Select Page

News on The Hill with Andrew Stuckey

Chapel Hill: Affordable Housing Report, 9 Story Development, Rosemary St. Closure

Posted by | Oct 9, 2025 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 9, discussing town news and events. She discussed Wednesday night’s town council meeting, which saw an affordable housing report, a vote on a nine-story development on MLK, an upcoming closure to Rosemary Street, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

On Air Today: Salt & Smoke & Sound Festival

Posted by | Oct 9, 2025 |

Sonark Media Founder and CEO Stephen Raets and ACME Chef and Owner Kevin Callaghan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 9. They discussed the upcoming Salt & Smoke & Sound Festival at Blackwood Farm Park on October 18th. They discussed how the partnership came about and the advantages of joining forces. They previewed the food and drink options, outlined the music lineup, which includes high energy regional favorites, and more. They discussed the advantages of Blackwood Farm Park as a festival site, how the day will play out, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

On Air Today: Orange County Master Gardener Volunteer Roger Hannah

Posted by | Oct 8, 2025 |

Orange County Master Gardener Volunteer Roger Hannah spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 8. He discussed this year’s PlantFest plant sale and garden festival. The festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Chapel Hill’s Blackwood Farm Park on Saturday, October 11. He discussed the plants for sale, the demonstrations, kids activities, food trucks, music, art, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

Chatham County Roundup: “On The Porch” Host Randy Voller on Real Estate, Election, and More

Posted by | Oct 8, 2025 |

Former Pittsboro Mayor, “On The Porch” Host and Chatham County Line Publisher Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 10. He discussed recent real estate trends in Orange and Chatham Counties. He also gave a quick preview of the upcoming local election in Chatham County, running through all eight candidates for Pittsboro Board of Commissioners and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

Chatham County Roundup: Chatham Chambre CEO Rebecca Dickinson

Posted by | Oct 8, 2025 |

Chatham County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rebecca Dickinson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 8. She discussed the recent State of Chatham event, in which Aaron Nelson from Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro helped present data about Chatham County, focusing on housing, schools, and more. She also previewed other upcoming chamber events and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

Orange County: Broadband Task Force, New Subdivision, Closed Session First

Posted by | Oct 8, 2025 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 10, discussing county news and events. She reviewed a discussion of he Broadband Task Force from the most recent board of commissioners meeting. She also talked about a vote on a new subdivision off 54. She discussed a new format for commissioners meetings in which they meet early for closed session, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard

Posted by | Oct 7, 2025 |

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 7, discussing county news and events. She discussed a recent meeting with the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, including a more detailed plan for what to do with jointly owned downtown properties that they would like to develop. She also talked about the recent “State of Chatham” event held by the Chatham County Chamber of Commerce, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh Live from ACC Tipoff in Charlotte

Posted by | Oct 7, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 7. Michael called in live from the ACC Tipoff event in Charlotte. He discussed interactions with UNC representatives, Head Coach Hubert Davis and players Seth Trimble and Henri Vieesaar. He discussed the relaxed and happy tone for the UNC coach and players, as well as gauging the general mood of the conference at the event, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

Hillsborough: Flood Update, Business Update, Upcoming Events

Posted by | Oct 7, 2025 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 7, discussing town news and events. He gave an update on flood recovery in Hillsborough, with most of the parks space around town reopened, replacement vehicles ordered, and private residents recovering as well. He also discussed local businesses around Hillsborough, including some recent openings. He also talked about upcoming community news and events and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

On Air Today: Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jensen On Government Shutdown and More

Posted by | Oct 6, 2025 |

Tom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 6. He discussed recent polling around the federal government shutdown, recent special election results and what to watch for as we near the 2026 midterms.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

On Air Now: 97.9 FM

  • Weekend Music Playlist
  • I Listen Live
    WCHL Broadcast Calendar