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On Air Today: Not Ready For the Farm Podcast Host Judy Miller

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 8, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Not Ready For the Farm Podcast host Judy Miller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 8. Miller is a former lawyer, entertainment producer, real estate developer, college instructor, inventor, strategic business consultant, and corporate CEO who recently decided to confront aging through her 70s through the lens of a podcast. She’s joined by her “sidekick,” Jess Anderson. She discussed the podcast’s origins, intriguing topics, favorite moments, why it’s fun to work with Jess Anderson, and more.

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Conversations We Need to Have: Paul Slack on Juneteenth in Orange County

Posted by Maisie Moylan | Jun 2, 2026 | Conversations We Need To Have

Orange County Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 1st. They spoke about the national recognition of Juneteenth as a federal holiday and an opportunity to celebrate progress. Additionally, they discussed the upcoming Orange County Juneteenth celebrations happening in Hillsborough on June 12th.

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On Air Today: Andrew Taylor Troutman of “Little Big Moments” on Abolishing Medical Debt

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

Rev. Andrew Taylor Troutman of Chapel of the Pines Presbyterian Church in Chatham County joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 2. He discussed the church’s campaign to abolish $1.8 million of medical debt in Chatham County. Community members can help support the campaign at this link.

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On Air Today: Chatham County Overdose Prevention Coordinator Amanda McNamara Discussing Federal Opioid Settlement

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

Chatham County Overdose Prevention Coordinator Amanda McNamara from the Chatham County Public Health Department spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. She reviewed the federal opioid settlement and discussed how Chatham County is using their funds to support community health and mitigate the effects of the overdose epidemic. She also outlined some specific county programs, and more.

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On Air Today: Heat Awareness Week with Chatham County Environmental Health Director James Tiger

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 22, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Chatham County Public Health Department Environmental Health Director James Tiger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 22. He discussed heat awareness week, helping residents prepare and understand the health risks that come with extreme temperatures. He also discussed some institutional resources the county offers to help folks stay safe during the hottest part of the year, and more.

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Anderson Clayton on N.C. Democratic Party’s General Election Preparation — On Air Today (May 20, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 20, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party Anderson Clayton joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, May 20.

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Alison Friedman on Carolina Performing Arts’ New Festival — On Air Today (May 19, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 19, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Alison Friedman of Carolina Performing Arts, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, May 19 to bring details of a new festival.

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On Air Today: Co-Chairs of CHCCS Project Graduation – Aylin McGowan, Natalie Fitzhugh, and Ellie Zerden

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 18, 2026 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored

Co-Chairs of CHCCS Project Graduation, Aylin McGowan of Carrboro High School, Natalie Fitzhugh from Chapel Hill High School, and Ellie Zerden of East Chapel Hill High School spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 18. They discussed the purpose and history of Project Graduation, what they expect at this year’s event, what motivated them to get involved, and more. They also shared this year’s fundraising goal, which they are still 20k away from.

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Introducing the Hillsborough Chamber Golf Classic at Treyburn Country Club! — On Air Today (May 12, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 12, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Kelly Davis, Matt Dietz and Nora Dicker join 97.9 The Hill to share details of the first Hillsborough Chamber Golf Classic set for Sept. 1.

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Conversations We Need to Have: Paul Slack on Complicated Historical Legacies

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 4, 2026 | Conversations We Need To Have

Orange County Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 4. They began by discussing Andrew’s recent trip to Charleston, which included a discussion of the buildings in Charleston that were used in the slave trade. This led to a conversation about a burial ground for enslaved people that is in Blackwood Farm Park, and how the county plans on recognizing that.

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