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Chapel Hill: Reflecting 1 Month After Floods, Welcoming Town Manager and Preparing for UNC’s Return

Posted by | Aug 7, 2025 |

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 7 for “Conversations with the Mayors.”

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The 5:00 News: Weatherhill Pointe Cleanup, NCBEMO, Belichick on Fall Camp

Posted by | Aug 5, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on a community clean up day in the Weatherhill Pointe neighborhood of Carrboro. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on joining the board of the North Carolina Black Elected Municipal Officials. Orange Water and Sewer Authority delays a lengthy watermain replacement project on West Rosemary until October, but will be ongoing until spring of 2027. In sports, we hear from UNC Football Head Coach Bill Belichick on position competitions as fall camp begins; the women’s basketball non-conference schedule is released, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioners Karen Howard

Posted by | Aug 5, 2025 |

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 5, discussing count news and events. She discussed some recent fatal  accidents on Harris Lake and Jordan Lake in Chatham County, and how the recreation that comes with having large bodies of water also comes with risk, and extra investment and preparedness from the county. She also discussed a plan to update the inventory of natural spaces in Chatham County as the county looks to preserve more of those areas during continued development of the county. She talked about an upcoming county climate retreat and further community conversations around what land should be preserved, and more.

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Hillsborough: Rep. Foushee Visits, UPROAR, Government 101

Posted by | Aug 5, 2025 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 5, discussing town news and events. He discussed U.S. Representative Valerie Foushee’s visit to see some of the flood damage sustained at Hillsborough’s water treatment facilities. He also talked about the UPROAR Art Festival, which features several installations around Hillsborough, Carrboro, and Chapel Hill. He discussed an upcoming Government 101 Course offered by the town, and more.

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Conversation We Need To Have: Carrboro’s Anita Jones-McNair

Posted by | Aug 4, 2025 |

Carrboro’s Chief Race and Equity Officer Anita Jones-McNair spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 4, discussing town news and events. She talked about the work the town has been doing to connect with the community and ensure people feel represented in their local government. She discussed the town’s Downtown Area Plan, who it affects, and how the town is seeking feedback. She also discussed upcoming work from her office and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill General Manager Aubrey Williams Talks Station Flood Damage

Posted by | Aug 4, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill WCHL General Manager Aubrey Williams spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 4. She discussed the damage the station sustained during the flooding after Tropical Depression Chantal. She told about the location, how it flooded, and the impact of the equipment damaged. She also discussed a GoFundMe that allows listeners to help cover the cost of replacing the equipment lost at the transmitter site. Find the wchl go fund me here.

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