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Carrboro: Revisiting Recent Events, Look Ahead to Summer, Chantal One Year Later

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 10, discussing town news and events. She discussed the recent string of town-planned events, which included their program of Juneteenth events, Pride Month events, and their annual 4th of July celebration. She also looked ahead to the town’s schedule through the traditional down time of late July and early August. She also discussed the lasting impacts of Tropical Storm Chantal, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton

Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly and the Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 9. She discussed the impacts of Tropical Depression Chantal, one year later. She recalled her memories of the night of the flooding. She also discussed the Haw River Assembly’s initial response, which involved setting up well water testing throughout the community. She also discussed the lasting impacts a year later, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Chantal Anniversary, State Budget, Summer Schedule

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 9, discussing town news and events. She talked about the after effects of Tropical Depression Chantal. She also talked about the passage of the state budget, which could includes potential Chantal Relief funds, and more. She also talked about the summer schedule for the town council, which includes some community outreach on LUMO, an more.

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Daniel Johnson Studying Violence Against Women Soldiers, Mental Health Issues in U.S. Military – On Air Today (July 8, 2026)

Military data and mental health reporter Daniel Johnson speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 8.

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Handling 911 Calls, Filling Vacant County Seat, and Innovating Access to Healthcare – The Evening News (July 8, 2026)

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts the show on Wednesday, July 8 and shares the latest local news stories.

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What The Supreme Court Ruling on Transgender Athletes Means for Them and Title IX – On Air Today (July 8, 2026)

UNC law and sports administration professor Barbara Osborne speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 8.

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Orange County’s Kirby Saunders on Chantal Anniversary and Its Emergency Management Lessons – On Air Today (July 7, 2026)

Orange County Emergency Services Director Kirby Saunders speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell about the recent anniversary of Tropical Storm Chantal.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Amanda Robertson on Chantal Anniversary and NACo

Chair of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners Amanda Robertson joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, July 7.

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