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Hillsborough: Holiday Activities, Strategic Plan Quarterly Updates, and More

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 28. She discussed upcoming holiday activities in Hillsborough, including the downtown gingerbread house displays. She also discussed quarterly updates for the town’s Strategic Plan, and more. 

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The 5:00 News – Tailei Qi Unfit for Trial, Football Fallout, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, we learn that a judge has ruled murder suspect Tailie Qi unfit for trial. We also hear about the findings of Carrboro’s Community Safety Task Force. In Sports, mixed results for UNC’s basketball teams, a rough weekend for football, and more.

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On Air Today: Sports Reporter Michael Koh Talks Weekend Sports

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 27. He discussed the sad ending to UNC’s football season, and unpacked the holiday weekend tournament performances for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams. He also recapped the soccer teams’ runs through the NCAA tournament, and more.

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On Air Today: Social Media With H’aiasi Chinfloo

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 27. She discussed our move to new headquarters on East Franklin Street and a recent video showing off our new digs. She also discussed social media reactions to UNC Football’s brutal loss to NC State on Saturday. They also discussed holiday lights on social media, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Crisis Unit Turns 50, Basketball Wins, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition, we hear about the 50th anniversary celebration for the Chapel Hill Police Department’s Mobile Crisis Unit. We also learn new COVID-19 numbers from state health officials, learn about local recipients of the Dogwood Award, and more. In sports, the UNC Men’s Basketball team got a win in the opening round of the Battle 4 Atlantis against Northern Iowa, and more.

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Orange County: Medicaid Expansion, Broadband Rollout, and More

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 22. She discussed what Medicaid expansion might look like in Orange County when it begins next month. She also talked about upcoming rural broadband expansion, community feedback sought on land use, upcoming community events, and more.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Talks Field Hockey

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 21. He discussed Sunday’s Field Hockey National Championship victory by UNC. He gave a first-hand account of the action in Karen Shelton Stadium on Sunday, and also talked about the implications for the program going forward. He also discussed men’s and women’s soccer and more.

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Hillsborough: Reflections on Jenn Weaver’s Tenure

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 21. She reflected on her time in town government, highlighting what she thinks her time in office will be remembered for. She also talked about things she would have liked to accomplish but did not have the opportunity. She also discussed the town’s intern program and more.

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Stroman on Sports: Erin Matson Wins, Basketball Competition Steps Up, and More

University of North Carolina and University of Virginia staff member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 17. She discussed the success of the UNC Field Hockey Team under first year head coach Erin Matson, who won their national semi-final match against UVA earlier today and will compete for the national championship against Northwestern on Sunday. She also discussed the men’s and women’s basketball team as the competition steps up in early season tournaments, and more.

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