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  • August 11 · 6 min

    The Evening News: Athletic Department Financial Structure, VinFast Reflections, Local Government

    97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear of a proposal to make the athletics department’s revenue generation housed as an associated entity. We reflect on the VinFast plant not materializing at the Moncure megasite. We check in on local government leaders, hear some national polling numbers from Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jensen, 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: Athletic Department Financial Structure, VinFast Reflections, Local Government appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • August 11 · 7 min

    Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Communications Director Caitlin Murphy

    Communications Director for the Town of Pittsboro Caitlin Murphy spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 11, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent meeting of the board of commissioners, discussed the hiring of a new planning director, and updated several town events, including some updates to parks, PBO 101, 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. Listen: The post Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Communications Director Caitlin Murphy appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • August 11 · 10 min

    Hillsborough: Board of Commissioners Meeting, Government 101, and More

    Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 11, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recent meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, which saw a review of the town’s strategic plan. He discussed the purpose of the strategic plan, and how it helped the town navigate Tropical Storm Chantal disruptions last year. He also talked about the upcoming Government 101 series of classes available to the public, 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: Board of Commissioners Meeting, Government 101, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • August 11 · 7 min

    Oh, the Humanities: Get Ready for Fall 2026!

    The beginning of the school year also means a new calendar of exciting events at Carolina Public Humanities! Aaron welcomes Beth Gardiner, CPH’s head of programming and strategic initiatives, to preview their slate of events this fall – including live music, a deep dive into foundational American documents, and a collaboration with PlayMakers Repertory Company around the classic Greek tragedy “Oedipus.” Click here for the complete fall schedule. Registration for all events is available now. 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. Every month, Aaron welcomes UNC’s Carolina Public Humanities to the studio for a regular feature called “Oh, the Humanities!” spotlighting humanities work and upcoming events on campus. Click here to listen back to all of those discussions. The post Oh, the Humanities: Get Ready for Fall 2026! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • August 11 · 6 min

    What’s Trending: When You Have As Many Louis Bags As I Do

    Trending today: a new study on who’s more likely to buy ‘dupe’ goods, or knockoffs of expensive name-brand products. Turns out there are two key markets: the very poor – and the very rich. (Victor’s wondering if people are buying knockoffs as a deliberate act of subversion – and if not, why not?) Also, Aaron insults Victor. 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. What’s Trending is made possible by Dynamic Electric. Listen now: The post What’s Trending: When You Have As Many Louis Bags As I Do appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • August 11 · 8 min

    On Air Today: A New Social Work Bachelor’s Program at UNC

    UNC’s Board of Governors recently approved a new Bachelor’s of Social Work degree program at UNC-Chapel Hill, set to launch in fall 2027. The program will welcome a cohort of 30 students that year, expanding to 75 by the end of the decade – a significant move by the university to help address a statewide and nationwide shortage of social workers. Visit the home page of UNC’s School of Social Work. To discuss the move, Aaron welcomes Amy Levine, a clinical assistant professor of social work and associate dean of undergraduate education. 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 On Air Today: A New Social Work Bachelor’s Program at UNC appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  • August 11 · 6 min

    The Morning News: VinFast, Binkley Baptist, UNC Basketball

    In today’s news: Chatham County and North Carolina officials take action against the EV maker VinFast. Also: Durham names a new police chief; Pittsboro names a new planning director; Chapel Hill Town Council member Louie Rivers discusses his first year on the job; Duke Energy agrees to lower its proposed rate increase; Marcus McFaul announces he’s retiring after 12 years as senior minister at Binkley Baptist Church; and local pollsters say Roy Cooper’s in a strong position to win this year’s U.S. Senate election – though not quite as strong as some recent surveys have indicated. And in sports: UNC men’s basketball schedules a preseason exhibition against Southern Cal; and UNC volleyball enters the season in the national top 20. 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. Listen: The post The Morning News: VinFast, Binkley Baptist, UNC Basketball appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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