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On Air Today: Michael Koh Talks Sports Weekend

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 6, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, January 6. He discussed the weekend in sports, highlighted by the UNC men’s basketball team’s unlikely comeback victory over Notre Dame. He also discussed the women’s team’s loss to Notre Dame, the transfer portal in football, and more.

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Conversations We Need To Have: Orange County Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 6, 2025 | Conversations We Need To Have

Orange County Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, January 6. He discussed what his office would be emphasizing in 2025, including some department trainings, roundtable discussions, and more. He also talked about the importance of responding when someone makes an over-the-line comment in casual conversation, and more.

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On Air Today: Bridging the Gap with Grow Your World

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 3, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

Afterschool Director Kelly Fox, Mentor Lindsey White, and students Josiah Marshall and Carter Alston from Grow Your World spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 3 for Bridging The Gap, presented by Orange Partnership. They discussed how Grow Your World’s after school programs help support youth in our community and more.

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On Air Today: Brenda Evans Discusses her Great-Grandmother Elizabeth Cotten

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 3, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

Brenda Evans, great-granddaughter of Elizabeth Cotten, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 3. She discussed her relationship with Elizabeth Cotten, who raised her and also took her on tour when she was a young girl. She talks about the Libba Cotten Day event at the Century Center on Sunday. She discussed performing on the song “Shake Sugaree,” and more.

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On Air Today: Jesse Fox Tops Our List of Top Songs for 2024

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 2, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

Local musician Jesse Fox spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 2. Fox’s song “Second Life” was recently named the top song of 2024 on 97.9 The Hill’s countdown. He discussed his 2024, including the process of putting out his album “Faster Dreams,” recording a live special for PBS, and repeating with 97.9 The Hill’s top song of the year. Last year Fox’s song “Stop This Train” reached the #1 spot. Two other songs from “Faster Dreams” also appear on this year’s countdown — “Hanging Tree,” and “Winchester Lead.”

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On Air Today: Suzanne Tormollen, Director of Marketing for TABLE

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 18, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Director of Marketing for the Carrboro-based non-profit TABLE Suzanne Tormollen spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 12. She discussed their push to reach their 2024 fundraising goal during the holiday season. TABLE currently feeds over 1,000 kids a week in our community, but they also have a waitlist. Visit TableNC.org to donate!

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill Radio Broadcast & Radio Program Manager Kenny Dike

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 16, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill Radio Broadcast & Radio Program Manager Kenny Dike spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, December 16. He discussed some seasonal changes to the broadcast calendar coming up at the end of the month. That includes a busy UNC sports schedule, some upcoming end-of-year countdown lists airing, holiday closures, and more.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 16, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, December 16. He discussed the latest on Bill Belichick’s arrival arrival in Chapel Hill. He also discussed the impacts of the hire that are already emerging. He talked about the men’s basketball team’s recent win over LaSalle, and looked ahead at what comes next for the team as they face two top ten opponents this week. He also previewed the men’s soccer final in Cary, and more.

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On Air Today: Dr. Andrea Murray-Lichtman from UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social Work

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 3, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Dr. Andrea Murray-Lichtman, Associate Dean of Master of Social Work Education and Clinical Associate Professor at UNC spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 3. They discussed the importance of social workers in our community, and the increasing need for people in those roles. She also talked about what sets the UNC School of Social Work apart, the flexibility of the Master of Social Work degree paths, and more.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 2, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh talks about the weekend in UNC sports. Discussion includes the end of the Mack Brown era, Freddie Kitchens as Interim Coach, and what comes next for the program. He also talked about Women’s Soccer making it to the college cup to once again face Duke, this time in the national semifinal. He talked about the volleyball team making the NCAA Tournament, new basketball rankings, and more.

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