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The Evening News: Primary Recount, Dodging Thunderstorms, NCAA Tournament Brackets
Mar 1600:10:54Tap to summarize97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from County Commissioner Earl McKee on his decision to request a recount in his election loss to Beth Bronson. We discuss the weather, which resulted very little thunderstorm activity. We also get the NCAA bracket reveal, which sees the men’s team with a six seed and a matchup with VCU. The women’s team earned a four seed and will host Western Illinois. 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s Evening News Reports by clicking here. The post The Evening News: Primary Recount, Dodging Thunderstorms, NCAA Tournament Brackets appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Transcribe →On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh
Mar 1600:12:21Tap to summarize97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 16. They discuss the weekend in sports, focusing on the NCAA Tournament brackets for both the men’s and women’s teams. He also mentioned results from some of the other UNC sports in action, including a weekend road sweep for the Diamond Heels, and more. On Air Today features interviews and conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community — including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. The post On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Transcribe →‘You’re Free To Go’: Live and Local with Anjimile!
Mar 1600:27:18Tap to summarizeCelebrated local musician Anjimile stopped by Live & Local last week, just ahead of the release of their new album, “You’re Free To Go.” Visit Anjimile.com. “It was partly inspired by my relationship with my partner,” Anjimile says of the new album. “We’ve been dating for the last two years. (And) it was a bit inspired by my relationship with my mother – the kind of fracture there, with me being trans and her being not super accepting… “(And the title track) was like a love song written for my partner – written for and about my partner, but also about the spiritual awakening that I feel took place within myself when we met, and the power of connection to change your life. And that seemed like a pretty good synopsis of my whole vibe, the whole record.” Purchase “You’re Free To Go” on Bandcamp. Anjimile Chithambo isn’t a Triangle native: he was born in Texas and launched his career in Boston, before multiple people simultaneously drew him down to Durham five years ago. “In 2020 I put out my first album on a record label,” Anjimile says. “And it got decent press and people started DMing me for industry partnership, like management and booking – but one of those DMs was from Martin Anderson, who has a management company down here called The Glow, and he swept me off my feet professionally…and I have a really good friend who lives here, who moved here from Boston like a decade ago, and she’s always been like, ‘Hey, the Durham music scene is awesome. You should come down.’ And I’ve always been like, ‘I’m not sure I want to go back to the South’ – but I’m really, really glad I’ve come back.” Follow Anjimile on Instagram. The new album officially dropped on March 13. Produced by Grammy winner Brad Cook (Megafaun), its 12 tracks feature a powerhouse lineup of contributing musicians, including Nathan Stocker (Hippo Campus), Matt McCaughan (Bon Iver), Sam Beam (Iron & Wine), and Libby Rodenbough (Mipso), all working together to create a sound that’s mellower and more intimate – and even more personally introspective – than the tracks on Anjimile’s previous album, 2023’s acclaimed “The King.” “We got a little indie folk action,” Anjimile says. “We got some acoustic guitars, some violin, some emotional drumming.” (The “emotional drumming” comes in for one very specific passage on one very specific track.) The songs themselves explore themes of self-discovery, loss, renewal, liberation, and spirituality, speaking both to Anjimile’s own personal trans journey and to the universal experience of change, transformation, and love. Now that the album is out, Anjimile is preparing to promote it with a nationwide tour in May and June. First, though, he’s celebrating the release with a monthlong local residency: he’s playing at the Fuzzy Needle in Durham every Thursday night in March, from 8-10 p.m. Click here for more information about Anjimile’s shows in Durham this month. “My intention for this album was to make a record that I loved and believed in,” Anjimile says. “And we did that. We did that. So mission accomplished. Now on to tour.” Anjimile Chithambo stopped by Live & Local last week to discuss “You’re Free To Go” and play three tracks: “Rust and Wire,” “Like You Really Mean It,” and “Waits For Me.” Listen: The post ‘You’re Free To Go’: Live and Local with Anjimile! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Transcribe →On Air Today: Checking In with Lauren Erickson
Mar 1600:08:14Tap to summarizeSome folks are busier than others! Aaron welcomes Lauren Erickson, who owns not one but three local businesses: Erickson Advisors, Beau Catering, and the newly opened Little Gem bar on Weaver Dairy Road. Lauren talks about all three businesses, their stories, what makes them special, and her own personal relationship with the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community. Conversation presented by Erickson Advisors, Beau Catering, and Little Gem. 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. 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. Listen: The post On Air Today: Checking In with Lauren Erickson appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Transcribe →What’s Trending: Go Ahead And Scam The Government
Mar 1600:05:35Tap to summarizeTrending today is an increasingly popular scam (or not a scam?) among Russian soldiers who are being forced to the Ukrainian front: sham weddings with female friends, so they can collect the government death-benefit payout if the soldiers die. Go for it, Aaron says: the Russian government is taking advantage of you for their own gain, so turnabout is only fair play. (Though the Russian mafia’s getting involved, which makes it a little sketchier.) 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. What’s Trending is made possible by Dynamic Electric. Listen now: The post What’s Trending: Go Ahead And Scam The Government appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Transcribe →Oh, the Humanities: Expedition Asheville!
