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Chapel Hill: Storm Water Plan, Budget Conversations, Remembering Mae McClendon

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 19, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 19, discussing town news and events. She recapped the most recent meeting of the Chapel Hill Town Council, which included discussion of the town’s stormwater plan, early budget conversations for 2026, and more. She also discussed the life and legacy of community legend Mae McClendon, who passed away earlier this week. She also previewed upcoming town events, and more.

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The Evening News: Primary Recount, Dodging Thunderstorms, NCAA Tournament Brackets

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 16, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from County Commissioner Earl McKee on his decision to request a recount in his election loss to Beth Bronson. We discuss the weather, which resulted very little thunderstorm activity. We also get the NCAA bracket reveal, which sees the men’s team with a six seed and a matchup with VCU. The women’s team earned a four seed and will host Western Illinois.

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Chapel Hill’s South Creek Neighborhood Celebrates Construction Milestone, Announces First Business Tenant

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 14, 2026 | Development, Housing

The development team for the future South Creek neighborhood in Chapel Hill gathered on Wednesday for a ceremony recognizing a milestone in the project: the completion of the first full building structure on the site.

UNC-Founded Eats2Seats to Create Entrepreneurial ‘Third Space’ with New Franklin Street Headquarter’

Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 13, 2026 | Business

Growing from a class project to a nationwide business, Eats2Seats recently celebrated the decision to keep its headquarters local.

The Evening News: Graig Meyer on Leaving State Senate, Hubert Davis on ACC Tournament

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 12, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, we hear from outgoing State Senator Graig Meyer on his decision to leave and the process to replace him. We hear a Carolina Connection story on UNC students who were in Milan covering the Winter Olympics. In sports, we hear from UNC Basketball Head Coach Hubert Davis ahead of their first game in this year’s ACC Tournament coming up tonight, and more.

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Chapel Hill: News Bus Grant, Ribbon Cuttings, Police Chief Honored

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 12, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 12, discussing town news and events. She discussed the recently opened State Senate and the implications for the town. She talked about a grant the town recently received to upgrade the bus fleet for Chapel Hill Transit, a couple of recent ribbon-cutting milestones, an honor for Police Chief Celisa Lehew, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Election Reaction, Startup Settles in Chapel Hill, Affirming the Constitution

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 5, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 5, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent meeting of the town council, which saw former local startup Eats2Seats choose Chapel Hill as their headquarters. She also talked about the council’s decision to pass a resolution reaffirming the fourth and fifth amendments to the Constitution, previewed some upcoming events, and more.

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The Evening News: Interstate Chase, UNC Policy Change, Basketball Wins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 2, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a couple of crime stories including a multi-county high-speed chase and a customer fighting off an armed robber at a gas station. We also preview tomorrow’s election by checking early voting totals and hearing from Tom Jensen on a missing set of endorsements this cycle. We hear from Chancellor Lee Roberts on a policy change at UNC, and more. In sports, a big weekend for both basketball teams leads into an important march, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Weaver Dairy Road Developments, Black History Recognition, Legion Road Update

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 26, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 26. She discussed the news of a Barnes and Noble coming to University Place later this year. She also talked about the recent Town Council meeting, which saw a recognition of Black History Month, and approval of a couple of developments on Weaver Dairy Road. She also gave an update on the Legion Road property, and more.

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The Evening News: Barnes and Noble at U-Place, Extending Pedestrian Trails, UNC Gymnastics

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 25, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a Barnes and Noble Bookstore coming to University Place. We also hear a story on the future of multi-model paths on Estes Drive Extension. We check the local government meeting schedule and early voting totals, and more. In sports, we hear a Carolina Connection story on the UNC Gymnastics team, check other results from Tuesday, and more.

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