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August 23 · 53 min
On the Porch: Anthony Flaccavento – Bridging the Urban-Rural Gap
Anthony Flaccavento This Week: Anthony Flaccavento is a farmer and rural development consultant from Abingdon, Virginia in the heart of the Appalachian region. The Democratic Candidate for Congress in Virginia’s 9th in 2018, Anthony co-founded the Rural-UrbanBridge Initiative (RUBI) in 2021. RUBI works to help progressives, liberals and Democrats understand the underlying causes of the rural-urban divide and take concrete steps to win back rural and working-class people. Anthony is the author of “Building a Healthy Economy from the Bottom Up: Harnessing Real World Experience for Transformative Change” (UK Press, 2016) along with scores of articles and op-eds. He has a BS in Agriculture and a Masters in Rural Development. Randy Voller Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch! The post On the Porch: Anthony Flaccavento – Bridging the Urban-Rural Gap appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 22 · 59 min
Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: Scams: The Billions-Of-Dollars Problem
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 make every moment count? What’s your journey? What’s your plan? Hosts of Not Ready For The Farm, Judy Miller (right) and Jess Anderson (left) This week – Scams and fraud are becoming more sophisticated every year, impacting people of all ages and backgrounds. In this episode, Judy and Jess welcome a very special guest, Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, to discuss the growing threat of scams and the challenges of fighting fraud in today’s technology-driven world. Russ shares insights from his work, practical advice for protecting yourself, and why awareness remains one of the most powerful tools we have. Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: The 79°West Innovation Hub, Clarity Legal Group, West Fork Wealth Management, Health Source Chiropractic, Purple Puddle, and HOPE Renovations. Listen: The post Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: Scams: The Billions-Of-Dollars Problem appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 21 · 15 min
Updates on Student-Athletes Fighting for Fifth Year and Stephen A. Smith-NABJ Controversy – Stroman On Sports (August 21, 2026)
97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman joins News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 21 to share her perspective on a pair of stories building headlines this week. A federal appeals panel rules differently from a Colorado district court judge and — temporarily — halts plans for Class of 2026 college athletes who had earned an injunction to return to college and compete for a fifth season under the NCAA’s new eligibility model. Stroman details her thoughts on what’s next for those athletes and programs before weighing in on Stephan A. Smith earning the “Thumbs Down Award” from the National Association of Black Journalists. Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a consulting professor for UNC and Virginia, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about headlines from the world of sports. Covering both local and national stories, Stroman specializes in connecting the on-field product to the impact of sports on business, culture and society. Listen to their past conversations on Chapelboro, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Listen: The post Updates on Student-Athletes Fighting for Fifth Year and Stephen A. Smith-NABJ Controversy – Stroman On Sports (August 21, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 21 · 11 min
The Evening News: CHCCS Decision on Glenwood, Jamezetta Bedford Memorial, Jordan Shipp
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from CHCCS leaders on their mixed decision on Glenwood Elementary’s World Language Program, Jean Hamilton remembers Jamezetta Bedford ahead of this weekend’s memorial, and more. In sports, we hear a profile of Tar Heel football star Jordan Shipp, and more. 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in the greater Chapel Hill and Carrboro community. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s Evening News Reports by clicking here. The post The Evening News: CHCCS Decision on Glenwood, Jamezetta Bedford Memorial, Jordan Shipp appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 21 · 13 min
Carrboro: Back to School, Unified Development Ordinance, Downtown Area Plan, Upcoming Events
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 21, discussing town news and events. She discussed the return of k-12 students to the classroom next week, previewing a clap-in she’ll be attending at Northside Elementary and urging caution as you drive around town next week. She also gave some general updates of longtime town projects including the Unified Development Ordinance, the Downtown Area Plan, and more. She also previewed upcoming events, including this weekend’s Fiestas en la Calle, 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. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here. The post Carrboro: Back to School, Unified Development Ordinance, Downtown Area Plan, Upcoming Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 20 · 7 min
Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg
Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 20. She discussed some of her recent reporting, which includes analysis of a PR campaign in favor of data centers, changes in rules around coal mining, and more. Each Thursday, “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context. Find our past Climate Thursday conversations here. The post Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 20 · 11 min
Chapel Hill: Council Look Ahead, Parks and Rec Updates, Back to School
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 20, discussing town news and events. She looked ahead to the start of school for k-12 students in the community next week. She also previewed the town council’s priorities and business going into the fall. She also updated some ongoing parks and rec projects, including the reopening of the tennis courts at Cedar Falls Park, 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 who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here. The post Chapel Hill: Council Look Ahead, Parks and Rec Updates, Back to School appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 20 · 14 min
