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The 5:00 News – UNC vs. Duke Take 3, Deportation Fears on Campus, Lower Hillsborough Speed Limit

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 14, 2025 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a Carolina Connection story on deportation fears on campus. We hear from Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell on the town’s decision to lower the speed limit on US 70 through town. We hear the latest on the skate park coming to Pittsboro, and more. In sports, UNC men’s basketball gears up for their third matchup of the year with Duke, possibly with an NCAA Tournament birth on the line, and more.

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Carrboro: Congressional Cities Conference, Project Zero, Drakeford Grand Opening

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 14, 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, March 14 discussing town news and events. She discussed her trip to Washington, D.C. this week for the Congressional Cities Conference, including interfacing with both of North Carolina’s Senators and Carrboro’s representative in congress. She also talked about a recent open house for the town’s move toward a project zero pledge to end bicycle and pedestrian fatalities, discussed the upcoming grand opening ceremony for the Drakeford Library Complex, and more.

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On Air Today: David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network from the ACC Tournament

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 14, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. David was in Charlotte for the ACC Tournament. He discussed UNC’s recent resurgence as they have now won eight of their last nine games. He talked about this specific matchup with Duke, UNC’s NCAA Tournament chances win or lose, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Carrboro Transportation Projects, Cobb Terrace, All-ACC

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 11, 2025 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on transportation projects the town is giving priority to. We hear a UNC Media Hub story on the Cobb Terrace Neighborhood. We hear a Carolina Connection story on students working the graveyard shift at WXYC, and more. In sports, the All-ACC team is announced for men’s basketball, UNC learns their opponent for Wednesday’s ACC Tournament game, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on New YMCA, More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 11, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 11, discussing town news and events. He discussed the business of the board of commissioners meeting on Monday night, including an update from the Boys and Girls Club, a police update, and the latest on affordable housing in Chatham Park. He discussed the new Chatham Park YMCA, which has a ribbon cutting scheduled for Wednesday morning. He previewed the upcoming NC Main Street Conference, and more.

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Hillsborough: Speed Limit Change, Police Update, Creek Week

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 11, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 11, discussing town news and events. He discussed a speed limit change for U.S. 70 in town. He also talked about an update from the police department that was shared with the town council. He discussed upcoming Creek Week activities, and more.