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News on The Hill with Andrew Stuckey

The Evening News: Weather Delays, Carolina North Campus, Men’s Basketball on the Rise

Posted by | Jan 27, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. In this edition of the news, we get the latest on weather impacts from this past weekend’s storm which includes lots of lingering ice on the roadways. We also hear more on UNC’s initial plans for their Carolina North Campus at the former Horace Williams Airport. In sports, we hear from UNC Men’s Basketball head coach Hubert Davis on his team’s recent practices, and more.

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Hillsborough: Snow Storm Response, Board of Commissioners Meeting, Development Begins

Posted by | Jan 27, 2026 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 27, discussing town news and events. He discussed the current road conditions in Hillsborough, and the town’s response to the storm. He also discussed the plan for a meeting of the board of commissioners that was cancelled due to the weather. He also talked about a housing development at Cate’s Creek that just broke ground, and more.

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The Evening News: Weather Response, Closures, Basketball Wins

Posted by | Jan 26, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, we look back at the weekend of Winter Storm Fern, and look ahead to closures and delays caused by that storm’s ice. We hear from Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood on the aftermath of the storm and best practices going forward. In sports, both the men’s and women’s basketball teams for UNC get valuable wins over the weekend to bolster their tournament resumes, and more.

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

Posted by | Jan 26, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, January 26. He discussed the weather and road conditions in Pittsboro. He also highlighted some recent activity on 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com social, weather response updates, sharing audio on social media, a recent Instagram Reel from Aaron Keck, and more.

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

Posted by | Jan 26, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, January 26. He discussed the weekend in UNC sports, which featured a key road win for the men’s basketball team at Virginia on Saturday. He discussed the win, and how it fits into the larger story of UNC’s season. He also talked about the women’s team picking up a big overtime win on Sunday against Syracuse, and more.

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Mensah v. Duke Reflects Ongoing Professionalization of College Sports — Stroman On Sports (Jan. 23, 2026)

Posted by | Jan 23, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat about Darian Mensah being sued by Duke football for trying to enter the portal.

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Robert’s Rules: Rep. Robert Reives Discusses What Comes Next for State Budget, 2026 Likely Priorities

Posted by | Jan 22, 2026 |

District 54 Representative and North Carolina House Minority Leader Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 22. He discussed the ongoing budget debacle at the state level, which he expects to see little movement on until after primaries. He also reflected on 2025 for the state legislature, and looked ahead to what he expects to be some of the dominant storylines of 2026, and more.

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The Afternoon News: Closing Arguments, Ice Storm Coming, Basketball Wins

Posted by | Jan 22, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we update the Ross murder trial in Hillsborough, which has concluded arguments and moved to jury deliberation. We also continue to keep an eye on the winter storm coming to North Carolina this weekend, which includes possible record levels of freezing rain. We also learn more about UNC’s plans for their Carolina North Campus, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Storm Prep, LUMO, Carolina North

Posted by | Jan 22, 2026 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 22, discussing town news and events. She talked about the upcoming winter weather and the preparations being made as the town expects snow and ice over the weekend. She also discussed the most recent town council meeting which saw the passage of amendments to the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance. She talked about UNC’s announced plans for the Carolina North campus, and more.

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