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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

Inside Climate News reporter covering North Carolina Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 26, discussing some of her recent reporting. She discussed a recent rezoning approval in Stokes County that would allow a large data center to be constructed. The story includes details of multiple missteps, and a lawsuit filed against the county. She also discussed recent reporting on pollution in Third Fork Creek in Durham, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Council Meeting Recap, Leaf Collection Update, Mayor’s Office Intern

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 26, discussing town news and events. She recapped the most recent meeting of the town council, which included an update on the town’s leaf collection and the acquisition of a new leaf vacuum truck. Jess was joined by Mayor’s Office Intern Camilla Maldanado, who shared some of her experiences interning with the town, and more.

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On Air Today: Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley on the UNC Basketball Coaching Search

Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 25, discussing the latest on the UNC Basketball coaching search. He talked about what the last week has been like, how the result against VCU made the decision seam inevitable, and what comes next. He discussed the candidate names that are coming up most frequently. He even highlighted some of the qualities he would want in an ideal candidate, and more.

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Preparation for Project Graduation 2026 is Underway! — On Air Today (Mar. 24, 2026)

Project Graduation student co-chairs Ellie Zerden, Aylin McGowan and Natalie Fitzhugh share details of this year’s party with 97.9 The Hill.

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Pocket Park Award Recognition, Downtown Redevelopment and Arbor Day — Chatham County Roundup (Mar. 24, 2026)

Town of Pittsboro Communications Director Caitlin Murphy chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, Mar. 24.

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Hillsborough: Stormwater Success, An Unusual Legal Settlement and Zwanze Day (Mar. 24, 2026)

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, Mar 24.

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On Air Today: A South Creek Update from Beechwood Homes President and Principal Steven Dubb

President and Principal of Beechwood Homes Steven Dubb spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 23. He discussed Beechwood Homes South Creek development off 15-501 South across from Southern Village. He discussed the process of coming to an agreement with the town on the development, the inclusion of an 80-acre public nature preserve on the site, timelines for when more of the development will be ready, and more.

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CHCCS’ Ongoing Review of Elementary Schools Ahead of Closure Discussions — Speaking of Schools (Mar. 23, 2026)

CHCCS Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks joins 97.9 The Hill on Monday, Mar. 23 to talk about the recent hot topics around the district.

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