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August 18 · 6 min
What’s Trending: Dunning-Kruger Ahoy!
Trending today: a YouGov survey finds that people are way more confident than they should be in their ability to handle tough situations. Can you pass a citizenship test? Successfully perform the Heimlich maneuver? Do a complete stranger’s job for the day? Survive a week alone in the wilderness? Deliver a baby? (Most shocking: 18 percent of respondents think they’d be able to successfully land a plane with zero help from air traffic control. Like, have you seen all the random buttons they have in those cockpits?) 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: Dunning-Kruger Ahoy! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 18 · 9 min
The Morning News: National Blood Crisis, Sheremy Dillard, Phi Gamma Delta Fire Anniversary
In today’s news: the Carrboro High School community mourns the tragic death of Sheremy Dillard, their longtime former girls’ basketball coach. Also: Hillsborough lifts a boil-water advisory; the American Red Cross urges everyone to donate blood amidst a severe shortage; Gov. Josh Stein vetoes a pair of bills; and local leaders mark the 30th anniversary of a tragic fire that claimed five lives in Chapel Hill in May of 1996. 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: National Blood Crisis, Sheremy Dillard, Phi Gamma Delta Fire Anniversary appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 18 · 28 min
Live and Local with RIBS!
Mike Wallace and Finn Cohen of the band RIBS stopped by Live & Local last week, ahead of the August 21 release of their second album, “Cold Ribs.” Follow RIBS on Instagram. RIBS (usually stylized in all caps, but it’s really up to you) is comprised of four Triangle music veterans: Wallace and Cohen plus David Mueller and Josh Germeroth. They came together in this form sometime around the pandemic, but the band’s true origin goes back much further. “We’ve all known each other for a while,” says Cohen. “I had played in a band with David, and then when I moved back to North Carolina, I started playing in this band with Mike and Josh called 300 Dog Night, that for me was like one of the most fun bands to be in… “When the pandemic happened, it kind of stopped both of those things, (but) I still wanted to play with Mike and Josh and David. And so it just kind of fell together.” Cohen, with half a laugh, says the original idea behind RIBS was to develop “purposefully dumb rock songs, like (something) from the first Led Zeppelin record.” What’s emerged instead is a post-punk sound more akin to The Fall, as Wallace channels Mark E. Smith with lyrics and vocals recorded over Cohen, Germeroth and Mueller’s complex and heavy melodies. “It’s very musically driven with melody and composition, but there’s all this space for the vocals just kind of set on top,” Wallace says. “I’m like the expediter – finishing the dish and bringing it out.” “Mike (has) this energy and a sense of humor that’s really unique,” Cohen adds. “And every time, when we hear the vocals for the first time, it’s pretty fascinating. Some of it is really funny – and then some of it feels like a perspective that I didn’t have words for before.” The new album officially drops on Friday, August 21; RIBS will celebrate a week and a day later with an album-release show Saturday, August 29 at Raleigh’s Lump Gallery, with Pipe and Cor de Lux opening. (Cor de Lux, based in the Outer Banks, has their own album due out in September.) Listen to both of RIBS’ albums and purchase them on Bandcamp. Finn Cohen and Mike Wallace stopped by Live & Local to discuss the new album and play three tracks: “Crashing Machine,” “Cold Daylight,” and “Working in Shoes.” Listen: The post Live and Local with RIBS! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 17 · 8 min
The Evening News – FDOC, New Residence Halls, Football Prep
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of some new residence halls that are under construction on campus. We also acknowledge the First Day of Classes (FDOC) on campus, as the fall semester gets underway. We also hear from the Chancellor on a government program for military officers coming to UNC, and more. In sports, Bill Belichick speaks on new assistant coach Bobby Petrino, 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 – FDOC, New Residence Halls, Football Prep appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 17 · 7 min
What’s Trending: Pedestrians Vs. SUVs
Trending today: the rise of large vehicles in America, which is making headlights more annoying – and also increasing the risk of death for pedestrians. (Also, Victor is fun at parties, and Aaron rants about his hatred of SUVs in general – unless you’ve got kids, in which case you get a pass.) 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: Pedestrians Vs. SUVs appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 17 · 16 min
On Air Today: FDOC at UNC, with Student Body President Devin Duncan
