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On Air Today: Sean Echevarria on Burlington Carousel Festival

Posted by | Apr 29, 2025 |

City of Burlington Recreation Supervisor of Special Events Sean Echeverria spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 29. He discussed the 34th Annual Burlington Carousel Festival, which will be on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4. He talked about the history of the town’s Dentzel Carousel, the rides and entertainment available at the event. He also discussed  food and beverage options, parking information, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Student Visas, Carolina Blood Drive, Tri-River Water in Chatham

Posted by | Apr 29, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more on the status of international students visas at UNC. We also hear from some of the organizers of the Carolina Blood Drive, which takes place at the Smith Center tomorrow. We hear from Tri-River Water on their merger with Chatham County Utility customers. In sports, we check the latest on the Diamond Heels, UNC Football players signing free agent contracts in the NFL, Academic All-ACC honorees, and more.

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Hillsborough: End of COVID Aid, Annexation, General Assembly Briefing

Posted by | Apr 29, 2025 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 29, discussing town news and events. He discussed the events of the recent board of commissioners meeting, where they talked about the end of a federal block grant program. He also discussed some annexation being considered by the town, some rezoning requests from residents, a briefing on some bills in the General Assembly that would affect the town’s ability to plan for growth, and more. He also talked about a parking survey, as the town gathers more information about parking habits in the community, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor

Posted by | Apr 28, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 28. He discussed some weekend activities, recent social media trends, and what the wchlChapelboro accounts have been up to. He talked about the ongoing T-shirt design contest here at The Hill, shared how to follow 97.9 The Hill on social media, and more.

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The 5:00 News – UNC Student Visas Restored, Climate Symposium, Women’s Lacrosse

Posted by | Apr 28, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn that now all six international UNC students who had their visas revoked by the United States government have now had those visas restored. We hear a story on the return of the UNC Climate Symposium, which is back after a five year hiatus and is now student-run. We check the local government meeting schedule, hear from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board Vice-Chair Riza Jenkins, and more. In sports the UNC women’s Lacrosse team stays undefeated ahead of the NCAA tournament, and more.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Talks Sports Weekend

Posted by | Apr 28, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 28. He discussed a busy weekend in UNC sports, including the women’s lacrosse team completing an undefeated season with a 14-12 defeat of second ranked Boston College. He also covered men’s lacrosse, who scored a top ten win over the weekend as well. He talked about the Diamond Heels weekend series win at Pitt, and mentioned the UNC Softball, Women’s Tennis, and Men’s Golf teams who were all in action this weekend, and more.

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Carrboro: Weighing Budget Priorities, Celebrating Communications and Black Restaurants

Posted by | Apr 25, 2025 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 25.

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Chapel Hill: Lord Mayor of Dublin, Maddry Meadows, Parks Master Plan

Posted by | Apr 24, 2025 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 24, discussing town news and events. She discussed a recent visit with Dublin Lord Mayor Emma Blain after the announced UNC football game in Dublin to start the 2026 season. She also discussed this week’s town council meeting, which saw approval of “Maddry Meadows,” which will be 54 affordable housing units for seniors on Homestead Road, and more. She also talked about the start of the Parks Master Plan, and more.

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