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UNC Men’s Basketball Fizzles in ACC Tournament, Raising Coaching Staff Questions – Mar. 13, 2026

Posted by | Mar 13, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, Mar. 13 following UNC men’s basketball’s 80-79 loss in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday night.

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On Air Today: Glenn Boothe of AndMoreAgain Presents

Posted by | Mar 13, 2026 |

Glenn Boothe of AndMoreAgain Presents spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 13. They discussed live music in the community, how love music helps lead to both music discovery and revealing new things about familiar songs, and more. They previewed some upcoming shows, talked about the cyclical nature of booking bands, and more.

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The Evening News: Graig Meyer on Leaving State Senate, Hubert Davis on ACC Tournament

Posted by | Mar 12, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, we hear from outgoing State Senator Graig Meyer on his decision to leave and the process to replace him. We hear a Carolina Connection story on UNC students who were in Milan covering the Winter Olympics. In sports, we hear from UNC Basketball Head Coach Hubert Davis ahead of their first game in this year’s ACC Tournament coming up tonight, and more.

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Chapel Hill: News Bus Grant, Ribbon Cuttings, Police Chief Honored

Posted by | Mar 12, 2026 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 12, discussing town news and events. She discussed the recently opened State Senate and the implications for the town. She talked about a grant the town recently received to upgrade the bus fleet for Chapel Hill Transit, a couple of recent ribbon-cutting milestones, an honor for Police Chief Celisa Lehew, and more.

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Orange County: Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford With Meeting Recap, Orange County Property for Sale

Posted by | Mar 11, 2026 | ,

Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 11, discussing county news and events. She recapped this week’s Orange Couny Commissioners meeting, which heard updates on the county’s 2050 Land Use  Plan, as well as appointment to boards and commissions. She also discussed some property that the county is selling, and the process they have to go through to sell that property. She also discussed the recent midterm elections, which saw her win reelection and the recently opened state senate seat in Orange County.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro’s Future Town Hall, Hotel Incentives, Lewis Freeman Park

Posted by | Mar 10, 2026 |

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 11, discussing town news and events. He was speaking on the phone from New Bern for the North Carolina Main Street conference. He recapped the town board of commissioners meeting from earlier in the week, which included approving a budget and architect for a new town hall facility, updating some incentives for the Hampton Inn, and more. He also recapped the Lewis Freeman Park dedication, and more.

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Carrboro: Elections and Voting, Women’s History Month, Kite Flying

Posted by | Mar 6, 2026 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 6, discussing town news and events.  She talked about election day on Tuesday, and they both reminisced about voting in previous elections. She also talked about an upcoming Black History Month concert that was rescheduled from February. She previewed a Women’s History Month event coming up, and more.

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On Air Today: Monet Richardson Community Foundation’s Rosé and Roses Soiree

Posted by | Mar 6, 2026 |

Monet Richardson Community Foundation Club Leaders Laney Garber and Mone’t Peaks and Club Advisor Suan Little spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 5. They discussed the upcoming Rose and Roses Soiree, which will be at the Graduate Hotel on Sunday, March 8 from 5-8 p.m. They discussed the history an mission of the MRCF, what motivated the change from 5k to soiree, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Election Reaction, Startup Settles in Chapel Hill, Affirming the Constitution

Posted by | Mar 5, 2026 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 5, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent meeting of the town council, which saw former local startup Eats2Seats choose Chapel Hill as their headquarters. She also talked about the council’s decision to pass a resolution reaffirming the fourth and fifth amendments to the Constitution, previewed some upcoming events, and more.

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Orange County: Election Reaction, National Association of Counties

Posted by | Mar 4, 2026 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 5, discussing town news and events. She offered reaction to Tuesday’s midterm primary elections locally, which saw three fellow board members elected. She also recapped feedback from Commissioners who went to the recent Association of Counties conference in Washington, D.C., and more.

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