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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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The Morning News: First Week at UNC, Fire Station #4, Hillsborough Water Main

Posted by | Aug 19, 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 about the first week of classes for the fall semester at UNC, including a clip from the opening convocation, and words from new student body president Devin Duncan. Jess Anderson shares details of the plan for Fire Station #4 in Chapel Hill, and Mark Bell explains a boil water advisory from Hillsborough Over the weekend. In sports, we learn of individual accolades for Tar Heel athletes, and more.

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On Air Today: South Creek Update from Beechwood Organization President Steven Dubb

Posted by | Aug 18, 2026 | ,

Steven Dubb, the Principal and President of the Beechwood Organization spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 18. He discussed the latest news from the South Creek development in the southern portion of Chapel Hill. He talked about the importance of having homes in a lower price range than is typical for Chapel Hill, the value of having 80 acres of nature preserve as part of the development, and what future timelines are for South Creek. He also shared some upcoming milestones, and more.

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The Evening News – FDOC, New Residence Halls, Football Prep

Posted by | Aug 17, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of some new residence halls that are under construction on campus. We also acknowledge the First Day of Classes (FDOC) on campus, as the fall semester gets underway. We also hear from the Chancellor on a government program for military officers coming to UNC, and more. In sports, Bill Belichick speaks on new assistant coach Bobby Petrino, and more.

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The Evening News: Mark Chilton Steps Down, FDOC on Monday, Fall Sports

Posted by | Aug 14, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn that Register of Deeds Mark Chilton is stepping down from his position a few months early. We also hear more from UNC leadership on the First Day of Classes (FDOC) coming up on Monday, learn more about Pittsboro’s new Planning Director, and hear from Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell on that town’s strategic plan. In Sports, UNC Women’s Soccer opens the fall sports season with a win, and more.

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The Evening News: Chatham County Pipeline, Carrboro Music Festival, Soccer Season Reimagined

Posted by | Aug 13, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard weighing in on community feedback on the Enbridge Pipeline. We also learn details of this fall’s Carrboro Music Festival, learn some crime news from Chatham County, and more. In sports, more on Seth Trimble to Louisville, a reimagined men’s soccer season proposed, and more.

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