Jeremy Warren and Andrew Stuckey

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Trending today: a fledgling news outlet in New York investigates the one driver who’s responsible for a big percentage of the city’s speeding tickets. Turns out it’s a NYPD officer – and turns out he’s not the only New York cop with a stack of unpaid parking tickets. Victor’s full of praise for the news outlet, but Aaron’s actually more impressed that someone figured out a way to exceed the speed limit in New York City at all, what with all that traffic.

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You’re invited to celebrate Juneteenth with Chapel Hill and Carrboro! This year’s event will be Friday, June 19, from 4-8 p.m. at the Hargraves Community Center on Roberson Street, featuring live performance, music, poetry, dancing, food, kids’ activities, an arts market and history exhibits.

Visit ChapelHillCarrboroJuneteenth.com for more information.

Aaron welcomes three guests to chat about Juneteenth: Darien Cropper and Xavier Vallejo from Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture, and Michelle Blume from Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources.

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In today’s news: Carrboro and Durham sign off on their respective budgets, while Orange County prepares to finalize theirs. Also: a Chapel Hill man drowns on Jordan Lake; water restrictions take effect for some Chatham County residents; Phoenix Academy High School gets a new principal; and a UNC student takes a women’s-history tour of campus. And in sports: UNC baseball awaits their next opponent in the College World Series; the Carolina Hurricanes set Saturday as the day for their Stanley Cup victory parade; Tar Heel men’s basketball announces a preseason exhibition at Indiana; and Bubba Cunningham reflec...

From left to right: Therapy Smarts Founder and CEO Avani Shah, North Carolina Sen. Natalie Murdock, and 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell in the Chapel Hill Media Group Studios. (Photo by Chapel Hill Media Group.)

One of the few bills passed by the North Carolina General Assembly this year was House Bill 696, which gave funding to Medicaid to cover the lack of federal support for the program. But the piece of legislation had other provisions attached that impact healthcare, including measures that add regulations to Applied Behavioral Analysis services (often used for people wit...

This week, Tom and Aaron discuss new numbers that suggest a 13-point swing toward Democrats in 2026 versus 2024. That’s especially relevant in North Carolina: Republicans have gerrymandered legislative districts to give them a big advantage, but many of those districts favor the GOP by – you guessed it, roughly 13 points. Tom says if nothing changes between now and November (obviously a big ‘if’), Democrats could pick off a couple of those GOP-leaning U.S. House districts – and maybe even reclaim control of the North Carolina State House.

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Trending today: a type of fungus that’s capable of eating charcoal and other burned carbon – which is pretty useful after forest fires. Also: Victor and Aaron join forces to improve Magic: The Gathering, and Victor dreams of a fungus that can tackle non-biodegradable plastic.

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 bac...

In today’s news: local governments pass budgets, and UNC baseball advances to the College World Series semifinals. Also: Chatham County Commissioners consider filling a board vacancy; Durham considers extending a moratorium on AI data centers; outgoing UNC athletics director Bubba Cunningham discusses the future of college sports; multiple Tar Heel track stars earn All-America honors at the NCAA outdoor championships; and the Carolina Hurricanes celebrate after winning the Stanley Cup.

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...

Steven Fenberg

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Writer Steven Fenberg discovered Jesse Jones was reputedly the most powerful person in the nation next to President Franklin Roosevelt during the Great Depression and World War II. As chairman of the federal government’s Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC)—the nation’s indispensable infrastructure bank—Jones initiated and managed massive New Deal agencies that saved and expanded the nation’s economy and then shifted the RFC’s priority from dom

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...

This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman shares her thoughts on the NBA Finals.

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97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, June 12, in between Games 4 and 5 of the NBA Finals. The series between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs has had plenty of drama, featuring major comebacks, highlight plays, team resilience and electric atmospheres. Stroman shares her thoughts about the on-court performances and decisions before delivering perspective on the off-court topic: how New York is providing the biggest stage and good business for the NBA during this series.

Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a consulting professor for UNC and Virginia, sports businesswoman, former bask...

Island Moons (Brandon Harwood) stopped by Live & Local this week, ahead of the release of his debut full-length album, “Dreambell.”

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“It’s been years in the making, if not a lifetime,” Harwood says of the album – which can also be read as two EPs, the more heavily-produced “Dream” followed by the mostly acoustic “Bell.” Both sides, in different ways, capture the hazy, folky, almost psychedelic vibe that’s implicit in Harwood’s writing, songs that capture the feel of half-recalled memories.

In fact some of his songs are directly about half-reca...

It’s June and there’s a lot of historic stuff happening, from the Stanley Cup Final to Juneteenth. So what’s an historic date night idea? Aaron recommends a pair of spots in Hillsborough (which are geographically right next to each other but still require a 10-minute drive in between), while Brad gravitates to bourbon.

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 a...

Trending today: a study that reveals most of us actually get more interested than we expect about topics we tend to consider ‘boring.’ But is that because we’re setting the bar low at first, so it’s easy to exceed our expectations – or are onions just that fascinating to talk about? (Also, Aaron gives up and lets Victor trail off into nothingness.)

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...

