97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of an accident in Hillsborough where a U-Haul truck hit multiple cars and people as it crashed into a gas station on NC 86. Additionally, a major accident involving a tractor-trailer on I-85 caused traffic delays all afternoon. On campus, the community marked the two year anniversary of the shooting death of  Zijie Yan in Caudill Labs. In sports, the UNC football team and Chapel Hill prepare for the official start of the Bill Belichick era,  both soccer teams win, and more.

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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 29. She discussed her recent participation in her first board meeting for the North Carolina Black Elected Municipal Officials. She also talked about the conclusion of the UPROAR Festival of Public Art, and Carrboro's purchase of “Venus Flytrap” by Hamidou Sissoko. She also gave an update on storm recovery in the community and more.

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Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 29. He discussed the commitment the university has made on the fan experience on gameday. He also discussed the increased attention and expectations around head coach Bill Belichick's debut. He talked about how unknown the UNC roster is going in to the season. He also discussed Inside Carolina's move to the On3 network, and more.

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What are some good Labor Day date ideas? Brad suggests a targeted walk around town, while Aaron suggests a Chapel Hill fall tradition.

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Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview the upcoming UNC football season, as the Bill Belichick era begins.

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Trending today: 97.9 The Hill sports reporter Michael Koh joins Aaron to run down the weirdest names in college football this year.

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Courtney Smith of the Orange County Historical Museum discusses an all-day free event on September 6 to commemorate a major historical event.

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In today's news: UNC holds a ceremony to remember murdered professor Zijie Yan, and Tar Heel football gears up for their season opener.

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Owner of Town Hall Grill, Town Hall Burger & Beer, People's Coffee, and O'ya Cantina Dave Sadeghi spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 28. He discussed the upcoming home-opener for UNC Football, and the Kickoff Party on the Southern Village Green Presented by Town Hall Grill. The event starts at 5 p.m. on Monday and will feature food, outdoor games, a live DJ, an auction of signed UNC memorabilia to support local autism awareness, and more.

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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 28, discussing town news and events. She talked about game day in Chapel Hill, as football season is set to begin on Monday for UNC. She discussed the conclusion of the UPROAR Arts Festival in Orange County, provided an update on some pedestrian safety features recently added on some of the busier streets around town, and more.

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