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The 5:00 News – Carrboro Wins All-America City, OCS Summer Projects

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 30, 2025 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn about Carrboro winning All-America City distinction from the National Civic League, as residents watched from a viewing party at Steel String Brewery. We learn that Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell will seek re-election this fall. We hear from Orange County Schools Superintendent Dr. Danielle Jones on summer capital projects, and more. In sports we learn more about UNC Men’s Basketball’s upcoming schedule, hear from Michael Lombardi on the football roster, and more.

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On Air Today: Kenny Dike Talks Roller Coasters, Beaches, Time Off

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 30, 2025 | KidsQ

97.9 The Hill Radio Broadcast and Program Manager Kenny Dike spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 30. They discussed Kenny’s week off, which included spending time at the beach. They also discussed roller coasters at Carowinds, the upcoming broadcast schedule, and more.

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On Air Today: Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 30, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 30. He discussed the latest on our social media platforms, including a recent reel of staff walk-up songs. He also talked about the stations increased presence on the platforms Threads and BlueSky. He shared some fun details about his weekend, and more.

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Stroman On Sports: The House vs. NCAA Settlement Impacts

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 27, 2025 | Stroman On Sports

Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 27. They discussed the recent House vs. NCAA settlement, which dictates that college athletic departments share their revenue with athletes. They discussed the implications of this decision for UNC sports, as well as the national sports landscape, and more.

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Carrboro: Barbara Foushee From Denver For the All America City Awards

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 27, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 27, discussing town news and events. She was in Denver with other representatives from Carrboro, preparing for the town’s presentation to a panel of judges for the “All America City Award” from the National Civic League, interacting with other cities up for the award, and more. She also discussed upcoming 4th of July festivities in Carrboro, and more.

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Speaking of Schools: Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 26, 2025 | Speaking of Schools

Orange County Schools Superintendent Dr. Danielle Jones spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 27, discussing district news and events. She talked about highlights from the school year that just concluded, what she’s learned about Orange County Schools in her first year and a half as superintendent. She also talked about the budget, and summer capital projects for the district. She discussed summer activities, including an upcoming back to school event and more.

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Chapel Hill: New Town Manager, Karen Stegeman’s Last Meeting, Bond Money

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 26, 2025 | 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, June 27, discussing town news and events. She discussed the council’s hiring of Ted Voorhees as the new Town Manager, effective August 11. She also discussed Karen Stegman’s final meeting on the Town Council, as she prepares to move to Carrboro. She also talked about money being issued from recent voter-approved bonds, and more.

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On Air Today: BOLD Commercial Real Estate and Manifold Recording

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 25, 2025 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored

Michael Tiemann of Manifold Recording, Author Lara Casey, and Chela Tu of Bold Commercial Real Estate spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 25. They discussed Manifold Recording, a world-class recording studio in Chatham County near Pittsboro that is currently for sale. Tiemann discussed the build out of the studio, who has used it, and what a prospective buyer would be getting. Casey spoke to the experience of recording in the studio and being on the property in general. Tu discussed the unique opportunity the property represents, and more.

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Orange County: Ribbon Cuttings, Cooling Stations, TABLE Partnership

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 25, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 25, discussing county news and events. She discussed several recent ribbon cuttings, including a new Orange County EMS station, a park on the Alamance County line, and a news circulator bus in Hillsborough. She also discussed a recent partnership with TABLE that will allow the nonprofit to farm on some county owned land, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on the Disney Development, ABC Store Opens

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 24, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 24, discussing town news and events. He talked about cooling centers being activated with the extreme temperatures this week. He also gave us the latest on Disney’s Asteria development. He talked about the ribbon cutting at a new ABC Store in town, the master planning for a new park, and more.

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