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Carolina's closest game against a Power 4 opponent provides genuine flashes for UNC football to build upon. 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh discuss their takeaways. The post UNC Shows Progress at Cal. But Will It Be Enough to Win? — The Carolina Football Hour (Oct. 20, 2025) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Orange County Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 20. They discussed a series of community listening sessions that the county is running to learn how to better reach and communicate with residents. He also talked about the continued process of making the county's website screen-reader accessible, and more. The post Conversations We Need To Have: Orange County Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, various "No Kings" rallies took place in the community over the weekend. We hear from candidates for Hillsborough's Board of Commissioners, learn of a traffic closure coming to an I-40 ramp, and more. In sports, UCN Football loses a heartbreaker, Field Hockey has a big weekend, Volleyball moves into first place in the ACC, and more. The post The 5:00 News – No Kings Rallies, UNC Loses a Heartbreaker, Hillsborough Candidates appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Tom and Aaron look ahead to this year's biggest elections - including two gubernatorial races, plus a redistricting referendum in California. The post What We’re Thinking: New Jersey, Virginia, and California appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Trending today: Pabst Blue Ribbon has risen in popularity in the 21st century, but the company is still struggling. The post What’s Trending: PBR Power! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: thousands of local residents protest the Trump administration at "No Kings" rallies on Saturday. The post The Morning News: ‘No Kings,’ Hillsborough Elections, and UNC Football appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This Week: Tami Schwerin is a re-developer of The Plant, taking a cold-war industrial plant and creating a community hub of food, beverage and experiences. Her past experience includes founding a local food, renewable energy and cultural non-profit; Abundance NC. Before that she helped build Chatham Marketplace, a local co-op grocery store. She has served on art and environmental boards of directors. She traveled the world selling software in her younger years and renovated several old broken-down houses. Tami loves a challenge and creating a world that she wants to live in. She grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina and loves the south and Pittsboro. Cathy Brooksie Edwards is the founder and director of heart2heartnc, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Brooksie is dedicated to helping individuals navigate end-of-life with a greater sense of ease while supporting families, caregivers, and communities through their grief journey. The organization’s community-based events and personalized services are grounded in the power of human connection and the proven practice of various modalities—from touch and sound to movement and mindfulness. heart2heartnc is part of Sanctuary at the Burrow, a conservation green burial ground offering nondenominational end-of-life services and creating a meaningful experience that honors the dead and comforts the living. Brooksie is a licensed clinical counselor, death doula, bodyworker, kundalini yoga teacher and musician with over 25 years of experience. The post On the Porch: Tami Schwerin and Brooksie Edwards – DeathFaire: Celebrating Lives and Love appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

The band Treasure Pains stopped by Live & Local last week, ahead of a show at Rubies on 5 Points in downtown Durham Monday, October 20. The post Live and Local with Treasure Pains! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Tommy Ashley, Joey Powell and the Inside Carolina crew preview the Tar Heels game against Cal in Berkeley. The post INSIDE CAROLINA LIVE 10/17/25 – CAL PRE-GAME appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 17, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent work session for the town council, which included discussion of the Unified Development Ordinance rewrite, and more. She also previewed this weekend's West End Poetry Festival in Carrboro, a delay in trash collection, and more. The post Carrboro: Unified Development Ordinance, West End Poetry, Trash Collection appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 17. He discussed the upcoming weekend in sports for UNC, including a lot on the line in tonight's football matchup with Cal. He talked about the field hockey team with a top 10 matchup at Syracuse, the volleyball team looking to stay unbeaten in ACC play, both soccer teams and tennis teams in action, and more. The post On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

The band Heavy Denim stopped by Live & Local this week, following the release of their new album "Young Hearts Die Hard." The post ‘Young Hearts Die Hard’: Live and Local with Heavy Denim! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Inspired by tomorrow's scheduled anti-Trump "No Kings" rallies, Brad and Aaron ask: is there a romantic way to promote social justice? The post Date Night: No To Kings, Yes To Romance appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview tonight's Carolina football game against Cal - one that feels pivotal for Bill Belichick's tenure at UNC. The post On Air Today: Jones Angell on UNC-Cal (And Bill Belichick) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Trending today: a company is bringing back Slice soda - but just the brand name, and not the actual formula. The post What’s Trending: Hey, Remember Slice? This Isn’t It. appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: a 74-year-old man is in custody after a shooting Thursday evening in downtown Chapel Hill. The post The Morning News: Franklin Street Shooting, Chapel Hill Candidates, UNC Football Preview appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Kathie Russell, Pittsboro Rotarian and one of the organizers of the Pittsboro Street Fair, spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 16. She discussed the Pittsboro Street Fair, which takes place on Saturday, October 25 in Pittsboro. She shared some of the highlights of the street fair, including the extended hours with a band playing from 4-6 p.m. She outlined some of the history of the fair, it's purpose, previewed a new app to help visitors maximize their street fair experience, and more. The post On Air Today: Kathie Russell from the Pittsboro Rotary Club on the Pittsboro Street Fair appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 16, discussing town news and events. She talked about the town finding a way to open some of the greenways damaged by this summer's flooding, while the repairs are ongoing. She also previewed some upcoming events in the community, including the town's Festifall Markets, the beginning of the early voting period for our municipal elections, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Trails Reopen, Festifall Markets, Early Voting appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week, Aaron and Scott remember Abraham Lincoln's beard and the inventor of the yellow light at intersections. The post History Matters: Fashion Maven of the Nineteenth Century appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Trending today: Victor is back and already complaining - this time, about long ad blocks in front of movies at the theaters. The post What’s Trending: I Am America’s Bad Boy appeared first on Chapelboro.com.