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Hillsborough: Passing of a Local Legend, Traffic Calming for Fairview, Toy Drive

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 19, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 19. He discussed the events of last week’s Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners meeting, including the approval of traffic calming measures for the Fairview neighborhood. He also discussed an upcoming toy drive from the Hillsborough Police and Fire Departments. He talked about the passing of local legend Wesley Woods from Dual Supply, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Supreme Court Vote Count Continues, School Bond Money, Football Wins Again

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 18, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the latest on the razor-thin margin in the vote count for state supreme court. We also hear from the Chair of the Orange County Commissioners on what comes next for the $300 million of school bond money approved in the election. We learn of a change of leadership at Wolf Speed, update a crime story from the weekend, hear about an overnight closure on I-40, and more. In sports, the football team continues to win, the men’s basketball team rolls, and the women’s team falls to #2 UCONN. Field hockey and both soccer teams continue their NCAA Tournament runs, and more.

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Stroman On Sports: Good, Bad, and Ugly from UNC vs. UCONN

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 18, 2024 | Stroman On Sports

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill Radio Broadcast and Program Manager Kenny Dike

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 18, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill Radio Broadcast and Program manager Kenny Dike spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 18. They discussed weekend activities that included seeing two local bands at Cat’s Cradle. They also talked about the upcoming broadcast calendar, which has lots of Tar Heel sports on it. Women’s Basketball, Men’s Basketball, and Football all have upcoming games on 97.9 The Hill this week and Thanksgiving Week. Find more details on the Chapelboro.com broadcast calendar.

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Stroman On Sports: Women’s Basketball as UNC Preps for UCONN

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 15, 2024 | Stroman On Sports

University of Virginia and University of North Carolina staff member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, November 15. They discussed UNC women’s basketball. Deb was on site in Greensboro as the UNC women’s team was preparing to tip off against second ranked UCONN. She discussed expectations for the team, the season going forward, and the general state of women’s college basketball.

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The 5:00 News – Post Election Anxiety, Big UNC Sports Weekend

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 15, 2024 | 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 story on how community members are coping with post-election anxiety. We also learn of new charges in the Faith Hedgepeth murder. We preview a Repair Cafe event in Hillsborough, discuss some traffic closures, and more. In sports, UNC Field Hockey gets an NCAA Tournament win, football turns their season around thanks to an emerging young star, and several other UNC teams are in action this weekend.

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The 5:00 News – Remembering Reese McHenry, New Facility for PORCH

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 14, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, the local music community mourns the loss of rocker Reese McHenry. We hear a Carolina Connection story on the changes at UNC’s Campus Y. We hear from the founder of an event that helps people repair broken items. We hear from PORCH on their brand new Carrboro facility, and more. In sports, yesterday was signing day for several UNC sports, and more.