Chansky’s Notebook: The Jet Says It All
Kenny Smith, the former Tar Heel All-American and two-time NBA champion, is the glue that holds 'Inside the NBA' together.
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Hometown Heroes: Jane and Jeff Hathaway
This week’s Hometown Heroes, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, are Jane and Jeff Hathaway!...
Column: Making #MeToo Count
“Making #MeToo Count” By Rachel Valentine These past few days have been heavy for those of us who care for sexual violence survivors — and even more so for the thousands of survivors in our community. Sexual...
Word of the Day – 7/17/20
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Hillsborough: Budget Highlights and Timeline, Remembering Horace Johnson
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 20, discussing town news and events. He discussed Town Manager Eric Peterson's budget proposal for the next fiscal year, which the board received in the middle of last week. He discussed the key takeaways, including a tax hike, and talked about the timeline for a vote. He also remembered former Mayor Horace Johnson, who was the town's first Black mayor, and served for decades in local government, and more.
What We’re Thinking: Tillis on the Hot Seat
Tom and Aaron dig into a new poll that shows Republican U.S. Senator Thom Tillis with only a 26 percent approval rating.
History Matters: One Guy Develops A Maneuver
This week, Scott and Aaron honor historical figures whose sheer laziness led them to world-changing innovations.
May 17, 2025
This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman discusses black women's health.
September 16, 2019: Bree Newsome
Aaron speaks with Bree Newsome, the activist who's best known for pulling down a Confederate flag outside the South Carolina State House in 2015.
December 18, 2020: Sayonara, 2020
Jean and Aaron send off 2020 - and look forward to a (hopefully) positive 2021 - in the year's final edition of Thing/Not A Thing.
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May 24, 2025
Daniel Wallace about his book, “THIS ISN’T GOING TO END WELL: The True Story of a Man I Thought I Knew”.
May 29, 2018: Goodbyeee
Meg's moving on to a new position (don't worry, still in Chapel Hill!), so this is her final Downtown Rundown. (We still have fun.)
Talking Books: The Ultimate
In our final installment of Talking Books, Susan and Aaron look back at the last nine years and ask each other about their favorites.
May 24, 2025
Daniel Wallace about his book, “THIS ISN’T GOING TO END WELL: The True Story of a Man I Thought I Knew”.
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May 24, 2025
Daniel Wallace about his book, “THIS ISN’T GOING TO END WELL: The True Story of a Man I Thought I Knew”.
Stroman on Sports: NBA Playoffs Continue, While WNBA Season Tips Off
Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, May 16, just hours before the 2025 WNBA tips off.
Forum On The Hill: Community Conversations from 2023
97.9 The Hill and stg-chapelborocom-staging.kinsta.cloud's archive of the conversations held as part of the 2023/24 Community Forum.
October 31, 2020
Guest: Bruce Vance with Town & Country Cleaning
March 29, 2025
Marcie Cohen Ferris, Interim Director Center for the Study of the American South, talks about the importance of food in North Carolina history and culture and her book. “Edible North Carolina: A Journey Across a State of Flavor.”
KIDSQ: TV Characters as Best Friends
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Governor Cooper Visits UNC Health Vaccination Clinic
On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ...
On Air Today: State Rep. Renee Price on the ‘Progress Now’ Caucus
State Rep. Renee Price joins Aaron to discuss the aims of the newly formed 'Progress Now' progressive caucus in the State House.
