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On Air Today: Science Education Specialist Amy Sayle

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 9, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Science Education Specialist Amy Sayle spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 9. She discussed her background in science, here interest in the stars, transitioning from her role at the Moorhead Planetarium. She also outlined key celestial events and viewing opportunities during the next month, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on PBO Businesses, Upcoming Board Meeting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 8, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 8, discussing town news and events. He discussed local businesses in Pittsboro, with some turnover at a prominent downtown location and the recent purchase of Chatham Mills. He also previewed next week’s Pittsboro Board of Commissioners meeting, and more.

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Hillsborough: Dual Supply and Downtown Businesses, Board Meeting Preview, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 8, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 8. He discussed the closure of a longtime downtown business and the general state of local businesses in the downtown area. He also previewed next week’s meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, as they begin their regular fall meeting schedule. He also previewed upcoming events, and more.

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Reacting to UNC Football’s Ongoing Investigation, NBA’s Punishment of Clippers – Stroman On Sports (September 4, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 4, 2026 | Stroman On Sports

97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman joins News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 4, for their weekly chat.

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The Evening News: Michael Lombardi Out, Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center, CHCCS School Board

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 4, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more on the resignation an investigation around former UNC Football General Manager Michael Lombardi. We also hear more on the Orange County Commissioners decision to name the Crisis Care Center after late board member Jamezetta Bedford. We get a recap of the CHCCS Board meeting from Thursday, and more. In sports, UNC Women’s Soccer and Volleyball both get wins, as Field Hockey looks to get on track this weekend, and more.

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Carrboro: Street Resurfacing, Stormwater Assistance, Oral Histories

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 4, 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, September 4, discussing town news and events. She discussed a stormwater assistance program from the town, a round of street resurfacing that the town is doing ahead of fall, a call for oral histories of Carrboro, and more.

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On Air Today: David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 4, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 4. He discussed the latest news from the UNC Football program, which saw the resignation of General Manager Michael Lombardi amid an explosive WRAL article. He discussed the implications for the program, the likely next steps, what the next few weeks of football might look like, and more.

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Chapel Hill: G20 Debrief, LUMO, Labor Day

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 3, 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, September 3, discussing town news and events. She debriefed the impact on the town from this week’s meeting of G20 leaders at the Carolina Inn. She also talked about upcoming business of the Town Council this fall, including the rest of the process of finishing the Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite, and more.

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Robert’s Rules: NC House Minority Leader Robert Reives on State of Chatham, General Assembly, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 3, 2026 | Robert's Rules

North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 4. He discussed the State of Chatham Presentation from earlier in the day. He recapped his summer and looked ahead to the legislative session at the end of September. He offered criticism of an addition added to the state budget, encouraged people to vote, and more.

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Orange County: Crisis Diversion Center Named for Jamezetta Bedford, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 2, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 2, discussing county news and events. She recapped the recent meeting of the Board of Orange County Commissioners, which included the formal decision to name the county’s new Crisis Diversion Center after late board member Jamezetta Bedford. That building is due to be constructed in the near future. She also outlined the purpose and origin of the facility, discussed the appointment of Amy McLamb to the role of Register of Deeds, and more.

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