This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman dives into March Madness!

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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 6, discussing town news and events.  She talked about election day on Tuesday, and they both reminisced about voting in previous elections. She also talked about an upcoming Black History Month concert that was rescheduled from February. She previewed a Women’s History Month event coming up, a kite flying event at Anderson Park, 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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March Madness time is here – so where can you go for a madness-themed date night in our community? Brad recommends a trip to PlayMakers to see Macbeth’s downward spiral – while Aaron recommends going crazy with the Tan & Sober Gentlemen, who are sharing the stage with Django Haskins on Sunday at Yonder in Hillsborough to raise money for a cause that’s very close to Aaron’s own heart.

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.

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Monet Richardson Community Foundation East Chapel Hill High School Club Leaders Laney Garber and Mone’t Peaks, and Foundation Board Member, Sondra Komada, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 5. They discussed the upcoming “‘Rosé and Roses Soiree,” which will be at The Graduate Hotel on Sunday, March 8 from 5-8 p.m. They discussed the history and mission of the MRCF, detailed all the exciting happenings for the upcoming event, and more.

Visit MonetRichardsonCommunityFoundation.com to learn more and buy tickets.

Laney Garber, Sondra Komada, Andrew Stuckey, Mone’t Peaks

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Trending today: Victor discovers the world of officially-licensed “junior editions” of Broadway shows. Also: Victor, Aaron, and Michael Koh brainstorm which Broadway roles best lend themselves to gender-swapping.

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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Aaron welcomes Stuart Paynter and Ella Feathers from Paynter Law, one of our community partners. Located in Hillsborough, Paynter Law Personal Injury Attorneys have won over $500 million in verdicts and settlements for their clients – you don’t pay until your case is won – and they’re also a proud supporter of the local community, sponsoring public events and backing numerous nonprofits and positive causes.

Conversation presented by Paynter Law. Visit PaynterLaw.com for more information.

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.

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The ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament is ongoing in Duluth, Georgia, with UNC facing Virginia Tech in tonight’s quarterfinal. Dr. Debby Stroman, the host of “If You Only Knew” on 97.9 The Hill, is herself a former basketball star and coach; she’s at the tourney this week, and she joins Aaron to set the stage and talk about the Tar Heels’ chances, both this weekend and later in March in the NCAA tournament.

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.

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In today’s news: a high-speed chase in Orange County, a rabid raccoon in Chapel Hill, and a water line break in Carrboro. Also: Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood comments after winning a tough primary for reelection; 97.9 The Hill launches a new show on the local impact of big economic shifts. And in sports, March Madness gets into full swing, with the Tar Heel women in Georgia for an ACC quarterfinal matchup with Virginia Tech tonight and the Tar Heel men gearing up for their season ender at Duke tomorrow.

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.

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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 5, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent meeting of the town council, which saw former local startup Eats2Seats choose Chapel Hill as their headquarters. She also talked about the council’s decision to pass a resolution reaffirming the fourth and fifth amendments to the Constitution, previewed some upcoming events, 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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This week, Scott and Aaron look back on the etymological origin of the word “tennis” and the invention of the modern dishwasher. (Both of which come about because of other significant inventions, as it happens.) Also: the Constitution officially takes effect, albeit without a President at first (what a great idea!). And Aaron points out the most important historical detail of all: today is Scott’s birthday.

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.

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