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Balancing Injury, Competition and Draft Stock: What Should Caleb Wilson Do? – Stroman on Sports (Feb. 20, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 20, 2026 | Stroman On Sports

97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, Feb. 20 about UNC men’s basketball star Caleb Wilson and his future.

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The Evening News: Elementary Closure Discussion, New Carrboro Elementary, Women’s Basketball

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 20, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, the CHCCS Board discussed the process for closing an elementary school, but doesn’t make much progress. They do sign off on a design for the rebuild of Carrboro Elementary School. We also get an update on a string of vehicle break-ins, hear from Wake Radiology on their new location, and more. In sports, UNC Women’s Basketball gets a big come from behind win on the road at Virginia Tech to kick off a busy weekend in UNC sports, and more.

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Carrboro: Legislative Breakfast, Delaying Weaver Street Pilot, Town Council Meeting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 20, 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, February 20, discussing town news and events. She discussed the legislative breakfast that town leaders had with state and U.S. legislators. She also talked about the town council’s unanimous decision to delay the East Weaver Street closure pilot after numerous logistical questions from stakeholders. She recapped the rest of the town council meeting, discussed upcoming events, including the rescheduled Carrboro Film Fest, and more.

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On Air Today: Carl Nordgren of Exploring Your Creative Genius

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 19, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Carl Nordgren, host of Exploring Your Creative Genius on 97.9 The Hill, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 19, discussing town news and events. He discussed the process of getting to that many episodes, lesson he’s learned in producing the show, and several highlights that have happened during the first 150 episodes. He talked about guests he’s had in, a “dream show” to aim for in the future, and more.

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The Evening News: Police Substation Downtown, No Weaver Street Closure, Snooze Reopens

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 19, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn details on a new police substation opening on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. We also learned of the Carrboro Town Council delaying a pilot program that would have closed East Weaver Street to automobiles on weekends this summer. We learn of a reopen date and a partnership with a local nonprofit for the brunch restaurant Snooze. In sports, UNC Women’s Basketball has a big road matchup at Virginia Tech, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 19, 2026 | Climate Thursdays

Inside Climate News Reporter covering North Carolina Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 19. She discussed some of her recent reporting, including the latest on the state’s regulation of 1,4 dioxane. She also previewed some of her upcoming reporting, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Legion Road Timeline, Multi-Modal Upgrades, Rosemary Street Closure

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 19, 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, February 19, discussing town news and events. She touched on the proposed timeline for the affordable housing project at the legion road property. She also talked about some upcoming progress toward extending some multi-modal paths. She discussed the Rosemary Street closure and the impacts on local businesses, talked about early voting, and more.

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On Air Today: Glenn Boothe of Andmoreagain Presents

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 18, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Glenn Boothe of Andmoreagain Presents spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 18. They talked about the origins of Andmoreagain Presents as a promotion company. They also talked about the types of acts and venues that Glenn likes to book bands into. They talked about trends in the live music industry, some of the concerts upcoming they are excited about, and more.

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Orange County: Transit Work Programs, Tax Administrator Hire, Early Voting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 18, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 18, discussing county news and events. She talked about the recent meeting of the county commissioners, which included reports on transit work programs, Orange County Animal Services, the Longtime Homeowner Assistance Program, and more. She also talked about the process for hiring a new Tax Administrator, the early voting period continuing, and more.

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On Air Today: Radio Voice of UNC Women’s Basketball Matt Krause

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 18, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

The radio voice of UNC Women’s Basketball Matt Krause spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 19. He discussed the recent hard-fought loss on the road at Duke, including an historic free-throw discrepancy between the teams. He also talked about the Tar Heels’ place in the standings, their upcoming matchup with Virginia Tech, and more.

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