Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 8. She discussed the recent town council retreat, a recent meeting with the town’s board chairs, the latest on the development at the corner of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Estes Drive, and more.

Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.

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Chapel Hill: Election Reaction, Startup Settles in Chapel Hill, Affirming the Constitution
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 5, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent meeting of the town council, which saw former local startup Eats2Seats choose Chapel Hill as their headquarters. She also talked about the council's decision to pass a resolution reaffirming the fourth and fifth amendments to the Constitution, previewed some upcoming events, and more.
The Evening News: Interstate Chase, UNC Policy Change, Basketball Wins
The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a couple of crime stories including a multi-county high-speed chase and a customer fighting off an armed robber at a gas station. We also preview tomorrow's election by checking early voting totals and hearing from Tom Jensen on a missing set of endorsements this cycle. We hear from Chancellor Lee Roberts on a policy change at UNC, and more. In sports, a big weekend for both basketball teams leads into an important march, and more.
Chapel Hill: Weaver Dairy Road Developments, Black History Recognition, Legion Road Update
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 26. She discussed the news of a Barnes and Noble coming to University Place later this year. She also talked about the recent Town Council meeting, which saw a recognition of Black History Month, and approval of a couple of developments on Weaver Dairy Road. She also gave an update on the Legion Road property, and more.
The Evening News: Barnes and Noble at U-Place, Extending Pedestrian Trails, UNC Gymnastics
The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a Barnes and Noble Bookstore coming to University Place. We also hear a story on the future of multi-model paths on Estes Drive Extension. We check the local government meeting schedule and early voting totals, and more. In sports, we hear a Carolina Connection story on the UNC Gymnastics team, check other results from Tuesday, and more.
UPDATE: Man Reported Missing to Chapel Hill Police Found After Short Search
UPDATE: An OC Alerts message shared at 8:51 p.m. said Amit Desai was safely located. The Chapel Hill Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a missing person. Police officers say 51-year-old Amit Desai was last seen around 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Circle K gas station at the intersection of East […]
Barnes & Noble Bookstore Coming to University Place in 2026
The bookstore Barnes & Noble will open at University Place in Chapel Hill later this year, the shopping center said in a release Wednesday. The announcement was made while also detailing four other new businesses at the complex. Three of those businesses have already opened: the SWTHZ fitness center, VEG Emergency Vet and H&H Bagels. […]
On Air Today: Supporting West Chapel Hill Businesses Through Street Construction
Lapin Blue owner Mike Benson, Baxter Bar and Arcade owner Nick Stroude, and Franklin Real Estate's Sammy Martin spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 24. They discussed some of the challenges facing Midway area businesses with recent construction on Rosemary St. They highlighted the appeal of the Midway district's locally owned businesses and "old Chapel Hill" vibe, and more.
The Evening News - Early Voting, Community Spend Week, Tar Heel Basketball
The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the latest in early voting totals, a story on Community Spend Week, a restaurant closure in Carrboro, and more. In sports, both basketball teams get weekend wins, while the men's team preps for a Monday night matchup against Louisville, and more.
On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor
The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, February 23. He discussed weekend activities, including watching the last events of the Olympics. He also talked about some upcoming social media projects involving behind-the-scenes looks at 97.9 The Hill, staff member pets, and more.
The Evening News: Elementary Closure Discussion, New Carrboro Elementary, Women's Basketball
The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, the CHCCS Board discussed the process for closing an elementary school, but doesn't make much progress. They do sign off on a design for the rebuild of Carrboro Elementary School. We also get an update on a string of vehicle break-ins, hear from Wake Radiology on their new location, and more. In sports, UNC Women's Basketball gets a big come from behind win on the road at Virginia Tech to kick off a busy weekend in UNC sports, and more.
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