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The Evening News – Michael Jordan’s Big Donation, Football Falls to Irish, Local Government Meetings

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 5, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of Michael Jordan making a $10 million donation to the UNC School of Social Work. We check this week’s local government meetings. In sports, UNC Football falls to Notre Dame after a competitive performance, and more.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 5, 2026 | 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, October 10. He discussed the weekend in sports, including UNC Football’s seeming step forward in a loss to Notre Dame. He also discussed the upcoming “crossover” season where Basketball and Football will be happening simultaneously, while looking ahead to UNC Men’s hoops. He also recapped a busy weekend that saw big wins for UNC Women’s Soccer, Field Hockey, Volleyball, and more.

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Unpacking the A’ja Wilson-Fever Fan Interaction, UNC Football vs. Notre Dame – Stroman On Sports (October 2, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 2, 2026 | Stroman On Sports

97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell speak on Friday, October 2 about recent drama in the WNBA and UNC football’s big test.

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The Evening News: Chatham Housing Retreat, Hispanic Heritage Month, Football Preview

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 2, 2026 | 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 Chatham County Commissioner Franklin Gomez-Flores on a recent housing retreat for the commissioners. We also hear from Orange County Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack on Hispanic Heritage Month, and more. In sports, UNC Football prepares for a challenging matchup against #3 Notre Dame, and more.

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Carrboro: Fall Weather and Festival Season, Elections and Interactive Voting Tool, Council Meeting Preview

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 2, 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, October 2, discussing town news and events. She discussed he successful Carrboro Music Festival and looked ahead to the upcoming West End Poetry Festival. She also discussed the upcoming election and the importance of having a plan for voting, which could include Carrboro’s new interactive voting tool. She also previewed the upcoming meeting of the town council set for Tuesday of next week, and more.

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The Evening News: Judicial Forum, Alert Carolina, School Board Meeting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 1, 2026 | 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 local leader Rani Dasi on an upcoming Judicial Candidate Forum. We hear a Carolina Connection story on the Alert Carolina system and criticism of it’s (lack of) use earlier this year. In local government, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education meets tonight. Among other agenda items, they will swear in new board member Tongde Wu. We also hear a local business update, and more. In sports, we hear from newcomer Angelo Brizzi, and more.

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Climate Thursday: John Richardson and Brennan Bouma from the Town of Chapel Hill

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 1, 2026 | Climate Thursdays

Town of Chapel Hill Sustainability Manager John Richardson and Sustainability Analyst Brennan Bouma spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 1. They discussed an ongoing update to the town’s Climate Action Plan, which includes getting feedback from town residence. They discussed what the update entails, how people can get involved, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Inter-City Visit, LUMO Update, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 1, 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, October 1, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent Inter-City visit organized by the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill Carrboro, in which community leaders visited Charlottesville, Virginia. She discussed some of the key takeaways, noticeable similarities, potential ideas to incorporate going forward. She also talked about the group’s experience riding Bus Rapid Transit in Richmond. She updated the LUMO rewrite process, looked at some upcoming town events, and more.

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Orange County: Commissioner Jean Hamilton and NC State Representative Renee Price

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 30, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast, Forum On The Hill

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton and North Carolina District 50 Representative Renee Price joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 30th, as part of a special presentation of The Forum on The Hill. They discussed the proposed constitutional amendment requiring limits on property tax increases by local governments, which will appear on the ballot in November. They discussed the mechanism of the proposed law the way it is currently written, and outlined the possible outcomes and implications if the amendment were to pass, and more.

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On Air Today: North Carolina Sports Network’s David Glenn on “Protect College Sports Act”

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

North Carolina Sports Network’s David Glenn spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 30. He broke down the “Protect College Sports Act” measuring the good and bad in the bill. He discussed the likelihood of the bill passing, and what the implications will be for the college landscape if it becomes law. He also talked about takeaways from UNC Football through three games, what he’s looking forward to from the men’s basketball team, and more.

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