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On Air Today: Distinguished Professor at UNC Chapel Hill Sheryl Zimmerman

Posted by | Dec 17, 2025 |

Distinguished Professor at UNC Chapel Hill Sheryl Zimmerman spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. Zimmerman is the executive director for the National Center for Excellence in Assisted Living. She discussed the workforce shortage in assisted living spaces, what has caused that shortage, and the future implications. She also discussed the importance of those facilities, and talked about some of the good work being done in assisted living spaces, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by | Dec 16, 2025 |

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 16. She discussed the most recent meeting of the county commissioners, which included county employee Brenton Hart being named employee of the year. She also discussed the retirement of Emergency Management Director Steve Newton, and a reorganization of that department. She also discussed the reorganization of the board, which saw election of a new board chair and more.

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Hillsborough: BRIC Settlement, Holiday Events, Solstice Walk

Posted by | Dec 16, 2025 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 16, discussing town news and events. He discussed the ongoing saga around BRIC funding for local communities, including Hillsborough. He also talked about some recent holiday events, the upcoming Solstice Lantern Walk, and more.

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On Air Today: David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network

Posted by | Dec 15, 2025 |

David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, December 16. They discussed the latest in UNC men’s basketball, after their tune-up win against USC Upstate and prior to their tune-up against East Tennessee State. He also recapped how the other teams in the ACC are doing so far this season, and who seems to be the top teams in the conference. He also talked about how the Tar Heels have found defensive success this year, what to expect when Seth Trimble returns, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill Social Media Manager Henry Taylor

Posted by | Dec 15, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, December 15. He discussed the latest on Chapelboro social media, including last week’s Forum on The Hill. He also talked about what’s gaining attention on social media at large, including the latest in the “Knives Out” series, and more. He also talked about an upcoming terrarium video they plan on filming, and more.

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Previewing The ACC Title Game and Discusses its Disaster Scenario — Stroman On Sports (Dec. 5, 2025)

Posted by | Dec 5, 2025 |

Deborah Stroman chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, Dec. 5 ahead of No. 17 Virginia facing Duke for the ACC title.

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Carrboro: Council Meeting, Holiday Events, Braxton Foushee Day of Service

Posted by | Dec 5, 2025 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, December 5, discussing town news and events. She outlined the most recent Carrboro Town Council meeting in which the council chose a new Mayor Pro Tem, had a resolution recognizing outgoing council member Randi Haven-O’Donnell, and swore in newly elected members. She also talked about the Carrboro tree lighting this weekend, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: NC Public Health Pathways with Chatham Co. Public Health

Posted by | Dec 5, 2025 |

Practice Director and NC Public Health Pathways Lead for the NC Institute of Public Health Meghan Lassiter,  Pathways Program Manager for the NC Institute of Public Health Alexa Katon, and Communications Strategist for the Chatham County Public Health Department Kyle Chambers spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 3. They discussed the NC Public Health Pathways Program, which looks to connect the Gillings School of Public Health at UNC closer to health departments in the region.

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On Air Today: Holiday Events at The Carolina Inn

On Air Today: Holiday Events at The Carolina Inn

Posted by | Dec 4, 2025 | ,

Heidi Werner, the director of sales and marketing, and Tiffany Jackson, the sales and catering manager, join 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey to detail The Carolina Inn’s upcoming holiday events.

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