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Stay Or Go? Player Movement Changes Tenor of College Basketball Offseason – Stroman on Sports (Apr. 24, 2026)

Posted by | Apr 24, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, April 24 as the college basketball transfer portal season pushes on and the deadline for the NBA Draft entry approaches.

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The Evening News: CHCCS in Raleigh, Duke Weekend for Baseball, Veesaar to NBA

Posted by | Apr 24, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more on CHCCS and their trip to Raleigh to defend library books. We hear from Tom Jensen of Public Policy Polling on the Virginia gerrymandering vote, and learn of an upcoming lane closure on a major road across campus. In sports, Henri Veesaar decides to try his luck in the NBA, the Diamond Heels continue a weekend series against Duke, and more.

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Carrboro: Safe Routes To School, Arbor Day, Freight Train Blues

Posted by | Apr 24, 2026 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 24, discussing town news and events. She talked about the most recent meeting of the town council, which saw a presentation on the Safe Routes to School program, and the town purchasing a parking lot on West Weaver Street. She also previewed some upcoming town events, including Arbor Day festivities, the Freight Train Blues Series, and more.

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On Air Today: Brendan Marks of The Athletic on Dean Dome’s Future

Posted by | Apr 24, 2026 |

National College Basketball Reporter for The Athletic Brendan Marks spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 24. He discussed his recent reporting which outlined the timeline of UNC’s build up to announcing a new basketball arena on the Carolina North campus, which ultimately never happened. He talked about how close the announcement came to being made, and what the delay in a decision ultimately means. He discussed the Odum Village option, which would keep the arena on campus, but also allow for a fresh build. He talked about what comes next for the university, and more.

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NC Public Health Pathways’ Internship and Professional Programs — On Air Today (April 23, 2026)

Posted by | Apr 23, 2026 | ,

Meghan Lassiter and Alexa Doran join Chatham County’s Kyle Chambers and 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, Apr. 23.

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The Evening News: CHCCS Defends Library Books, Former CHPD Officer Arrested, Suicide Prevention

Posted by | Apr 23, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we get details on CHCCS answering to a NC House Committee on oversight about books available in elementary school libraries. We also learn more details of a former Chapel Hill police officer arrested for planning a mass shooting in Louisiana. We hear a story on a suicide prevention event on campus, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Bike Month, Charter Public Hearing, Climate Action Plan

Posted by | Apr 23, 2026 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 23, discussing town news and events. She discussed some connectivity projects that are set to break ground later this year, including the Fordham side path. She also gave an update on the town council looking at potential charter changes, which would reduce council size and change the mayor’s term from two years to four years. She also shared an update on the town’s Climate Action Goals, and more.

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Orange County: Morinaga Expansion, Data Center Moratorium, Earth Day

Posted by | Apr 22, 2026 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 22. She discussed attendance at the ribbon cutting for Morinaga’s Hi-Chew facility expansion, and what the continued development of that area means for the county. She also recapped the recent meeting of the Orange County Board of Commissioners, which saw a public hearing and vote on a moratorium on construction of large data-mining centers in Orange County. She also discussed county Earth Day activities at Blackwood Farm Park, and more.

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On Air Today: Mebane Dogwood Festival With Valerie Beausoleil and Claudia Clemente

Posted by | Apr 21, 2026 | ,

Mebane Business Association President Valerie Beausoleil and Admin Claudio Clemente spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 21. They discussed the upcoming Dogwood Festival, which runs Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25. They outlined highlights of the event, which includes carnival rides, a car show, 230 vendors, local music, and more.

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The Evening News: Local Restaurant Owner Charged With Attempted Murder, UNC Faculty Committee Meeting

Posted by | Apr 21, 2026 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Mathivanan Pothiyappan, owner of CholaNad Restaurant in Chapel Hill faces attempted first degree murder charges. We also hear an update from the UNC Faculty Committee Meeting, learn of some new park land coming to Mebane, check in on UNC Baseball, and more.

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