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On Air Today: Smita and BJ Patel from The Rookery and Eryk Pruitt from Yonder

Posted by | Feb 11, 2026 | ,

Visit Hillsborough presents BJ and Smita Patel , co-owners of Nomad and The Rookery and Eryk Pruitt, co-owner of Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew speaking with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 11. They discussed the vibe and upcoming events at The Rookery and Yonder,  provided some suggestions for a Valentine’s night out in Historic Hillsborough, and more.

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Orange County: Advisory Board Presentations, Early Voting, Black History Month

Posted by | Feb 11, 2026 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 11, discussing county news and events. She recapped the most recent work session for the board of commissioners, which saw presentations from numerous county advisory boards and commissions. She also talked about early voting, which begins on Thursday, with several locations in Orange County. She encouraged residents to attend Black History Month events and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by | Feb 10, 2026 |

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 27, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recent town board of commissioners meeting, which included several public comments on the town’s use of Flock cameras. He also discussed the rescheduled dedication for Lewis Freeman Park, discussed some upcoming community events, and more.

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Speaking of Schools: OCS Board Chair Will Atherton and CTE Director Shannon Braxton

Posted by | Feb 9, 2026 |

Orange County Schools Board of Education Chair Will Atherton and Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Shannon Braxton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, February 9, discussing district news and events. They discussed the challenges around the recent winter weather events that kept students off campus, and the small changes to the schedule because of those cancellations. They also discussed the district’s CTE program, including the different pathways students can explore, the opportunity to partner with community businesses, and more.

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Winter Olympics Begin, UNC vs. Duke Preview, and Super Bowl Sunday — Stroman On Sports (Feb. 6, 2026)

Posted by | Feb 7, 2026 |

Is this the biggest weekend of sports EVER??? 97.9 The Hill’s Dr. Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell discuss the three big events happening around Friday, Feb. 6,

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Carrboro: Comprehensive Plan, Black History, Refreshed Website

Posted by | Feb 6, 2026 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, February 6, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent meeting of the town council, which saw an update on the town’s comprehensive plan. She also talked about the council directing town staff to see if there are more support options for unhoused residents. She discussed some of the town’s numerous Black History Month events, talked about the recently refreshed town website, and more.

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On Air Today: Sam Brownfield of Rocky River Hemp

Posted by | Feb 5, 2026 | ,

Rocky River Hemp owner Sam Brownfield spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 5. He discussed his business origins back in 2018, and how they evolved to start creating products, including gummies, oils, salves, dog treats, serums and more. He also detailed the legality around hemp products in North Carolina and how Rocky River Hemp falls into the legal category. He discussed the advantages of their products, where consumers can find them, and more.

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The Evening News: Local Government, Hoover the Cat, Women’s Basketball

Posted by | Feb 5, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, a check of our local government meeting schedule, an update on a crime story from Chatham County. We also hear the story of Hoover the Cat, who somehow traveled from the coast to Orange County as a stray before being returned home. In sports, the UNC Women’s Basketball team welcomes Clemson to Chapel Hill for a 6 p.m. tipoff, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Weather Response, UNC vs. Duke, Rosemary Closure

Posted by | Feb 5, 2026 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 5, discussing town news and events. She talked about the response and ongoing impacts of our recent rounds of winter weather. She also talked about the upcoming UNC vs. Duke basketball game which takes place in Chapel Hill on Saturday, February eighth. She discussed an upcoming OWASA closure to Rosemary Street, and more.

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Orange County: Snow Response, Interlocal Agreements, Primary Election Season

Posted by | Feb 4, 2026 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 4, discussing county news and events. She discussed the recent snow and cold weather events and the county’s response to those events. She also talked about a pair of interlocal agreements discussed at the most recent meeting of the commissioners dealing with school projects, and tax collection. She also previewed the early voting period, which begins next week, and more.

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