97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 10. They discussed weekend activities, which included trips to Boone and Washington, D.C. Henry highlighted some of the most trending social media posts for Chapelboro, which included the Breadmen’s closure and the announcement that DJ Diesel will be performing before a UNC Football game, and more.

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The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more on the direction of the Carolina North campus from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, members of a group advocating for a south campus arena explain their thinking, University Place is set to bring Chapel Hill's first social district starting September 1, and more. In sports, UNC teams continue to prepare for the fall season, and more.
On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill Social Media Manager Henry Taylor
The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 10. They discussed weekend activities, which included trips to Boone and Washington, D.C. Henry highlighted some of the most trending social media posts for Chapelboro, which included the Breadmen's closure and the announcement that DJ Diesel will be performing before a UNC Football game, and more.
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