Dual Language Education Advocate Bonnie Wang on Glenwood’s Mandarin Program – On Air Today (August 20, 2026)
Bonnie Wang, the president of the language education advocacy group FLANC, speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 20. With the CHCCS Board of Education set to vote on the future of the Glenwood Elementary School’s Mandarin program and learning pathways, Wang shares details of a letter FLANC sent alongside the Chinese Language Association of Educators to the school district — which includes recommendations on how to navigate next steps as the school closes. She also shares what’s on the mind of multi-lingual educators across the state and how Glenwood’s closure fits alongside those pressing issues. 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live. You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments, from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews. Listen: The post Dual Language Education Advocate Bonnie Wang on Glenwood’s Mandarin Program – On Air Today (August 20, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 20 · 15 min
History Matters: Cape Hatteras, Meriwether Lewis, and Ringo Starr on National Radio Day
This week, Scott and AJ (filling in for Aaron Keck) look back on this week in history. They note that today is National Radio Day and discuss end of summer events on the Outer Banks, in America, and across the pond! 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond. Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live. You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments, from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews. Listen: The post History Matters: Cape Hatteras, Meriwether Lewis, and Ringo Starr on National Radio Day appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 19 · 23 min
Studio Sessions with School of Rock Chapel Hill: Singing Numbers with The Adults!
It’s time for another round of Studio Sessions with the School of Rock Chapel Hill, featuring three classic songs performed by the Adult Band! As The School of Rock Chapel Hill offers individual instruction and group programs for musicians ages 6 to 96! This month, Andrew Stuckey took the mic for Aaron Keck, and welcomed six members of the band: Theresa Spencer, Drew Adams, Jennie Byrne, John McCaffrey, Kim Nichols, and Bill Russell. Next week, the adult band presents “Numerology” at Speakeasy Carrboro on Wednesday August 26 at 9:15 p.m. Performing a setlist built from ‘songs and bands’ with numbers in their names. School of Rock owner/GM David Joseph also joined in to share his own thoughts and reflections – and promote a couple upcoming shows, including an end of summer show for the elementary, middle, and high school students in their performance program, which is taking place at the Cat’s Cradle backroom on Sunday, August 30. Listen to their conversation, plus the band’s performance of the B-52s’ “Roam,” Matchbox 20’s”3am” and Journey’s “Any Way You Want It.” The post Studio Sessions with School of Rock Chapel Hill: Singing Numbers with The Adults! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 19 · 14 min
Dale Edwards on The News of Orange County’s Top Summer Stories – On Air Today (August 19, 2026)
Dale Edwards, the managing editor for the News of Orange County, speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 19 to recap some of the top stories from around northern Orange County and Mebane from this summer. He details his reporting and observations from around the scandal of a former high school counselor, the anticipation of a Buc-ee’s gas station, and excitement for several small businesses coming to Mebane. 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 Chapelboro, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Listen: The post Dale Edwards on The News of Orange County’s Top Summer Stories – On Air Today (August 19, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 19 · 13 min
A New UNC-NC State Series, Student Wellness Hub and Chapel Hill Fire Station – The Evening News (August 19, 2026)
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts on Wednesday, August 19. UNC and NC State men’s basketball are teaming up for a new non-conference series to be played in Greensboro as the in-state rivals try to ensure they can play each other twice a season. UNC’s newest student body president enters the role with bold policy ideas to connect students to more of the available resources around campus. A best-selling author delivers remarks at UNC’s Convocation ceremony to welcome new students to the school year. Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell shares more details of the weekend’s water system problems, while Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson dives into a project that will bring affordable housing and a new fire station to town-owned land. In sports: UNC women’s soccer Bella Devey earns the first Offensive Player of the Week honors this season. 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in the greater Chapel Hill and Carrboro community. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s Evening News Reports by clicking here. Listen: The post A New UNC-NC State Series, Student Wellness Hub and Chapel Hill Fire Station – The Evening News (August 19, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 19 · 11 min
Orange County: Jamezetta Bedford’s Memorial and Federal Grant Distribution
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 19 as she returns from some time away from the local government. She shares her emotions around the upcoming weekend’s memorial service for her former colleague, Jamezetta Bedford, and her concerns around recent legislation from the federal government on how grants are distributed to the local level. Photo via Hamilton for Orange County. 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. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here. Listen: The post Orange County: Jamezetta Bedford’s Memorial and Federal Grant Distribution appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 19 · 14 min
