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News on The Hill with Andrew Stuckey

Th 5:00 News – ICE in the Triangle, 2026 Midterms, NCAA Championships

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in the Triangle area.  We also learn more about trends leading into the 2026 midterm elections. In sports, we check numerous UNC teams in the NCAA tournament, preview the basketball team’s matchup against Navy and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioners Karen Howard

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 18. She discussed the State of the County, after delivering that address at the board of commissioners meeting last night. She outlined Chatham’s economy, education, growth, and more. She also discussed the county’s Capital Improvement Plan, upcoming county events, and more.

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Hillsborough: ICE in The Triangle, Plate Readers, Community Events

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 18, discussing town news and events. He talked about reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers being in Hillsborough. He also clarified the town’s use of license plate reading technology, previewed some upcoming community events, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Tuition Hike at UNC, Field Hockey Victory, Football Preview

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the details behind the Board of Trustees at UNC deciding on a tuition hike for in-state students for the first time in almost a decade. We also learn of a series of public talks about a reduced state budget for CHCCS, a couple of late afternoon crime updates from Chapel Hill, and more. In sports, UNC Field Hockey moves on to the round of 8 in the NCAA tournament after beating St. Joseph’s, the basketball team looks to go 4-0 tonight, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Town Council Meeting Recap, Filling the SNAP Gap, and More

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 13, discussing town news and events. She discussed the highlights from the Chapel Hill Town Council meeting from earlier in the week, including an update to the town’s formal petition process. She also talked about the Gap in SNAP funding and the ways in which the community came together to fill those gaps. She also previewed upcoming events and more.

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Orange County: Rural Land Use, Selling Vacant Park Land, Veterans Day

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 12, discussing county news and events. She talked about the commissioners recent discussion of rural land use. She outlined a plan to sell vacant park land off Millhouse road to a recreation non-profit. She discussed Veterans Day activities in the community, an upcoming “repair cafe” coming to the Whitted Building, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Elaina Young and Samantha Owusu on New Health Services in Siler City

97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell speaks with Elaina Young and Samantha Owusu of the Chatham County Public Health Department on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

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Pittsboro: Chatham Park South Village, Reeves Farm, Climate Action

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 11, discussing town news and events. He got into a busy and lengthy Board of Commissioners meeting, which saw the approval of the Small Area Plan for Chatham Park’s South Village. He also talked about approval of the Reeves Farm development on the West side of downtown. He also discussed the passage of the town’s Climate Action Plan, and more.

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Hillsborough: Veterans Day, Cold Weather, UPROAR Art Installed

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 11, discussing town news and events. He discussed Veteran’s Day, and his participation in an Orange County event earlier in the day. He also discussed cold weather shelters and a food distribution event from last weekend. He talked about the installation UPROAR art in the town’s sculpture garden, and more.

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