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Food Banks Step Up, But Need Help – Dec. 9, 2025

Posted by | Dec 9, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey speaks with CORA’s Melissa Driver Beard, TABLE’s Suzanne Tormollen, and PORCH’s Erin Riney. They discuss the new challenges facing organizations battling food insecurity in our community, and the sense that their role is becoming more permanent. They also discussed the specific challenges faced in our community around food insecurity, and what is needed to improve their effectiveness. They also talked about the sea-change moment when SNAP benefits were withheld during the government shutdown, and more.

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How Enrollment Data is Influencing Our Schools — Dec. 9, 2025

Posted by | Dec 9, 2025 |

Enrollment is a hot topic in both Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Chatham County Schools — but for very different reasons. 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell speaks with Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Rodney Trice and Chatham County Schools’ Chief of Technology and Accountability Mark Samberg.

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Interpreting the Legality of Federal Immigration Operations — Dec. 8, 2025

Posted by | Dec 8, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey speaks with Chapel Hill Immigration Attorney Chris Barnes and University of North Carolina Law Professor Rick Su on Monday, December 8. They discuss the specific implications of federal immigration enforcement actions in the Triangle region in November. They also discuss the larger legal ramifications of recent immigration enforcement, both in national politics and as it affects people locally. They share insights on the current legal question marks surrounding immigration in the United States, talk about who is affected most by these policies, what they expect to see in 2026, and more.

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The Ongoing Economic Recovery From Chantal’s Floods — Dec. 8, 2025

Posted by | Dec 8, 2025 |

The night of July 6 brought an unprecedented amount of rainfall and flooding to the region, as Tropical Depression Chantal stalled over central North Carolina. Lots of attention in the immediate aftermath was focused on the impacted businesses — but where do response and recovery efforts stand five months later?

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97.9 The Hill’s “Forum On The Hill” – Preview

Posted by | Dec 2, 2025 |

The 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro news team are returning with the annual Forum On The Hill the week of Dec. 8! Tune in for 15 panels covering 15 different topics

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