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Jones Angell on ‘Carolina Football Live’ and UNC Football’s Prep for 2026 – On Air Today (August 24, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 24, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Tar Heel Sports Network play-by-play broadcaster and host Jones Angell speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, August 24.

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The Carolina Football Hour on Franklin Moves to Saturdays – On Air Today (August 24, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 24, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh and Brighton McConnell unveil a new day and time for the “Carolina Football Hour” on Monday, August 24.

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On Air Today: Executive Director of EMPOWERment Delores Bailey and UNC Basketball Legend Phil Ford

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 24, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Executive Director of EMPOWERment Delores Bailey and UNC Basketball Legend Phil Ford joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 20. They discussed the upcoming 30th Anniversary Gala for EMPOWERment. They recapped the history of the organization, their current initiatives and more. They also previewed the upcoming gala at The Story Venue. Buy tickets for the EMPOWERment 30th Anniversary Gala here.

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On Air Today: Nashville Recording Artist Tabitha Meeks Announces Cat’s Cradle Back Room Show

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 21, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Nashville recording artist Tabitha Meeks spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 21. She announced an upcoming concert at Cat’s Cradle Back Room on November 1. She discussed the excitement of playing at that venue, recapped her touring schedule from the first part of the year, discussed “Girl of the Hour” being song of the year for 97.9 The Hill, and more.

Dale Edwards on The News of Orange County’s Top Summer Stories – On Air Today (August 19, 2026)

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

Dale Edwards, the managing editor for the News of Orange County, speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 19.

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UNC-NC State Men’s Basketball Non-Conference Game Officially Scheduled in Greensboro – On Air Today (August 19, 2026)

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

97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh joins News Director Brighton McConnell on the air Wednesday, August 19, after returning from a ceremony in Greensboro announcing a new non-conference series between UNC men’s basketball and N.C. State.

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On Air Today: South Creek Update from Beechwood Organization President Steven Dubb

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

Steven Dubb, the Principal and President of the Beechwood Organization spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 18. He discussed the latest news from the South Creek development in the southern portion of Chapel Hill. He talked about the importance of having homes in a lower price range than is typical for Chapel Hill, the value of having 80 acres of nature preserve as part of the development, and what future timelines are for South Creek. He also shared some upcoming milestones, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh

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

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 14. He discussed the start of the fall sports season for UNC with women’s soccer getting a 4-0 win over Fairfield. He also talked about the football team as they continue to prepare for the season opener against TCU. He also looked at other upcoming falls sports, discussed the Seth Trimble situation, and more.

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On Air Today: Amy Sayle, Education Specialist for the Morehead Planetarium

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 12, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Amy Sayle, Education Specialist for the Moorhead Planetarium, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 12, discussing the upcoming Perseus Meteor Showers overnight on August 12-13. She discussed the best timing and techniques for viewing the meteors, which will have the advantage of a new moon making the sky even darker than usual. She also discussed other celestial events, events at the Moorhead Planetarium, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill Social Media Manager Henry Taylor

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 10, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 10. They discussed weekend activities, which included trips to Boone and Washington, D.C. Henry highlighted some of the most trending social media posts for Chapelboro, which included the Breadmen’s closure and the announcement that DJ Diesel will be performing before a UNC Football game, and more.

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