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News on The Hill with Andrew Stuckey

Chapel Hill: First Meeting of 2024 Delayed, Looking Ahead at Goals, and More

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 4. She discussed the postponement of the first Chapel Hill Town Council meeting of 2024 until January 17. She also discussed some of the goals and expectations for the town heading into 2024, some specific upcoming events, and more.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Talks UNC Football Coach Turnover and Basketball Success

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 3. He discussed UNC Football’s decision to part ways with Defensive Coach Gene Chizik and Defensive Lines Coach Tim Cross. He also broke down the latest UNC men’s basketball victory over Pitt, and looked ahead in the schedule. He also talked about the UNC Lacrosse teams, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Linda’s Closing, Train Travel on the Rise, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn of Linda’s Bar and Grill on Franklin Street closing this week. We also have a story on train ridership increasing in North Carolina just as a high speed train line project through North Carolina goes forward. We also learn that two of Mack Brown’s coaches have been dismissed, recap a fun men’s basketball victory, and more.

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Orange County: Looking Ahead to 2024, Assembly of Governments, and More

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 3. She discussed priorities and goals for the board of commissioners in 2024. She also discussed the agenda for the upcoming Assembly of Governments meeting with Orange County’s elected officials, and more.

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The 5:00 News — Carrboro’s New Finance Director, Age Restrictions for Hospital Visitors, Remembering Eric Montross

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn about Carrboro’s new Finance Director. We also learn of age restrictions for visitors to UNC Hospitals during peak respiratory illness season, we hear a Carolina Connection story on sports betting in North Carolina, learn the top climate story of the year, remember Eric Montross, and much more.

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On Air Today: Local Musician Jesse Fox Talks About 97.9 The Hill’s Song of the Year

Local musician Jesse Fox spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on December 29. He discussed his song “Stop This Train” which was chosen by the 97.9 The Hill music team as the top song of the year. He discussed the writing of that song, and his upcoming solo album. He also discussed a PBS special he is being featured in, the SONARK studios where he recorded the new album, and more. We conclude the conversation by listening to “Stop This Train.”

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, December 29. He discussed the top news stories of the year in our community. He discussed the 2023 local elections and their potential impacts on the community. He also talked about the disappointing UNC men’s basketball season last year and how that influences the community. He previewed some of the big anticipated news stories of 2024, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh Talks UNC Men’s Basketball

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, December 29. He discussed the UNC Men’s Basketball season so far, including which players have impressed and which players could improve their play in the ACC schedule. He also looks ahead to key matchups in the upcoming ACC season, and more.

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On Air Today: Recapping UNC Football With Sports Journalist David Glenn

Award winning sports journalist, sports talk personality and author of Holding Court David Glenn spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 28. He discussed the results of the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, UNC’s football season in general, and what comes next for the program. He also previewed Friday night’s men’s basketball game against Charleston Southern, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Wednesday Shooting, Duke’s Mayo Bowl Recap, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn about a shooting that near Jones Ferry Road on Wednesday that left one person dead. We also hear a Media Hub story on how North Carolina’s new abortion law is effecting OB/GYNs. We also hear a recap of UNC’s loss to West Virginia in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, and more.

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