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On Air Today: Hillsborough Town Commissioner Matt Hughes on Statewide Election Results

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

Hillsborough Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem Matt Hughe spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 4. He discussed outcomes of this week’s midterm election, which saw Democrats make sizable gains throughout North Carolina. He talked about the implications locally, for the state, and what to expect in the next several months. He also discussed Hillsborough news and events, and more.

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Orange County: Reactions to New Commissioners, Statehouse Shift, Constitutional Amendments

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 4, 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, November 4, discussing county news and events. She recapped election results, and how they will impact Orange County. Included in that discussion is a welcome of the three new members of the board, the change in power in the statehouse, and the passage of three constitutional amendments. She also previewed an upcoming meeting of the board of commissioners, and more.

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On Air Today: Morehead Planetarium’s Jupiter Ball with Ellie Quinlan and Victoria Wildman

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 3, 2026 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored

Jupiter Ball Co-Chair Victoria Wildman and Morehead’s Assistant Director of Development Ellie Quinlan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 3. They discussed the return of the Jupiter Ball on November 21, 2026 at The Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. They discussed the event’s history, purpose, and what makes it such a special night. Find tickets to the Jupiter Ball here.

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The Evening News – Election Preview, Chatham County Utilities, Mixed Start to Basketball Season

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 3, 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 today’s midterm elections locally. We also hear how national trends may play out early in the evening from Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jensen. Pittsboro meets with Google Fiber representatives, while Chatham County learns more about new plans for an Enbridge natural gas pipeline, and more. In sports, the men’s basketball team holds on for a close win against Western North Carolina, while the women’s team takes a loss in to Oklahoma in Paris, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 3, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 3, discussing county news and events. She discussed the election and its implications for both Chatham County, and the state. She also recapped the most recent meeting of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, talked about the latest with the Enbridge Pipeline, and more.

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Hillsborough: Reservoir Check, Election Night, Last Fridays and Halloween

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 3, 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, November 3, discussing town news and events. He recounted the past weekend which saw Halloween celebrations line up with Last Fridays Art Walk, making for a busy and vibrant weekend in downtown Hillsborough. He also discussed today’s election, and the general mood in Hillsborough leading up to the closing of the polls. He also discussed the Hillsborough reservoir, which remains at healthy levels in spire of a prolonged drought, and more.

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Big Games for UNC Football, Women’s Basketball and the WNBA – Stroman On Sports (October 30, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 30, 2026 | Stroman On Sports

97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, October 30 about a big weekend ahead with some dramatic games.

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Carrboro: Community Reaction to Possible Police Merger, Halloween, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 30, 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, October 30, discussing town news and events. She talked about Halloween activities around Carrboro this weekend before getting into the public meeting at the Drakeford Library Complex on Thursday. The meeting was to get community feedback from residents after a proposed plan to explore merging the Carrboro Police Department with Chapel Hill’s. She recounted the feedback, process going forward, expected timeline around the conversation, and more.

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The Evening News: Elliott Woods Apartments, Pittsboro Data Centers, Small Business Challenges

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 29, 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 about residents at Elliott Woods Apartments being forced to relocate for renovations. Chatham County continues to grapple with how to handle possible Data Center development, Chapel Hill small businesses navigate local barriers, and more. In sports, women’s soccer closes their regular season home slate, football prepares to welcome #1, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Halloween Weekend, Hedgepeth Reflection, LUMO Update

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 29, 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 29, discussing town news and events. She talked about the upcoming Halloween weekend, featuring subdued celebrations compared to previous years in Chapel Hill. She also reflected on the Chapel Hill Police Department’s role in the Faith Hedgepeth investigation and trial, as well as its impact on the community. She recapped the latest meeting of the Town Council, which saw more work on the Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite, and more.

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