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Trending today: record-high TV ratings for multiple sporting events at once (the College World Series, the NBA Finals, and the Stanley Cup playoffs – plus the Tony Awards, for that matter). Why is that? Michael Koh (filling in for Victor) speculates that it might have something to do with high ticket prices – but Aaron wonders if it’s not a sign that we’re all dealing with the heaviness of 2026...

The Orange County Health Department recently released this year’s State of the County Health Report, monitoring various metrics that affect the overall health and wellbeing of Orange County residents. (Little change from two years ago, but county officials say they’re concerned by the local impact of national trends, including cuts to SNAP food benefits as well as strict immigration enforcement –...

In today’s news: Hillsborough contends with the Triangle’s ongoing drought, and UNC’s Caleb Wilson is drafted by the Chicago Bulls. Also: Orange County’s health director prepares to step down; Durham County approves a new rule that will make it easier to impose moratoriums on AI data centers; the longtime director of the Duke Lemur Center passes away; political experts say Republican...

Cogan (Cogan McMichaels) stopped by Live & Local this week, following the release of his debut full-length album “Play Pretend.”Visit CoganMusic.com.Cogan McMichaels is only 21 years old – he’s a senior music major at UNC – but he’s already been releasing music for more than five years, and the origin of “Play Pretend” dates back even further: he says he first came up with that title all the...

Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 23, discussing the College World Series. He talked about the disappointing final game, the amazing season-long run, where this team falls in the history of the program, and more. He also looked ahead to the NBA draft, and more.On Air Today features interviews and conversations with the latest newsmakers in...

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 23, discussing town news and events. They discussed the recent meeting of the board with county commissioners and boards from other towns in the county. He also gave an update on Tri River Water, talked about downtown planning, and more.97.9 The Hill’s broadcast of the Chatham County Roundup is sponsored by...

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 23, discussing town news and events. He recapped the recent meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, which revisited the data center moratorium, and more. He also continued to look ahead to the town’s July 4th celebration, discussed reservoir capacity, and more.Mayor Mark Bell of...

image via UNC Baseball on TwitterUNC baseball came up just short of a College World Series title, but it was still a historic season for the Diamond Heels nonetheless. Aaron reflects on 2026 with two guests: 97.9 The Hill sports reporter Michael Koh and longtime sports expert David Glenn, the author of “Holding Court” on Chapelboro.com.97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters...

Trending today: a guy online who’s very big into minivans – reminding Victor that he’s very big into station wagons. (Aaron, on the other hand, is very big into small sedans.) Also, Victor confesses a secret love for the Honda Element.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...

In today’s news: UNC baseball comes up short in its bid for a College World Series title, losing 13-2 to Oklahoma. Also: Hillsborough approves a one-year moratorium on AI data centers; Chatham County reopens their senior center in Siler City after a year-long renovation; and tributes keep pouring in for longtime local advocate and elected official Jamezetta Bedford, who died over the weekend at...