News on The Hill with Andrew Stuckey Archives

Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 15, 2026 | Climate Thursdays

Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 15. She updated a story of corporate espionage she has been following concerning asphalt companies in Forsyth County. She discussed an EPA lawsuit that 20 states including Nort Carolina have signed onto, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Metro Mayors Recap, Parks and Rec Master Plan, Community Recognition

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 15, 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, October, 15. She recapped her time with the Metro Mayor’s Coalition in Asheville last week. She also recounted the most recent Chapel Hill Town Council Meeting which included an update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and more. She also recognized Karen Michael, this year’s recipient of the W. Cal Horton Service Award, and more.

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On Air Today: Carrboro Poet Laureate Dr. Amanda Bennett on West End Poetry Festival

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 14, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Carrboro Poet Laureate Dr. Amanda Bennett spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 15. She discussed the upcoming West End Poetry Festival, which runs this weekend from October 15-17. She recounted the planning of this year’s festival, which included establishing a theme that most of the performances fall under. She also explained the various events, previewed some highlights she’s looking forward to, and more.

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On Air Today: UNC Women’s Head Basketball Coach Courtney Banghart

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 14, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

UNC Women’s Basketball Head Coach Courtney Banghart spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 14. She previewed the upcoming season for the women’s team, highlighting some roster additions, including one of the top freshman in the country in Kate Harpring. She discussed the storylines going into to the season, including the environment at Carmichael Arena being a contributing factor to elite players wanting to come to UNC. She talked about the program’s ability to retain players, some recent big wins on the recruiting trail, and more.

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Orange County: Chair of the Commissioners Jean Hamilton and State Senator Jonah Garson

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 14, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast, Forum On The Hill

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton and State Senator Jonah Garson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 14. In this extended conversation, they discussed a proposed constitutional amendment that would cap the income tax rate at 3.5% in the state. They talked about the potential implications of this for local and state governments to fund mandatory services for citizens, and more.

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On Air Today: Science Education Specialist Amy Sayle on the Night Sky

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 14, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Science Education Specialist Amy Sayle spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 14. She discussed upcoming celestial events visible in the night time Chapel Hill sky in the next month. She discussed the moon’s phase, some highly visible planets in the sky, opportunities presented by our October late sunrises, and more. She previewed an upcoming residency she will be doing as an astronomer at The Grand Canyon, and more.

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On Air Today: Keeping a Healthy Lawn in Colder Months with Jeremy Warren from Nature’s Select

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 13, 2026 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored

Nature’s Select Lawn Care Services Area Manager for the Piedmont Region Jeremy Warren spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 13. He discussed Nature’s Select’s biological approach, which is personalized to each lawn’s soil. He talked about key treatments and maintenance as we transition into the colder season. He also welcomed a new Chapel Hill Manager for Nature’s Select, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp On Chatham Park South Village

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 13, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup, Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 13, discussing town news and events. He recapped the town board of commissioners meeting this week, which saw discussion of the design plan for Chatham Park’s South Village. He also discussed some recent challenges with Google Fiber contractors, previewed some upcoming town events, and more.

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Hillsborough: The Churton Street Project, Flush Fest Revisited, Police Summit

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 13, 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, October 13, discussing town news and events. He recapped this week’s town board of commissioners meeting, which included an update on the Churton Street Projects, which would considerably upgrade infrastructure south of downtown. He also revisited last weekend’s Flush Fest, which is an annual event funding a global sanitation non profit. He discussed an upcoming police summit, and more.

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The Evening News: Property Tax Revaluation Audit, Local Government Meetings, Basketball Begins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 12, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear more on the results of a property tax revaluation audit from the Orange County Commissioners. We check the rest of the local government meeting schedule, learn of an overnight road closure on I-40, and more. In sports, UNC Football finally gets a signature win under head coach Bill Belichick, the new look men’s basketball teams makes their exhibition debut, and more.

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