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On Air Today: Tami Schwerin of The Plant in Pittsboro

Co-Founder and Matriarch of The Plant in Pittsboro, Tami Schwerin joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 24, discussing upcoming events. She talked about this weekend’s Just Peachy Festival which includes a cobbler competition, live music, and more. She also talked about other upcoming events, some Pittsboro news that affects The Plant, and more.

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On Air Today: Glenn Boothe of Andmoreagain Presents Talks Concert Promotion

Glenn Boothe of AndMoreAgainPresents joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 17. He discussed recent concerts he’s attended, and looked ahead to some he’s looking forward to. He also discussed a recent trip to Minneapolis for a conference of independent concert promoters and venue owners, and more.

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On Air Today: Summertime events in Hillsborough with Paynter Law

Paynter Law lead attorney Stuart Paynter and Firm Manager Ella Feathers spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 16.  They discussed ongoing events they are participating in this Summer including Cars, Coffee, and Counsel in Morrisville and Greensboro, and Last Friday Art Walks in Hillsborough.  They also discussed the importance of road safety awareness in the Summertime and around the holidays, and the upcoming River Park Concert happening in Hillsborough in October.

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On Air Today: NCAE President Christina Cole on State Budget

North Carolina Association of Educators President Christina Cole spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 16. She discussed the recently passed state budget, and it’s implications for public education in the state. She discussed some of the nuance of the teacher’s pay raise, including the lack of retroactive pay, flat raises for veteran teachers, and more. She also talked about upcoming work of the NCAE.

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On Air Today: Tropical Terrariums Workshop with Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew Bar Manager Paige McNeal

Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew Bar Manager Paige McNeal spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 16. They discussed upcoming events at Yonder, which includes the quarterly literary event “Noir at the Bar.” They also discussed a tropical drinks and tropical terrariums workshop led by 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey coming up on Sunday, July 19, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 13. He discussed an eventful weekend that involved rescuing a stray cat. He also talked about the latest on Chapelboro social media platforms, including a recent increase of attention on Instagram, and more. 

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Daniel Johnson Studying Violence Against Women Soldiers, Mental Health Issues in U.S. Military – On Air Today (July 8, 2026)

Military data and mental health reporter Daniel Johnson speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 8.

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What The Supreme Court Ruling on Transgender Athletes Means for Them and Title IX – On Air Today (July 8, 2026)

UNC law and sports administration professor Barbara Osborne speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 8.

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Orange County’s Kirby Saunders on Chantal Anniversary and Its Emergency Management Lessons – On Air Today (July 7, 2026)

Orange County Emergency Services Director Kirby Saunders speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell about the recent anniversary of Tropical Storm Chantal.

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Conversations We Need to Have: Paul Slack on The Feeling of Belonging During July 4th and The World Cup – July 6, 2026

Paul Slack, the chief civil rights officer for the Orange County government, joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell for “Conversations We Need to Have” on Monday, July 6. Coming off the Fourth of July holiday, the pair talk about what the holiday means for them and the conflicted feelings it generates, both historically and amid heightened political divide. Then, the two discuss how the World Cup being hosted in North America has felt like a moment of celebration and unity, while highlighting good parts of the American experience and its welcoming of other cultures.

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