Little Big Moments: Little Drummer Girl
My eight-year-old daughter asked for a drum for Christmas, a snare with a strap around her shoulder so that she could march around the house and through the neighborhood. This brought a Christmas carol to mind.
Top Stories Of 2025: Union Grove Farm’s Agritourism Plans Spark Legal Challenge, Community Criticism
Over 2025, Union Grove Farm became the center of a controversy which made its way from the complaints of locals to local courts.
Top Stories of 2025: Immigration Enforcement Operation Scares, Rallies Orange County Community
While no arrests were reported in Orange County, the impact of immigration enforcement operations were clearly felt by community members.
Holding Court: Why Are There So Many Bowl Games?
Why are there so many bowl games? That simple question has been the basis for one of the most frequent complaints of college sports fans for decades.
Happy Holidays from 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro — Broadcast Update
As 2025 draws to a close and the holiday season is in full swing, 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com would like to wish you and yours the warmest, brightest and happiest holidays.
College Football’s Transfer Portal Opens Jan. 2. Which Tar Heels Are Planning to Enter?
The college football transfer portal will open Friday, Jan. 2 and close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday,...
Hometown Hero: Freddie Kiger
This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Freddie Kiger. Kiger is a...
Gaza’s Tiny Christian Community Tries to Capture the Holiday Spirit During the Ceasefire
Gaza’s Palestinian Christian community is trying to capture some of the season’s spirit despite the surrounding destruction and uncertainty.
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6AM-9AM M-FOn Air Today: Congresswoman Valerie Foushee on 2025 and Running for Reelection
U.S. House Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-Chapel Hill) discusses 2025 in national government and looks ahead to 2026 - including a reelection bid.
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3PM-6PM M-FOn Air Today: Tonya Council of Tonya’s Cookies and Cafe
Tonya Council of Tonya's Cookies and Cafe spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Monday, December 22. They discussed Tonya's Holiday Meal's available for pickup, which can be pre-ordered this week, and they discussed Tonya bringing back a Mama Dip's tradition with a New Years Day Feast, which will be available January 1, New Year's Day, at the Cafe on S. Elliot Road in Chapel Hill.
