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LIV Golf’s Days Might Be Numbered. What Does That Mean for the Sport? – Stroman on Sports (May 1, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 1, 2026 | Stroman On Sports

97.9 The Hill’s Dr. Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, May 1, and talk some golf in the wake of the news around LIV Golf.

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Carrboro: Mental Health Fair, Budget Preview, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 1, 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, May 1, discussing town news and events. She discussed a mental health fair happening in Carrboro Friday afternoon. She also previewed the upcoming budget process for the town, which will pick up later in May. She outlined some sidewalk work downtown from earlier in the week, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 30, 2026 | Climate Thursdays

Inside Climate News North Carolina Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 30. She discussed some of her recent reporting, which includes analysis of tax break’s received by data mining facilities, including Duke Energy. She also discussed some upcoming reporting on a pipeline being planned across Chatham County, and more.

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Chapel Hill: No Change to Town Charter, Southern Area Planning, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 30, 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, April 30, discussing town news and events. She outlined the public hearing on possibly reducing the size of the council and expanding the mayor’s term. After much pushback from the public, the town council voted to close the issue. She discussed an update on the Southern Area Plan, mentioned a few proclamations, previewed some upcoming events, and more.

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Max Harmon of Jordan Matthews High School on NCAE Rally, Teachers’ Needs — On Air Today (Apr. 29, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 29, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Max Harmon of Jordan Matthews High School and the Chatham County Association of Educators joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell.

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On Air Today: Burlington Carousel Festival

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 28, 2026 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored

City of Burlington Recreation Supervisor of Special Events Sean Echeverria spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 28. He discussed this weekend’s upcoming 35th Burlington Carousel Festival. He discussed the carousel’s recent renovation and the special place it holds in the community. He outlined the festivals, rides, events, vendors, food and more. He also told how people can plan their trip to this free event, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Park Improvements and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 28, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 28, discussing town news and events. He discussed several parks and rec updates, including some upgrades coming to Knight Farm Park. He talked about a ribbon cutting for Chatham Park Way, and more.

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Hillsborough: UDO Rewrite, Corner Stores, Annexation Request

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 28, 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, April 28, discussing town news and events. He recapped the most recent meeting of the town board of commissioners, which included a lengthy update of the town’s Unified Development Ordinance. One provision in that rewrite would allow for more small scale corner stores in residential neighborhoods. He also talked about an annexation request, a Zwanze Day recap, and more.

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On Air Today: Lynn Carswell of Orange County Public School Strong

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 27, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Lynn Carswell of Orange County Public School Strong spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 27. She discussed Orange County Public School Strong and how she came to be involved. She also talked about Friday’s “Kids Over Corporations” rally coming up on Friday, May 1. She outlined the reasons for the rally, logistics for attending, the implications of it being during a weekday, and more.

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Stay Or Go? Player Movement Changes Tenor of College Basketball Offseason – Stroman on Sports (Apr. 24, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 24, 2026 | Stroman On Sports

97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, April 24 as the college basketball transfer portal season pushes on and the deadline for the NBA Draft entry approaches.

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