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The Morning News: Hubert’s Future, Orange County Recreation, Buc-ee’s

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 23, 2026 | 6:00 News

Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck reporting today’s news: 97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh recaps the men’s basketball season, and the possible implications of the team’s NCAA Tournament collapse for Head Coach Hubert Davis. We also hear about Orange County’s plans for a future sports recreation facility, check the local government meeting schedule, learn more about the timeline for the Buc-ee’s coming to Mebane, and more.

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‘Recreation for Folks from Orange County:’ Commissioners Further Plans for Millhouse Road Site

Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 23, 2026 | Development, Local Government

Orange County is continuing to make progress on its plans for a recreational playing field facility north of Chapel Hill.

The Morning News: Men’s Basketball Collapse, Women’s Basketball Hosts, Local Climate Action

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:00 News

Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck reporting today’s news: the UNC Men’s Basketball team suffers an historic collapse in the round of 64 against VCU. Also: both Carrboro and Orange County took action on climate change during their meetings on Tuesday night; women’s basketball prepares to host Western Illinois in NCAA Tournament action tonight; Hillsborough mourns the loss of former commissioner Ken Chavious, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Storm Water Plan, Budget Conversations, Remembering Mae McClendon

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 19, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 19, discussing town news and events. She recapped the most recent meeting of the Chapel Hill Town Council, which included discussion of the town’s stormwater plan, early budget conversations for 2026, and more. She also discussed the life and legacy of community legend Mae McClendon, who passed away earlier this week. She also previewed upcoming town events, and more.

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The Evening News: Primary Recount, Dodging Thunderstorms, NCAA Tournament Brackets

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 16, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from County Commissioner Earl McKee on his decision to request a recount in his election loss to Beth Bronson. We discuss the weather, which resulted very little thunderstorm activity. We also get the NCAA bracket reveal, which sees the men’s team with a six seed and a matchup with VCU. The women’s team earned a four seed and will host Western Illinois.

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Chapel Hill’s South Creek Neighborhood Celebrates Construction Milestone, Announces First Business Tenant

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 14, 2026 | Development, Housing

The development team for the future South Creek neighborhood in Chapel Hill gathered on Wednesday for a ceremony recognizing a milestone in the project: the completion of the first full building structure on the site.

UNC-Founded Eats2Seats to Create Entrepreneurial ‘Third Space’ with New Franklin Street Headquarter’

Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 13, 2026 | Business

Growing from a class project to a nationwide business, Eats2Seats recently celebrated the decision to keep its headquarters local.

The Evening News: Graig Meyer on Leaving State Senate, Hubert Davis on ACC Tournament

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 12, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, we hear from outgoing State Senator Graig Meyer on his decision to leave and the process to replace him. We hear a Carolina Connection story on UNC students who were in Milan covering the Winter Olympics. In sports, we hear from UNC Basketball Head Coach Hubert Davis ahead of their first game in this year’s ACC Tournament coming up tonight, and more.

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Chapel Hill: News Bus Grant, Ribbon Cuttings, Police Chief Honored

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 12, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 12, discussing town news and events. She discussed the recently opened State Senate and the implications for the town. She talked about a grant the town recently received to upgrade the bus fleet for Chapel Hill Transit, a couple of recent ribbon-cutting milestones, an honor for Police Chief Celisa Lehew, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Election Reaction, Startup Settles in Chapel Hill, Affirming the Constitution

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 5, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

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.

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