This week in history, Jimmy Carter spots a UFO - which puts him in the same category as Aaron, as it happens.

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Trending today: Michael Koh discovers a neighborhood in Utah where all the streets are named after Boston Red Sox players.

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Kelly discusses a new Orange County elementary school, and an agreement allowing the city to use the space.

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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com have a new ownership team! Aaron welcomes longtime GM Aubrey Williams, who's now one of five co-owners.

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In today's news: Carrboro's police chief is retiring, and a UNC football player is arrested (and another is cited) in a traffic stop Tuesday.

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It’s time for another round of Studio Sessions with the School of Rock Chapel Hill, featuring three songs performed by the House Band!

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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 16, discussing county news and events. She recapped several meetings the county commissioners had in the past week, including a retreat on the Land Use 2050 Plan, a joint meeting with the Chapel Hill Town Council on a zoning request for a church, and the board's regular work session. She also previewed upcoming county events and more.

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Aaron welcomes Mack Paul, co-author of "Miracle Road," a new book about the fascinating history of the Research Triangle Park.

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Trending today: a fungus that's threatening the Cavendish banana - which happens to be pretty much the only banana we eat.

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Election Day is November 3 in this critical 2026 midterm, and local advocates are ramping up their get-out-the-vote efforts.

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