It’s FDOC, the first day of class at UNC! Aaron welcomes Carolina’s new student body president, Devin Duncan – who got elected as a rising junior and has a packed agenda for the upcoming school year. That includes an upcoming trip to Ireland (which coincides with his birthday) as well as numerous initiatives on campus, plus ongoing work to strengthen UNC as an institution for the long term. 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: FDOC at UNC, with Student Body President Devin Duncan appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 17 · 9 min
The Morning News: FDOC, Hillsborough Boil Water Advisory, UNC Women’s Soccer, Bobby Petrino
In today’s news: it’s FDOC on the UNC campus, and a boil-water advisory remains in effect for much of Hillsborough. Also: demolition begins on campus ahead of the construction of two new residence halls; a new coffee chain announces its impending arrival in Chapel Hill; and UNC forges a new partnership with the federal government – though there’s some controversy involved. And in sports: UNC women’s soccer gets a huge win on Dorrance Field; Carolina field hockey is chosen as the favorite to win its 10th straight ACC title; and Bill Belichick weighs in on Bobby Petrino, UNC football’s new offensive coordinator. 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: FDOC, Hillsborough Boil Water Advisory, UNC Women’s Soccer, Bobby Petrino appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 16 · 48 min
On the Porch: Heather St. Clair – Committed to Every Child’s Success
Heather St. Clair This Week: Heather St. Clair is a passionate advocate for early childhood care and education, dedicated to helping children, families, and communities thrive. She believes every child is a garden, worthy of admiration and cultivation with faith and love. For the past three years, as Executive Director of the Chatham County Partnership for Children, Heather has championed a neighbor-centered approach to supporting families with children from birth to age five. Her leadership focuses on reimagining early learning programs, strengthening teams, and improving access to services across mental health, public health, and education. Heather enjoys reading, baking, spending time with family, and loving on her fur-baby. 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: Heather St. Clair – Committed to Every Child’s Success appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 15 · 59 min
Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: Deathbed Insights to Transform Your Life
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 – Our guest this week is palliative care physician Dr. Kathy Zhang— a woman who has witnessed more “departures” than LaGuardia. After Covid burnout and years of hearing countless deathbed regrets, she now advises others on how to live life to the fullest, including three questions you must ask yourself before you kick the bucket. 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: Deathbed Insights to Transform Your Life appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 14 · 10 min
On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh
97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 14. He discussed the start of the fall sports season for UNC with women’s soccer getting a 4-0 win over Fairfield. He also talked about the football team as they continue to prepare for the season opener against TCU. He also looked at other upcoming falls sports, discussed the Seth Trimble situation, 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. The post On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 14 · 8 min
The Evening News: Mark Chilton Steps Down, FDOC on Monday, Fall Sports
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn that Register of Deeds Mark Chilton is stepping down from his position a few months early. We also hear more from UNC leadership on the First Day of Classes (FDOC) coming up on Monday, learn more about Pittsboro’s new Planning Director, and hear from Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell on that town’s strategic plan. In Sports, UNC Women’s Soccer opens the fall sports season with a win, 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: Mark Chilton Steps Down, FDOC on Monday, Fall Sports appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 14 · 12 min
Carrboro: Music Festival, Back to School, Teen Center Pilot
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 14, discussing town news and events. She talked about the upcoming fall festival season in Carrboro, with a highlight the Carrboro Music Festival, which was just announced this week. She also previewed the upcoming La Feistas en La Calle, West End Poetry Festival, and more. She also discussed the upcoming return of students to the area, and the return to school for local public school students. She talked about a Teen Center pilot program at the Drakeford Library Complex, 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: Music Festival, Back to School, Teen Center Pilot appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 14 · 6 min
Date Night: FDOC – First Date On Campus?
