Andrew Stuckey, Author at Chapelboro.com

On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 14, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 14. He discussed the start of the fall sports season for UNC with women’s soccer getting a 4-0 win over Fairfield. He also talked about the football team as they continue to prepare for the season opener against TCU. He also looked at other upcoming falls sports, discussed the Seth Trimble situation, and more.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 14, 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 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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Carrboro: Music Festival, Back to School, Teen Center Pilot

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 14, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 14, discussing town news and events. She talked about the upcoming fall festival season in Carrboro, with a highlight the Carrboro Music Festival, which was just announced this week. She also previewed the upcoming La Feistas en La Calle, West End Poetry Festival, and more. She also discussed the upcoming return of students to the area, and the return to school for local public school students. She talked about a Teen Center pilot program at the Drakeford Library Complex, and more.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 13, 2026 | The 5:00 News

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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Chapel Hill: Students Returning, Fire Station 4, LUMO Workshops

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 13, 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, August 13, discussing town news and events. She previewed the upcoming Inter-City visit with the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill Carrboro, where they will visit Charlottesville, VA. She also discussed the start of school for both UNC and CHCCS. She talked about the plans for a rebuild of First Station 4 on Weaver Dairy Road, previewed some upcoming LUMO outreach, and more.

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The Evening News: Seth Trimble Moves On, Eno Arts Mill Returns, Athletic Department Evolves

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 12, 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 that Seth Trimble will transfer to Louisville for his newly awarded 5th season of eligibility, as UNC has already completed their roster for the upcoming season. We also hear more details from Athletic Director Steve Newmark on a plan to consolidate the athletic department’s revenue generation. We get a detailed story on the Eno Arts Mill’s reopening, and more.

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On Air Today: Amy Sayle, Education Specialist for the Morehead Planetarium

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 12, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Amy Sayle, Education Specialist for the Moorhead Planetarium, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 12, discussing the upcoming Perseus Meteor Showers overnight on August 12-13. She discussed the best timing and techniques for viewing the meteors, which will have the advantage of a new moon making the sky even darker than usual. She also discussed other celestial events, events at the Moorhead Planetarium, and more.

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Orange County: Tax Assessment Work Group, Upcoming Events, and More

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

Vice-Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Amy Fowler spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 12, discussing county news and events. She talked about the Tax Assessment Work Group, which is examining how tax assessment is done in the county. She discussed the work that group is engaged in and the timeline for sharing their findings. She also talked about administrative costs of SNAP benefit administering, and new steep fines being levied at counties who have error rates. She also looked ahead to the August 25th meeting of the county commissioners and more.

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The Evening News: Athletic Department Financial Structure, VinFast Reflections, Local Government

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 11, 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 of a proposal to make the athletics department’s revenue generation housed as an associated entity. We reflect on the VinFast plant not materializing at the Moncure megasite. We check in on local government leaders, hear some national polling numbers from Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jensen, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Communications Director Caitlin Murphy

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 11, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Communications Director for the Town of Pittsboro Caitlin Murphy spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 11, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent meeting of the board of commissioners, discussed the hiring of a new planning director, and updated several town events, including some updates to parks, PBO 101, and more.

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