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Anthony FlaccaventoThis Week:Anthony Flaccavento is a farmer and rural development consultant from Abingdon, Virginia in the heart of the Appalachian region. The Democratic Candidate for Congress in Virginia’s 9th in 2018, Anthony co-founded the Rural-UrbanBridge Initiative (RUBI) in 2021. RUBI works to help progressives, liberals and Democrats understand the underlying causes of the rural-urban...

Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm navigates our universal journey of aging — consciously, realistically, and with a great attitude. Through candid conversations with professionals, authors, and everyday people, Judy Miller and her sidekick, Jess Anderson, with humor and compassion, deep dive into the issues we confront as we grow older. No holds barred as we explore money, relationships,...

97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman joins News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 21 to share her perspective on a pair of stories building headlines this week. A federal appeals panel rules differently from a Colorado district court judge and — temporarily — halts plans for Class of 2026 college athletes who had earned an injunction to return to college and compete for a fifth season...

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from CHCCS leaders on their mixed decision on Glenwood Elementary’s World Language Program, Jean Hamilton remembers Jamezetta Bedford ahead of this weekend’s memorial, and more. In sports, we hear a profile of Tar Heel football star Jordan Shipp, and more.97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com...

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 21, discussing town news and events. She discussed the return of k-12 students to the classroom next week, previewing a clap-in she’ll be attending at Northside Elementary and urging caution as you drive around town next week. She also gave some general updates of longtime town projects including the...

Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 20. She discussed some of her recent reporting, which includes analysis of a PR campaign in favor of data centers, changes in rules around coal mining, and more.Each Thursday, “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with...

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 20, discussing town news and events. She looked ahead to the start of school for k-12 students in the community next week. She also previewed the town council’s priorities and business going into the fall. She also updated some ongoing parks and rec projects, including the reopening of the tennis courts...

Bonnie Wang, the president of the language education advocacy group FLANC, speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 20. With the CHCCS Board of Education set to vote on the future of the Glenwood Elementary School’s Mandarin program and learning pathways, Wang shares details of a letter FLANC sent alongside the Chinese Language Association of Educators to the school...

This week, Scott and AJ (filling in for Aaron Keck) look back on this week in history. They note that today is National Radio Day and discuss end of summer events on the Outer Banks, in America, and across the pond!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...

It’s time for another round of Studio Sessions with the School of Rock Chapel Hill, featuring three classic songs performed by the Adult Band! As The School of Rock Chapel Hill offers individual instruction and group programs for musicians ages 6 to 96!This month, Andrew Stuckey took the mic for Aaron Keck, and welcomed six members of the band: Theresa Spencer, Drew Adams, Jennie Byrne, John...