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The Morning News: Educator Pay, Blood Shortage, Return of Arts Mill

Posted by | Jul 27, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. In today’s news: We hear from the president of the North Carolina Association of educators on the shortcomings of teacher pay in the new budget; we hear of a national blood donation shortage; an energy company in Durham faces a hefty fine; the Eno Arts Mill is set to reopen soon; a longtime Carrboro-area bar is getting a new owner and a rebrand, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Weather Update, LUMO Draft Availability, Public Info Session

Posted by | Jul 23, 2026 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 23, discussing town news and events. She discussed the recent inclement weather, and discussed preparedness for future inclement weather as we get further into hurricane season. She also talked about the Land Use Management Ordinance re-write, and the opportunities for public feedback on that draft document. She previewed an upcoming public information session, National Night Out, and more.

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On Air Today: Glenn Boothe of Andmoreagain Presents Talks Concert Promotion

Posted by | Jul 17, 2026 |

Glenn Boothe of AndMoreAgainPresents joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 17. He discussed recent concerts he’s attended, and looked ahead to some he’s looking forward to. He also discussed a recent trip to Minneapolis for a conference of independent concert promoters and venue owners, and more.

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Chapel Hill: The Land Use Management Ordinance Rewrite Draft Goes Live

Posted by | Jul 16, 2026 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 16. She discussed the release of the town’s long-awaited rewrite of the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO). She outlined the key tenants of the current document, and also recounted the history of the document and the reason for the rewrite. She previewed some community outreach on the document and talked about the timeline going forward. She also previewed some upcoming events and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor

Posted by | Jul 13, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 13. He discussed an eventful weekend that involved rescuing a stray cat. He also talked about the latest on Chapelboro social media platforms, including a recent increase of attention on Instagram, and more. 

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