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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill Radio Broadcast and Program Manager Kenny Dike

Posted by | Nov 18, 2024 |

97.9 The Hill Radio Broadcast and Program manager Kenny Dike spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 18. They discussed weekend activities that included seeing two local bands at Cat’s Cradle. They also talked about the upcoming broadcast calendar, which has lots of Tar Heel sports on it. Women’s Basketball, Men’s Basketball, and Football all have upcoming games on 97.9 The Hill this week and Thanksgiving Week. Find more details on the Chapelboro.com broadcast calendar. 

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Stroman On Sports: Women’s Basketball as UNC Preps for UCONN

Posted by | Nov 15, 2024 |

University of Virginia and University of North Carolina staff member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, November 15. They discussed UNC women’s basketball. Deb was on site in Greensboro as the UNC women’s team was preparing to tip off against second ranked UCONN. She discussed expectations for the team, the season going forward, and the general state of women’s college basketball.

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The 5:00 News – Post Election Anxiety, Big UNC Sports Weekend

Posted by | Nov 15, 2024 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on how community members are coping with post-election anxiety. We also learn of new charges in the Faith Hedgepeth murder. We preview a Repair Cafe event in Hillsborough, discuss some traffic closures, and more. In sports, UNC Field Hockey gets an NCAA Tournament win, football turns their season around thanks to an emerging young star, and several other UNC teams are in action this weekend.

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The 5:00 News – Remembering Reese McHenry, New Facility for PORCH

Posted by | Nov 14, 2024 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, the local music community mourns the loss of rocker Reese McHenry. We hear a Carolina Connection story on the changes at UNC’s Campus Y. We hear from the founder of an event that helps people repair broken items. We hear from PORCH on their brand new Carrboro facility, and more. In sports, yesterday was signing day for several UNC sports, and more.

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On Air Today: Singer-Songwriter, Speaker, and Author David LaMotte

Posted by | Nov 13, 2024 |

Singer-Songwriter, Speaker, and Author David LaMotte spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 13. He discussed the recovery situation in his home area of Black Mountain. He also discussed an upcoming concert at the United Church of Chapel Hill as a fundraiser for their Peacemaking Scholarship, which provides financial support to graduating seniors who aspire to a career in peacemaking. Find out more about the concert on Saturday, November 16th by visiting Unitedchurch.org. 

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Climate Thursday: Ashley Ward on Day 2 of COP29

Posted by | Nov 12, 2024 |

Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 11. She discussed day 2 of COP29, the UN’s 29th annual global climate conference. She discussed a message from John Podesta, Biden’s special advisor on climate. She also discussed the conference’s focus on finance this  year, previewed some discussions she is scheduled to be a part of, and more.

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Social Justice Advocate Dr. Michelle Laws of Symbiotic Strategies

Posted by | Nov 11, 2024 |

Social Justice Advocate and Principal Consultant for Symbiotic Strategies Dr. Michelle Laws spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 11. She discussed the importance of people taking care of their mental health in the immediate aftermath of the election. She discussed strategies and rational, particularly for marginalized communities, to keep themselves grounded in the days and weeks following the election, and more.

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Ashley Ward on Arriving at UN Global Climate Conference

Posted by | Nov 11, 2024 |

Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 11. She discussed her arrival at the Conference of Parties (COP), which is the United Nations annual global climate conference. This year’s conference is in Baku, Azerbaijan. Ashley discussed expectations for the conference, what its like being an American abroad shortly after Donald Trump’s reelection, and more.

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Carrboro: Election Response, New Town Council Member, Drakeford Library Complex

Posted by | Nov 8, 2024 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 8. She responded to results from Tuesday’s election, and reaffirmed some of Carrboro’s commitments to its residents. She discussed the election of new Town Councilmember Cristobal Palmer. She also talked about the official passage of the name Drakeford Library Complex, including an opening date coming into focus. She also discussed upcoming town events, and more.

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