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The 5:00 News – Social Media Firing, Bad Football Loss, Local Government

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 22, 2025 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of an Orange County correctional employee being fired after a conservative group flagged what the Sheriff’s office called “concerning social media posts.” We check in on a local government meeting schedule for the day. We hear a story from Carolina Connection on Playmakers Repertory Company’s current production, “The Royale,” and more. In sports, we get a recap of UNC’s brutal 34-9 loss on the road against the University of Central Florida. We check the rest of the weekend’s sports results, including two big wins for field hockey, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 22, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 22. He discussed social media in the news, including a recent firing in Orange County over social media posts. He also discussed an upcoming Instagram Reel highlighting some of our pets. He encouraged folks to follow and add us on social media by searching @wchlChapelboro, and more.

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Stroman On Sports: Reducing the Football Transfer Portal

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 19, 2025 | Stroman On Sports

Deborah Stroman speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 19. They discussed a recent decision to reduce the college football transfer portal to just one 10-day window per year, presumably after bowl season in January. They talked about the reasoning for this, and the implications for college football rosters going forward. They also discussed the current state of Carolina Football three games into the Bill Belichick era, and more.

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Carrboro: Tropical Storm Recovery, Budget Impacts, Upcoming Town Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 19, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 19, discussing town news and events. She talked about this week’s Carroboro Town Council meeting, which saw various updates from town staff on the aftermath of Tropical Depression Chantal. She gave updates from the fire department, public works, and how the storm will impact the budget. She also previewed a busy end of the month for town events with both the Carrboro Music Festival and the celebration for All-America City coming soon.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 19, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

North Carolina Sports Talk Legend and Chapelboro.com Columnist David Glenn spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 19. He discussed the good, the bad, and the hopeful aspects of UNC’s football team after three games. He also looked ahead to the University of Central Florida, which he says may be the perfect matchup to test where the UNC football team currently stands.

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Chapel Hill: Leaf Policy, Glen Lennox Development, Parks & Rec Master Plan

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 18, 2025 | 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, September 18, discussing town news and events. She discussed the town’s recent change to leaf collection policy, and feedback coming from the community on that topic. She also discussed a proposed grocery store at Glen Lennox, and how that may not come before council under the development agreement with Grubb Properties. She talked about upcoming opportunities to give the town feedback on the parks master plan, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Jeffrey Hunter, Southern Appalachian Director for National Parks Conservation Association

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 18, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Southern Appalachian Director for National Parks Conservation Association Jeffrey Hunter spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 18. He discussed the impact of staffing and budget cuts at the national parks, focusing on parks in the Southeast region. He noted that several parks are now losing revenue that they used to get because of staffing cuts. He also outlined services lost, discussed what folks can do. He talked about what comes next for his organization, and more.

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Orange County: Rural Broadband Vote and a Life Saving Action at Stanback Middle School

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 17, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 17, discussing county news and events. She talked about the commissioners decision to amend their rural broadband agreement with Lumos. She also described a life saving action by staff at Stanback Middle School after a student went into cardiac arrest. She discussed the future Orange County Crisis Diversion Center, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the Commissioners Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 16, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 16, discussing county news and events. She shared details of a presentation from the United Way about their role in addressing housing affordability in Chatham County. She also discussed highlights from the recent board of commissioners meeting, including discussion of early childhood programs in the county and more. She also previewed this weekend’s Chatham County Agricultural and Industrial Fair, which will be the 75th in the fair’s history. She shared memories of taking her kids to the fair, and the importance it has for the Chatham community. She noted some of the fairs highlights, including the food, rides, and more.

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On Air Today: Branch Manager From Orange County’s Southern Branch Library Kelly Agan

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 16, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

Orange County Libraries’ Southern Branch Manager Kelly Agan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 16. She discussed the opening of the Southern Branch Library in the Drakeford Library Complex in Carrboro. She discussed the process and challenges around starting a new library branch from scratch. She also discussed the benefits and collaboration opportunities provided by being in a shared space like the Drakeford Library Complex. She talked about feedback received so far, what comes next for the library going forward, and more.

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