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On Air Today: Dr. David Wohl on mRNA Vaccine Funding Cuts

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 13, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

Dr. David Wohl — an infectious disease researcher with UNC Health — speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 13.

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The 5:00 News – Eastgate Businesses Reopening, River Walk, Campus News

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 12, 2025 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear of one Eastgate Crossing business preparing to reopen, while another may be getting close. As students return to campus we look at the first full year of Chancellor Lee Roberts, an update on Avery Residence Hall, and more. In sports, David Glenn talks about the challenges of the first season under a new college football coach, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 12, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 12, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recent passage of truck prohibition on Hillsboro St. and Sandford Rd., as the 15-501 truck route now diverts vehicles with more than three axles around downtown. He also talked about some policy updates, position changes, and more.

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Hillsborough: River Walk Opens, Board of Commissioners Meeting, UPROAR

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 12, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 12, discussing town news and events. He discussed continued storm recovery, including the reopening of portions of River Walk and River Park. He also discussed the business of this week’s board of commissioners meeting, including the latest on budgets and more. They also talked about the UPROAR arts festival, with large public installations all round downtown Hillsborough.

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The 5:00 News – First Day for Town Manager, Rep. Foushee on PAC Money, Belichick on Conditioning

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 11, 2025 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson about new Town Manager Ted Voorhees. We hear from Rep. Valerie Foushee from a town hall event in Carrboro last week. We learn of an overnight closure coming to the ramp from I-40 to New Hope Church Road, and more. In sports, we hear from UNC Football Head Coach Bill Belichick on offseason conditioning, and more.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 11, 2025 | Conversations We Need To Have

Orange County’s Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 11. They discussed recent work his office has been engaged in.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 11, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh Spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 11. He discussed the latest from UNC football, as a revamped roster and coaching staff under Head Coach Bill Belichick looks to take the program to the next level. He talked about that roster, the early season schedule, expectations, and more. He also discussed the start of the Women’s Soccer season, a big recruit landed for Courtney Banghart and the women’s basketball team, and more.

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Carrboro: Downtown Area Plan, Rep. Foushee Townhall, Flood Recovery

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 9, 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, August 8, discussing town news and events. She talked about community feedback on the Downtown Area Plan, a recent Town Hall held by Rep. Valerie Foushee, gave updates on flood recovery, and more.