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On Air Today: A South Creek Update from Beechwood Homes President and Principal Steven Dubb

President and Principal of Beechwood Homes Steven Dubb spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 23. He discussed Beechwood Homes South Creek development off 15-501 South across from Southern Village. He discussed the process of coming to an agreement with the town on the development, the inclusion of an 80-acre public nature preserve on the site, timelines for when more of the development will be ready, and more.

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CHCCS’ Ongoing Review of Elementary Schools Ahead of Closure Discussions — Speaking of Schools (Mar. 23, 2026)

CHCCS Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks joins 97.9 The Hill on Monday, Mar. 23 to talk about the recent hot topics around the district.

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Taking the Temperature of Hubert Davis’ Seat and Projecting UNC Women’s Basketball’s Future — On Air Today (Mar. 23, 2026)

Sports reporter Michael Koh shares his reactions to UNC men’s basketball’s collapse vs. VCU and women’s basketball’s win on Monday, Mar. 23.

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March Madness for UNC Men’s and Women’s + Climate Change Resolutions and Road Work — Mar. 20, 2026 (The Evening News)

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in for Andrew Stuckey on Friday, Mar. 20 to share local news headlines.

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Carrboro: Life and Legacy of Mae McClendon, Climate Resolution To Governor

Chapel Hill Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 20, discussing town news and events. She talked about the passing of community leader Mae McClendon from earlier in the week, including the impact and legacy left behind by Ms. McClendon. She also recapped the most recent meeting of the Carrboro Town Council, which saw a resolution directed at Gov. Stein urging him to take firmer action in pressuring energy providers to switch to renewable resources, and more.

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As UNC Women’s Basketball Gets its March Madness Started, Carolina Men’s Basketball Crashes Out – Mar. 20, 2026

Deborah Stroman chats with Brighton McConnell about UNC basketball’s programs’ performances in March Madness on Friday, Mar. 20.

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Chapel Hill: Storm Water Plan, Budget Conversations, Remembering Mae McClendon

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 19, discussing town news and events. She recapped the most recent meeting of the Chapel Hill Town Council, which included discussion of the town’s stormwater plan, early budget conversations for 2026, and more. She also discussed the life and legacy of community legend Mae McClendon, who passed away earlier this week. She also previewed upcoming town events, and more.

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On Air Today: Jeremy Warren, Piedmont Area Manager for Nature’s Select

Jeremy Warren, Piedmont Area Manager for Nature’s Select, the area’s premier biological lawn care company, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 17. He discussed his history of working with plants and landscaping and lifelong love of nurturing growth. He discussed what sets Nature’s Select apart from other lawn care companies including their tree and shrub care service. He also outlined the importance of understanding what lawn care is needed and why. He talked about what care is particularly important in the Spring, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Katie Kenlan

Chatham County Commissioner Katie Kenlan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 17, discussing county news and events. She talked about recent inclement weather threat that cancelled the commissioners meeting on Monday. She also discussed a recent tour of aging facilities in Chatham County Schools, a recent meeting of counties highlighting the impacts of proposed changes to property tax collection at the state level, a legislative breakfast with county and state elected officials, and more.

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