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Stroman On Sports: UNC Football Season Begins

Posted by | Aug 29, 2025 |

Deborah Stroman speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 29 for “Stroman on Sports.” This week Brighton and Deb discuss the upcoming start to the UNC Football season and the highly anticipated debut of Head Coach Bill Belichick. They discuss implications of this season on and off the field, and more.

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The 5:00 News: U-Haul Hits Gas Station, Yan Memorial, Football Weekend

Posted by | Aug 29, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of an accident in Hillsborough where a U-Haul truck hit multiple cars and people as it crashed into a gas station on NC 86. Additionally, a major accident involving a tractor-trailer on I-85 caused traffic delays all afternoon. On campus, the community marked the two year anniversary of the shooting death of  Zijie Yan in Caudill Labs. In sports, the UNC football team and Chapel Hill prepare for the official start of the Bill Belichick era,  both soccer teams win, and more.

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Carrboro: UPROAR Purchase, NCBEMO Meeting, and More

Posted by | Aug 29, 2025 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 29. She discussed her recent participation in her first board meeting for the North Carolina Black Elected Municipal Officials. She also talked about the conclusion of the UPROAR Festival of Public Art, and Carrboro’s purchase of “Venus Flytrap” by Hamidou Sissoko. She also gave an update on storm recovery in the community and more.

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On Air Today: Inside Carlina’s Tommy Ashley Talks UNC Football

Posted by | Aug 29, 2025 |

Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 29. He discussed the commitment the university has made on the fan experience on gameday. He also discussed the increased attention and expectations around head coach Bill Belichick’s debut. He talked about how unknown the UNC roster is going in to the season. He also discussed Inside Carolina’s move to the On3 network, and more.

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On Air Today: Dave Sadeghi of Town Hall Grill

Posted by | Aug 28, 2025 | ,

Owner of Town Hall Grill, Town Hall Burger & Beer, People’s Coffee, and O’ya Cantina Dave Sadeghi spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 28. He discussed the upcoming home-opener for UNC Football, and the Kickoff Party on the Southern Village Green Presented by Town Hall Grill. The event starts at 5 p.m. on Monday and will feature food, outdoor games, a live DJ, an auction of signed UNC memorabilia to support local autism awareness, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Football Game Day, UPROAR Conclusion, Pedestrian Safety

Posted by | Aug 28, 2025 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 28, discussing town news and events. She talked about game day in Chapel Hill, as football season is set to begin on Monday for UNC. She discussed the conclusion of the UPROAR Arts Festival in Orange County, provided an update on some pedestrian safety features recently added on some of the busier streets around town, and more.

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Roberts Rules: NC House Minority Leader Representative Robert Reives on State Budget, Dist. 54 and More

Posted by | Aug 27, 2025 |

North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 27. He discussed a new apparent “Pay to Play” situation with Republican leaders in the general assembly, as outlined in an article on The Assembly. He also talked about the lack of a timeline for state budget, some of the recent successes in District 54, and more.

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The 5:00 News: Hypothetical Elementary School Closure, Chapel Hill Football Game Day

Posted by | Aug 27, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools explores what closing an elementary school would hypothetically look like. We hear from Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell on a Unified Development Ordinance meeting tonight. In sports, UNC Football General Manager Michael Lombardi talks about the importance of the game day experience in Chapel Hill,  and more.

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Orange County: Displaced Residents Funding, Tax Appraisal Work Group

Posted by | Aug 27, 2025 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 27, discussing county news and events. She talked about the board of commissioners unanimous vote to further fund housing for residents displaced by Tropical Depression Chantal. She also updated other items from the meeting, including the proposal of a Tax Appraisal Work Group. She talked about the UPROAR Festival which came to a close this past weekend, and more.

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On Air Today: News of Orange Editor Dale Edwards

Posted by | Aug 27, 2025 |

Managing Editor of the News of Orange County Dale Edwards spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 27. He discussed a recent e-mail hack he is continuing to deal with, and a piece he wrote to help raise awareness of fishing scams in email and elsewhere. He also talked about a recent utility line fire that caught a lot of attention and caused a power outage in Hillsborough. He discussed the opening of the new Thermo-Fisher plant in Mebane, and more.

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