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On Air Today: Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh Talks NCAA Tournament

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 25. He discussed his trip to Charlotte to cover the UNC men’s basketball team in their first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. He discussed the atmosphere in Charlotte as North Carolina showed out to support college basketball. He also talked about the Tar Heels performance in the two games, and takeaways going forward. He also previewed UNC’s Thursday matchup with Alabama, and talked about the women’s team’s loss to South Carolina, and more.

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Stroman On Sports: Breaking Down UNC Women’s Basketball’s Win Against MSU

University of North Carolina and University of Virginia Staff Member and host of “If You Only Knew” Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, March 22. They discussed NCAA Tournament basketball, particularly the UNC Women’s team’s first round matchup with Michigan State. She discussed their performance in that game, their prospects on Sunday as they play South Carolina on the road, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Women’s Basketball Win, University Place Update, Dexter Romweber Day

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn about temporary visitor age restrictions being lifted at UNC Hospitals. We also hear about the latest in the redevelopment of University Place, we hear from UNC Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts on Artificial Intelligence, and more. In sports, the UNC women’s basketball team advanced in the NCAA tournament, we preview the men’s team’s matchup against Michigan State on Saturday, check in with the rest of UNC sports, and more.

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Carrboro: Future of CoGen Plant, Crisis Diversion Facility, Carrboro Film Fest, Dexter Romweber Day

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 22. She discussed the future of UNC’s CoGen power plant and accompanying rail line, with the town council making long term plans make it a multi-modal greenway with affordable housing. She also discussed a planned Crisis Diversion Facility in Orange County, a proclamation making March 22 Dexter Romweber Day, and more.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Talks NCAA Tournament Basketball From Charlotte

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 22. He discussed the atmosphere in Charlotte as the UNC men’s basketball team continues their tournament run. He discussed the men’s team’s win against Wagner, the breakout performance of Jae’Lyn Withers, and their prospects against Michigan State on Saturday. He also talked about which of the site’s teams has the best pep band, and much more.

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The 5:00 News – UNC Preps for NCAA Tournament, Large Humanities Gift for UNC, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we check the agenda for tonight’s Chapel Hill Town Council Meeting. Robert Reives talks election prep, we hear a UNC Media Hub story on culture wars on campus, we learn about a large gift given toward humanities scholarships at UNC, who will be getting honorary degrees at this year’s commencement ceremony, and more. In sports, the UNC men’s basketball team preps for the NCAA Tournament, baseball wins again, and more.

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Orange County: Milhouse Road Development, Legislative Breakfast, Animal Services

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 20. She discussed the commissioners thoughts on a development near Milhouse Road, got an update from an Eno River conservation group, and more. She also previewed the commissioners upcoming legislative breakfast with state lawmakers, and looked ahead to some upcoming events in the community, including “Creek Week,” and more.

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On Air Today: North Carolina Sports Network’s David Glenn Talks NCAA Tournament

Award winning sports journalist and author of “Holding Court” on Chapelboro.com David Glenn spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 20. He talked about UNC’s game against NC State in the championship game of the ACC Tournament. He also previewed the NCAA tournament for UNC in Charlotte, including what to look for for UNC to make a run in the tournament, and what he expects from the other teams in the field. He also talked about the home court advantage expected for Carolina in Charlotte, and more.

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On Air Today: Daybreak Health CEO Alex Alvarado and Chatham County Schools Director of Student Support Services Tracy Fowler

Daybreak Health CEO Alex Alvarado and Chatham County Schools Director of Student Support Services Tracy Fowler spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 19. They discussed a new agreement between the two organizations that will bring the opportunity for mental health services for all students in Chatham County Schools. They discussed the origins of the agreement, the logistics of how it works, how successful it’s been so far, and more.

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The 5:00 News – The Return of FC Series Soccer, Estes Drive Timeline, Mack Brown On Players’ Legal Trouble

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn that FC Series soccer will be returning to Chapel Hill this July. We also hear a story on the last portion of the ongoing Estes Drive Connectivity Project. We hear from Duke’s Ashley Ward after her attendance at the Aspen Ideas Climate Conference in Miami. In sports, Mack Brown weighs in on the three UNC football players facing misdemeanor charges after the deadly automobile accident back in January, and more.

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