97.9 The Hill Station Manager Aubrey Williams and Marketing and Operations Manager Jada Jarillo joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 2. They discussed the Third Annual 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com T-Shirt Design Contest presented by The ArtsCenter. Aubrey shared her inspiration for the T-shirt design contest, and everyone shared their favorite designs from past contests. They also discussed the May 11 deadline, the $979 prize money, and more.

On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all the archives of On Air Today here.

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Morehead Planetarium Community Engagement Specialist Will Freund spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 1. He discussed the upcoming UNC Science Expo, running from 11am-4pm Saturday, April 5. The UNC Science Expo is a signature event of the North Carolina Science Festival. Learn more about one of the biggest science celebrations in our state at Moreheadplanetarium.org. He discussed the planning of the event, what visitors can expect, and more.

On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all the archives of On Air Today here.

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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 1, discussing town news and events. He discussed a recent budget budget retreat for the town board, and shared that a tax rate increase is unlikely this year. He also discussed some long-term spending projects factoring into the town’s budget, and more. He discussed the upcoming ribbon-cutting for a refurbished Clyde Jones mural, the upcoming ClydeFest at the Ag & Conference Center on April 13, and more.

Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.

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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 1. He discussed the ongoing Hillsborough Climate Challenge which continues through Earth Day on April 22. He discussed upcoming events in the Climate Challenge, and the broader intent of the program. He also updated a pump station replacement project, discussed the timeline for the town’s participation in the America 250 Celebration coming up next year, and more.

Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.

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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 31. He discussed the weekend in sports, which included the concluding game for UNC women’s basketball, as they lost to Duke in the sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. He also talked about the UNC baseball season as ACC play continues, and the women’s Lacrosse team, who is currently ranked second in the nation. He also talked about other weekend results, and more.

On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all the archives of On Air Today here.

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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 31. He discussed the latest on chapelboro social media, including a Severance-themed video featuring Aaron Keck that is set to post on Instagram soon. They discussed the the show Severance (no spoilers!), weekend activities, how to follow 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com on social media (@wchlchapelboro), and much more.

On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all the archives of On Air Today here.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of three Orange County Sheriff’s deputies injured during an arrest. We hear about the first declared candidate for Mayor of Chapel Hill in 2025. We hear a story about UNC School of Law students helping victims of Hurricane Helene secure funding for the rebuild. In sports, the UNC Women’s Basketball Team prepares for a Sweet 16 matchup against Duke, and more.

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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 27, discussing town news and events. She discussed a preview of the town’s budget  from the town manager as budget talk picks up this spring. She also gave an update on the town-owned Legion Road property, as the next steps involve draining the pond on the property in advance of the creation of a wetland on the site. She also discussed the reopening of the Homestead Aquatic Center, and more.

Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.

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On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Listen back to all the archives of On Air Today here.

The Co-Chairs of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Project Graduation joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 25. Betty Buckley from Carrboro High School, Alyssa Depasquale from Chapel Hill High School, and Ruthie Soccorso from East Chapel Hill High shared background and planning for this year’s Project Graduation event. They discussed the need for volunteers and this year’s fundraising goals. The community can donate of volunteer by visiting projectgraduationchccs.org.

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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 25, discussing town news and events. He talked about the proclamation of Duane Hampton Day on March 24. He also discussed a presentation on the upcoming Orange County property revaluation. He discussed the upcoming Hillsborough Climate Challenge returning to the community in April, and more.

Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.

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