WCHL-AM (Chapel Hill, NC)

WCHL is a radio station located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, airing on 1360 AM and 97.9 FM. It serves as the main station for sports broadcasts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is part of the CBS Radio Network. The station primarily offers programming that caters to the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area, emphasizing local news and community-related topics.

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Chloe Humphrey Sets Record as UNC Women's Lacrosse Beats Clemson in NCAA Tournament

3 days ago | chapelboro.com | Michael Koh

Chloe Humphrey scored four goals to become the highest-scoring freshman in NCAA history Sunday afternoon, and No. 1 UNC cruised past Clemson into the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament with an 18-9 win. The Heels are on to the quarterfinals!!#GoHeels x @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/7mmHtAAPJo— UNC Women's Lacrosse (@uncwlax) May 11, 2025Humphrey’s four goals gave her 77 on the season, surpassing the previous freshman record of 74.
UNC Men's Lacrosse Falters Late, Loses to Richmond in NCAA Tournament 1st Round

4 days ago | chapelboro.com | Michael Koh

Richmond outscored UNC 11-5 in the second half of Saturday’s NCAA Tournament first-round matchup at Dorrance Field, leading the Spiders to a 13-10 upset win over the No. 8 overall seed Tar Heels. UNC’s season is over. Carolina led for the entire first half, jumping out to a 4-0 lead early in the second quarter thanks to goals from Owen Duffy and Dominic Pietramala.
May 10, 2025 - Chapelboro.com

5 days ago | chapelboro.com | Aaron Johnson

Hillsborough’s Lee Smith, author of Silver Alert, talks about the book and the quirky characters that fill her books. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Related StoriesNone
UNC Baseball Falls Late to No. 16 NC State in Game 2 of Weekend Series

5 days ago | chapelboro.com | Michael Koh

No. 16 NC State scored three runs in the top of the ninth inning to break a 5-5 tie and beat the Diamond Heels 8-5 at Boshamer Stadium Friday night. The two teams will meet in the rubber match to decide their weekend series Sunday afternoon. UNC played from behind for almost the entire evening, as the Wolfpack took a 1-0 lead against starter Aidan Haugh in the top of the first and added three more runs in the fifth to take a 4-0 lead.
UNC Women's Tennis Beats No. 12 NC State, Advances to NCAA Quarterfinals

5 days ago | chapelboro.com | Michael Koh

No. 5 overall seed UNC overcame a rare loss in doubles to beat No. 12 NC State 4-2 in the NCAA Tournament’s round of 16 Friday night at the Chewning Tennis Center. The Tar Heels will now advance to the NCAA Championship, which begins next week in Waco, TX. CAROLINA VICTORY!#GoHeels x @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/MumTCAtTvp— Carolina Women's Tennis ๐๐พ (@UNC_wtennis) May 10, 2025The Wolfpack took the early lead thanks to wins on No. 1 and No. 2 court in doubles.
Stroman On Sports: The UNC Brand in Modern Sports

5 days ago | chapelboro.com | Andrew Stuckey

Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, May 9. They discussed the changing landscape of college athletics, and where Carolina’s brand fits into that landscape, and more. Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC professor, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports.
The 5:00 News - Two Mayors Seeking Reelection, Budget Talks Continue, Huge Party Busted

5 days ago | chapelboro.com | Andrew Stuckey

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn that Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee and Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson will both seek reelection for a second two year term this November. We learn of a 2,500 person party leading to charges against an Orange County property owner. He check in on continued budget talks, hear a MediaHub story on a banned books bill, and more.
Carrboro: Barbara Foushee on Running for Reelection, Initial Look at Budget

5 days ago | chapelboro.com | Andrew Stuckey

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 9, discussing town news and events. She discussed her announcement this week that she will be seeking a second term as mayor, and how she arrived at that decision. She also discussed the first look at Town Manager Patrice Toney’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. She discussed major takeaways from the budget, the use of the fund balance, the challenges presented by the current economic landscape, and more.
On Air Today: Michael Koh Talks About the Upcoming Sports Weekend

5 days ago | chapelboro.com | Andrew Stuckey

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 9. He discussed the weekend in UNC sports, including the Diamond Heels impressive Thursday night win, and a look ahead to the rest of the series. He also talked about the Lacrosse teams, with both men’s and women’s hosting NCAA action this weekend. The women’s team awaits the winner of Navy and Clemson for a Sunday matchup, while the men’s team hosts Richmond on Saturday.
2,500-Person Party Leads to Numerous Calls, Charges for Property Owner

5 days ago | chapelboro.com | Michael Koh

An Orange County property owner is facing numerous charges after a party on his land attended by more than 2,500 people led to underage, intoxicated revelers wandering through traffic and numerous calls for assistance. Dwight B. Poole, 60, is charged with six counts of aiding and abetting people under the age of 21 to consume alcohol. The large party, held on May 2, took place at Poole’s Smokehouse Valley Farm, an agritourism property located off Mill Creek Road in Cedar Grove.