Mar 1600:07:47Tap to summarizeCarolina Public Humanities organizes events in Chapel Hill all the time – but they also branch out with events across the state! This month, Joanna Flynn and Beth Gardiner stop by to chat with Aaron about Expedition Asheville: a full weekend of art workshops, film screenings, history talks, and more, all taking place March 27-29 in conjunction with numerous organizations in the Asheville area. Click here for more information on Expedition Asheville, including a full schedule of events. 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. Every month, Aaron welcomes UNC’s Carolina Public Humanities to the studio for a regular feature called “Oh, the Humanities!” spotlighting humanities work and upcoming events on campus. Click here to listen back to all of those discussions. The post Oh, the Humanities: Expedition Asheville! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Transcribe →The Morning News: Severe Weather, Primary Recount, and March Madness
Mar 1600:15:33Tap to summarizeIn today’s news: the Triangle is expecting a major spring storm this afternoon, with extremely high winds the biggest threat. Also: Earl McKee officially calls for a recount (which will take place Wednesday) in the primary for a seat on the Orange County Board of Commissioners; three local government boards are set to meet tonight, with budgets topping the agendas; and a UNC agency helps students know where they can turn if they feel threatened or endangered. And in sports: the NCAA tournament brackets are out, with the Tar Heel men seeded sixth and facing VCU in round one, and the Tar Heel women seeded fourth and hosting Western Illinois. 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. 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. Listen: The post The Morning News: Severe Weather, Primary Recount, and March Madness appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Transcribe →On Air Today: March 16, 2026 Severe Weather Forecast in the Triangle
Mar 1600:04:12Tap to summarizeThe National Weather Service has declared a level 4 out of 5 risk for severe storms in the Triangle on March 16; that’s the first time that’s happened since March of 2021. Forecasters are calling for thunder and lightning, heavy rain, possible hail, and a slight chance of tornadoes – but the biggest threat with this storm comes from the wind, with gusts up to 75 miles an hour expected. Aaron spoke with Jonathan Blaes of the National Weather Service about what we’re expecting and when the worst weather is likely to arrive. 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. 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. Listen: The post On Air Today: March 16, 2026 Severe Weather Forecast in the Triangle appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Transcribe →‘Self-Loathing Never Got Me Anywhere’: Live and Local with Robert Morton
Mar 1500:22:16Tap to summarizeLocal singer/songwriter Robert Morton stopped by Live & Local last week, ahead of the release of his new album “Self-Loathing Never Got Me Anywhere.” Visit RobertMortonMusic.com. “It’s (felt like) a long time since I produced and released an album,” Morton says, though his last album (“I Would Fall Apart Without You”) is only three years old. “After 2023, I needed to take a step back (and) focus on new material I had written…and there was also a lot of exciting but also life-altering events that happened over the past few years. So I needed time to grapple with that.” The songs on “Self-Loathing” date from 2020 to the present day – a period during which Morton grew closer with his parents and got married, but also dealt with personal struggles, from the death of his grandfather (during his honeymoon) to a cancer diagnosis for a close friend (the subject of his latest single, the stellar “Escape From This Fire”). Follow Robert Morton on Instagram. It’s those strong but mixed emotions that Morton says he tried to tap into for the tracks on “Self-Loathing” – inspired musically by fellow introspective songwriters like Hozier and Noah Kahan, to a greater degree than in his previous output. And he says the writing process helped him tap into (and channel and deal with) his more negative side. “A lot of people in my life (think) ‘Rob is this positive, optimistic, uplifting person who can pick others up in a time of need,’ and that’s definitely true – but I almost don’t give myself the space to feel like authentically what’s going on down below,” Morton says. “And you know, on the cover of the album, there’s different lyrics from my songs: ‘I feel like a monster in your dreams.’ ‘I feel like I’m the reason I’m bringing you down.’ So for me it was a more introspective step back (to) reflect: ‘how am I viewing myself?’ “(But) even though this has been a very powerful project for me personally, I (also) want to evolve from it – ‘self-loathing never got me anywhere’ – to something more uplifting and positive.” The album (Morton’s third) is out on Friday, March 20 – and then the following Friday, March 27, he’ll be celebrating with an album-release show at Local 506, supported by Jack the Songman and Chris Chism. (Chism’s own new EP just dropped last month.) Click here to buy tickets and get more information about the show. “I’m very excited for this,” Morton says about the show. “Typically when I play live, it’s just me, my guitar, and my mic and some pedals, and that’s it. (But) this time I met a group of people through playing basketball – and we all started playing music together, and (they) agreed to do a full band setup for Local 506. It’s going to be great.” Robert Morton stopped by Live & Local to discuss the new album and play three songs: “The End,” “Home,” and “Escape From This Fire.” Listen: The post ‘Self-Loathing Never Got Me Anywhere’: Live and Local with Robert Morton appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Transcribe →On the Porch: Anderson Clayton – Energizing NC Dems
Mar 1500:49:57Tap to summarizeAnderson Clayton This Week: Anderson Clayton is the current chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party. In the 2020 election cycle, she worked in Iowa as a field organizer for the presidential campaigns of Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren, then for the Senate campaign of Amy McGrath in Kentucky. In 2021, Clayton returned to her home of Roxboro, NC and was elected chair of the Person County Democratic Party. In February 2023, Clayton was elected to a two-year term as chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party. Under her leadership, the NCDP has run candidates in all 50 NC Senate districts and 118 out of 120 NC House of Representatives districts in the 2024 cycle. Randy Voller Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch! The post On the Porch: Anderson Clayton – Energizing NC Dems appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
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