97.9 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.

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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.
On Air Today: Carl Nordgren of Exploring Your Creative Genius
Carl Nordgren, host of Exploring Your Creative Genius on 97.9 The Hill, spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 19, discussing town news and events. He discussed the process of getting to that many episodes, lesson he's learned in producing the show, and several highlights that have happened during the first 150 episodes. He talked about guests he's had in, a "dream show" to aim for in the future, and more.
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On Air Today: Road to the Rivalry Winners Dave and Harry Sims
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