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Orange County: Response to Buc-ee’s Coming to Mebane, Look Ahead to MLK Day Events, and More

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 10. She discussed the approval of a Buc-ee’s travel center coming to the other side of the county line in Mebane. She also looked ahead to events happening on MLK Day weekend, and more.

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On Air Today: News of Orange Editor Dale Edwards

News of Orange Editor Dale Edwards spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 9. He discussed the recently announced merger of the News of Orange with The Mebane Enterprise. He also talked about the Mebane City Council’s green-light of a plan to bring a Buc-ees travel center to Mebane. He then recounted his path away from and then back to the position of Editor of the News of Orange, 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 9. He discussed highlights from Monday night’s meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, including a small annexation near Chatham Park Way, a declaration of a day of service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and more. He also discussed the moving of town hall and the town offices, the Pittsboro Police Department getting more space, and more.

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Hillsborough: Urban Archery, Updating Water Facility, and More

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 9. He discussed the board of commissioners considering an Urban Archery program to mitigate the deer population. He also talked about budgeting for upgrades to the Adron F. Thompson water / sewer facility. He previewed the upcoming Assembly of Governments meeting in Orange County, and more.

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

The Voice of UNC Women’s Basketball Matt Krause spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, January 8. He discussed takeaways from the UNC Women’s basketball season so far, and what they have done well to start 3-0 in the ACC. He also discussed roster depth, the magic of watching Alyssa Ustby live, and more.

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On Air Today: WCHL Chapelboro Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo

97.9 The Hill and WCHLChapelboro Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, January 8. They discussed new year’s resolutions and making plans for the new year. She also talked about social media content around the move of our offices to East Franklin Street, our recent countdown of the top 97 songs of 2023, and what is to come going forward in 2024. 

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Stroman on Sports: College Football Championship Game, New Football Hire, and More

University of North Carolina staff member and expert on the intersection of sports and business Deb Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, January 5. She discussed the College Football National Championship Game, which she will be attending. She also reacted to the new defensive coordinator hire for UNC, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Goodbye to Linda’s and UNC Hires New Defensive Coordinator

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is a story about Linda’s Bar and Grill closing permanently. We also learn about Geoff Collins, the new Defensive Coordinator for UNC Football, get an update on the 203 S. Greensboro Project, learn about Alyssa Ustby’s historic triple-double for the women’s basketball team, and more.

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

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 5. He discussed the historic performance from UNC women’s basketball star Alyssa Ustby, who recorded the program’s first ever triple-double. He also discussed what comes next for the women’s team, the newly hired defensive coordinator for the football team, other UNC sports getting their seasons started this weekend, and more.

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Crystal Cavalier-Keck and Jason Campos-Keck from 7 Directions of Service

Crystal Cavalier-Keck and Jason Campos-Keck from 7 Directions of Service spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 4. They discussed the origins of their Indigenous-led environmental justice and and community organizing collective. They discussed recent efforts around keeping the the MVP pipeline out of Alamance County. They also discussed efforts to stop a Buc-ees travel center from being built near Mebane, and more.

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