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On Air Today: Orange County Commissioner-Elect Rani Dasi

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 30, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Orange County Commissioner Select and outgoing Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board Member Rani Dasi joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey in studio on Thursday, July 30. She discussed her recent selection to fill a term on the Orange County Board of Commissioners. She talked about her legacy on the school board, why now seemed like a time to make the move, what her priorities are for the Orange County Commissioners, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: New County Commissioner Mike Roberson

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 29, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner and Former Sheriff Mike Roberson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 29. He discussed his decades long service in law enforcement prior to his retirement earlier this month. He also discussed his new role on the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, including what motivated him to pursue the role of commissioner, and more.

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Orange County: Welcoming Rani Dasi, Consent Agenda Items, Eno Arts Mill

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 29, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 29, discussing county news and events. She talked about the appointment of Rani Dasi to the board of commissioners, the strengths Dasi brings to the role, and her take on the process of naming a replacement. She also went through a few items from the consent agenda at Tuesday’s board meeting, discussed the reopening of the Eno Art Mill, and more.

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On Air Today: Sam Brownfield of Rocky River Hemp on NC House Bill 328

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 29, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Rocky River Hemp owner Sam Brownfield spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 28. He discussed in detail NC House Bill 328, titled the “Regulate Hemp-Derived Consumables” bill, and what that would mean to local hemp businesses in the state.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on New Planning Director, Parks Update, More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 28, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 28, discussing town news and events. He talked about the town’s hiring of a new planning director, and the responsibilities and expectations of that role. He also discussed some recent developments at town parks, the latest on the new Town Hall, the upcoming round of PBO 101, and more.

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Hillsborough: State Budget, Last Fridays Art Walk, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 28, 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, July 28, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recently adopted state budget and some of the implications for Hillsborough that town staff have found in the budget. He also discussed raises for some community members contained in the budget, and more. He also previewed this weekend’s Last Fridays Art Walk, and other upcoming events the town is planning through the end of the year.

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Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley on Michael Lombardi and 2026 UNC Football – On Air Today (July 27, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 27, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Inside Carolina podcast host Tommy Ashley joins 97.9 The Hill’s news director Brighton McConnell on Monday, July 27.

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Lombardi on Administrative Leave; NC Teacher Raises Don’t Reflect ‘Their Worth’ – The Evening News (July 27, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 27, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in for Andrew Stuckey and shares the latest local news on Monday, July 27.

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Glenwood Elementary School Parents on Their Concerns, the District’s Presentation and Local Reaction to Closure – On Air Today (July 27, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 27, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Glenwood Elementary School parents Yehua Wei, Kayan Cheung-Miaw and Alex Jackson speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, July 27.

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Chapel Hill Police Prepare for National Night Out – On Air Today (July 27, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 27, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Chapel Hill Police Lt. Jason Belcher and the department’s public information officer Kanen Lawson join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, July 27.

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