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Back to SearchDNA Evidence in Hedgepeth Trial, Early Voting Trends and Xavier Lewis’ Origins – The Evening News (October 16, 2026)
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts the show on Friday, October 16 and shares the latest local stories.
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Carrboro: Unpacking The Proposal, Discussion of Merging Police Departments (October 16, 2026)
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill on Friday, October 16 about a proposal to consolidate the town's police department.
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‘Soft Work/Hard Dreams’: Live and Local with No One Mind!
No One Mind (Ellis Anderson) stopped by Live & Local this week, following the release of his third album, "Soft Work/Hard Dreams."
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On Air Today: Jones Angell, Previewing UNC-Duke Football (and UNC-Indiana Basketball)
Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview Saturday's battle for the Victory Bell, with UNC football taking on Duke.
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Date Night: Romance – or Not Romance?
This week, Brad and Aaron offer counter-programming date-night ideas for folks looking for something other than Carolina-Duke football.
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What’s Trending: Why is Charizard Only the Long Snapper?
Trending today: a faux football depth chart comprised entirely of Gen 1 Pokémon characters. Michael Koh and Henry Taylor nerd out.
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The Morning News: Faith Hedgepeth Trial, Early Voting, UNC Football
In today's news: more DNA evidence in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial, and extremely high turnout on the first day of early voting.
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‘If You Love Somebody, Tell Them’: Live and Local with the Pinkerton Raid!
Jesse James DeConto of The Pinkerton Raid stopped by Live & Local, following the release of his new album “If You Love Somebody, Tell Them.”
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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg
Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 15. She updated a story of corporate espionage …
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Chapel Hill: Metro Mayors Recap, Parks and Rec Master Plan, Community Recognition
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October, 15. She recapped her time with the Metro Mayor's Coal…
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