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On Air Today: NCAE President Christina Cole on State Budget

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 16, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 16, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 13, 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, 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)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 8, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

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)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 8, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

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)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 7, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

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

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 6, 2026 | Conversations We Need To Have, On Air Today (PM)

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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On Air Today: Carrboro High School’s Poetic Justice League

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

Adri Urlaub, Gemella Punongbayan, and Owen Russell from Carrboro High School’s Poetic Justice League spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 24. They discussed their love of poetry, the role the Poetic Justice League serves in the community, and some of their upcoming events. They also talked about their upcoming appearance at Tomato Day at the Carrboro Farmer’s Market, and more.

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On Air Today: Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley Debriefs Diamond Heels Season

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 23, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 23, discussing the College World Series. He talked about the disappointing final game, the amazing season-long run, where this team falls in the history of the program, and more. He also looked ahead to the NBA draft, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 22, 2026 | 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, June 22. He discussed the atmosphere in Omaha in the build up to tonight’s deciding game three of the College World Series final. He talked about the team’s performance in the first two games, what to expect from Oklahoma, and more.

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