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Orange County: Details of the Budget Presentation and Tough Decisions to Make — (May 6, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 6, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, May 6.

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Hillsborough: Budget Preview, Data Centers, July 4 Celebration

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 5, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 5, discussing town news and events. He previewed the town’s budget, which will have its initial presentation later in May. He discussed the recent trends of data center moratoriums in the area and Hillsborough’s roll in that. He also talked about upcoming summer activities, including a July 4th celebration for the town, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioners Amanda Robertson on County Budget

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 5, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Amanda Robertson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. She discussed the county budget recommendation, which does not include a tax increase. She discussed other highlights of the proposal, including a discrepancy in the request from Chatham County Schools, and more. She also discussed a proposed natural gas pipeline through the rural part of the county, and more.

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Conversations We Need to Have: Paul Slack on Complicated Historical Legacies

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 4, 2026 | Conversations We Need To Have

Orange County Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 4. They began by discussing Andrew’s recent trip to Charleston, which included a discussion of the buildings in Charleston that were used in the slave trade. This led to a conversation about a burial ground for enslaved people that is in Blackwood Farm Park, and how the county plans on recognizing that.

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LIV Golf’s Days Might Be Numbered. What Does That Mean for the Sport? – Stroman on Sports (May 1, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 1, 2026 | Stroman On Sports

97.9 The Hill’s Dr. Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, May 1, and talk some golf in the wake of the news around LIV Golf.

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Carrboro: Mental Health Fair, Budget Preview, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 1, 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, May 1, discussing town news and events. She discussed a mental health fair happening in Carrboro Friday afternoon. She also previewed the upcoming budget process for the town, which will pick up later in May. She outlined some sidewalk work downtown from earlier in the week, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 30, 2026 | Climate Thursdays

Inside Climate News North Carolina Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 30. She discussed some of her recent reporting, which includes analysis of tax break’s received by data mining facilities, including Duke Energy. She also discussed some upcoming reporting on a pipeline being planned across Chatham County, and more.

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Chapel Hill: No Change to Town Charter, Southern Area Planning, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 30, 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, April 30, discussing town news and events. She outlined the public hearing on possibly reducing the size of the council and expanding the mayor’s term. After much pushback from the public, the town council voted to close the issue. She discussed an update on the Southern Area Plan, mentioned a few proclamations, previewed some upcoming events, and more.

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Max Harmon of Jordan Matthews High School on NCAE Rally, Teachers’ Needs — On Air Today (Apr. 29, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 29, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Max Harmon of Jordan Matthews High School and the Chatham County Association of Educators joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell.

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On Air Today: Burlington Carousel Festival

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 28, 2026 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored

City of Burlington Recreation Supervisor of Special Events Sean Echeverria spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 28. He discussed this weekend’s upcoming 35th Burlington Carousel Festival. He discussed the carousel’s recent renovation and the special place it holds in the community. He outlined the festivals, rides, events, vendors, food and more. He also told how people can plan their trip to this free event, and more.

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