News on The Hill with Andrew Stuckey Archives

On Air Today: David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network on UNC Football

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

North Carolina Sports Talk Legend David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 28. He discussed the UNC football team’s prospects as the season gets started in Ireland this weekend. He talked about what is different on this year’s team, how difficult making improvements in the win-loss record may prove, and the implications of how the season plays out for head coach Bill Belichick, and more.

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The Evening News: Football in Ireland, Carrboro Homicide, G20 Event

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 28, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more coverage of the UNC Football team in Ireland, preparing for tomorrow’s game against TCU. We get more details as the investigation continues on a fatal stabbing in Carrboro. Chapel Hill prepares for a G20 Technology event coming to the Carolina Inn early next week. The UNC Women’s Soccer team also plays in Ireland, and more.

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Carrboro: First Week of School, Remembering Jamezetta Bedford, Town Tree Health

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 28, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 28, discussing town news and events. She talked about the first week of school in the community and recounted her participation in welcoming students to Northside Elementary. She also discussed last weekend’s memorial service for late Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford, recounting key moments and takeaways from the celebration of her life. She outlined the work a tree expert is doing for the town in assessing tree health in public spaces around town, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Economic Development Awards, G20 Meeting, Back to School

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 27, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 27. She discussed some recent economic development awards won by the town. She also talked about the first week of school playing out in our community, previewed some upcoming events, and more.

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Orange County: Welcoming Rani Dasi and Honoring Jamezetta Bedford (Aug. 26, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 26, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 26.

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Chatham County Roundup: Librarian Rita Van Duinen on How She Can Help Small Business Owners (Aug. 26, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 26, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Rita Van Duinen — the branch manager of Pittsboro’s Chatham Community Library — joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 26.

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Dasi Sworn In, Bedford Memorialized, and Belichick Studied – The Evening News (August 26, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 26, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts and details the latest local news stories on Wednesday, August 26.

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Theodore Nollert on North Carolina’s Budget Corrections Bill and Its Process – On Air Today (August 26, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 26, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Theodore Nollert — the directory of policy for Carolina Forward and a Chapel Hill Town Council member — joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 26.