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News on The Hill with Andrew Stuckey

The 5:00 News: A Trafficking Arrest, Recognition for UNC Lacrosse and Introducing the North Carolina Children’s Museum

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for Andrew Stuckey and shares the top local news stories from the community on Thursday, April 17.

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Chapel Hill: Balancing Budget Shortfall with Adjusted Property Taxes + Opening An Inclusive Playground

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell in-studio on Thursday, April 17.

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Climate Thursdays: Lisa Sorg on A Fertilizer Plant Fire, PFAS-Filled Sludge and EPA Regulation

North Carolina Reporter for Inside Climate News Lisa Sorg joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, April 17.

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On Air Today: Taylor Sharp on ‘The Break’ and Following Armando Bacot’s Rookie G-League Season

Taylor Sharp, the director of “The Break, presented by The General” and co-founder of Blue Cup Productions, speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about the series on Wednesday, April 16.

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The 5:00 News: A Carjacking Arrest, A Lottery Winner, A New Birth Center and Transfer Portal Updates

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes on the air to deliver the top local news stories for the afternoon of Wednesday, April 16.

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Orange County: The Site of the Future Crisis Diversion Facility + Discussing Tax Rates and Revaluation

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell over the phone on Wednesday, April 16.

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On Air Today: Jamie DeMent Holcomb of the North Carolina Children’s Museum

CEO of the North Carolina Children’s Museum — formerly called Kidzu — Jamie Dement Holcomb joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, April 16.

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The 5:00 News: New Apartment Community Planned for S. Elliot, Mebane Social District

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we hear about a new development approved by the Chapel Hill Town Council on South Elliot Road. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on recent bills put forward in the North Carolina General Assembly. We hear about what comes next for Mebane’s social district now that it’s one year pilot period is almost up, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels had a huge weekend, sweeping Wake Forrest and moving up to #12 in the national rankings. We also hear results from lacrosse, tennis, golf, and more.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh’s Sports Weekend

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 14. He discussed the weekend in locals ports, including the UNC Football team’s “Practice Like a Pro” Event, which was an open spring practice. He discussed the choice of not having jersey numbers for the practice, and the lack of information provided. He discussed what this practice can tell us about the upcoming season and more.

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

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 14. He discussed weekend activities, his choice for the segment’s theme song, and more. He also talked about a recent video the social media team made as part of our T-Shirt Design Contest, and more.

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