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The Evening News: Football in Ireland, Carrboro Homicide, G20 Event

Posted by | Aug 28, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more coverage of the UNC Football team in Ireland, preparing for tomorrow’s game against TCU. We get more details as the investigation continues on a fatal stabbing in Carrboro. Chapel Hill prepares for a G20 Technology event coming to the Carolina Inn early next week. The UNC Women’s Soccer team also plays in Ireland, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Economic Development Awards, G20 Meeting, Back to School

Posted by | Aug 27, 2026 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 27. She discussed some recent economic development awards won by the town. She also talked about the first week of school playing out in our community, previewed some upcoming events, and more.

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Talking Culture: ‘Looking Back’ on Chapel Hill’s Civil Rights Era, with Barbara Tyroler and Carter Minor

Talking Culture: ‘Looking Back’ on Chapel Hill’s Civil Rights Era, with Barbara Tyroler and Carter Minor

Posted by | Aug 26, 2026 |

Aaron welcomes local photographer Barbara Tyroler, whose new exhibition at the Seymour Center explores Chapel Hill’s civil rights memory.

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The Morning News: Elementary School Redistricting, Bedford Memorial, Football Week

Posted by | Aug 26, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. In this edition of the news we hear more on upcoming elementary school redistricting in Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools. We also hear highlights and reflections from the memorial service for Jamezetta Bedford, which took place this past weekend. In sports we hear from TCU head coach Sonny Dikes on how to prepare for the Tar Heels, and more.

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The Morning News: High School Greenhouse, Local Government, NC Polling Numbers

Posted by | Aug 25, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. In this edition of the news we hear more on a student who refurbished a greenhouse at Chapel Hill High School. The local government meeting schedule shows the Orange County Commissioners meeting tonight at 7 at the Southern Human Services Center. In sports, we hear from newly named starting quarterback Billy Edwards, and more.

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The Morning News: First Day of School, Glenwood Elementary, Football Game Week

Posted by | Aug 24, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. In this edition of the news we hear more on the start of the school year for Glenwood Elementary School, which will be closing at the end of this school year, and the future of one of its signature programs in limbo. We hear from Chancellor Lee Roberts ahead of the start of the football season, and more.

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The Evening News: CHCCS Decision on Glenwood, Jamezetta Bedford Memorial, Jordan Shipp

Posted by | Aug 21, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from CHCCS leaders on their mixed decision on Glenwood Elementary’s World Language Program, Jean Hamilton remembers Jamezetta Bedford ahead of this weekend’s memorial, and more. In sports, we hear a profile of Tar Heel football star Jordan Shipp, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Council Look Ahead, Parks and Rec Updates, Back to School

Posted by | Aug 20, 2026 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 20, discussing town news and events. She looked ahead to the start of school for k-12 students in the community next week. She also previewed the town council’s priorities and business going into the fall. She also updated some ongoing parks and rec projects, including the reopening of the tennis courts at Cedar Falls Park, and more.

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