97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 14. He discussed weekend activities, his choice for the segment’s theme song, and more. He also talked about a recent video the social media team made as part of our T-Shirt Design Contest, and more.

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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, April 14. He discussed weekend activities, his choice for the segment's theme song, and more. He also talked about a recent video the social media team made as part of our T-Shirt Design Contest, and more.
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