UNC-NC State Men’s Basketball Non-Conference Game Officially Scheduled in Greensboro – On Air Today (August 19, 2026)
97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh joins News Director Brighton McConnell on the air Wednesday, August 19, after returning from a ceremony in Greensboro announcing a new non-conference series between UNC men’s basketball and N.C. State. The programs are teaming up for the Old Dominion Freight Tobacco Road Classic in the First Horizon Coliseum, resulting from the pair of ACC staples no longer having a guaranteed home-and-home matchup in conference play. Koh shares his takeaways from Wednesday’s event, as well as impressions of Michael Malone as he begins to wind down the offseason and enter his first as UNC’s head coach. 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 Chapelboro, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Listen: The post UNC-NC State Men’s Basketball Non-Conference Game Officially Scheduled in Greensboro – On Air Today (August 19, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 19 · 14 min
Talking Culture: ‘Maximum Leverage’ in the Fight for Unions, with Phil Cohen
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 longtime union organizer Phil Cohen, who’s condensed his fascinating life into a new memoir, “Maximum Leverage: From the Street to the Picket Line.” Published by Hard Ball Press, “Maximum Leverage” covers Cohen’s entire working life – which began on the mean streets of 1970s New York City and continued into a decades-long career of organizing workers and fighting union-busters in North Carolina and across the country. Cohen’s got lots of fascinating stories to tell – and also a lot to say about not just the value of unions and the importance of organizing, but also the sort of person you need to be to do it successfully. Visit FightingUnionBusters.org for more on “Maximum Leverage.” 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live. You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments, from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews. Listen: The post Talking Culture: ‘Maximum Leverage’ in the Fight for Unions, with Phil Cohen appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 19 · 5 min
What’s Trending: A Video Game from 20 Years Ago
Trending today: an online gamer playing thousands of games of the video game MVP Baseball 2005 in order to achieve a perfect game sets Michael and Andrew to reminisce about one of their all-time favorite sports video games. They discuss the perfect game, the legacy of MVP Baseball, and more. 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 What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air. You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments, from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews. The post What’s Trending: A Video Game from 20 Years Ago appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 19 · 9 min
The Morning News: First Week at UNC, Fire Station #4, Hillsborough Water Main
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. In this edition of the news we hear more about the first week of classes for the fall semester at UNC, including a clip from the opening convocation, and words from new student body president Devin Duncan. Jess Anderson shares details of the plan for Fire Station #4 in Chapel Hill, and Mark Bell explains a boil water advisory from Hillsborough Over the weekend. In sports, we learn of individual accolades for Tar Heel athletes, and more. 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 day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m. You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments, from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews. The post The Morning News: First Week at UNC, Fire Station #4, Hillsborough Water Main appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 18 · 7 min
On Air Today: South Creek Update from Beechwood Organization President Steven Dubb
Rendering via beechwoodhomes.com/south-creek Steven Dubb, the Principal and President of the Beechwood Organization spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 18. He discussed the latest news from the South Creek development in the southern portion of Chapel Hill. He talked about the importance of having homes in a lower price range than is typical for Chapel Hill, the value of having 80 acres of nature preserve as part of the development, and what future timelines are for South Creek. He also shared some upcoming milestones, and more. Presented by South Creek. 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. Listen: The post On Air Today: South Creek Update from Beechwood Organization President Steven Dubb appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 18 · 12 min
Chatham County Roundup: Chatham Health Alliance, Legislative Goals, Upcoming Events
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 18. She recapped the most recent meetings of the Chatham County Commissioner, which included an update from the Chatham Health Alliance, legislative goals for the county, and more. She also previewed upcoming county events and more. Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here. The post Chatham County Roundup: Chatham Health Alliance, Legislative Goals, Upcoming Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 18 · 7 min
Hillsborough: Boil Water Notice, Meeting Preview, Upcoming Events
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 18, discussing town new and events. He recapped the weekend’s water main break which led a boil water notice for the downtown area. He also previewed next week’s meeting, discussed some upcoming events around town and more. Mayor Mark Bell of Hillsborough 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. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here. The post Hillsborough: Boil Water Notice, Meeting Preview, Upcoming Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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