With the UNC students arriving in town for the fall semester, what’s a date-night idea that’s near campus? Brad suggests a pair of prime peoplewatching options, while Aaron recommends a pair of East Franklin Street restaurants that provide classiness without necessarily breaking your bank. (Also, Brad comes up with a pretty good new slogan for Chapel Hill. Or Carrboro? Either way.) 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 Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” 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. Listen: The post Date Night: FDOC – First Date On Campus? appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 14 · 6 min
What’s Trending: Let’s Talk About How Weird People Are
Trending today: a new survey about what people do with their old electronics: sell it? recycle it? or just stick it in a drawer? Victor and Aaron agree with the plurality of Americans: they just hang onto a lot of their old electronics, long after they’re no longer useful. (Aaron recycles them sometimes, but it’s not always easy to do.) Also: Victor’s mantra when searching for lost items; Aaron’s deep trust in the folks at Staples; the keys on your key ring whose purpose you’ve long forgotten; Victor’s ancient-yet-modern burial plans; and the impossible-to-understate importance of “having a guy.” 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: Let’s Talk About How Weird People Are appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 14 · 7 min
On Air Today: A New Location for the Kosala Kadampa Buddhist Center
The Kosala Kadampa Buddhist Center is moving to a new space! Formerly located above Carrburritos on Rosemary Street, the center is now at 101 Cosgrove Avenue, in Chapel Hill just off 15/501. They’re inviting everyone to check out the space at a grand opening Friday and Saturday, August 21-22, with events from 6:00-8:30 p.m. Friday and 10:00-5:30 Saturday. Conversation presented by the Kosala Kadampa Buddhist Center. Visit MeditationInTheTriangle.org for more information. Aaron welcomes education program coordinator Nancy Fox to discuss the Kosala Kadampa Buddhist Center, the new location, and the grand opening festivities. 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 Location for the Kosala Kadampa Buddhist Center appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 14 · 9 min
The Morning News: Mark Chilton Retiring, UNC Returning
In today’s news: longtime Orange County Register of Deeds Mark Chilton announces he’s stepping down, a few months before the end of his term. Also: UNC students return to Chapel Hill ahead of the start of the fall semester; Chapel Hill town officials move ahead on plans for a new Fire Station 4 in the northern part of town; a former Chapel Hill police officer is released from custody after being accused of planning a mass shooting in New Orleans; the Carrboro Music Festival sets a date; Pittsboro names a new planning director; and Hillsborough’s town board gets an update on their strategic plan. And in sports: Carolina women’s soccer gets the UNC fall athletics calendar started with a season-opening win over Fairfield; Tar Heel men’s soccer drops a preseason exhibition at Maryland; a Tar Heel football star gets a preseason honor; and UNC’s head wrestling coach gets a contract extension. 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: Mark Chilton Retiring, UNC Returning appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 13 · 7 min
The Evening News: Chatham County Pipeline, Carrboro Music Festival, Soccer Season Reimagined
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard weighing in on community feedback on the Enbridge Pipeline. We also learn details of this fall’s Carrboro Music Festival, learn some crime news from Chatham County, and more. In sports, more on Seth Trimble to Louisville, a reimagined men’s soccer season proposed, 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: Chatham County Pipeline, Carrboro Music Festival, Soccer Season Reimagined appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 13 · 13 min
Chapel Hill: Students Returning, Fire Station 4, LUMO Workshops
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 13, discussing town news and events. She previewed the upcoming Inter-City visit with the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill Carrboro, where they will visit Charlottesville, VA. She also discussed the start of school for both UNC and CHCCS. She talked about the plans for a rebuild of First Station 4 on Weaver Dairy Road, previewed some upcoming LUMO outreach, 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: Students Returning, Fire Station 4, LUMO Workshops appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 13 · 7 min
History Matters: Fear Conquers Reason, But Desire Conquers Fear
This week, Scott and Aaron look back on the first successful balloon crossing of the Atlantic (after many failed attempts). Also: a determined widow becomes the first woman to cross the Atlantic by solo boat; a schoolteacher launches the “Dick and Jane” book series; and one determined woman saves the land that later becomes the Eno River State Park. 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: Fear Conquers Reason, But Desire Conquers Fear appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
August 13 · 5 min
What’s Trending: Mischief Managed
Trending today: fans of the Harry Potter film series successfully lobby to divert a proposed power link away from the site of Dobby’s grave. (Instead, the line is being re-routed – in a way that might disturb some actual ancient ruins.) Filling in for Victor, Harry Potter non-megafan Michael Koh is incensed – but Aaron puts a positive spin on it. 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: Mischief Managed appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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