It’s been a big transition year for Tar Heel athletics, as longtime AD Bubba Cunningham gradually turns over the AD role to Steve Newmark and heads into a new role as “senior adviser to the chancellor and the athletics director.” Cunningham joined Aaron in 97.9 The Hill studios this week for an extended conversation about his 15-year run as athletics director, which included 24 team national championships; they also talked about the state of UNC sports – and college athletics in general – both today and in the near future.

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In today’s news: the Chapel Hill Town Council passes a budget, and local high schoolers get ready for graduation. Also: Pittsboro signs off on its own budget for next year; Durham imposes water-use restrictions amidst an extended drought; two Tar Heel athletes earn All-America honors at the NCAA track & field championships; the Carolina Hurricanes win Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final; and the College World Series gets underway in Omaha, with UNC vying for their first-ever national title.

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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June, 12, discussing town news and events. She talked about the passage of the town’s budget the night before, discussions around everywhere to everywhere greenways, downtown development, and more. She talked about the end of the school year in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, previewed some upcoming events, and more.

Mayor Jess Anderson of Chapel Hill.

Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local governmen...

Founding-era leader Roger Sherman takes center stage this week, for contributions both around the Revolution and the framing of the Bill of Rights. Also this week in history: civil rights leader Medgar Evers is assassinated in 1963; the 1966 Miranda decision affirms an essential due-process right (shockingly recently); and Anne Frank is born in 1929. (Also, Aaron expounds on the importance of due-process rights – even though every attempt to enforce them has historically sparked a backlash from law enforcement.)

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, lo...

Trending today: Nike tries to reverse a decline in Chuck Taylor shoe sales by making them actually comfortable for once. Also: Aaron expounds on his undying hatred for Chuck Taylors, and Victor and Aaron discuss the technical definition of “middle age.”

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...

The arrival of summer means big events in Mebane: Kelly previews this Saturday’s Juneteenth celebration and looks ahead to July 4 festivities, which begin with a morning performance by the Village Band and wrap up with fireworks at the Mebane Arts & Community Center. It’s also budget season, and the Mebane City Council signed off on their 2027 budget plan last week – drawing money from the city’s fund balance to pay for a new fire station without a tax increase. (Taxes may go up in subsequent years, though, to cover the staffing and maintenance for that new fire station.)

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In today’s news: Buc-ee’s breaks ground on their giant new gas station in Mebane, set to open in November of 2027. Also: a late-night fire briefly knocks out power for about 1,600 Orange County residents; OWASA holds a public hearing on next year’s budget; the iconic Surplus Sid’s sign is returned three months after being stolen; a cafe in Southern Village announces plans to expand into a larger space; and Orange County prepares for Juneteenth celebrations, with two events this Friday. And in sports: UNC baseball heads to Omaha for the College World Series; individual All-America honors come in...

It’s time for another round of Studio Sessions with the School of Rock Chapel Hill, featuring three classic songs performed by the House Band!

This month, Aaron welcomes six members of the House Band: Liam Chaires, Lachlan McElwee, Kate Stokes, Grant Watson, Gianna Whitley, and Jack Wilson. They’re all looking ahead to the band’s summer tour, which will take them to Dollywood, Nashville, and New Orleans, among other spots. (Some water balloon fights may also be in the works, but plans are still being arranged.)

Welcome to Talking Culture! In this weekly interview series from 97.9 The Hill WCHL, you’ll hear from writers, performers, musicians and individuals involved in advancing and promoting cultural arts in our community.

Talking Culture is proudly sponsored by Duke Graduate Liberal Studies; a 30-hour, self-designed liberal arts master’s program at Duke University, offering an interdisciplinary graduate experience tailored to your interests and life experiences. Welcoming students from all walks of life, learn more here!

This week, Aaron welcomes local musician Brandon Harwood, whose solo project is Island Moons. Their debut full-length album “Dreambell...

Trending today: a trade war brewing between the U.S. and Europe over specific types of cheese, which can be made anywhere but whose names are historically tied to a particular geographic location (a la “champagne”). Should American manufacturers have to change the name of their product? Victor thinks he might have an opinion, but we’re not sure it’s fixed yet – since this same topic also came up in a different context not too long ago.

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At UNC’s Eshelman School of Pharmacy, assistant professor Brianna Vickerman (also a recent Carolina grad) recently won a grant from NC Innovation for an exciting new innovation in cancer treatment: she’s developing a way to activate cancer drugs only in specific spots in the body, by triggering them with light.

Click here to read more about her research – which can also be applied to drugs treating other diseases as well.

Aaron chats with Vickerman about the project, and why it has the potential to be a major advancement in the treatment of cancer.

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In today’s news: Chapel Hill Transit drivers compete in an annual “Roadeo,” and UNC baseball gets set to head to Omaha for the College World Series. Also: Hillsborough and Durham County finalize their budgets for next year, while Chapel Hill gets set to approve their own tonight; UNC appoints its next head of artificial intelligence; OWASA reports a drop in the water supply amidst an ongoing drought; Chapel Hill High School students will get access to a new yearbook after a dozen students were inadvertently left out; and Buc-ee’s gets set to break ground on their new site in...