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Orange County: Preview of Upcoming Meeting, Orange County Government Academy, MLK Day

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 14, discussing county news and events. She previewed next week’s meeting of the Orange County Commissioners, which will be their first gathering of the year. She also talked about the upcoming Orange County Government Academy, which is currently taking applications. She discussed the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, and more.

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On Air Today: Radio Voice of UNC Women’s Basketball Matt Krause

Radio Voice of UNC Women’s Basketball Matt Krause spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 14, discussing recent action and upcoming games. He talked about the Tar Heels recent struggles which include an overtime loss to Stanford and double-digit blowout at Notre Dame. He talked about the areas the team will be focusing on to get back into the win column, as well as some of the upcoming matchups and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 14, discussing town news and events. He talked about the most recent meeting of the board of commissioners, which saw discussion of the Roberson Walk Park Master Plan, the widening of Hillsboro Street which is set to begin this summer, and the groundbreaking for Lewis Freeman Park. He also discussed the town board’s decision late last year to move forward with the South Village Small Area Plan, and more.

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Hillsborough: Oakdale Village Rezone, Utility Work, Cemetery Wall Damaged

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 13, discussing town news and events. He talked about the business of the most recent board of commissioners meeting, which saw a rezoning request for Oakdale Village, and more. He also discussed some upcoming utility work that will close a section of Corbin Street, as well as a New  Years Eve automobile accident that saw a cemetery wall damaged on Corbin Street, and more.

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Chapel Hill: LUMO, Summer Camp, Upcoming Events

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 8, discussing town news and events. She talked about the town returning to a more normal schedule after the holidays. They both discussed the challenges around signing kids up for summer camp in the Chapel Hill area. She also talked about the town council meeting from this week which included discussion of amendments for the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO), and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Haw River Assembly Executive Director Emily Sutton

Haw River Assembly Executive Director and Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 7. She discussed a meeting of the state’s Environmental Management Commission, which is making decisions on how the state will regulate PFAS and other pollutants. She also talked about the recently released “State of the Haw” report and an upcoming community meeting unpacking some of that data, and more.

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On Air Today: Tabitha Meeks on 97.9 The Hill’s Song of the Year

Nashville recording artist Tabitha Meeks spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey, discussing her song “Girl of the Hour,” which earned the top spot on the Top 97 of 2025. She talked about the song’s origin, the impact it has had on listeners, and how it helped shape her 2025. She also discussed the holiday season and it’s importance on her career, what she’s looking forward to in 2026, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 6, discussing county news and events. She checked in after day one of the commissioners three-day budget retreat, sharing some procedural discussions for this iteration of the board. She also detailed some of the specific budget conversations, previewed the next couple of days discussions, and more.

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Hillsborough: Sewer Pump Station, BRIC Funding, New Year

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 6, discussing town news and events. He talked about the town’s sewer pump station near the Eno River coming fully back online for the first time since Tropical Depression Chantal. He also talked about the process of getting the BRIC funding to have that pump station moved. He looked ahead to the new year for the town, and more.

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