Studio Sessions with School of Rock Chapel Hill: Farewell 2026 Seniors!

Studio Sessions with School of Rock Chapel Hill: Farewell 2026 Seniors!

It’s time for another round of Studio Sessions with the School  [https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/chapelhill]of Rock Chapel Hill [https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/chapelhill], featuring three classic songs performed by the House Band! [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/02/03105838/School-of-Rock-Sessions-Feature-Image-NEW.png] This month, Aaron welcomes seven members of the House Band: Joshua Bosworth, Brooke Briner, Ripley Florek, JJ Helbert-Meacham, Conlan Sharp, Grant Watson, and Katie Wilson. All seven are graduating seniors, moving on after many years with School of Rock – and many Studio Sessions performances on 97.9 The Hill. [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/15190357/SORCH-071526-2-1024x771.jpg]https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/15190357/SORCH-071526-2-scaled.jpg All seven share their favorite memories from their time at School of Rock Chapel Hill – including memorable moments from past Studio Sessions, as well as the highlights from their recent summer tour – and discuss their plans for the future. [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/15190436/JJ-SORCH-071526-1024x771.jpg]https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/15190436/JJ-SORCH-071526-scaled.jpg JJ Helbert-Meacham sings “Great Gig in the Sky.” School of Rock owner/GM David Joseph is also on hand (along with House Band director Danlee Gildersleeve) to share his own thoughts and reflections – and promote a couple upcoming shows, including a final House Band sendoff on Saturday, July 25, at Cat’s Cradle Back Room [https://catscradle.com/event/school-of-rock-chapel-hill-house-band-senior-sendoff/cats-cradle-back-room/carrboro-north-carolina/]. [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/15190317/AK-SORCH-071526-1024x768.jpg]https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/15190317/AK-SORCH-071526-scaled.jpg Listen to their conversation, plus the band’s performance of Pink Floyd’s “Time” and “Great Gig in the Sky” along with a hard-rock cover of “Happy Together.” The post Studio Sessions with School of Rock Chapel Hill: Farewell 2026 Seniors! [https://chapelboro.com/town-square/live-local/studio-sessions-with-school-of-rock-chapel-hill-farewell-2026-seniors] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

What’s Trending: It’s Gonna Be The Hated British

[https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04155631/Whats-Treading-864x329-1.png] Trending today: a survey showing Europeans are more positive about the European Union now that the United Kingdom has left. (Is that because they saw what happened to Britain after leaving – or because they just don’t like Britain and they’re happier with a Britain-free EU? Maybe a little of both.) 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 [https://chapelboro.com/category/the-aaron-keck-show/whats-trending-with-victor-lewis] – 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 [https://open.spotify.com/show/11jUjaXgON7EZspQ2VsTI1], from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews. What’s Trending is made possible by Dynamic Electric. [https://www.dynamic-electric.com/] Listen now: The post What’s Trending: It’s Gonna Be The Hated British [https://chapelboro.com/the-aaron-keck-show/whats-trending-with-victor-lewis/its-gonna-be-the-hated-british] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

On Air Today: Promoting Wellness During and After Cancer Treatment, with ‘Get Real and Heel’

Have you been affected by cancer, or are you caring for someone who is? Saturday, August 15, head to the Friday Center for an all-day event called the Wellness Exchange, featuring speakers, workshops and demonstrations about all the ways to promote wellness during and after cancer treatment – including nutrition, art, writing, meditation, yoga, exercise, massage, and more. The Wellness Exchange is being hosted by UNC’s Get Real & Heel initiative [https://www.activeaftercancer.org/] – which is also using the event to celebrate their 20th anniversary. Click here to get more info and register. [https://www.activeaftercancer.org/wellnessexchange] Aaron welcomed Carly Bailey of the UNC Lineberger Cancer Center to discuss the Wellness Exchange, the Get Real and Heel program, and the importance of wellness efforts during and after cancer treatment. [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/15062556/AK-Carly-Bailey-071526-1024x768.jpg]https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/15062556/AK-Carly-Bailey-071526-scaled.jpg 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 [https://chapelboro.com/on-air-today] – 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 [https://open.spotify.com/show/11jUjaXgON7EZspQ2VsTI1], from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews. Listen: The post On Air Today: Promoting Wellness During and After Cancer Treatment, with ‘Get Real and Heel’ [https://chapelboro.com/the-aaron-keck-show/on-air-today/promoting-wellness-during-and-after-cancer-treatment-with-get-real-and-heel] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

The Morning News: Lessons from Chantal, Orange County Commissioner Applicants, UNC Gymnastics

In today’s news: six residents apply for an open seat on the Orange County Board of Commissioners, including former Chapel Hill mayor Pam Hemminger. Also: local leaders reflect on the recovery from Tropical Storm Chantal and the lessons learned going forward; and the Tar Heel gymnastics team looks to build on a successful 2026 campaign as they get ready for next season. [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/17090745/Morning-News.png]https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/17090745/Morning-News.png 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, [https://chapelboro.com/category/the-aaron-keck-show/6-o-clock-news] 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 [https://open.spotify.com/show/11jUjaXgON7EZspQ2VsTI1], from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews. Listen: The post The Morning News: Lessons from Chantal, Orange County Commissioner Applicants, UNC Gymnastics [https://chapelboro.com/the-aaron-keck-show/6-o-clock-news/lessons-from-chantal-orange-county-commissioner-applicants-unc-gymnastics] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

On Air Today: Larry McManus of Modern Wealth Management

Aaron welcomes Larry McManus of Modern Wealth Management of Chapel Hill, one of our newest community partners. He discusses his personal career journey, the relationships he enjoys building with his clients, and the common mistakes and pitfalls of retirement planning – particularly for folks in the Triangle, many of whom have careers in the RTP. Conversation presented by Modern Wealth Management of Chapel Hill. [https://www.modwm.com/locations/chapel-hill-nc/] [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/14062133/AK-Larry-McManus-071426-1024x768.jpg]https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/14062133/AK-Larry-McManus-071426-scaled.jpg 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 [https://chapelboro.com/on-air-today] – 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 [https://open.spotify.com/show/11jUjaXgON7EZspQ2VsTI1], from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews. Listen: The post On Air Today: Larry McManus of Modern Wealth Management [https://chapelboro.com/the-aaron-keck-show/on-air-today/larry-mcmanus-of-modern-wealth-management] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].