Select Page

News on The Hill with Andrew Stuckey

Chapel Hill: Storm Prep, LUMO, Carolina North

Posted by | Jan 22, 2026 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 22, discussing town news and events. She talked about the upcoming winter weather and the preparations being made as the town expects snow and ice over the weekend. She also discussed the most recent town council meeting which saw the passage of amendments to the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance. She talked about UNC’s announced plans for the Carolina North campus, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Board Chair Riza Jenkins

Posted by | Jan 20, 2026 |

Chair of the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Riza Jenkins spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 20. She discussed latest meeting of the board, which outlined the process for closing a school within a district, and a presentation on the enrollment and budget data that led to that discussion. She also discussed a couple of recent policy changes that have feedback coming in: the cellphone policy and the change to a block schedule at the secondary level. Andy Jenks also joined to talk about inclement weather procedures and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard Previews Upcoming Meeting

Posted by | Jan 20, 2026 |

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 20, discussing county news and events. She previewed this evening’s meeting of the county commissioners, which includes a quarterly budget update and recognizing the Haw River Trail’s 20th anniversary. She also talked about upcoming inclement weather and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

Storylines We’re Following in the College Football Championship Game — Stroman On Sports (Jan. 16, 2026)

Posted by | Jan 16, 2026 |

Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, Jan. 16 and preview the 2026 College Football Playoff national championship game.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

Carrboro: Protests, Poet’s Party, MLK Preview

Posted by | Jan 16, 2026 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 16, discussing town news and events. She discussed participation in a protest march in Carrboro last weekend. She also outlined the Poet’s Party at the Drakeford Library Complex, as well as previewing next weekend’s Carrboro Film Fest at the same location. She also previewed several Martin Luther King, Jr. Day activities in our community, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

Chapel Hill: Council Retreat, New Website Launch, MLK Day

Posted by | Jan 15, 2026 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 16, discussing town news and events. She shared discussions from the town council’s two day retreat last weekend, which included budget talks and more. She also talked about the town’s launch of their newly designed website which went live on Thursday. She previewed upcoming weekend events including Martin Luther King, Jr. memorials and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

On Air Now: 97.9 FM

  • The Record Shop with Jordan Beyle
  • I Listen Live
    WCHL Broadcast Calendar
Center of Excellence Annual Open House
Center of Excellence Annual Open House
Center of Excellence Annual Open House
500 Millstone Dr, Hillsborough
500 Millstone Dr, Ste 104, Hillsborough
Join in the Fun at the Annual Open House!
Join in the Fun at the Annual Open House!