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Trending today: Victor takes a deep dive into pollen, which can be used to make paper – as well as a Play-Doh-like substance. (Also, Victor and Aaron trade pollen-based tongue twisters.)

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.

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In today’s news: more school delays and closures from last week’s winter storm, and the jury continues deliberating in Issiah Ross’ murder trial. Also: UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts comments after the Board of Trustees votes to shut down six area studies centers; Chatham County residents push county commissioners to put a moratorium on AI data centers; election experts say Roy Cooper has the edge in this year’s North Carolina Senate race; the schedule is out for the CBS Sports Classic in men’s basketball through 2029; and sixteen Tar Heel athletes earn honors for their success both on the field and in the classroom.

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.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we go over the continues response to last weekend’s winter storm, while preparing for another possible storm this weekend. We hear from Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Buddhist Monks who recently traveled through Chatham County. We learn about a UNC study that links fatty foods with more memory function, and more. In sports we hear from UNC women’s basketball’s head coach Courtney Banghart, several Tar Heels earn individual honors, and more.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. 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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 28, discussing county news and events. She discussed the county’s response to the recent winter storm, and how her role as chair of the commissioners meant more involvement in the various aspects of the county’s response. She also talked about the potential for more winter weather this weekend, previewed the next commissioners meeting, and more.

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.

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The radio voice of UNC Women’s Basketball Matt Krause spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 28. He discussed UNC Women’s basketball’s recent clutch, overtime win against Syracuse and the implications of finally getting that overtime win. He also talked about how the win affects the team’s place in the ACC standings, their tournament resume, and their mentality going forward. He previewed the matchup next week against NC State, 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.

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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 27, discussing town news and events. He discussed the weekend snow and ice event and how it affected Pittsboro. He discussed the plan for another round of winter weather this weekend. He also talked about a downtown park dedication that was delayed by the weather. He discussed a recent procession of monks that passed through Pittsboro on their walk for peace, and more.

97.9 The Hill’s broadcast of the Chatham County Roundup is sponsored by Chatham County’s own Rocky River Hemp, your local source for regeneratively grown hemp CBD and THC products like oils, salves, gummies, seltzers, facial serums and dog treats.

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.

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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.

This week, Aaron welcomes Lauren Hodge and Sean Grier of Pop Up Chorus, the popular community singalong that’s coming back to The ArtsCenter with a new round of “Pop Up Broadway” this weekend (weather permitting, at least). All are invited to join the fun Saturday, January 31, as the group comes together to sing two classic Broadway showtunes: “One” from A Chorus Line and “Somewhere” from West Side Story.

Click here to get more information and buy tickets to Saturday’s event.

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.

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Trending today: new research reveals that there are actually four different types of giraffes – and our conservation efforts have only been helping one. (Yet another reason we need DEI measures, Aaron points out: you’ll end up neglecting folks without them, and you won’t even be aware you’re doing it.) Also, Aaron and Victor discuss what distinguishes one species from another – but they have no idea what they’re talking about, so don’t even pay attention.

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:

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In today’s news: another round of closures and delays after Winter Storm Fern, and memories of last week’s Walk For Peace through Chatham County. Also: jury deliberations resume in Issiah Ross’ murder trial; UNC earns high grad-school honors from US News & World Report; and a new UNC study finds that avoiding fatty foods could help your long-term brain health. And in sports: individual honors for six Tar Heels – but not Bill Belichick, who came up short of Hall of Fame induction this year.

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.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. In this edition of the news, we get the latest on weather impacts from this past weekend’s storm which includes lots of lingering ice on the roadways. We also hear more on UNC’s initial plans for their Carolina North Campus at the former Horace Williams Airport. In sports, we hear from UNC Men’s Basketball head coach Hubert Davis on his team’s recent practices, and more.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. 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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

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