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On Air Today: Mebane Dogwood Festival With Valerie Beausoleil and Claudia Clemente

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 21, 2026 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored

Mebane Business Association President Valerie Beausoleil and Admin Claudio Clemente spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 21. They discussed the upcoming Dogwood Festival, which runs Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25. They outlined highlights of the event, which includes carnival rides, a car show, 230 vendors, local music, and more.

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The Evening News: Local Restaurant Owner Charged With Attempted Murder, UNC Faculty Committee Meeting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 21, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Mathivanan Pothiyappan, owner of CholaNad Restaurant in Chapel Hill faces attempted first degree murder charges. We also hear an update from the UNC Faculty Committee Meeting, learn of some new park land coming to Mebane, check in on UNC Baseball, and more.

Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 21, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 21, discussing county news and events. She recapped a busy day of meetings for the county commissioners which included a discussion about the use of Flock license-plate cameras in Chatham County, as well as a presentation on the latest plans to redevelop county-owned properties in downtown Pittsboro, with county offices moving to new locations. They also held a public hearing on the proposed Fearrington Preserve, a mixed-use development off Andrews Store Road north of Pittsboro that would include 630 for-sale residential units, and more.

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Hillsborough: Zwanze Day, Street Paving, Refurbished Art

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 21, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 21, discussing town news and events. He discussed the upcoming Zwanze Day event at the Wooden Nickel this upcoming Saturday. He also outlined an upcoming street resurfacing project that will cause temporary closures for several streets around town. He also discussed some artwork being refurbished at River Park, and more.

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On Air Today: Voice of UNC Diamond Heel Baseball Dave Nathan

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 20, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

The radio voice of North Carolina Diamond Heel Baseball Dave Nathan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 20. He discussed the team’s success so far this season, with specific focus on this past weekend’s home series win against #2 Georgia Tech. He also talked about the team’s strengths this season, the upcoming schedule, a preview of High Point on Tuesday night, and more.

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On Air Today: Duke Neurosurgeon Dr. David Hasan and Med Deli Owner Jamil Kadoura

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 20, 2026 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored

Duke Neurosurgeon Dr. David Hasan and Med Deli Owner Jamil Kadoura joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 20. They discussed an upcoming fundraiser for The Gaza Children Village, which helps protect children in the midst of crisis. The fundraiser will be at Med Deli on April 28 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Carrboro: Carrboro Earth Day, Emergency Management Standards, Capital Investments

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 17, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 17, discussing town news and events. She talked about the upcoming Carrboro Earth Day festivities this weekend, which will see the Open Streets closure of weaver street for the afternoon. She also discussed the town adopting the National Incident Management System, a look at the town’s capital investments plan, some other upcoming events, and more.

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Digging Into the New WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement – Stroman on Sports (Apr. 17, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 17, 2026 | Stroman On Sports

97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, Apr. 17 — with the duo focusing on the WNBA and its new CBA.

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Chapel Hill: Savannah Bananas, Modifying the Charter, Legislative Breakfast

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 16, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 16, discussing town news and events. She recapped the weekend in Chapel Hill that featured two sold out Savannah Banana games at Kenan Stadium, and more. She also discussed the recent meeting of the town council, which saw discussion of lengthening the term of the mayor and reducing the size of the council. She talked about the recent legislative breakfast, and more.

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On Air Today: ‘The Iconic Gathering: The Power of Diverse Women’ Film Screening

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 14, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Denetra Hampton, Producer at For Nurses By Nurses Studios spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 14. She discussed The Iconic Gathering: The Power of Diverse Women in Film Project. She talked about the format of creating a “cinematic lecture” featuring the voices of historical figures from throughout history. The film gathers six iconic women, Harriet Tubman, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Mary Peake, Mary McLeod Bethune, Zora Neal Hurston and Dr. Virginia Alexander for a candid conversation on the power of diverse women, and the intersection of history and pressing issues of today. She also talked about the tour that this film is on, with the Chapel Hill Public Library being one of several stops on the tour so far.

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