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Conversations We Need To Have: Orange County Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 20, 2025 | Conversations We Need To Have

Orange County Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 20. They discussed a series of community listening sessions that the county is running to learn how to better reach and communicate with residents. He also talked about the continued process of making the county’s website screen-reader accessible, and more.

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The 5:00 News – No Kings Rallies, UNC Loses a Heartbreaker, Hillsborough Candidates

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 20, 2025 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, various “No Kings” rallies took place in the community over the weekend. We hear from candidates for Hillsborough’s Board of Commissioners, learn of a traffic closure coming to an I-40 ramp, and more. In sports, UCN Football loses a heartbreaker, Field Hockey has a big weekend, Volleyball moves into first place in the ACC, and more.

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Carrboro: Unified Development Ordinance, West End Poetry, Trash Collection

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 17, 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, October 17, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent work session for the town council, which included discussion of the Unified Development Ordinance rewrite, and more. She also previewed this weekend’s West End Poetry Festival in Carrboro, a delay in trash collection, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 17, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 17. He discussed the upcoming weekend in sports for UNC, including a lot on the line in tonight’s football matchup with Cal. He talked about the field hockey team with a top 10 matchup at Syracuse, the volleyball team looking to stay unbeaten in ACC play, both soccer teams and tennis teams in action, and more.

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On Air Today: Kathie Russell from the Pittsboro Rotary Club on the Pittsboro Street Fair

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

Kathie Russell, Pittsboro Rotarian and one of the organizers of the Pittsboro Street Fair, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 16. She discussed the Pittsboro Street Fair, which takes place on Saturday, October 25 in Pittsboro. She shared some of the highlights of the street fair, including the extended hours with a band playing from 4-6 p.m. She outlined some of the history of the fair, it’s purpose, previewed a new app to help visitors maximize their street fair experience, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Trails Reopen, Festifall Markets, Early Voting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 16, 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, October 16, discussing town news and events. She talked about the town finding a way to open some of the greenways damaged by this summer’s flooding, while the repairs are ongoing. She also previewed some upcoming events in the community, including the town’s Festifall Markets, the beginning of the early voting period for our municipal elections, and more.

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Orange County: Early Voting, Fire Department Update, Land Use 2050

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 15, 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, October 15, discussing county news and events. She talked about the start of early voting in Orange County, which gets underway tomorrow. She also shared updates from the county’s fire departments from last night’s board of commissioners meeting, as well as an update on the Land Use 2050 plan, and more.

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On Air Today: Carrboro Poet Laureate Liza Wolff-Francis

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 15, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

Carrboro Poet Laureate Liza Wolf-Francis joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey in studio on Wednesday, October 15. She discussed this weekend’s West End Poetry Festival, outlining highlight’s from the festival’s three-day schedule, which begins on Thursday, October 16. She also discussed the application process for Carrboro’s next poet laurate, with the application now open on the Town of Carrboro website, and more.

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On Air Today: Salt & Smoke & Sound Festival This Weekend

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 14, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

ACME Chef and Owner Kevin Callaghan and Sonark Founder and CEO Steven Raets spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 14. They discussed this weekend’s Salt & Smoke & Sound Festival at Blackwood Farm Park in Chapel Hill. They discussed how their collaboration came about, what to expect from the entertainment and the food, and more. They also talked about supporting the Orange County Arts Commission, and more. Salt & Smoke & Sound is a family friendly community cultural celebration of the finest regional music, art, food, and craft drinks.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp In Studio

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 14, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey in studio on Tuesday, October 14 discussing town news and events. He discussed a rezoning proposal on Park Road that was denied by the board after many community members chimed in. He also gave updates on the Chatham Park South Village Small Area Plan, the Reeves Farm development, and more. He also previewed upcoming events in town, including the Pittsboro Street Fair, and more.

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