Randy Cox and Jay Walden of Colwell Banker Howard, Perry, and Walston spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 25th.  They discussed their upcoming “Pig Out For The Cure” event happening on May 3rd. They also discussed why it is important to help raise money for The Mary Anne Long Patient and Family Resource Center.

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The Morning News: Community Resource Court, Shooting Arrests, House Fire
Andrew fills in for Aaron with the morning news. Included in today's news: The Community Resource Court celebrates an anniversary; Chapel Hill Police make an arrest in a shooting from Wednesday morning; several local fire departments respond to a housefire that sent two people to the hospital; the first candidate declares for the 2025 Chapel Hill Town Council race, and more. In sports, men's lacrosse and women's tennis play in the post-season, baseball rests for exams, and more.
Update: 2 Arrested After Gunfire at North Roberson Street
The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating reports of shots fired at the edge of the Northside neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
Chapel Hill: E-Bike Library, Budget Update, Summer in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 1, discussing town news and events. They discussed Chapel Hill's new e-bike library. She also gave an update on the budget process, with a draft due from the interim county manager in the next few weeks. They also discussed summer in Chapel Hill, highlighting some of the upcoming events in the community, and more.
The 5:00 News - Campus Protest Anniversary, PEACH Apartments, Return of Zaden High
The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from an organizer for UNC Students for Justice in Palestine, as they marked one year since police broke-up a protest on campus last spring. We also hear from the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the PEACH apartments in the Pine Knolls neighborhood. In sports, the Diamond Heels get a win yesterday and play again today, Zaden High is set to return to UNC, and more.
The 5:00 News - Student Visas, Carolina Blood Drive, Tri-River Water in Chatham
The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more on the status of international students visas at UNC. We also hear from some of the organizers of the Carolina Blood Drive, which takes place at the Smith Center tomorrow. We hear from Tri-River Water on their merger with Chatham County Utility customers. In sports, we check the latest on the Diamond Heels, UNC Football players signing free agent contracts in the NFL, Academic All-ACC honorees, 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, April 28. He discussed some weekend activities, recent social media trends, and what the wchlChapelboro accounts have been up to. He talked about the ongoing T-shirt design contest here at The Hill, shared how to follow 97.9 The Hill on social media, and more.
The 5:00 News - UNC Student Visas Restored, Climate Symposium, Women's Lacrosse
The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn that now all six international UNC students who had their visas revoked by the United States government have now had those visas restored. We hear a story on the return of the UNC Climate Symposium, which is back after a five year hiatus and is now student-run. We check the local government meeting schedule, hear from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board Vice-Chair Riza Jenkins, and more. In sports the UNC women's Lacrosse team stays undefeated ahead of the NCAA tournament, and more.
Chapel Hill: Lord Mayor of Dublin, Maddry Meadows, Parks Master Plan
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 24, discussing town news and events. She discussed a recent visit with Dublin Lord Mayor Emma Blain after the announced UNC football game in Dublin to start the 2026 season. She also discussed this week's town council meeting, which saw approval of "Maddry Meadows," which will be 54 affordable housing units for seniors on Homestead Road, and more. She also talked about the start of the Parks Master Plan, and more.
The 5:00 News - Local Budget Priorities, Gov. Stein's Popularity, Drake Powell to NBA
The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we hear a story on local governments weighing budget priorities during a tough cycle augmented by massive federal spending cuts. In education news, we hear of a principal hire for Seawell Elementary School, a big gift for the UNC theatre department, and a student earning an academic honor. We hear from Public Policy Polling's Tom Jenson on Governor Josh Stein's popularity, and more. In sports, Drake Powell declares for the NBA draft, the Diamond Heels host a student home run derby, and more.
Chapel Hill Cuts Ribbon, Opens Fully Inclusive Playground at Community Center Park
Chapel Hill leaders, parks and recreation staff, and families in the disability community gathered to open the new playground on Wednesday.
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